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Hire Purchase Car Finance Explained

Simple, straightforward information will help you understand how Hire Purchase works

Hire Purchase car finance is a straightforward way to finance a new or used car.

The easiest way to understand how Hire Purchase car finance works is to go through the Hire Purchase car finance product from Volkswagen Financial Services.

How Hire Purchase Car Finance Works

With Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland Hire Purchase: 

VWFS Ireland purchases your chosen car on your behalf 
You pay a deposit as a percentage of the purchase price 
You agree to pay equal monthly payments over an agreed term – between 1 and 5 years 
Once all payments are made you become the owner of the car. 
 

The main features of Hire Purchase Car Finance

Finance new and used cars 
Choice of longer payment terms of up to five years 
Fixed interest rate for the duration of your agreement 
Predictable cash flow based on fixed interest rate and monthly payments 
Flexible terms - any monthly interval between one and five years 
Available for new and used cars 
You own the car after making the final payment. 

Please note that this page describes the characteristics of Hire Purchase from Volkswagen Financial Services, terms from other providers may vary. For more details about VWFS including terms and conditions, visit VWFS.ie

Other ways to finance your car

Car finance for businesses 

SMEs or larger companies can opt for a Non-Consumer Hire Purchase agreement with fixed instalments and no tax implications.

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PCP Car Finance

PCP car finance is a Personal Contract Plan. This is available for both new and used cars. The reason this is a popular option is because it is typically a flexible 2-3 year car finance package that combines lower monthly payments with real flexibility.

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