HPI has announced that its National Mileage Register (NMR) now tops the 100 million mark – making it the best place for dealers and used car buyers to check that a vehicle hasn’t been "clocked".
HPI has announced that its National Mileage Register (NMR) now tops the 100 million mark – making it the best place for dealers and used car buyers to check that a vehicle hasn’t been "clocked".
The NMR check can now cross-reference the vehicle’s current mileage reading against a huge database of over 100 million mileages. It means that an NMR check is much more likely to be able to spot used cars with "dodgy" mileages than other vehicle checks.
The check highlights any inconsistencies and discrepancies with easy to understand messages transmitted to the customer online. An NMR investigation can help form the basis of a sound legal defence against the 1968 Trade Description Act. The investigation involves contacting previous keepers of the vehicle and confirming mileage details – ensuring that dealers and customers are buying the genuine article.
The NMR hit the 100 million+ records mark after HPI recently added 7 million warranty mileages from Ford and 4.5 million mileages from Toyota.
“We are now in the proud position of being able to offer HPI customers one of the most comprehensive mileage registers in the UK,” said Daniel Burgess, director of automotive at HPI. “This means we can offer dealers and their customers a mileage check that is second to none – confirming HPI’s position as the leading vehicle checking company in the UK.”
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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 100 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%.