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Verity Hogan

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Verity Hogan is a personal finance expert and journalist with over 13 years’ experience. The former Head of Content and Communications at CarFinance 247, Verity has freelanced for a wide range of brands including Cazoo, Ocean Finance, Aegon UK, and Western Union. She is passionate about demystifying the car finance process through engaging content that is honest, empathetic, informative, and jargon free.

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Can I Get Car Finance on Any Car?

What happens if my car has been written off and it’s still on finance?

Accidents happen. When split-second decisions and challenging conditions make driving difficult at the best of times, even the...

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The Cost of Driving Crisis: Expenses Affecting UK Drivers in 2024

Whether you’ve just passed your test or you’re a seasoned driver, there’s no denying that running a car can be expensive. When...

Which credit reference agencies do lenders use?

When applying for car finance, your credit score can make a significant difference to the APR you’re offered, your repayment...

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Can you get Hire Purchase with a balloon payment?

When it comes to types of car finance, the possibilities are (almost) endless. If you’ve been doing your research, you’ve...

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What does being pre-approved for car finance mean?

When you’re first setting out on your car finance journey, getting pre-approved is often the first milestone you’ll hit. Being...

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Can I extend my car finance repayment term?

Time flies, except maybe when it comes to your car finance agreement. With repayment terms lasting anywhere from one to six...

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What can I do if I can’t afford my repayments?

We don’t like to do it often but, to paraphrase Ronan Keating, life can be a rollercoaster – especially when it comes to your...

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Will Very Pay affect my credit score?

If you’re browsing Very with a specific item in mind or simply hoping to indulge in a little retail therapy, the prospect of Very...

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Are all car finance interest rates fixed?

Interest is the price you’ll pay when borrowing money to buy a new or used car.

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Does Klarna improve my credit score?

If you’re looking to treat yourself to some retail therapy or need to make an emergency purchase but you don’t have the cash...

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Will Direct Debits improve my credit score?

If you’ve got a mobile phone contract, a monthly subscription (ahem or several. Think Netflix, Disney, or that Apple charge you...