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 driversWhat are excess-mileage charges on a lease car deal?Car leasing contracts are agreed based on a fixed maximum mileage, but what happens if you exceed it..Steve Huntingford, Tue Nov 22 2022Pros and cons of leasing a carCar leasing is a popular way to get your hands on a new model, but it's not without its limitations..Claire Evans, Mon Nov 28 2022Can I lease a van with a bad credit score?It isn't easy to arrange van finance if you have a bad credit score, but it is possible. We explain..Claire Evans, Wed Nov 09 2022What is Personal Contract Hire (PCH)?We explain the benefits and limitations of using personal contract hire to get behind the wheel of a..Neil Winn, Tue Nov 22 2022Leasing a van with insurance - a complete guideIt's important to get the right type of insurance for the job when you're leasing a commercial. Here..Darren Moss, Fri Nov 18 2022How to get the best deal on a new carIf you’re thinking of buying a new car, these seven expert tips can help make sure you get the most..What Car? team, Tue Jan 02 2018How to buy your first carPassing your driving test is a great achievement. Here’s how to build on that success by buying a sa..Claire Evans, Fri Dec 08 2017Car buyers can save £1300 by choosing a PCP over cashNew car PCP costs have risen by more than 40% on some models since 2019, but there are still signifi..Claire Evans, Tue Nov 08 2022Should I buy a car with a credit card?Paying for your car with plastic could save you money, but you need to be aware of the pitfalls befo..What Car? team, Sun Nov 27 2016Is cash better than car finance? Even if you’re lucky enough to have the cash to splash out on a new motor, you might be better off b..Claire Evans, Tue Apr 20 2021Is a bank loan better than dealer car finance? A bank loan is a popular way of funding a car, but does it trump car manufacturer and dealer finance..What Car? team, Mon Feb 04 2019Trading in a car with negative equityIt is possible to end up with a car with negative equity during a finance plan. We explain what it i..What Car? team, Tue Dec 18 2018What is the difference between APR and flat rate car finance?APR and flat rate finance refer to different methods of car funding. We explain the differencesWhat Car? team, Mon Dec 17 201812page2of 2
