Important events in HPI's history
We've been around since 1938 and a lot has happened during the time that's past. Take a look below to see the significant events that have helped to shape HPI into the organisation that we are today.
| 1938 | HPI founded |
| 1947 | Police provide HPI with stolen vehicle information |
| 1980s | Leading insurers provide car accident history data |
| 1990s | HPI are sold to two leading credit referencing organisations; first Infolink, then Equifax, further expanding our range of services |
| 1992 | HPI appointed to run CRiS on behalf of NCC |
| 1993 | HPI used car information becomes nationally available to the general UK public |
| 1996 | HPI electronically tag all new CRiS registered caravans |
| 1997 | HPI and IMVA (Independent Mileage Verification Association) jointly launch the National Mileage Register |
| 1999 | HPI launch a convenient online vehicle data check service |
| 2000 | HPI and IMVA merge to create a new independent information company dedicated solely to the needs of the motor industry and the motoring consumer |
| 2001 | HPI launch consumer check service online |
| 2001 | HPI launch Motorhome MINDER on behalf of SMMT |
| 2002 | HPI launch online service to motor trade customers, including Exchange, the online vehicle stock publishing facility |
| 2004 | HPI acquired by Norwich Union Insurance, the UK's largest insurer |
| 2008 | HPI celebrates 70 years of providing services to the automotive industry |
| 2008 | HPI is acquired by Solera Inc, a leading global provider of claims solutions |