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Can I return a car on HP?

falko89
falko89 Posts: 1,687 Forumite
edited 26 October 2013 at 6:06PM in Motoring
Our car was taken out for 4 years on HP, Its paid off in April 2014 so almost paid, however from the off its been a nightmare and seems to be constantly breaking down. It went tits up again the other day with the turbo charger going, it alone costs £500+ never mind the work by the mechanic etc., I simply do not have the money to fix it any more, I work min wage and do not have the money. Can this car be returned of what would you do? My only chance of a loan I may add is from paydayloans which again I could not afford to pay back.

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  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 33,042 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    You only have 6 payments left? Is the car not worth more than your going to pay in those 6 payments?

    Sell the car with the finance companies permission and pay off the balance and pocket the rest.

    Get a used turbocharger not a refurbished one. I bought one some time back and it looked like new. Paid under £200 and it came with a part that sells for £150 on its own.
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

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