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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What happens if my car is 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...
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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Does GAP insurance work if my car is stolen?
Whether you wake up with an empty space on your driveway or find out your pride and joy is missing when the police knock on your...
Buying a car online – all you need to know
With everything from takeaways to dining tables available to order online, it was only a matter of time before buying a car...
Can I end my HP agreement early?
When it comes to car finance, Hire Purchase – HP for short – is one of the most popular ways to spread the cost of buying a car...
Can I end my PCP agreement early?
Personal Contract Purchase finance agreements – or PCP for short – can be a great way to split the cost of buying a car into...
Who pays for servicing and repairs on PCP car finance?
Personal Contract Purchase – PCP, for short – is one of the most popular types of car finance. Not only can it help you spread...
What does representative APR mean?
APR, PCP, HP – the world of car finance is full of acronyms, but don’t panic; we’re here to help cut through the jargon.
APR is...
How long does car finance approval take?
When you’re counting down the days, hours, and minutes until you can pick up the keys to your new car, the last thing you want to...
Car finance admin fees explained
Unfortunately, fees are a (slightly annoying) fact of life. While we’d all prefer to avoid them where possible, some extra...
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