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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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one of my mates is buying a new car,

i havent heard any bad news from the garage but how do i find out if its had any accidents etc? or can anyone find out from the reg number..

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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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HPI Check - will cost you about 30 quid
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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HPI check wont tell you if its had an accident, only if its been declared uneconomical repair/stolen etc
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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i remeber the aa had something like this but i cant find it.. i am going to have a look at it tonight but thought i would ask,

hpi is loans and stuff isnt it?
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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You wont be able to tell if its had an accident unless you inspect it
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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Pm'd ya
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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