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Vehicle finance

Compare your vehicle finance options in one easy search ...

Looking to compare car loan, hire purchase, and personal contract purchase offers?

You've come to the right place. Easily view multiple car financing options through a quick and easy single search. Navigating car financing can be confusing due to the array of available options.

We've streamlined the process by dissecting the various choices, outlining their pros and cons. This approach will help you to make an informed decision about how to finance your upcoming car. When you are ready to compare your options Click on Get your Quotes to view the deals available for you.

Explanations of the different ways of financing your vehicle purchase can be seen below ...

Unsecured personal loan

With borrowing options ranging from £1,000 to £35,000 and flexible payment terms spanning one to five years with unsecured loans. Homeowners may even qualify for amounts exceeding £35,000. Checking your eligibility for a car loan is a straightforward process that does not impact your credit score.

Advantages:

  • A favourable credit rating can lead to lower interest payments
  • Ownership of the car is retained, providing the option to sell if necessary, while maintaining the obligation to repay the loan
  • Fixed monthly repayments simplify budget management
  • A cash transaction for the car may facilitate negotiations for a more advantageous purchase price

Disadvantages:

  • Once the loan is fully repaid, owning the car limits the possibility of trading it for a different one
  • Failing to meet repayments can have adverse effects on your credit rating
  • Individuals with a poor credit score may encounter challenges securing a loan.

In cases where the borrower has a poor credit score a guarantor loan could be considered, involving someone not financially linked to you committing to repayments if needed. Potential guarantors include friends, family members, colleagues, neighbors, or landlords who trust you.

Hire Purchase (HP)

Through a Hire Purchase agreement, the standard procedure involves paying a deposit and settling the remaining cost through monthly instalments. Ownership of the car is not transferred until all repayments are fulfilled, typically spanning a period of one to five years.

Advantages:

  • Larger borrowing amounts are feasible; we can assist in finding hire purchase agreements reaching up to £200,000
  • Upon completion of all monthly instalments and any 'option to purchase' fees, ownership of the car is secured
  • Payment terms are generally flexible

Disadvantages:

  • Unlike a personal loan, ownership of the car is not acquired until all repayments are completed, hindering the ability to sell the car before settling the full amount
  • Maintaining regular repayments is crucial, as the dealership retains the right to repossess the car in case of missed payments

It is important to remember that a failure to meet repayments can lead to a negative impact on your credit rating

Personal Contract Hire (PCH)

Personal Contract Hire, also known as leasing, effectively functions as a prolonged car rental arrangement. Within the contract, an initial rental is followed by fixed monthly payments, but ownership of the car is never transferred to the lessee. At the end of the lease period, the lessee can either return the car or enter into a new lease.

Advantages:

  • Ideal for individuals desiring frequent car changes; with Personal Contract Hire, one can return the current car after the lease period and initiate a new lease
  • Various options, such as initial rental term, lease duration, and mileage, are typically available for customization, allowing the selection of a tailored package and monthly payments

Disadvantages:

  • Exceeding the agreed-upon mileage incurs additional fees
  • The lessee never owns the vehicle, and there is no option to purchase the car at the contract's conclusion
  • Failure to maintain regular repayments can negatively impact your credit rating

Use your own savings

Using your personal savings is likely the most cost-effective means of financing a car, although accumulating sufficient funds for your desired vehicle can pose challenges at times.

Advantages:

  • Purchasing a car with your own savings ensures outright ownership from the day of purchase, granting the flexibility to sell the car whenever desired
  • No interest payments are incurred, and you avoid being bound by a finance agreement
  • If a credit card is used for part of the car payment, credit card purchase protection is applicable

Disadvantages:

  • Caution is necessary not to exhaust all savings, leaving room for potential repair costs or other significant expenditures
  • Unlike leasing, consideration must be given to the car's depreciation
  • To assess your eligibility for a loan for your upcoming car, use our loan comparison. You'll receive a decision within minutes, and the process won't impact your credit score

Frequently asked questions:

What is a Personal Car Loan?

A personal car loan is an unsecured loan designed for the purchase of a new or used car. This type of loan entails borrowing a fixed amount from a lender, which is then repaid in monthly instalments along with interest over the agreed loan term.

What is Hire Purchase?

Hire Purchase (HP) involves a financing arrangement where the finance is secured against the car's value. Ownership of the car is not transferred until the final payment is made. To initiate an HP agreement, you must purchase the car from a lender-approved dealership, making monthly instalment payments with interest over the agreement term. Some lenders may require an initial deposit at the beginning of the agreement.

Which types of car finance can I check my eligibility for?

With no-obligation service, you can perform a car finance eligibility check for both personal car loans and hire purchase agreements. If eligible for both, you'll see both options in your search results. Importantly, checking eligibility with us does not impact your credit score.

How much can I borrow?

The amount you can borrow depends on your individual circumstances. Personal loans typically range from £500 to £35,000 over 1 to 7 years. Homeowners may consider homeowner loans ranging from £5,000 to £500,000+ over 1 to 30 years. Credit card limits vary based on personal circumstances. For car finance, we can assist in comparing hire purchase (HP) and personal contract purchase (PCP) agreements, offering options for borrowing up to £200,000 over 1 to 6 years.

What is the difference between a personal car loan and HP?

Here are key distinctions between personal car loans and hire purchase (HP) agreements:

  • HP allows borrowing up to £200,000
  • HP agreements secure the loan against the car, unlike unsecured personal loans
  • Ownership is immediate with a personal loan, while HP grants ownership after the final payment
  • A deposit may be required for HP but not for a personal loan
  • More flexibility in car purchase location with a personal loan
  • HP may have mileage restrictions during the finance period

Secured loans

Borrow larger amounts between £3,000 to £1,000,000 with a secured homeowner loan over longer terms from 1 to 35 years

Unsecured loans

Borrow smaller amounts between £500 to £35,000 with an unsecured personal loan which can be repaid over 1 to 7 year terms

Vehicle finance

Looking to buy new, or second-hand, we can help arrange the best deal for your requirements with finance available from £1,000 to £60,000

Debt consolidation

Roll multiple repayments into one, reduce the interest you’re paying or spread your debts over a longer term to reduce your repayments

Home improvements

Time for a new kitchen, big extension or just a lick of paint, we can find you tailored personal loan options to fund your next project

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Representative example

14.26% APRC Representative (variable)

Representative example (if you choose to add fees to the loan): assumed borrowing of £25,000 over 7 years, plus a broker fee of £2,850 and lender fee of £367.50 would result in monthly repayments of £509.96, the borrowing rate is 12.78%, the APRC is 14.26% (variable), total charge for credit would be £14,619.14 and the total amount payable would be £42,836.64. ClearScore acts as a Credit Broker not a Lender


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