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If you win, we'll pay off the finance on your car. It's that simple! Your car becomes completely yours, free and clear.

This amazing offer is open to anyone who has secured car finance with us throughout 2023, including Decemeber 2023!

This means that there's still time to enter, get your finance in December, and you're automatically in!

The lucky winner will be announced the week beginning 5th February 2024 on our instagram page.

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Can i get car finance with an EU drivers licence?

Hi - I am a European citizen and have been in the UK for three and a half years and am on the electoral roll. I have a couple of credit cards and have had no problems with payments. However, i still have a European driving license. Is this a problem? Nick

Asked by Nick
May 30, 2012

Hi Nick, no this is not a problem. We have a few lenders who accept people with EU driving licences. As you will have a good to fair credit rating due to not missing any payments then we'll have a very good chance of getting you approved. How much finance do you require and do you have a part exchange or deposit to place into the deal? Can you also prove your income with payslips or bank statements if required? Kind regards, Rachel :-)

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Rates from 8.9% APR. Representative APR 19.9%




Rates from 8.9%: the exact rate you will be offered will be based on your circumstances, subject to status.

Representative example: borrowing £10,000 over 5 years with a representative APR of 19.9%, an annual interest rate of 19.9% (Fixed) and a deposit of £0.00, the amount payable would be £255.50 per month, with a total cost of credit of £5,329.80 and a total amount payable of £15,030.

We look to find the best rate from our panel of lenders and offer you the best deal that you're eligible for. We earn a commission for providing our services, but this does not influence the interest rate you’re offered in any way.

5 years
Total cost of credit £ 2000
Total repayment £ 2000
48 monthly
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£ 245 98

Rates from 9.9%: the exact rate you will be offered will be based on your circumstances, subject to status.

Representative example: borrowing £25,000 over 48 months, £3,750.00 deposit, on PCP, with annual mileage of 8,000pa, and a representative APR of 11.9%, an annual interest rate of 11.9% (Fixed), the amount payable would be £394.51 per month, an optional final payment of £7,194.33, with a total cost of credit of £9,912.36 and a total amount payable of £28,444.33. 

We look to find the best product from our panel of lenders and will offer you the best deal that you’re eligible for. We earn a commission for providing our services, but this does not influence the interest rate you’re offered in any way.


Licence related questions

I am looking for a very small loan for a car i have seen. I am a full time carer for my son who is getting DLA and i am currently on a provisional license but due to take my driving test within the next month. I am getting confused with what income i need


May 30, 2012

Yes! If you’ve not yet taken your driving test and only hold a provisional licence, we could still help you find a car loan. At CarFinance 247, we work with a panel of lenders and some of them can help secure loans for people with a provisional licence or a full EU driving licence. We might even be able to find you a deal if you don’t have a driving licence at all.

Even so, most lenders will ask for proof of driving licence after you apply for car finance and it can be more difficult to find a loan with a provisional licence, especially if you’re a young driver. New drivers who don’t have a long credit history could be seen as a higher risk by lenders and so you might find it easier to apply for joint car finance with a full licence holder.

You can also take steps to improve your credit score over time including not making any late payments, registering on the electoral roll, and making sure you don’t make a lot of applications for credit in a short time.

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Tim Carpenter Car Finance Expert

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Hi, I have a question and am wondering where we stand. Is it true my husband needs a full license to finance a car for us? They won't let me as I don't work and even as a joint claim its looking unlikely as he doesn't have the license - I do! We both have


May 30, 2012

If you’ve not yet passed your test and don’t hold a UK driving licence, we could still help you find car finance. CarFinance 247 works with a panel of lenders and some of them can help people secure a loan without a drivers’ licence. This includes those who hold a full EU or provisional licence.

Most lenders will ask for proof of driving licence after you’ve submitted a car finance application and you might find it more difficult to find a loan without one, especially if you’re a young driver. New drivers who don’t have an extensive credit history might be seen as higher risk borrowers by lenders. In this case, you might find it easier to secure joint car finance with a licence holder.-

There are several steps you can take to improve your credit score over time including making sure you’re on the electoral roll, paying bills on time, and avoiding making a lot of credit applications in a short time.

Tim Carpenter
Tim Carpenter Car Finance Expert

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I am due to take my test in the next couple of days and really want a car but have no deposit. Plus i would want the car ASAP - is this possible?! I have a credit card and a contract phone and all payments are always made on time. I probably only want to

Asked by Kate
May 30, 2012

Hi Kate, we'd be able to get you a better rate of finance once you have passed your driving test as we only have one lender that approves individuals with provisional licences. As you seem to have a good credit score it'd be silly to limit you to the one lender. Please apply once you've passed your test and we'll have you in a new car in no time at all and to fit your budget. Kind Regards, Rachel
Tim Carpenter
Tim Carpenter Car Finance Expert

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I have a provisional licence and would like to get finance for a car. I have a poor credit rating but i am in full time employment earning £1000 a month. Is there a lender who would accept me that do not charge extreme interest rates? I'm not expecting th

Asked by Lisa
May 30, 2012

Hi Lisa, i have a handful of lenders in mind that hopefully will be able to help. The lenders decision will be based solely on your credit history and employment status. They will also determine the rate you receive. Please apply and we'll see what we can do. Good luck. Regards, Rachel
Tim Carpenter
Tim Carpenter Car Finance Expert

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I hold a provisional licence and work as a self employed carpenter. My work partner holds a licence but doesn't want to get involved in another vehicle. At present i own my vehicle but need to upgrade because of the London emission zone but am struggling

Asked by David
May 30, 2012

Hi David, we do have one lender that will be able to help as long as you can prove your income and have a 10% deposit. Also are you on the voters roll at your current address? Rachel
Tim Carpenter
Tim Carpenter Car Finance Expert

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I recently applied for finance and i got credit approved but also i recently sent off my drivers license to change my address. However it takes 2-3 weeks to come back would this change my application for finance because of them not being able to see my l

Asked by Robii
May 30, 2012

Hi Robii, whoever you have been approved with will need to see a copy of your driving licence. If you don't have it they can do a DVLA check so you should be fine. Regards, Rachel
Tim Carpenter
Tim Carpenter Car Finance Expert

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Is there no way of getting a car on finance on a provisional licence? I'm currently doing my driving lessons and want to get a car on finance to give me that incentive if it's on my driveway. Plus i'd be able to learn to drive in it as my mum can be in th

Asked by Vikki
May 30, 2012

Hi Vikki, unfortunately all lenders want to see that you have a full UK licence before providing car finance. I'm sorry but you'll have to wait until you have your licence unless you get a personal loan from your bank etc. Good luck with your lessons and i'm sure you'll have your test passed in no time. Regards, Rachel
Tim Carpenter
Tim Carpenter Car Finance Expert

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My credit rating is through the floor and I have a clean, full UK licence, my partner is the opposite, he has excellent credit rating and wants to finance a car, he doesn't have a driving licence and no desire to drive. Car salesmen have advised us that m

Asked by Claire
May 30, 2012

Hi Claire. I would advise that you put a joint application through so we can have a look at both your credit profiles and assess what the best option would be for you. If your partners credit is as good as you say then we may be able to get him approved on his own (gaining better interest rates). You would be able to drive the vehicle however he would be 100% liable for the payments. I hope this helps. Rachel
Tim Carpenter
Tim Carpenter Car Finance Expert

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my husband is in full time employment but he works overseas he has been cleared for finance but as he has no licence it looks like its not going to go through, is there anyway of having my name added to the finance or would it need to be a whole new appli

Asked by Jenny
May 30, 2012

Hi Jenny, please call a sales advisor on 0800 019 7180 to explain the situation. You can make a joint application on the website if you prefer. Kind Regards, Rachel
Tim Carpenter
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My mum has bad credit and a part time job and we are in desperate need of a car. My question is as i'm 19 and never had any trouble with my credit rating (but do not work as I get disability) do you think we can get finance if we apply for a joint applic

Asked by Lauren
May 30, 2012

Hi Lauren, thank you for your question. Making a joint application would indeed help your chances of being approved for car finance as you have some clean credit history and we'll be able to take both sets of income into account. We do have lenders that help people with poor credit so there is a possibility we can get you approved. Please make an application when you get chance. Kind Regards, Rachel
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Tim Carpenter Car Finance Expert

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