2 months ago 23rd Jul 10:32
With Child Safety Week (23 - 29 June 2008)* upon us, HPI is urging parents to make essential checks when buying a used car. Although many parents take the precaution to fit approved child seats and d
Nick Lindsay, Director of HPI comments: “We fully endorse this campaign and believe that reducing the number of child casualties caused in road traffic collisions is of utmost importance. We were reassured to learn from a recent HPI survey that nearly 70% of parents place child safety high on their list of priorities when looking to buy a used car. However, a staggering 75% of people would rely on their own judgment of a car, rather than calling on professionals for information or advice to support a purchase decision. This is even more baffling when you take into consideration that 88% of people surveyed said they were concerned about buying a write-off and 96% people a cut ‘n’ shut. A car’s hidden history may put its integrity into question. For instance, if it had been in a serious accident previously and not professionally repaired, the structure of the car may not be sound.”