HPI has been named "first choice" supplier of vehicle checks for more than 500 General Motors (GM) dealers throughout the UK.
HPI has been named "first choice" supplier of vehicle checks for more than 500 General Motors (GM) dealers throughout the UK.
The company beat off the competition to win the major contract, making it the preferred supplier for Vauxhall Network Q, Saab and Chevrolet outlets within the GM network of approved dealerships.
The package includes HPI Checks, National Mileage Register (NMR) checks, warranty and a new offer from HPI – electronic certification, which gives dealers instant confirmation of the results of vehicle checks.
Key account managers from HPI will be visiting dealerships to talk through the new package and HPI representatives will be on hand to answer questions at a series of GM roadshows for dealers up and down the country in the New Year.
Daniel Burgess, director of automotive at HPI, said: "This is another significant contract win for HPI, showing our continuing high profile as a leading supplier of vehicle information. Both HPI and GM are well- established and trusted names in the motor trade and we are delighted to enter into a partnership that combines our respective strengths to the benefit of dealers across the UK.
"This is a competitive package that we believe will be popular with outlets and we expect to considerably grow our business with GM."
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Notes to editors:
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%.