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Car Loan 0% Interest Free

Hi

I'm thinking about getting a new or a fairly new car just wandered what companies are offering a 0% finance deal?

I've heard that Mazda are doing a 0% deal but I can't find any info on there site, i'm fairly interested in the new mazda 6.

Also within the next year I should be getting a lump sum do you know whether its possible to pay off the outstanding loan or part of it?

Thanks for your help
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  • Walletwatch
    Walletwatch Posts: 1,055 Forumite
    Mark_petty wrote:
    Hi

    I'm thinking about getting a new or a fairly new car just wandered what companies are offering a 0% finance deal?

    I've heard that Mazda are doing a 0% deal but I can't find any info on there site, i'm fairly interested in the new mazda 6.

    Also within the next year I should be getting a lump sum do you know whether its possible to pay off the outstanding loan or part of it?

    Thanks for your help

    The 0% deals offered by car dealers / automobile cos would often be subject to bargaining provided you pay cash down and don't avail of the loan. A suggestion is to check out that avenue, and if you manage to drive the car price down, finance your car through a 0% credit card, credit score permitting.

    Of course, do remember that the risk you take is that come the end of your 0% offer, you should be in a position to either repay the full advance, or avail of any other 0% BT card (assuming they are still on offer then)
    It's always the grass that suffers, irrespective of whether the elephants are fighting or making love !!!
  • Thanks for the reply

    To be honest I don't fancy putting such a large amount on a credit card.
    I have a good credit rating so getting a loan shouldn't be a problem.

    At the weekend i'm going to go to a few garages to see what 0% deals they have on. From looking on the web I have noticed that the 0% finance deals are mainly on the top end high spec cars such as the civic type r etc.
    I'm in no rush so I will take my time and look around for the best deal.

    Thanks again
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  • Woby_Tide
    Woby_Tide Posts: 5,344 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Vauxhall have some offers with 0% finance(or alternatively they have some at 6% interest but they pay up to £2.5k towards a deposit so some number crunching is required to see what is best deal)
  • Don't know what you think of them, but Seat are doing 0% deals at moment. Definitely on the Seat Ibiza Sport and I believe on other models too. What Car of the Year a few times!!!
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