Friday, 27 February 2009
Drivers who do not want to end up with a vehicle that increases their chances of having to make a car insurance claim need to be careful when buying second-hand motors, according to HPI.The auto information group said buyers need to be wary of criminals selling on dangerous or stolen vehicles, as well as ones with outstanding finance.It issued this warning after a survey by the company revealed just how attached Brits get to their cars.The poll found 50 per cent of motorists give their vehicles pet names.Previously when the company conducted similar research it was found celebrity names like Kylie were popular.However, in recent times titles like Buster, Boomzilla and Moocher have started to prove more popular.Nick Lindsay, director of HPI, said: "We advise buyers not to get too fond of their intended and name their car until they have conducted an HPI check and are sure about what they are buying."People who spend less than £1,000 on a used car may find they can get a great deal on third party motor insurance.Car Insurance - Get Swiftcovered today!Budget Motor Insurance - Get a quote in under 60 seconds!
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