How do I check HPI clear?

Seeing it from another perspective, any car history report with zero issues against the vehicle is HPI clear. Therefore, if you run a vehicle data check and find it does not have any mileage discrepancy, outstanding finance, insurance category, stolen history, etc., it is an HPI clear vehicle.

What number do you text for HPI check?

To get a full HPI™ Check, text the vehicle’s registration number to 78777. You’ll receive your report straight to your mobile instantly. Check a car, bike or van. We’ll tell you if the vehicle has Outstanding Finance, is recorded as Stolen, has a mileage discrepancy or has previously been Written Off.

How do I contact HPI?

For all queries regarding the operation HPI website please email [email protected] – for product support, please see our support section.

How do I know if my car is HPI clear free?

There’s no such thing as a Free HPI Check so be extremely cautious of any services that claim to provide an HPI Check Free. A ‘Free HPI Check’ is not genuine and will not provide you with the information needed to keep you protected from car scams and motor fraud.

What does cat’s repair mean?

Cat S write-offs have suffered damage to structural areas of the vehicle such as the chassis or crumple zones. A Category S car can be repaired and put back to a roadworthy condition and used on the road again.

How can I check if a car is on finance?

– In NSW, visit the Service NSW website. – In Victoria, go to the VicRoads website. – In Queensland, visit the Department of Transport and Main Roads website. – In the Northern Territory, go to the Northern Territory government website.

Can you clear HPI?

To ensure a vehicle is fully HPI Clear further checks should be done on the V5C commonly known as the logbook and the VIN/Chassis number. Only when all of the above have been checked and verified clear using a genuine HPI Check® can the vehicle be deemed HPI Clear.

Will a HPI Check Give me the VIN number?

Along with checking the vehicle registration plate, every HPI car check we offer includes a VIN check as well. This inspects whether there are any issues with the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and shows up if there are any problems recorded against it and the vehicle.

Is Cat S worth buying?

Cat S and Cat N cars are generally worth far less than equivalent cars that haven’t been involved in a collision, so they can look like good value. It will also reduce the future resale value of a car, meaning you’ll get less when you come to resell it.

What do they look for in a HPI Check?

Their report contains everything from the MOT history, VIN/Chassis check, car valuation, a mileage discrepancy, number of previous owners, number of plate changes, stolen car check, logbook check, scrapped car check, insurance write-off and outstanding finance details. They check 80 data points in total about the vehicle in question.

What does HPI clear mean for a car?

HPI Clear is term used by car dealers to mean that a vehicle has no adverse history. It’s really just a marketing term, and specifically refers to the fact that a vehicle has no outstanding finance, the vehicle isn’t written off, etc etc.

Can you get a free HPI Check on your car?

Important: Beware of imitation car checker services that claim to offer car checks for free. Any company offering a free HPI Check will not be providing you with the genuine article. You can only get an Official HPI Check ® from HPI ®. What will the HPI Vehicle Check actually check my car for?

When did the HPI Check service come out?

Although originally it only checked for outstanding finance, it now covers insurance write-off, mileage and more. This service has been around for a number of years – the company HPI was founded in 1938 – while HPI’s information was made available to the public in 1993, and the online HPI Check service arrived in 2001.