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PCP or PCH for Car

zayn
zayn Posts: 92 Forumite
Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
Hi All,
i am considering a car with a value of 20k which i plan to keep for 35 months and hand back the keys after this as part of the PCP or PCH. What are the overall financial pro's and con's ?

i understand currently

1. PCP per month payments are cheaper but the entire loan get's added to your credit file which could have issues in the future

2. PCH is a lease which only shows up on your credit file as a monthly payment without the entire amount being shown on your credit file.

If anyone can please advise if i have missed anything ?

Thank you

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  • PedroMatias
    PedroMatias Posts: 259 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    zayn wrote: »
    Hi All,
    i am considering a car with a value of 20k which i plan to keep for 35 months and hand back the keys after this as part of the PCP or PCH. What are the overall financial pro's and con's ?

    i understand currently

    1. PCP per month payments are cheaper but the entire loan get's added to your credit file which could have issues in the future

    2. PCH is a lease which only shows up on your credit file as a monthly payment without the entire amount being shown on your credit file.

    If anyone can please advise if i have missed anything ?

    Thank you

    With PCP, the 'buyback' value will most likely be less than the market value, so you should end up with a bit of cash left over if you sell and pay off the loan after 3 years. PCH is a straightforward 'term finishes, car comes back' job.
  • zayn
    zayn Posts: 92 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    With PCP, the 'buyback' value will most likely be less than the market value, so you should end up with a bit of cash left over if you sell and pay off the loan after 3 years. PCH is a straightforward 'term finishes, car comes back' job.

    Thanks Pedro, what concerns me is the credit file. I don't like the fact that the entire value of the car is added to my file under PCP, this will cause me issues if within the next 3 years i consider moving home or another loan..
  • zayn
    zayn Posts: 92 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Can anyone please advise if both PCP and PCH show up on your credit file as a 20K loan, as i am being given conflicting information

    Thank you
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