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Car Finance Explained

Car finance explained

  • Explained: the car finance options available from your car dealer
  • How independent car finance such as personal loans or credit cards can be cheaper
  • Tips for beating the dealers and getting the best possible car finance deal

What's in this guide

Car finance methods

Car finance: how to choose the right car finance method - and avoid those expensive extras.

Dealer car finance options

Dealers offer several car finance options; find the one that's best for you.

Independent car finance

Personal loans will often give you a better rate than dealers' car finance options.

Car finance: beat the dealers

A step-by-step guide to getting the best deal possible on car finance.