My Dad is wanting to buy a 2nd-hand car from a dealer. We have the reg No, but currently no engine/chassis number, or V5 details.
If we do an HPI check with just the reg no [which is the only 'required' info on the HPI website] then does it still provide the required safety? Will HPI let us know the corresponding engine/chassis number so we can check it before handing any dosh over?
Anything else we should know/do? Not really an expert at this.
Ta for any tips.
The HPI check will guarantee the information for, i think its £20,000, if you have all the details (V5, MOT etc). When you go for the HPI, you have up to 30 days in order to input all the other details.
Did this with a car I purchased for the missus. All we had was the reg number and mileage. Did the HPI check and with 10 days, entered all the other info.
Thanks for that, tho can you clarify....
If we do the HPI check today on just the reg number, then buy the car, and then provide the other details and still be covered?
Yes, IF you provide all details within the 30 days.
But what if he discovers that the VIN from HPI doesn't match? Then the HPI will have been worthless.
Why not get the chassis number off the car. In most cases it is visible in the windscreen but you caould ask the dealer to lift the bonnet. Check for evidence of tampering with the plate or better still look for where it is stamped in the chassis.
Alan
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