Is the car ownership model ready for a shake-up?
Currently, around 70% (29.6 million) of UK licence holders own a car outright. However, this could be set to change, with more than 11.3 million car owners saying they are
Currently, around 70% (29.6 million) of UK licence holders own a car outright. However, this could be set to change, with more than 11.3 million car owners saying they are
New PCP allows customers to continue to rely on their current vehicles while waiting for the arrival of their newly purchased car by financing the optional final payment on their
WHEN it comes to car finance there are a small number of primary options to choose between. The principles of each option are very similar but they all offer their
With showrooms and workshops closing, and with dealer headcounts depleted through illness, automated customer communication via email campaigns and social media tools is essential to manage the anticipated rise in
Having a company car scheme can be advantageous, especially in organisations where a means of transport is necessary for the employees to do their job such as a building or
WHETHER you have a small fleet of vehicles or you are a single owner-operator you may well have taken the decision to lease vehicles. Great, it can be a very
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been investigating claims that that personal contract purchase plans for new cars could be mis-sold and has warned it will crack down on the firms
PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) in brief Variation of a Hire Purchase agreement Regular monthly payments towards the purchase of a new vehicle are a benefit As are lower monthly payments
PERSONAL contract purchase was the answer for cabbie Michele Berti, who was looking to finance a new vehicle for his business. Often simply referred to as PCP, it allows you
ARE you a business owner or entrepreneur in the fortunate position to be privately treating yourself to a new premium sports car that you will drive for business purposes? If you were
WHILE the new car sales market may have experienced some considerable issues in recent times, the sale of used vehicles has experienced significant spikes in growth, and new or used there
WE have Ford Motor Company to thank for inventing the Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) plan. Back in 1992 Ford came up with its innovative ‘Options’. Ford’s Options scheme gave customers
CUSTOMERS may find dealers are stricter about PCP end-of-life recharges for damage as used vehicle values come under increasing pressure, says Glass’s. Rupert Pontin, head of valuations, said that damage to
CUSTOMERS may find dealers are stricter about PCP end-of-life recharges for damage as used vehicle values come under increasing pressure, says Glass’s. Rupert Pontin, head of valuations, said that damage to
SSANGYONG has boosted the appeal of its Korando crossover by launching a new, low-priced version, the Korando SE, which starts at £14,995. The SE shares its 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel
Story: DAVID WILKINS RENAULT’S budget brand Dacia has already made quite a splash with its low list prices but now it’s promising that the cars will be cheap to
Story: DAVID WILKINS HERE’S a way to cut the running costs of your company cars. Nissan has announced big price cuts for the Micra. The range now starts at £7,995
Blog: RALPH MORTON Buy or lease? Good question. I’ve been thinking about this for a while, especially since writing our most recent Special Report, Car leasing v car purchase. Last week
JULY 2012: What’s the capital write down position when you buy a car with personal contract purchase?
A question and answer about personal contract purchases (PCPs)
What’s the position on capital allowances if you buy a car on a PCP as a small business owner?
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