Hire Purchase
Own your car with simple monthly payments

Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases that you are going to make in your entire life. Luckily, there are other options to purchase rather than just buying outright.
Whether you’re looking to pay the lowest cost to own your next car, want to keep monthly payments budget friendly or need the flexibility with the ability to hand the car back early - There is a finance option to suit you.
Finance Features | Hire Purchase (HP) | Personal Contract Hire (PCP) | Personal Loan |
Requires initial deposit | Optional | Optional | ❌ |
Car is yours at the end of the agreement | ✔️ | Optional | ✔️ |
Fixed monthly payments | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Avoid (final) balloon payment | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ |
Avoid excess mileage charge | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ |
Secured against an asset (e.g. a car) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ |
Support with vehicle issues | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ |

Consistently making your car finance payments, and even making early payments, can have a positive impact on your credit score over time. Early payments demonstrate your commitment to paying off your debt and can help boost your credit rating. Additionally, having different types of credit, such as a car finance agreement, on your credit report can diversify your credit mix and further improve your credit score