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Car finance: Voluntary termination of a PCP or HP

Voluntary termination explained in plain English. Learn how PCP and HP really work, what the 50% rule means, when voluntary termination makes sense, and the common mistakes that can still cost you money.

10 February 2026

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Personal Contract Purchase: the PCP explained

The personal contract purchase (PCP) is the UK's most popular type of car finance. The Car Expert explains everything you need to know.

4 February 2026

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Car ownership advice

How to handle a dispute with a car dealer

We regularly get readers asking for advice on how to resolve their dispute with a car dealer. So let's look at the steps you should take to get your problem sorted.

3 February 2026

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Car buying advice

Spares or repairs – and other dodgy trader tricks

There are various tricks employed by dodgy traders to try and get around the laws that apply when selling cars, using phrases like "spares or repair only".

20 January 2026

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How to understand a PCP car finance quote

Thousands of people look at a PCP car finance quote and are hopelessly confused by all the different numbers. Cut through the confusion with this guide.

6 June 2025

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Car buying advice

Everything you need to know about BYD

BYD Auto is one of several new car companies to arrive in the UK in recent years. We have all you need to know about the brand right here.

23 May 2025

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China – the world’s new automotive superpower

Many people still see China as a looming threat to the future of the Western car industry, which was certainly true – about 20 years ago.

11 May 2025

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Christmas bargains for clever car buyers 2024

Christmas time usually means great deals for car buyers. But will the best offers be on petrol or electric cars this year? Here are our tips for buying a new or used car this festive season.

11 December 2024

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Car finance: Voluntary termination of a PCP or HP

Personal Contract Purchase: the PCP explained

How to handle a dispute with a car dealer

Spares or repairs – and other dodgy trader tricks

How to understand a PCP car finance quote

Everything you need to know about BYD

China – the world’s new automotive superpower

Christmas bargains for clever car buyers 2024

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