Financing a car with Group 1

Personal Contract Purchase

PCP plans are designed for people who like to change their vehicle regularly. So it means you could drive a new vehicle every 2-3 years.

How does PCP work:
Personal Contract Purchase is one way to buy a new, nearly new or used vehicle. It combines fixed monthly payments with exceptional flexibility at the end of the agreement. Typically this is available between 18 and 49 months.

At the end of your PCP agreement:
You have total control in deciding which of these choices suits you best.

Return - You have the option to return the vehicle at the end of your agreement. To avoid incurring charges, the vehicle needs to be in good repair and condition (allowing for fair wear and tear) and within the permitted maximum mileage as agreed upfront on an annual basis.

Retain - Buy the vehicle outright by paying the optional final repayment. An option to purchase fee of £10 is also applicable.

Renew - Subject to paying off your existing agreement in full, you can part exchange your vehicle at the end of the term or any time during the agreement. Alternatively the vehicle could be worth less than the optional final repayment leaving you with a shortfall to pay before starting a new agreement. In such instances, you can exercise the RETURN option above and have no further liability (mileage and vehicle condition restrictions apply, as above).

Is PCP the right finance option for you?
A cost effective and flexible way to change your vehicle on a regular basis.

Discover more about how to finance your new vehicle with our Guide to PCP Car Finance.

Personal Contract Hire

PCH is a fixed cost rental agreement, available on selected new vehicles only.

How does PCH finance work?
The amount you pay per month covers the drop in your vehicle's residual value over the length of the lease. An initial rental is needed, this will typically be equal to between 1 to 12 of your monthly rentals, but can also be a lump sum payment.

At the end of the PCH agreement:
A PCH agreement normally runs between 24 - 60 months. Once this comes to an end the customer simply returns the vehicle, subject to condition and mileage.

Is PCH the right option for you?
PCH can be a cost-effective way to keep yourself in a new vehicle. You don't need a big deposit and road tax is covered for the duration of your contract. 

Discover more about how to finance your new vehicle with our Guide to PCH Car Finance.

Hire Purchase

HP is one way of buying a new, nearly new or used vehicle. The monthly payments are determined via the amount of deposit initially paid, the period of the contract and the overall price of the vehicle.

How does HP finance work?
A HP option will consist of paying a deposit amount, and you will then pay the remaining balance and interest in equal monthly repayments over the agreed term. This will entitle you to eventual ownership of the vehicle. There are no mileage restrictions.

At the end of your HP agreement:
After you’ve made all the repayments including any interest and option to purchase fee, you will become the owner of the vehicle and are free to keep or dispose of the vehicle as you see fit. Should your circumstances change you are able to settle the agreement either partially or in full, and your finance company will be happy to provide a figure for this at any time.

Is HP the right finance option for you?
If you're a high mileage driver or would like to keep your car for a longer period of time, HP could be an option for you.

Discover more about how to finance your new vehicle with our Guide to HP Car Finance.

Business Contract Hire

Business Contract Hire (also known as an Operating Lease) is a cost effective way of securing the use of a vehicle for a pre-agreed period of time with a low up front rental.  Contract Hire, as the name implies, is an agreement to hire the car for a period of time, typically 2, 3, or 4 years with an agreed mileage limit.  Advance rentals can be as little as 1 monthly rental, though are more usually either 3 or 6 months.  There are certain tax advantages for VAT registered businesses which we can explain to you in more detail.