Buying checklist

Once you have familiarised yourself with the types of products available, this section of the website will help you to understand a bit more about the process of applying for car finance.

There are many ways to arrange your finance - see Where to get motor finance - but always ask about the full range of products available from the dealership when you are choosing the type of car you want. 

If you are a business user you should seek professional advice on finance, particularly if your business is eligible for tax incentives.

You should also consider a Car History Check, which could reveal very important information on a car’s background before you buy it. For example, if you are buying a used car it may have previously been involved in a road traffic accident or finance may still be owed by the previous registered keeper.

For a list of commonly asked questions and questions you should ask your dealer, go to the FAQ page. 

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What to take

If you arrange your motor finance at the dealership where you are buying the car, it may be possible to drive away the same day. However, by law, the dealer and lender will have to make certain credit and identity checks.

What to ask

You may want to ask the dealer some questions.