HomeCar financeCar financeRead the latest car finance guides from the expert What Car? teamLatestAll latest articlesNew car comparison testsUsed car comparison testsApproved used car schemesFirst drivesLong term reviewsReader Test TeamReal MPGIndustry newsBest ofAll Best of articlesTop 10sCar comparisonsBest dealsBest city carsBest small carsBest small SUVsBest family carsBest large SUVsBest luxury SUVsBest estatesBest MPVsBest electric carsBest hybrid carsBest convertiblesBest coupesBest hot hatchesBest luxury carsBest sports carsAdviceAll What Car? adviceBuying a new carSelling your carOwning and running your carCar finance advice and guidesRejecting a faulty carBuying a used carReliabilityVan news and adviceNew driversThe cheapest cars to insure in 2025Car insurance can be costly, but there are still some cheap options out there. Here’s our round-up o..Shafiq Abidin, Mon Nov 11 2024Which car finance option is best for my company car fleet? Options explainedWe take a closer look at business leasing, contract hire, contract purchase, leaseback and employee..Euan Doig, Sat Jan 20 2024Millions of drivers to receive £700 in compensation from car finance mis-selling scandalAround 14 million victims of mis-sold car finance could receive £700 in compensation - around £150 l..Eleanor Cooper, Fri Aug 01 2025Returning a leased car: what to expectHanding your car back at the end of a leasing contract is easy but could land you an unexpected pena..Jack Mortimer, Mon Nov 21 2022What happens if I buy a car with outstanding finance? Thousands of used cars are sold with outstanding finance to unsuspecting buyers each year. We explai..Jack Mortimer, Wed Dec 19 2018Hire purchase (HP) explained - Car Finance GuideDespite not being as popular as it once was, hire purchase is still a great way of spreading the cos..Jack Mortimer, Thu Jul 04 2019Can I hand my car back if I can no longer afford the monthly finance payments?If you can’t keep up payments on a financed car, you might be able to end your contract early. We ex..Jack Mortimer, Sun Dec 29 2024What is PCP? Understanding personal contract purchase car financePersonal contract purchase (PCP) is the UK’s most popular method of buying a new car. We share how i..Jack Mortimer, Sun Jan 26 2025Car finance mis-selling – what do you need to do?Millions of drivers could be in line for payouts through the misselling of car finance. We explain w..Jack Mortimer, Mon Aug 04 2025Everything you need to know about car leasingLeasing can be one of the most straightforward ways to getting a new car, but is the the right finan..Jack Mortimer, Sun Aug 25 2024Can I buy a car with cash?With nearly four in five drivers financing their new car, we assess the possibilities and pitfalls o..Jack Mortimer, Fri Jul 04 2025What is GAP insurance and how much should you pay for it?GAP insurance helps drivers get the full retail price for their car if it is stolen or written off..Jack Mortimer, Mon Jan 29 2024Ending a car leasing agreement earlyKnowing whether to end a car lease contract early can be a difficult and sometimes expensive decisio..Jack Mortimer, Fri Nov 18 2022PCP or HP: should I still consider HP?Spreading the cost can help to bring a desirable car within reach. We take a look at the pros and co..Jack Mortimer, Tue Dec 24 2024What is car refinancing? Could it help lower your monthly payments?Car refinancing could help you reduce your monthly payments or help you to keep your car at the end..Stuart Milne, Wed Apr 30 2025The cheapest car lease deals available todayCar leasing is one of the most convenient ways to enjoy a new car. Here are the cheapest leasing dea..Stuart Milne, Wed Feb 12 2025Car dealers may be forced stop selling GAP insuranceA review being carried out by the Financial Conduct Authority could stop car dealers from offering G..Claire Evans, Fri Apr 05 2024What is business contract hire (BCH) and what are the pros and cons?Fleet car managers often use business contract hire to finance company cars, but is it right for you..Euan Doig, Sat Jan 20 2024Should I lease or buy a new vehicle?Car lease vs buy - it's one of the key questions facing many car buyers. Here, we go through what ea..Max Adams, Sat Apr 15 2023How to lease a carWhat does leasing a car involve? Our guide covers what to do from start to finishAlasdair Rodden, Tue Nov 22 202212page1of 2
