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Will applying for car finance affect your credit score?Guides

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Will applying for car finance affect your credit score?

The question we get asked more than any other. Here's the honest difference between a quick eligibility check and a full application — in plain English.

3 July 2026 · 4 min read

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Car finance when you're self-employed: what you need to knowBusiness

Car finance when you're self-employed: what you need to know

Sole trader, contractor or company director? Car finance is very much open to you — it's mostly the way you prove your income that differs.

1 July 2026 · 4 min read

How much deposit do you need for car finance?Guides

How much deposit do you need for car finance?

One of the first things people ask — and the honest answer is that it depends, and sometimes you don't need one at all.

27 June 2026 · 4 min read

The documents you need to apply for car financeTips

The documents you need to apply for car finance

Nothing slows an application down like hunting for paperwork halfway through. Get these together first and it all moves quicker.

24 June 2026 · 3 min read

Buying a used car: the checks worth doing before you commitTips

Buying a used car: the checks worth doing before you commit

A good used car is brilliant value; a bad one is an expensive headache. A few quick checks are usually all that stands between the two.

21 June 2026 · 5 min read

HP vs PCP: which car finance is right for you?Guides

HP vs PCP: which car finance is right for you?

Hire Purchase or Personal Contract Purchase? We break down how each works and how to choose the one that fits how you drive.

18 June 2026 · 5 min read

5 things to check before you apply for car financeTips

5 things to check before you apply for car finance

A couple of minutes of prep can make your application smoother and help you choose with confidence. Here's our quick checklist.

10 June 2026 · 4 min read

Buying a campervan? How finance can help you hit the roadGuides

Buying a campervan? How finance can help you hit the road

Campervans and motorhomes are a big buy. Here's how finance works for leisure vehicles, and what to think about before you commit.

28 May 2026 · 5 min read

Can you get car finance with bad credit?Guides

Can you get car finance with bad credit?

A bumpy credit history doesn't automatically mean no. Here's an honest look at your options and what can help.

15 May 2026 · 5 min read

Van finance for sole traders and small businesses: a starter guideBusiness

Van finance for sole traders and small businesses: a starter guide

From your first van to a growing fleet, here's how commercial vehicle finance works and what to consider.

30 April 2026 · 5 min read

Financing a supercar: what to know before you buyPrestige

Financing a supercar: what to know before you buy

High-value cars call for specialist lending. Here's what's different about financing a prestige or performance vehicle.

16 April 2026 · 4 min read