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Car finance can I switch it to another Car?

Hi guys I have a Focus ST on finance I'm happily paying the payments without an issue, but since owning the ST I've now got a craving to get the RS the next model up.

I have about 3 years left on my 5 year deal is there anyway I can simply switch the finance over to another Car?

For example the STs value being about 6k get a 15k RS increase monthly installments accordingly etc etc

Just curious more than anything.

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  • DUTR
    DUTR Posts: 12,958 Forumite
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    Contact the dealer, chances are the way it would work is that the new finance would clear the current one and finance the next car, a new credit check would be applied, there are often arrangement and settlement fees, so I cannot see it being a deal similar to someone taking up a new deal.
  • So I'd probably end up paying loads extra just for the sake of a few years waiting?

    I think I have everything I need thanks :)
  • DUTR
    DUTR Posts: 12,958 Forumite
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    Moopheus wrote: »
    So I'd probably end up paying loads extra just for the sake of a few years waiting?

    I think I have everything I need thanks :)

    I would be surprised if you didn't end up paying loads.
  • almillar
    almillar Posts: 8,621 Forumite
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    Yes you can, and of course it'll cost you. They'll be quite happy for you to bring your car back on year 2 out of 5, give you a value for it (that's what the car's worth), tell you how much EXTRA you need to put in on top of what you've already paid, and start you on a new deal.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    What sort of finance? PCP, HP, leased?...
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
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