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How excess mileage charges add upCar finance deals make up around 90% of new car sales in the UK. The people of Britain love a PCP agreement and leasing deal, both of which have excess...
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What happens at the end of a PCP deal?What happens at the end of a PCP contract is largely determined by you, the consumer. When your PCP contract ends you have three choices. To buy the car you can...
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PCP car finance and insuranceHealth, home and life insurance may keep growing more complex, but insuring your PCP car remains refreshingly simple because all motorists in the UK are legally required to insure their...
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Guarantor car finance for young people explainedGuarantor car finance is aimed at people who are struggling to be accepted for regular car finance schemes. It’s especially popular with young people who have a ‘slim’ credit profile. Or...
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Tesla unlikely to accept Bitcoin againTesla is unlikely to accept Bitcoin again following the news that the American company has offloaded 75% of its holdings in the cryptocurrency. The company’s earnings report for 2021 revealed CEO,...
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No deposit 0% APR car finance dealsNo deposit and 0% APR are both individual hallmarks of a great new car deal. Combining the two creates a very, very tempting offer. No deposit and 0% APR deals are...
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No deposit car finance explained plus the 2023 dealsA no-deposit car finance deal could be the perfect way to get behind the wheel of a new motor if life’s little inconveniences keep getting in the way of you...
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Why car apps are the future of drivingThose little car apps tucked away on your phone are fast becoming the quickest way to search for a vehicle, sort the finance agreement, pay for the insurance and even...
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Renault's UK subscription service explainedRenault has been working with third-party subscription services, such as Onto, for a number of years. The Renault Zoe was even one of the app’s most popular vehicles, but now...
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How to buy a car onlineShopping for a great deal and buying a car online is no longer limited to adventurous technology nerds. Today, it’s the most convenient and flexible way to purchase a new...
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Meet Mocean: the new Hyundai subscription serviceSubscriptions can one of the most cost effective new car deals because most of the costs of driving are included in the monthly payment. There are various independent subscriptions companies...
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Audi’s UK car subscriptions serviceCar subscriptions are an increasingly popular means of getting a great new car deal. Some manufacturers offer their own subscription services including Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo and Hyundai. Audi doesn’t...
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Care by Volvo subscription service guideBy 2030 Volvo customers will only only be able to order electric Volvos – and they’ll only be able to do it online via Volvo’s Care by Volvo scheme. Care...
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Negative equity car finance explainedIf your circumstances have changed and you need a new car, but can’t afford to settle the finance on it, negative equity finance can help. That’s because negative equity finance...
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Getting a car on finance - is it worth it?The idea of driving a brand new car for a relatively affordable monthly payment is seductive. But is getting a car on finance a good idea? No matter how enticing the...
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What is My Toyota financial service?If you’ve recently signed up to a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Hire Purchase (HP) agreement with Toyota Finance, you’ll have likely read about the My Toyota financial service. Toyota’s portal...
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What is Hire Purchase (HP)? | Hire Purchase meaningWhat is Hire Purchase? Hire Purchase is the simplest of the major forms of car finance to explain. It helps spread the cost of a new car across a period of...
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Cars vs public transport: driving can be cheaper than catching the bus or trainPre Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, an article like this would probably have started off with something about cancelled trains, being stuck in the rain, and running for buses. But in the...
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Payment holidays for car finance extended by six monthsThe car payment holiday scheme for car finance deals has been extended by six months in a bid to help customers struggling with the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. It was initially due...
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What happens if your PCP deal ends during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown?As Britain’s lockdown continues due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, more and more drivers will be wondering how it affects them. The biggest issue will be with PCP (Personal Contract Purchase)...
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