HPI Ltd

HPI Ltd provides vehicle history information in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1938 and works with finance companies and car dealers to protect them and car buyers from vehicle fraud. The company reports that it introduced the vehicle history check.

What HPI Ltd offers

• HPI check — an instant report showing whether a vehicle is recorded as stolen, still has finance owing on it, has a mileage discrepancy or was written off, along with details such as make, model and colour.
• Valuations — four market values depending on whether someone is buying or selling: retail, private sale, trade-in and forecourt.
• Safety recall check — shows whether a manufacturer has recalled a vehicle for a critical safety defect, using the number plate.
• MOT history check — a quick look at a vehicle's test record.
• Total cost of ownership check — a tool for researching running costs.

Who it works with

The service is used by the motor trade, finance companies and individual car buyers and sellers.

Key facts

• Founded: 1938
• Market: United Kingdom