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Checking Your Van Checkthatcar.com
is a motoring site giving information for car and Van owners from how
to check individual vehicles components to comprehensive cover from
major establishments on the safety and reliability of current day cars.
HPI Check A new vehicle comes with anything from a 2 to 7 year warranty, giving you peace of mind and the freedom to walk into a showroom, smell the leather, take a test drive and make your purchase. However, if the seatbelt is not the only belt you’re having to tighten these days, you may be considering buying a used vehicle. There are some great deals out there and when you find the car you want, invest in a little detective work to make sure it really is as good as it looks! HPI Check aims to uncover the truth behind used cars, 1 in 3 of which has some form of hidden history. We hold details of over 55 million cars nationwide, and can inform you instantly of issues outstanding with your prospective vehicle purchase. HPI Check can uncover if a used vehicle is stolen, accident damaged, had a registration transfer or has outstanding finance. HPI checks reveal that 1 in 8 cars do have outstanding finance and of the vehicles checked, 1 in 12 has been written off at some stage. More HPI Check Information Number Plate Check It can be confusing trying to work out what all the information on a car number plate means, but checkthatcar.com helps you understand it in easy sections. All you need to know about car number plates, giving the years of registration and the letters that show where it was first registered. Remember to keep your plates clearly visible and legal as offences may result in any or all of the following: A fine of up to £1,000 The registration mark may be WITHDRAWN The vehicle may FAIL the MOT test To reduce the problem of false plates, retailers are now required by law, to confirm the identity of the owner and see the vehicle registration documents before supplying a replacement plate. More Number Plate Information Legal Tyre Check For your own peace of mind, checkthatcar.com gives you the correct tyre pressures for each make of vehicle. There are also useful tips about tyre maintenance to prolong the life of yours. Tyres are some of the most important parts of your vehicle and play a big part in safe driving. Legal tread requirements are in place for your protection, as once the tread becomes worn; your road holding is compromised. Tyre pressure is an often neglected part of car maintenance. Too much pressure actually reduces the amount of tyre contact with the road surface, leading to steering, braking and acceleration problems. Not enough pressure can increase fuel consumption and lead to blow outs and reduce the life of the tyres. Tyres are expensive, but the fine for getting caught with a faulty one is £2500 per tyre. Tyre offences are taken very seriously; as they not only put the offender’s life at risk, but also the lives of all other motorists on the roads where they drive. More Tyre Information |
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