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Learn moreHere’s what you need to know to help you decide if a Hire Purchase (HP) deal is right for you.
HP is a finance agreement that allows you to spread the cost of buying a car over an agreed period of time. You pay a deposit followed by fixed monthly instalments until the agreement comes to an end. There also won't be any excess mileage fees.
Search used carsWant to own the car without making a large final payment when the agreement ends.
Are happy to pay higher monthly payments than a PCP agreement as there isn’t a large final payment.
Like to know exactly how much you’re paying every month.
You can estimate your monthly payments and find the right finance deal for you with a HP finance calculator.
When you apply for a HP agreement, a hard credit check will be completed, however the process varies between lenders.
You’ll likely have to pay a small 'Option to Purchase' fee at the end of your agreement, which typically costs between £1 and £10. This covers the cost of transferring ownership of the car over to you.
After all monthly payments and the 'Option to Purchase' fee have been made, you'll become the legal owner of the car.
If you're looking for a car on a HP plan, you can use a HP finance calculator before you get started.
When you apply for a HP agreement, a hard credit check is completed to help lenders make a decision on your finance application. This type of check will be visible to other lenders and can have an impact on your credit score. New finance agreements are subject to status.
To complete your application, you'll typically need to give some personal details, employment details, address history, bank account details and a copy of your photo driving licence.
Some lenders may also ask for information around your financial commitments to help work out whether you can afford the payments and to help maintain your financial wellbeing. This makes sure the lender is lending responsibly.
You have the right to end your HP agreement at any time by paying your outstanding finance. This is known as settling your finance agreement or ‘early settlement’.
If you’d like to settle your agreement early, you’ll need to contact the lender to receive a settlement letter confirming what you still owe (your settlement amount). This won’t include any remaining interest that you would have paid if you carried on with your agreement. This is known as an interest rebate. The amount of interest that you get back depends on where you are in the agreement.
Yes, you can. If you want to do this, it’s known as exercising your voluntary termination rights.
If you choose to cancel your agreement, you'll need to make any remaining payments that are due up to this point. If the amount you’ve already paid for the car (including the deposit) is less than half the total amount payable, then you’ll need to make an additional payment to pay off the difference.
There may be extra charges if the car isn't in good mechanical and cosmetic condition and is outside of reasonable wear and tear.
If you haven't paid half of the outstanding amount and you’re experiencing financial hardship at any point during your agreement, some lenders may offer financial assistance.