Used Gold Service , came back as " Not Clear - vehicle on Police stolen list " Police unhelpful - would not clarify vehicle status Data Protection act , recommended contact DVLA. Contacted... See more
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Grandson had been chasing a motorbike he had seen on Ebay, but was also a classified advertismentand hence no financial protection. The pictures looked good, although the location looked a bit dubio... See more
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These guys mugged me for 15 quid. I only wanted and paid for one car history check but was charged 15 GBP again next month for no reasons. Someone should report these guys to small claims court !
The report is ok but what they don't tell you on the homepage or selection page for silver £2.99 gold £7.49 or platinum £11.99 is for the full platinum check you will need the V5 registration documen... See more
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Car Status Check is powered by HPI. Car Status Check will provide you with a snapshot of the car history, and tell you if the car you are looking to buy has been recorded by the Police as stolen, has been declared a total loss or insurance theft by an insurance company, still has outstanding finance recorded against it, has had any previous plates, is at risk of being sold illegally, or has been inspected following an insurance write off.
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THis Check has helped me in the purchase of my next car.
The Car status check has helped me make difficult decisions.
July 2, 2012
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Very easy to use
I needed to check a car i was about to buy, i used this site it was very easy to use and i had the information i needed in seconds.
July 2, 2012
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Quick and easy, but ........
Quick & easy but it would be god if rather than just saying money was still owing on the car they could give moredetails like how much & for how long.
July 1, 2012
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Saved us a fortune
Doing this check saved us from purchasing a car that had been written off. So a £5 check saved us £3,500 will always use this before buying any car. Brilliant!!!
July 1, 2012
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Just what I was after...
Easy to use, great price and a great check - couldn't ask for more!
June 29, 2012
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Really good
Received all the information i needed in a quick and easy manner
June 29, 2012
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The car status check is great for anyone, like me, who is looking to buy a used car privately.
The car status check is great for anyone, like me, who is looking to buy a used car privately - it's worth it for the peace of mind - knowing that you're not buying a car with hidden history.
June 29, 2012
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Great
I used the Platinum Car Status Check for just £9.99. This provided me with a full history of the vehicle. I felt reassured having confirmation that there was no hidden problems with the vehicle. I would recommmend for peace of mind.
June 28, 2012
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Great check great price!
Nice little app and website. Seemed silly not to go for the Platinum level with the guarantee. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to buy privately.
June 28, 2012
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Gave me the info I wanted quickly, no fuss
Obtained the information on the vehicle that I required in a quick and efficient manner.
June 27, 2012
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Great!
Car Status Check is quick, reliable and got me exactly what I wanted when I bought my new car. It is also cheapest I could find so would definitely recommend.
June 27, 2012
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Reply from Car Status Check
Dear Asta,
We are sorry to hear you were not happy with our service. I believe a member of our team has been in touch regarding this and we would once again like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. As such we have refunded the cost of your check and will shortly send you your report by email. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to get in touch statuscheck@hpi.co.uk.
You are greatly helpful and trueth word
I got the informtions that l need accordingly.
June 26, 2012
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Top class service
Really Chuffed with swift information, told me everything I needed to know- Will Recommend!!!
June 21, 2012
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nearly as many car status web sites as dogy cars
i was locked out of completing 10000 pound gaurantee because i counld produce correct v5 issue date yet the serial number was correct when a v5 is issued a serial no' is given to it the two go together i feel this is deliberate ploy to avoid supplying a gaurantee
all other checks came out ok
cheap check but money spinner or what
June 20, 2012
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Reply from Car Status Check
Dear Mr Wallace,
We are sorry to hear you had issues in updating your report for the guarantee. As the V5 issue date you tried to enter was not a match with the DVLA, we were unable to validate the guarantee. We do allow for 3 attempts at updating the V5 information however if there are any reasons why you may need to update again, we do have a customer service team available for any queries who can respond directly (statuscheck@hpi.co.uk). I have added another attempt to activate the guarantee on your check so please go in and update this with the V5 information. You will also have received an email with further information.
extremely poor
payment was taken twice. 30 hours later am still awaiting written report (email).
June 20, 2012
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Reply from Car Status Check
Dear Mr Bloomberg,
We are sorry to hear that there was an issue when you carried out your Car Status Check. I believe a member of our customer service team was in contact this morning and supplied your report and confirmed the payment was refunded shortly after it was taken. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused and as a gesture of goodwill, we will shortly be sending you an email with a voucher for a free Car Status Check for any future purchases or for a friend or family member.
Worth every penny!!!!!!
Your check threw up a finance problem on my purchase.
Since then the problem has been satisfactorily resolved and I am buying the car.
I feel relieved that all other matters connected with the car were shown to be satisfactory and the service you gave was most reassuring and helpful.
Thoroughly recommended for peace of mind at a low cost(less than £10)
June 20, 2012
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