Toyota and BMW are to encourage dealers to use HPI's GoldCheck and National Mileage Register as part of their approved used car programmes. Twenty-eight manufacturers now approve access to HPI's services.

Vince Everard, Toyota vehicle remarketing manager, urged the 200 Toyota Assured dealers to exploit the HPI services. “The importance of status and mileage checks on used vehicles cannot be understated,” he said. “We recommend that all Toyota Assured cars have a history check and mileage certificate to provide customers with complete peace of mind in the vehicle they are purchasing.”

BMW national sales manager Andy Hearn added: “Online access to HPI means the whole process is swift and easy and with a minimum level of guarantee set at £20,000, it is essential to reflect the quality of used BMWs.”