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Car finance made simple

Finance a used car from an approved UK dealer with real monthly payments — not estimates. Compare PCP, Hire Purchase and bad-credit options, check your eligibility with a soft search that won't affect your credit score, and browse cars by the monthly budget that suits you.

  • Soft search — no credit-score impact
  • 20+ UK lenders
  • Real monthly quotes, not estimates
How it works

Three steps to driving away

No jargon, no pressure — here's how financing a used car actually works.

Step 1

Choose your car

Pick any used car from an approved UK dealer. The advertised cash price is the starting point for every finance quote.

Step 2

Check your eligibility

Run a soft search to see your real options. It won't affect your credit score, and there's no obligation to proceed.

Step 3

Choose your deal

Compare real monthly payments — not estimates — from FCA-regulated lenders, then apply for the agreement that fits.

Types of car finance

Not sure which is right for you? Each guide explains the deal in plain English with a worked example.

HP vs PCP in 30 seconds

The two main types, side by side.

Monthly payment
HP higher · PCP lower
You own the car
HP at the end · PCP only if you pay the final balloon
Mileage limits
HP none · PCP agreed up front
Best for
HP keepers · PCP changers

Want the full breakdown with a real representative example? Compare PCP vs HP →

Finance: the honest pros & cons

No sugar-coating — the upsides and the trade-offs.

Pros
  • Spread the cost of a newer, safer car over fixed monthly payments.
  • Fixed interest rates mean your payment won't change mid-agreement.
  • Soft-search eligibility lets you check options without affecting your score.
Cons
  • You pay interest, so the car costs more than the cash price overall.
  • PCP mileage and condition charges can add up if you exceed the limits.
  • Missing payments can put the car at risk of repossession.

Popular models on finance

See PCP and HP deals, with a real representative example, for the models drivers finance most.

Browse cars by monthly budget

Every car shows a real monthly payment. Pick a budget and see what's available right now from approved dealers.

Car finance FAQs

See what you could drive away in

Browse hundreds of used cars with real monthly payments from approved UK dealers — then check your eligibility with a soft search that won't affect your credit score.

Browse cars with finance
  • No credit-score impact
  • 20+ UK lenders
  • Real monthly quotes