Or if you’d rather speak to us, give us a call on 0333 321 6060.
Who do Close Brothers finance work with?
Close Brothers Motor Finance work with over 8,000 dealer and broker partners across the UK and Ireland to provide finance for both new and used cars, light commercial vehicles (LCVs), motorcycles, and leisure vehicles like caravans and motorhomes.
Who is Close Brothers Premium Finance?
Close Brothers Premium Finance help make insurance more affordable through regular monthly payments and by partnering with your insurance provider. We’re also the most experienced provider of premium finance in the country – funding insurance for one in seven UK families and one in 20 UK businesses.
Can I sell my car on finance Close Brothers?
Yes, as long as you settle your vehicle finance with us in full. For a settlement quote, log into your Close Online account. If you’d prefer to request a settlement quote over the phone, call us on 0333 321 6060.
How do I contact my close brothers car insurance? – Related Questions
Does selling a financed car hurt your credit?
Sell the vehicle.
If your car is worth as much as or close to the balance on your account, selling it could enable you to pay off the loan without harming your credit.
Can my car be repossessed if I have paid more than half?
In line with the ‘thirds rule’, if you’ve paid more than half of your hire purchase loan, your car finance repossession rights take effect, and your lender cannot repossess your vehicle without following the proper processes. However, you can return your vehicle to the dealership at any point after you’ve paid half.
Can I sell my car if it is still on finance?
No you can’t, as the lender is the legal owner of the car until the finance is settled. In order to sell the car, you’ll have to end the hire purchase agreement early. If you’ve paid off less than half of the agreement’s total cost, you can return the car.
Can you sell a car that you are financing?
Can I sell a car on finance? Technically no, not without consulting your finance provider. You can’t sell a car on finance as you don’t legally own it until you have made all your payments.
What happens if you sell a car on finance?
If you sell an automobile with outstanding finance on it without informing the buyer of the situation, it is likely that the finance company will track them down to repossess it.
Can you transfer car finance to another person?
Car loans are the easiest loan to transfer to another person. If the new borrower qualifies for the original loan, then the lender can agree to transfer the loan into their name. This method will cost you less in penalties but does require the new borrowers credit score to be assessed.
Who is the legal owner of a car on finance for insurance?
One of the most common questions asked when looking at insurance is who the legal owner of the car is when you take out a PCP deal. The answer is almost always the finance company, not you. You are the registered keeper of the car but not the legal owner.
Who legally owns a car?
The Owner Of A Vehicle/Car
The owner of a vehicle is the person or company that bought the vehicle or somebody who was given the vehicle as a gift. The owner is not necessarily and does not have to be the registered keeper or be the day to day user/driver of the car.
Can my dad finance a car for me?
No, unfortunately you can’t apply for finance on someone else’s behalf. There are lenders on our panel that ask that the person signing the agreement must be the registered owner/keeper and main driver of the car too. If your son has bad credit or no credit history, you may be able to make a joint application.
Can I buy a car for my son in my name?
If you purchase a car for someone else, you have the option to have the loan in your name or to cosign with the individual you’re buying it for. The only way to buy the vehicle as a surprise is to put in the loan in your own name. The title may be registered under both names.
Does it matter whose name is first on a car loan?
It doesn’t matter whose name should come first on a car loan; it’s merely a formality. The only thing that truly matters is that both you and your wife can successfully apply for the loan.
Can a family member finance a car for me?
You can buy a car for somebody else or contribute towards their car fund, even if they are looking to purchase using car finance. However, it is illegal to apply for either Hire Purchase or PCP finance on behalf of someone else. This is known as fronting and is classed as fraud.
Can I finance a car and insure it with another name?
No, you cannot insure a car that is not registered under your name. If you don’t have an insurable interest in a vehicle (meaning you’d be financially affected if anything happened to it) most car insurance companies will not allow you to insure it.
Can my girlfriend get a car on finance for me?
No, unfortunately your partner can’t apply for car finance on your behalf. Every car finance agreement is tailored to the borrower, and the lenders on our panel ask that the person taking out the loan is also the car’s registered owner/keeper and its main driver.
Can I buy my son a car without paying tax?
Car insurance & vehicle tax
If you are unfamiliar with the recent changes to car tax, be aware that tax cannot be transferred when you switch ownership, so the new owner must tax the vehicle before driving it.
What is the 7 year rule for gifts?
The 7 year rule
No tax is due on any gifts you give if you live for 7 years after giving them – unless the gift is part of a trust. This is known as the 7 year rule. If you die within 7 years of giving a gift and there’s Inheritance Tax to pay on it, the amount of tax due after your death depends on when you gave it.
