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Hpi has confirmed that the cost, to UK motorists, of clocking has risen to £800 million every year.

The automotive data firm has tracked the number of cars affected by mileage discrepancies. Hpi say that now one in 16 cars appear to be clocked, a rise from one in 20 cars less than three years ago.

Barry Shorto, head of industry relations at cap hpi, who supports the NMR (National Mileage Register) as a partial solutiom says, “The problem of clocking and mileage discrepancies in used vehicles does appear to be worsening and that’s bad news for motorists and car retailers as they are left to foot the bill. There are a number of reasons why clocking is on the up. Technology is partly to blame as the continued development of tools to alter digital odometers and the access to this technology online is becoming increasingly easier. The boom in mileage-related finance arrangements such as PCP and PCH may also be playing aggravating the problem.

“Our new video provide valuable guidelines as to how to avoid buying a vehicle with a mileage discrepancy. It explains how to spot if a car has been clocked and how the National Mileage Register instantly provides a red flag should a car have suspect mileage.”

The HPI Check includes a mileage check against the NMR as standard, along with checks against police records to confirm if a vehicle is recorded as stolen.

Mr Shorto continued, “Our valuation data conclusively shows the potential cost to dealers and motorists of the clocking problem. With clockers able to add thousands of pounds onto the value of a car, unsuspecting buyers stand to lose out, as do dealers. We urge retailers and consumers to conduct a vehicle history check to spot a mileage discrepancy before they buy.

He concluded, “It can be almost impossible to tell a clocked vehicle just by looking at it, which makes a vehicle history check an even more vital form of protection for buyers. A clocked vehicle could be hiding serious levels of wear and tear, especially if it has been previously used as a high mileage private hire vehicle for a couple of years, meaning the additional cost of unexpected repairs or even a potentially serious safety threat to driver, passengers and other road users.”

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