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|name = HPI |logo = File:New_HPI_Logo2.png |logo_size = 250 |foundation = 1938 |parent = Solera |location = Leeds |num_employees = 422| |industry = Software | |website = {{url|hpi.co.uk}} }}HPI is a British vehicle history checking company founded in 1938.[1] The company was set up to prevent the wrongful sale of hire-purchase cars and were the first organisation of its kind.[2] HPI works alongside the Police,[3] DVLA, Finance houses and insurance companies to generate detailed vehicle history reports for consumers in the second-hand car market. The report, called HPI Check, informs consumers whether a vehicle has outstanding finance[4] been stolen, written off (Total loss), has a mileage discrepancy (clocked),[5] had a plate change, been cloned, has an outstanding logbook loan[6][7] and several others.[8][9] The HPI Check can be performed on any vehicle that is registered in the UK with the DVLA, including Caravans[10] and Quad bikes. In 2008, HPI were acquired by Solera, a leading global provider of claims solutions.[11] HPI Headquarters are currently situated in Salisbury. HPI Check, (an HPI product) is a term widely used to describe an actual vehicle history check throughout{{clarify|date=November 2015}} the motoring industry in the UK, although HPI are the only company to actually sell "HPI Checks".[12]History1938: HPI, formerly known as Hire Purchase Information, were founded in 1938 in response to the rise of fraudulent re-financing of vehicles. The company was formed by six leading finance companies to share information on vehicles they had let out on hire-purchase, to prevent them being refinanced. Each individual finance house would post a record of the model and registration, of the let out car to HPI. The data would then be accessible to other finance companies.[1]1947: HPI begin working with the police and have access to stolen vehicle information. 1980s: HPI begin working with leading insurers to provide car accident history data. 1990s: HPI are sold to Infolink and Equifax(credit referencing organisations) 1992: HPI appointed to run CRiS[13] (Central Registration & Identification Scheme) on behalf of NCC 1993: HPI’s second hand car information becomes accessible to the general public to purchase nationally in the United Kingdom. 1994: HPI electronically tag all new CRiS registered caravans with RFID tags. 1997: HPI and IMVA launch the National Mileage register to help abolish the practice of ‘clocking’ cars.[14]1999: HPI launch their online data checking service 2000: HPI and IMVA merge to create a new independent information company dedicated solely to the needs of the motor industry and the motoring consumer. 2001: HPI Launch consumer website www.hpi.co.uk and Motorhome MINDER on behalf of SMMT2002: HPI Launch online service to motor trade customers. 2004: HPI acquired by Norwich Union Insurance, the UK's largest insurer[15]2008: HPI are acquired by Solera Ltd.[16]2009: HPI CrushWatch launched so that Police Forces and Enforcement Agencies can check vehicles prior to disposal. Finance Gateway launched, allowing dealers to provide forecourt finance to their customers 2011: Department for Transport approved HPI as an authorised distributor of environmental impact information for used car buyers 2012: HPI launches mobile service for dealers delivering vehicle information on the move. HPI's National Mileage Register hits 150 million readings 2013:HPI in conjunction with Datatag and Construction & Agricultural Equipment Security and Registration Scheme (CESAR) launch an enhanced plant asset registration service. References1. ^1 {{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/personal-finance/how-to-avoid-the-pitfalls-of-buying-a-car-220543|title=How to avoid the pitfalls of buying a car|first=mirror|last=Administrator|date=11 May 2010|publisher=}} 2. ^{{cite journal|jstor=1095439|title=Wrongful Sale of Hire-Purchase Cars|first=Ian|last=Fagelson|date=1 January 1977|journal=The Modern Law Review|volume=40|issue=1|pages=64–67|doi=10.2307/1095439|doi-broken-date=2018-09-11}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/beware-of-virtual-car-seller-scam-nov13|title=Beware of 'virtual car seller' scam|first=|last=ActionFraud|date=8 November 2013|publisher=}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-2111066/Logbook-loan-second-hand-car-trap-One-outstanding-finance-YOU-liable.html|title=The logbook loan second-hand car trap: One in four has outstanding finance and YOU can be liable|publisher=}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8574668.stm|title=Q&A: Buying a used car|date=18 March 2010|publisher=|via=bbc.co.uk}} 6. ^. Devon County Council- Safer vehicles Retrieved 11 June 2015. 7. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forums/europe-uk-ireland/topics/uk-ireland-faq-thread|title=UK & Ireland FAQ thread|first=Lonely|last=Planet|publisher=}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/cars-and-other-vehicles/buying-a-car/buying-a-used-car/what-to-watch-out-for-when-buying-a-used-car/how-to-check-a-car-s-history/|title=Buying a used car - Citizens Advice|publisher=}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/personal-finance/logbook-loans-check-second-hand-1836065|title=Hidden loan hell: Don't get caught out when buying a second hand car|first=Tricia|last=Phillips|date=18 April 2013|publisher=}} 10. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/11011399/Caravans-most-annoying.html|title=Caravans 'most annoying'|publisher=}} 11. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.aviva.com/media/news/item/aviva-sells-hpi-to-solera-holdings-inc-4667/|title=Aviva sells HPI to Solera Holdings Inc - Aviva plc|publisher=}} 12. ^[https://www.ipo.gov.uk/tmcase/Results/1/UK00002387858?legacySearch=False www.ipo.gov.uk] 13. ^{{cite web|url=http://thecrimepreventionwebsite.com/the-library-and-links/647/library-c--d/|title=Library C - The Crime Prevention Website|publisher=}} 14. ^"MILEAGE REGISTER WILL 'WIPE OUT CLOCKING' - Motor Trader". Motor Trader Magazine - Motor Industry: News - Jobs - Awards. 15. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.am-online.com/news/2004/8/17/norwich-union-acquires-hpi-group-holdings/6672/|title=Norwich Union acquires HPI Group Holdings|publisher=}} 16. ^{{cite web|url=http://m.insurancetimes.co.uk/news-old/aviva-sells-hpi-to-solera/1376060.article|title=Aviva sells HPI to Solera|publisher=}} General References
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