HPI Checks - Who to use ?

[VWKD]

Hi,

I'm currently in the market for a MK5 Golf GTI and I'm finding that most of the best deals seem to be nowhere near where I live. So it seems to make sense to run HPI checks on the ones I'm interested in before trekking halfway across the country to look at them.

So just wondering what you guys recommend this one https://www.mycarcheck.com/ seems quite reasonable at £3.95 for a basic check just wondering if this is any good or if there are cheaper places out there or are the basic search no good.

Thanks in advance

[TonyRPH]

VWKD said:

Hi,

I'm currently in the market for a MK5 Golf GTI and I'm finding that most of the best deals seem to be nowhere near where I live. So it seems to make sense to run HPI checks on the ones I'm interested in before trekking halfway across the country to look at them.

So just wondering what you guys recommend this one https://www.mycarcheck.com/ seems quite reasonable at £3.95 for a basic check just wondering if this is any good or if there are cheaper places out there or are the basic search no good.

Thanks in advance

I've used mycarcheck.com several times, and always found their service to be satisfactory and accurate.

Not to mention good value.

ETA: Also use the MOT website http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicl... to verify mileage if old MOTs are not present before buying (you usually need the V5 document number for this).

Edited by TonyRPH on Monday 12th July 16:35

[VWKD]

Thanks for that.

Just looking at this one http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R4... and the guys feedback suggests a less than clean history.

I've seen people mention on here £3 txt ones ? any idea who do these?

[redstu]

Mycarcheck isn't a full check though it doesn't show outstanding finance.
However I used it for my last car but then it wasn't a huge amount anyway.

[Garlick]

HPI are the only chaps who can do an HPI check

[TonyRPH]

redstu said:

Mycarcheck isn't a full check though it doesn't show outstanding finance.
However I used it for my last car but then it wasn't a huge amount anyway.

Mycarcheck has 3 different levels of checks - I think the 2nd or top level has a finance check?

ETA:

This from the mycarcheck site:

This is the latest car check available that includes information from the PNC
(Police National Computer for recorded stolen vehicles), the DVLA and the 
Association of British Insurers (recorded accident damage).

Our check also reveals whether the registration is recorded as stolen & recovered; 
our competitors do not...read more. All our checks are guaranteed and our 
Platinum check includes a guarantee of £20,0001.

For only £3.95 we help you to avoid the loss associated with buying a vehicle that may be:

    * Subject to Outstanding Finance2
    * Stolen (Police Interest)
    * Stolen & Recovered
    * Write off / Total Insurance Loss (Recorded Accident Damage)
    * Scrapped by the DVLA
    * Subject to Plate Transfers
    * Colour Changes

We also supply you with information on:

    * Make and Model
    * Number of Former Keepers
    * VIN (Chassis Number) Check
    * Engine Number and Size
    * Exported
    * Date First Registered
    * Year Manufactured
    * Colour
    * Fuel



The results are displayed instantly and can be retrieved at any time for 30 days.

   1. Subject to terms & conditions.
   2. Finance protection requires completion of purchaser receipt, 
        supplied on completion of car check.

Edited by TonyRPH on Monday 12th July 17:03

Edited by TonyRPH on Monday 12th July 17:03

[VWKD]

The plan would be to do a cheapo check before looking and a proper HPI before buying.