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Rachel Allen

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Rachel has been writing her whole career, and she’s spent almost a decade in personal finance. With a background in copywriting and content management, she has a knack for breaking down complicated money stuff and making it make sense. Rachel has been helping people make their money go that extra mile for years, and when it comes to car finance, she’s a firm believer in the power of clear, straightforward content to put you in the driving seat.

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A Guide To Car Insurance Groups and Their Meaning

Car insurance groups explained

When it comes to buying your next set of wheels, you might already have an idea of how much you can afford to spend. But buying the car is just the...

Can I get car finance without a deposit?

Our cars are typically the most costly financial commitment, most people have after paying our rent or making mortgage repayments each month. That’s...

Will my overdraft affect my credit score?

Got a current account? Then there’s a chance you might have the option of adding an overdraft to it. An overdraft is a pot of extra money, which you...

Can I Claim Back VAT On A Hire Purchase Car?

Can I claim back VAT on my HP finance?

Considering getting a new car on hire purchase, and wondering where you stand with the VAT? The UK tax system is not known for being straightforward,...

What happens if I miss a payment on my car finance?

Life can be expensive, and with the cost of literally everything going up, it might feel like your budget is getting squeezed tighter and tighter....

Can I get car finance when receiving Universal Credit or benefits?

Looking for a new set of wheels, but wondering if you can get finance to pay for it while you’re on benefits? Being on benefits isn’t necessarily a...

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What's the best way to pay for a car?

Shopping for a new set of wheels can be really exciting - it’s up there with scrolling Rightmove “for research purposes”. But choosing the right car...

What's a payment holiday?

Life can be unpredictable, and when you sign up for a car finance agreement for three years or more, you’ve got no way of knowing what’s around the...

Why have I been refused car finance?

It’s the worst feeling, isn’t it? When you finally find your dream car on the forecourt, apply for finance to make it yours, and then the lender...

Can I get a car on finance?

You’ve found the new car of your dreams, and you can’t wait to hit the open road - now there’s just the small matter of paying for it. The idea of...

Are extended warranties worth it?

In an ideal world, our cars would work perfectly and run smoothly forever, and we wouldn’t have to worry about surprise breakdowns halfway through...

How much does financing a car really cost?

We love our cars, don't we? They give us the freedom to explore, to get to where we need to be, to sing karaoke at the top of our lungs. Maybe even...

How does guarantor car finance work?

If you’re dreaming of hitting the open road in a new set of wheels, car finance can get you there without having to cough up the full price upfront....

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