Buy a Car Finance Options

When the time comes to invest in a new car or upgrade your existing model, it’s not uncommon for you to need to purchase through vehicle financing, spreading the cost of your purchase over an agreed period for fixed monthly repayments. At Eden Motor Group, we’re delighted to be able to provide you with financing options that make purchasing as affordable as can be, with both Hire Purchase and Personal Contract Purchase schemes available.

Our sales experts will be able to provide you with all the details relating to the purchase options and provide you with competitive quotations. Speak to a member of the team today for further details and to discuss the perfect purchasing scheme for you.

The choice is yours how you'd like to finance your new car but it doesnt mean you are on your own! our team of expert sales people across Vauxhall, Hyundai, Mazda, Peugeot, Suzuki and MG can assist with any questions you have. So call us today or find your nearest dealership.

What is Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)?

An alternative option for buying is Personal Contract Purchase, or PCP. Like Hire Purchase, you will pay a deposit followed by fixed monthly payments over an agreed term. However, you will only be paying off the depreciation in value of the vehicle. At the end of the contract, you will be able to pay an optional final payment to become the full owner, or simply hand back the vehicle with nothing more to pay. PCP payments are thus often lower than those available through Hire Purchase schemes.

How does PCP actually work?​

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When you have chosen your vehicle, you will then agree your annual mileage and decide on the agreement term with one of our Business Managers.

We will then determine the Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV) of the vehicle at the end of the agreement and work out a deposit and monthly amount that works for you.

At the end of your agreement you will then have three options:

Return – Simply return the car the back to us 
Retain – Keep the car by paying the optional final payment
Renew – Trade it in for another car

For a quotation, help, or advice contact us and ask to speak to one of our Business Managers.

What are the advantages of PCP?

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  • Monthly payments on a car financed by PCP are usually lower than if your car is financed by a Hire Purchase agreement.
  • If you decide not to buy the car, you can simply walk away when you've made all the payments.
  • Similar to PCH, you can drive away a new or used car every few years (dependent on the chosen term) without worrying about selling it on.
  • If your car is worth more than the Guaranteed Future Value then you can use that equity towards a deposit on a new car.

What should you consider when option for a PCP?

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  • If you want to buy the car you will need to pay your final balloon payment (the Guaranteed Future Value).
  • Similar to PCH, you will need to agree on a mileage allowance at the beginning of your contract and there may be excess mileage charges if you exceed this.
  • You won’t be able to sell the car without settling the finance deal.
  • You won’t own the car until you have made all of your repayments.
  • You’ll need to keep the car properly insured, maintained and in your possession until the full value is paid off.

Can I settle my PCP agreement early?

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You can normally settle your agreement early by asking the finance company to provide you with a settlement figure. However, the finance company will require you to pay off the difference between what your car is worth, and what you still owe and there may be a difference which is known as negative equity. On the other hand, you may find that at the end of your term your car is worth more than the Guaranteed Future Value, which means you will have some positive equity to contribute towards your next car.

What is Hire Purchase (HP)?

Hire Purchase is arguably the most straightforward vehicle financing scheme. After selecting your car, you will be able to agree to a level of deposit (including any part exchange vehicles) that should be paid. Our sales team will then run through a few questions and provide you with a quotation for monthly repayments over a set period of time (up to 60 months). These payments will pay off the remaining balance of the vehicle and, at the end of the term, you will be the overall owner of the model.

What are the advantages of HP?

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  • You’ll be able to drive away a car that you may not have managed to buy outright.
  • Unlike a PCP or PCH contract, you won't need to estimate your mileage at the start of your Hire Purchase agreement, so you'll avoid excess mileage charges.
  • Once you’ve made your final monthly payment, including the option to purchase fee, you'll have full ownership of the car.

What should you consider when opting for HP?

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  • Monthly payments may be higher than some other finance options, such as PCP, as you're paying off the full value of the car.
  • You won’t be able to sell the car without settling the finance.
  • You won’t own the car until you have made all of your repayments.
  • You’ll need to keep the car properly insured, maintained and in your possession until the full value is paid off.

Can I settle my HP agreement early?

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The short answer is yes, you can end your finance early. There are different provisions within each finance agreement that allows you to do just that. If you have got through two-thirds of the way through your finance agreement, the options to end the finance agreement early open up.

For a Hire Purchase agreement, there is an option of paying it off early through a settlement fee. A settlement fee covers the cost of any remaining unpaid instalments and interest payments remaining on the agreement. Once the settlement fee is paid, you take full ownership of the car early.

Under a Personal Contract Purchase agreement, you can also pay a settlement fee for bringing the agreement to an end early. After that, you can choose to hand the car back or you have a second option. Through a PCP agreement, you can take full ownership of the car by paying off the remaining Guaranteed Minimum Future Value also known as a balloon payment.