Fraudsters have returned to “clocking” vehicles odometers to boost part exchange prices and escape mileage penalties under growing leasing schemes, says hpi. The number of cars on UK roads showing mileage discrepancies has risen to one in 16, a jump of 25 per cent according to new figures from hpi. The figure has leapt from one in 20 cars in 2014. The figures emerge as what is believed to … [Read more...]
This winter’s best 4x4xhpi
As the forecasters predict the weather will take a turn for the worse, many motorists may consider buying a 4x4 for the winter months. Automotive data expert hpi has put together a list of this season's best buys. Motoring expert Tim Bearder, Black Book Editor at hpi considers which vehicles will minimise any potential loss in value if you bought now and sold in the spring. Tim said, “This … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 July
Motorists who flouted variable speed cameras along the M4 around Newport have not been prosecuted since they went operational five years ago. But now Welsh Government says they will be after the “scoping exercise” to gain knowledge of the cameras’ effectiveness. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles inflated sales figures for US models. They were then “unwound” by dealers and over 5,000 ghost … [Read more...]
Trade lines 8 June
The Mitsubishi Outlander is the latest new car to have been “hacked”. The manufacturer is now advising owners to deactivate their on-board wifi to prevent potential thieves gaining access or altering settings until a fix is found by company. About 45% of young people trust their dad’s advice on buying a car, says HPI. Men are most likely to ask their dads, but mum’s word was only … [Read more...]
Consumer rights swing further towards buyers from tomorrow
On thursday, some of the biggest changes ever in consumer law will take place and, HPI is urging used car buyers to be aware of their new rights. The Sale of Goods Act is set to be replaced by the Consumer Rights Act 2015. This crucially allows consumers to ask for a full refund in the first 30 days of buying any product that subsequently turns out to be faulty - including cars. Known as … [Read more...]