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14 April 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Car Financing Terms

Buying a car is a huge financial decision, with many choosing to get behind the wheel with car finance deals.  Navigating the world of car...

5 April 2025

Summer Car Maintenance Tips

The hot weather has finally made an appearance in the UK. Your first thought is probably stocking up on sun cream and planning trips away,...

24 March 2025

The Best Cars for Outdoor Adventures and Camping

Does setting off to explore the country sound right up your street? Us too.  Many Brits are now choosing to drive around the UK instead...

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1 March 2022

Used car finance 2022: How to get the best loan

Let's face it: 2019 and 2020 were horrible years for the car industry. Car finance, too, suffered tremendously. But for car buyers, they were pretty amazing. With dealers trying everything they could to lure in...

25 February 2022

No more car finance? Will car dealers disappear?

Car dealers don't have the best reputation. And yet, each year, they're helping thousands of UK citizens get behind the wheel. As banks and credit unions are losing their commanding position as finance brokers in...

24 February 2022

Help! I can no longer afford a used car!

Quite a few science authors have predicted a future without cars. They probably weren't thinking of cars getting too expensive. And yet, this is precisely what the UK car market seems to be destined for....

6 May 2021

Are zero down payment auto loans a terrible idea?

Down payments can be a serious problem for many car buyers. As bad as high purchase costs, insurance policy and road tax fees may be, they usually present surmountable obstacles. Having to put down another...

4 May 2021

What is the minimum credit score I need for a car loan?

redit scores, in theory, tell a lender how trustworthy you are. With that in mind, you'd assume that a good score leads to acceptance and a bad one to rejection. So all you need to...

29 April 2021

Lenders aren’t even looking at your car credit score!

The world of finance is murky. Very murky, in fact. Truths are hard to find, facts difficult to distinguish from rumours. But so far, it has always seemed you could rely on one thing: Lenders...

27 April 2021

Why your credit report is more important than your score.

If you're afraid you won't be able to get car finance, think again. American consumer finance website Nerdwallet puts it best when they say: "If you worry that your credit score could keep you from...

21 April 2021

Car finance: Your credit score matters very little!

To most people looking to buy a car, car finance and credit score belong together like key and lock. To their mind, only those with a good credit score can get a loan. Whereas those...

5 January 2021

How to improve your car credit acceptance chances

Are you in need of a car but afraid you won't get accepted for credit? In this feature we'll fill you in on everything you need to know. Find out … … that your chances...