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What does the total amount payable mean in car finance?

Total amount payable is the full amount you’ll pay for a car finance deal, including the amount you borrow, interest, and any...

Getting car finance with a CCJ: what you need to know

You might still be able to get car finance with a CCJ (County Court Judgment), but you’re likely to face stricter checks and...

Car finance for new UK residents: a guide for expats & visa holders

If you’re new to the UK, or if you’ve moved back after being away for a while, you may be able to get car finance in the UK with...

Can I finance a car for someone else to drive?

You can take out car finance for someone else to drive if it’s under the right agreement terms and it reflects who will actually...

How to pay off car finance early for PCP or HP car finance

You can pay off your car finance early on a PCP or HP agreement by settling the finance balance or returning the car through...

What is voluntary termination? Ending car finance early

In simple terms, voluntary termination allows you to end a PCP or HP car finance agreement early by returning the vehicle, once...

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PCP vs leasing: Which is better?

If you’re looking into your options for car financing, it can be confusing. Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and leasing both...

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Can I end my PCP agreement early?

Splitting the cost of financing a new car into smaller, monthly repayments with a Personal Contract Purchase (or PCP finance)...

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Who pays for servicing and repairs on PCP finance?

When you enter into a PCP finance (Personal Contract Purchase) agreement, you become the registered keeper of the car, but you...

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What does representative APR mean?

APR, PCP, HP – the world of car finance is full of acronyms, but don’t panic; we’re here to help cut through the jargon.

APR is...

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How long does car finance approval take?

When you’re counting down the days, hours, and minutes until you can pick up the keys to your new car, the last thing you want to...

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Car finance admin fees explained

Unfortunately, fees are a (slightly annoying) fact of life. While we’d all prefer to avoid them where possible, some extra...

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How does personal contract purchase (PCP) finance work?

Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) is a popular way to finance buying a car without having to pay for it upfront. It allows you to...

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What is the residual value of a car and why does it matter?

Navigating the world of car finance can sometimes feel like you need to learn a whole new language! Parlez-vous de financement...