MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: SeanyK on June 25, 2010, 01:36:17 pm

Title: HPI Check
Post by: SeanyK on June 25, 2010, 01:36:17 pm

Hey folks,

Where does everyone recommend getting an HPI check done? I am looking at a car tommorow, and it's £20 for a check but thougth i'd seen a few for £5 but didn't know if there were any good in comparison?

Many thanks,

Sean

Title: Re: HPI Check
Post by: tony_danza on June 25, 2010, 02:12:07 pm

Look at the car first and then spend the money if you're serious about buying it - ask the seller about it's history and money owing, if it sounds iffy, then that'll tell you more than a HPI ever will.

Title: Re: HPI Check
Post by: SeanyK on June 25, 2010, 02:29:51 pm

It comes with full HPI certificate just I would prefer to do my own as well - just wondered if the £5 ones are any good over spending £20? (which could pay for the tea and snacks for us on the way there and back lol)

Title: Re: HPI Check
Post by: Poppa Dom on June 25, 2010, 02:34:05 pm

Most HPI services are tiered services so check what level of 'checks' are being made as part of the service you are paying for - look at using HPI ltd. http://www.hpicheck.com (http://www.hpicheck.com)

Title: Re: HPI Check
Post by: Nasir on June 25, 2010, 02:49:19 pm

Also don't just rely on the HPI as a way of thinking the car has never been in a serious accident. Often it's not recorded so keep your wits about you.