Inchcape Retail – the country’s second biggest dealer group – has chosen HPI to provide a specially tailored menu of business solutions at its retail centres throughout the UK.
Inchcape Retail – the country’s second biggest dealer group – has chosen HPI to provide a specially tailored menu of business solutions at its retail centres throughout the UK.
The new three-year contract – previously held by Experian – is for a range of products and services including HPI’s online vehicle and mileage checking, CAP and Glass’s valuations and the Driveaway 7-day insurance product, offered by Norwich Union and supported by HPI.
Inchcape Retail Ltd represented under the Cooper, HA Fox, Hunters, Maranello and Inchcape banners, together with the newly acquired Lind Automotive Group, operates from 110 franchised dealerships nationwide, representing 20 manufacturers.
Cliff Deller, general manager, used cars at Inchcape, said: “After a lengthy selection process we chose HPI as our new service provider because it offers complete flexibility, innovative and easy-to-navigate systems and, combined with its Driveaway insurance product, it provides a complete solution to our customers.”
Daniel Burgess, director of automotive at HPI, said: “We are delighted to have signed this extremely high profile contract after a great deal of hard work. It is a tribute to HPI’s highly professional team, who showed just what we are able to do to meet the specific needs of businesses like Inchcape.
"We will be providing a ‘made to measure’ approach to their business needs at highly competitive rates."
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About HPI
- Originally established in 1938, HPI Limited is a primary source of vehicle information for the UK motor industry and motoring consumer, which since August 2004 has been owned by Norwich Union. HPI encompasses both the HPI database of all UK road registered vehicle descriptions and histories, and the National Mileage Register which holds in excess of 85 million mileage readings.
- Together, HPI and NMR represent the UK's largest vehicle information source, combining and interpreting data from government agencies, industry bodies, private organisations, the police and the general public. Registering with HPI helps companies to protect their financial interests in motor vehicles and a wide range of other mobile assets. HPI Checks give purchasers instant confirmation of whether vehicles are correctly described, known to be subject to outstanding finance or serious accident damage, or recorded as stolen or "clocked".
- 'HPI' and the HPI logo are registered trademarks of HPI Limited.
(1) All prices include VAT and are correct as of 1st January 2006
(2) Mileage Data is not covered by The HPI Guarantee
(3) The HPI Guarantee is subject to terms and conditions
About RAC
- With around seven million members, RAC is one of the UK's most progressive motoring organisations, providing services for both private and business motorists. Whether it's roadside assistance, windscreen repair and replacement, learning to drive, vehicle inspections and checks, legal and financial services or up-to-the-minute traffic and travel information - RAC is able to meet motorists’ needs. RAC incorporates BSM, RAC Auto Windscreens, RAC Direct Insurance and HPI.
- Aviva bought RAC in May 2005. The acquisition brings together RAC's powerful brand and customer base with the expertise and leading position in motor insurance of Norwich Union Insurance (part of Aviva). Norwich Union is the UK's largest insurer, insuring one in seven motor vehicles and with a market share of around 14 per cent.