How to get a free Gov HPI check report
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HPI Check was founded in 1938 and is the longest-standing car history and government car checking service in the UK.
What does Hpi mean? It is an acronym for Hire Purchase Investigation.
HPI Car Check is a Brand and Not a Standard History Check
Is There a Free HPI Check for Drivers Like What the Government Website Offers?
No, they don’t offer any type of free vehicle service. HPI provides three paid products, ranging from £ 9.99 to a full car check at £19.99. There is a multiple-purchase product at £29.97 for three tests.
What do you get in each car check?
Let’s focus on the full check at £19.99, which is the one you’ll need if you are buying a used car. It includes finance data, write-off checks, stolen car checks, and National Mileage Register (NMR) history.
These four checks make the most difference when buying. If your HPI car check shows any issues related to these investigations, ensure you look deeper into vehicle history, as you may lose money.
Other checks carried out include registration plate changes, colour changes, mot and tax history, and import or export history.
These data points are less likely to determine whether the vehicle is a good buy or not. But they remain essential and should be looked into should your check from HPI show concerns.
Free Check Services
Some vehicle data check firms provide a free initial check: My Car Check, CarVeto, and Total Car Check. Prices range from £1.99 to £14.99, excluding multibuys.
Other Providers Not Mentioned
RAC passport, AA vehicle check (this is an affiliation with HPI Check), Autotrader vehicle check.
Prices are like the aforementioned and range from £10 to £20.
Of all providers, CarVeto is the only one to offer a comprehensive used car buying guide with each full vehicle check (Platinum). This product is £12.50 and 40% cheaper than HPI’s, and we include our car buyers guide for each customer.
We also have industry-leading customer service and rely on almost 30 years of directly used automotive experience.