A car data check is a highly recommended procedure to carry out before purchasing a used car, van or motorcycle.

"So many people have become victims of crime due to no knowledge of the vehicle history they drive or ride. It should be a legal requirment before buying a used vehicle" says Ryan Hughes of the HPI Check Centre.

Ryan continued to say "You only have to read a few reviews online to see how much a car data check is really worth to you, some people have had their cars taken from them by the finance companies who were owed money by the previous owner. In some cases people were finding themselves arrested under suspicion of driving or riding a stolen vehicle. They say that 1 in 3 cars are dodgy? This may not be totally true however I would still recommend that you check the history of the car before buying it especially if it's a private sale."

Car data checks are available online and are affordable, the official HPI Check service is now offering a buy one get one free offer just incase you have your eye on two cars. However there are many alternatives to get a car data check and some services are different to others so be sure to check exactly what your getting for your money. To stay 100% safe and have full cover and guarantee we recommend you use the Official HPI Check atleast this way if any car data is incorrect you can consult HPI and be sure they will cover you.

The HPI Guarantee provides up to £10,000 reimbursement of financial loss you suffer arising from inaccurate or incomplete information we supply to you as part of the HPI Check. As you'd expect from HPI, the cover is the most comprehensive available today.