Best way to HPi

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Wed 25 May 2005 02:21
Best way to HPi - hatman
When buying cars from auctions such as BCA, is it necessary to HPi check the cars after buying them or am I right in thinking they have already been Hpi'd before the sale?

What is the most economical way of HPi checking the cars, assuming you buy a few a month, is it worth subscribing to HPi as a small trader or is it more cost effective to use smaller companies such as car watch?

What are the comparitive costs?

Thank you.
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Wed 25 May 2005 11:15
Best way to HPi - martint123
No much good HPi'ing after buying. Small auctions round here use part of the buyers premium to 'warranty' ownership if it turns out to be owned by a finance company. No idications though if they have been repaired writeoffs though.
I used to use CarWatch at £9.99 that reported all but finance, but they've shot up in price sadly.

Martin
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Thu 26 May 2005 03:27
Best way to HPi - hatman
Yes it seems as though while HPi charges £39.95 for a full check, Car Watch charges only a tenner less. I guess it makes more sense to stump up the extra for HPi as they are the most recognised car data suppliers.

Can anyone tell me if it makes sense to register as a trader if only selling a few cars a month or if you are a small trader, do you have to pay the £39.95 every time?
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