Fraud

HPI Helps Convict Used Car Conman

May 27, 2014 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

HPI stepped forward when Trading Standards needed additional evidence to help convict a used car clocker, in a recent Crown Court case. HPI’s valuations service was used to show the resale value of the clocked vehicles at the lower and higher mileage figures. The defendant, Zahirul Islam, 30, from London (formerly Northampton) pleaded guilty and […]

Be Careful When You Buy Online

October 11, 2013 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Many of us turn to the online market when looking at a car – either just to do research or potentially to buy. However, it is worth noting that many online payment systems do not offer fraud protection, if for example you purchase a car that doesn’t even exist! Used car buyers should never purchase […]