4. Scroll down and click the green button that says 'SELL YOUR CAR'
5. Type the REG, mileage, choose private seller. Then create ad
At this stage it should auto pick up the car details for you, if it doesn't you're out of luck with getting a quick free HPI check. However if all is well carry on to the next step by clicking NEXT.
6. On the right hand side you will see a column. Under 'Your Advert' it will tell you if it is a Insurance right off by displaying the letter D or C next to the asking price of the car. If you cannot see any 'C' or 'D' then its likely a clean car.
To test it out......
Go on to ebay or such like and find a CAT D or C car. Note down the reg on the pictures and put it into the autotrader website to see for yourself. Works only for most cars, not vans or anything else. Purely cars.
Of course......
Autotrader get their info from experian, which is one of the top HPI companies that hold information about all vehicles. However, of course, it will NOT tell you if a car has finance or any other info you may need to know. I'd advise that if you're still nervous about buying a used vehicle, then do a proper FULL hpi check ie.. from hpi.co.uk or confused.com (who use hpi.co.uk system). Its expensive but also gives you information about any mileage discrepancies as well.
The idea of this quick check is to hopefully pull up some red flags before you've even wasted money on a full HPI check.
Hope it helps.
All comments (87)
rogparki
27 Jul 14#1
Might help if you put "Write off " instead of "Right off " - (_;)
Xippi
27 Jul 14#2
Just tried it out and it worked for a known cat C car.
MrClifford
27 Jul 14#3
or just have a look at the log book when you view the car, much quicker
J4GG4
27 Jul 14#4
CAT D is not on the log book, plus saves a trip just to see if it is a CAT C.
callum9999
27 Jul 14#5
It's much quicker to travel and inspect a log book than it is to type a few words online? Are you new to computers or something!?
Darroch
27 Jul 14#6
Good post op.
cartrader56789
27 Jul 14#7
Thanks handy ........... pity didn't include finance check which I think is worse as you can loose the lot
abucd4
28 Jul 14#8
definitely do a full HPI check for finance if you're on the verge of buying, but excellent for an initial check before driving to view!
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Opening post
Go over to:
1. autotrader.co.uk/
2. Highlight 'SELL MY CAR' at the top
3. Click on 'SAFELY SELL MY CAR'
4. Scroll down and click the green button that says 'SELL YOUR CAR'
5. Type the REG, mileage, choose private seller. Then create ad
At this stage it should auto pick up the car details for you, if it doesn't you're out of luck with getting a quick free HPI check. However if all is well carry on to the next step by clicking NEXT.
6. On the right hand side you will see a column. Under 'Your Advert' it will tell you if it is a Insurance right off by displaying the letter D or C next to the asking price of the car. If you cannot see any 'C' or 'D' then its likely a clean car.
To test it out......
Go on to ebay or such like and find a CAT D or C car. Note down the reg on the pictures and put it into the autotrader website to see for yourself. Works only for most cars, not vans or anything else. Purely cars.
Of course......
Autotrader get their info from experian, which is one of the top HPI companies that hold information about all vehicles. However, of course, it will NOT tell you if a car has finance or any other info you may need to know. I'd advise that if you're still nervous about buying a used vehicle, then do a proper FULL hpi check ie.. from hpi.co.uk or confused.com (who use hpi.co.uk system). Its expensive but also gives you information about any mileage discrepancies as well.
The idea of this quick check is to hopefully pull up some red flags before you've even wasted money on a full HPI check.
Hope it helps.
All comments (87)