VIN Searches and HPI checks on cars
VIN Searches and HPI checks - checking a cars history, mileage, identity and status online
Vehicle ID (VIN) numbers, Vehicle Registration Mark (”VRM”) and the serial number and issue date from the Vehicle Registration Document (”V5/Logbook”), are all crucially important when it comes to doing checks on a vehicle or trying to trace a car or motorcycle.
Protect yourself from any hidden history on your next used car by getting a VIN number search carried out by a reputable HPI company.
A simple VIN search can help identify the following:-
- * Stolen or Police Interest vehicles
- * Write off or Accident Damaged cars
- * cars previously scrapped according to the DVLA
- * Number Plate Transfers
- * List of Former Keepers
- * Make and Model information
- * Engine Number and Size
- * Colour
- * Exported/Imported/UK registration details
- * Date First Registered
- * Any Colour Changes
- * outstanding car finance
- * Cars actual mileage (clocking)
Much of this information can be found using VIN number from from the PNC (Police National Computer), the DVLA and the Association of British Insurers (Recorded accident damage).
One of the most important things to check on a car is whether the VRM and VIN correspond to DVLA and DVLNI records. If they don’t, you may be looking at a ringer. Always check that the vehicle’s identification numbers stamped into the bodywork, on the chassis plate and behind the windscreen match the documentation and look original, with no damage, scratches or rough edges.
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