There are many benefits to taking out a car loan as opposed to taking out car finance with the dealer. For one you will have got the best deal possible and two, you will have the cash in hand so that you are able to bargain with the dealer and perhaps knock a little off the asking price for the car.
When it comes down to choosing a car loan there are two types, you can choose a secured loan which means you have to put something up as collateral against the money you are borrowing, and the unsecured car loan. The unsecured comes with the highest rate of interest but you do not have to put your home at risk while the secured will give you a slightly lower rate of interest but of course your home or something as substantial in value, is at risk.
Of course whether you are buying an expensive brand new car or a second hand will go a long way to which type of loan would be the best for your circumstances. If you only need to borrow a few hundred pounds then it would not make sense to take out a secured loan and the unsecured loan would be a better option.
There are a few requirements when it comes to taking out car loans that you should be aware of. You will...