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A clear guide to car finance refinancing in the UK

Car finance refinancing is the process of replacing an existing car finance agreement with a new agreement. People may research it when they want to understand monthly-payment pressure, agreement costs, settlement figures or possible alternatives.

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Key factors

Useful information includes the current settlement figure, APR, payment, remaining term, vehicle value, mileage and agreement type. A comparison should also cover any new term, total repayable and fees.

PCP and HP

PCP and HP agreements can have different features. PCP may include an optional final payment and mileage or condition terms. HP commonly focuses on the remaining balance and repayment schedule. Read the individual agreement carefully.

Important trade-off

A lower monthly payment may result from a longer term. That can increase the total amount repaid. Eligibility, rates and final terms are subject to status and lender criteria.

Further reading

Use the related guides below to read about UK car refinance, lower payments, PCP, HP and common refinance questions.

Questions to consider

Does payment history matter?
Providers may consider information relevant to their assessment. Give accurate information and read the details of any process before continuing.
Are these pages a substitute for the agreement documents?
No. Agreement documents and provider disclosures set out the terms that apply to a particular option.