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Car Finance Calculator
Estimate monthly repayments for UK car finance using straightforward HP and PCP scenarios.
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Compare a straightforward `HP` style repayment with `PCP`, where part of the balance is left as an optional final payment.
Key terms
`HP` means Hire Purchase. You repay the financed balance over the term and usually own the car at the end once the agreement is completed.
`PCP` means Personal Contract Purchase. Monthly payments are lower because part of the balance is left as an optional final payment.
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Representative example only
These figures are for illustration and comparison. Dealer quotes can vary based on fees, mileage assumptions, condition rules, and lender-specific finance structure.
Balance and interest over time
See how the financed balance falls and how interest accumulates across the term.
Monthly finance schedule
Review the regular payment, interest, and remaining balance each month.
| Month | Payment | Interest | Principal | Optional final payment | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £462.95 | £125.08 | £337.87 | — | £18,662.13 |
| 2 | £462.95 | £122.86 | £340.09 | — | £18,322.04 |
| 3 | £462.95 | £120.62 | £342.33 | — | £17,979.71 |
| 4 | £462.95 | £118.37 | £344.58 | — | £17,635.13 |
| 5 | £462.95 | £116.10 | £346.85 | — | £17,288.28 |
| 6 | £462.95 | £113.81 | £349.14 | — | £16,939.14 |
| 7 | £462.95 | £111.52 | £351.43 | — | £16,587.71 |
| 8 | £462.95 | £109.20 | £353.75 | — | £16,233.96 |
| 9 | £462.95 | £106.87 | £356.08 | — | £15,877.88 |
| 10 | £462.95 | £104.53 | £358.42 | — | £15,519.46 |
| 11 | £462.95 | £102.17 | £360.78 | — | £15,158.68 |
| 12 | £462.95 | £99.79 | £363.16 | — | £14,795.52 |
| 13 | £462.95 | £97.40 | £365.55 | — | £14,429.97 |
| 14 | £462.95 | £95.00 | £367.95 | — | £14,062.02 |
| 15 | £462.95 | £92.57 | £370.38 | — | £13,691.64 |
| 16 | £462.95 | £90.14 | £372.81 | — | £13,318.83 |
| 17 | £462.95 | £87.68 | £375.27 | — | £12,943.56 |
| 18 | £462.95 | £85.21 | £377.74 | — | £12,565.82 |
| 19 | £462.95 | £82.72 | £380.23 | — | £12,185.59 |
| 20 | £462.95 | £80.22 | £382.73 | — | £11,802.86 |
| 21 | £462.95 | £77.70 | £385.25 | — | £11,417.61 |
| 22 | £462.95 | £75.17 | £387.78 | — | £11,029.83 |
| 23 | £462.95 | £72.61 | £390.34 | — | £10,639.49 |
| 24 | £462.95 | £70.04 | £392.91 | — | £10,246.58 |
| 25 | £462.95 | £67.46 | £395.49 | — | £9,851.09 |
| 26 | £462.95 | £64.85 | £398.10 | — | £9,452.99 |
| 27 | £462.95 | £62.23 | £400.72 | — | £9,052.27 |
| 28 | £462.95 | £59.59 | £403.36 | — | £8,648.91 |
| 29 | £462.95 | £56.94 | £406.01 | — | £8,242.90 |
| 30 | £462.95 | £54.27 | £408.68 | — | £7,834.22 |
| 31 | £462.95 | £51.58 | £411.37 | — | £7,422.85 |
| 32 | £462.95 | £48.87 | £414.08 | — | £7,008.77 |
| 33 | £462.95 | £46.14 | £416.81 | — | £6,591.96 |
| 34 | £462.95 | £43.40 | £419.55 | — | £6,172.41 |
| 35 | £462.95 | £40.64 | £422.31 | — | £5,750.10 |
| 36 | £462.95 | £37.85 | £425.10 | — | £5,325.00 |
| 37 | £462.95 | £35.06 | £427.89 | — | £4,897.11 |
| 38 | £462.95 | £32.24 | £430.71 | — | £4,466.40 |
| 39 | £462.95 | £29.40 | £433.55 | — | £4,032.85 |
| 40 | £462.95 | £26.55 | £436.40 | — | £3,596.45 |
| 41 | £462.95 | £23.68 | £439.27 | — | £3,157.18 |
| 42 | £462.95 | £20.78 | £442.17 | — | £2,715.01 |
| 43 | £462.95 | £17.87 | £445.08 | — | £2,269.93 |
| 44 | £462.95 | £14.94 | £448.01 | — | £1,821.92 |
| 45 | £462.95 | £11.99 | £450.96 | — | £1,370.96 |
| 46 | £462.95 | £9.03 | £453.92 | — | £917.04 |
| 47 | £462.95 | £6.04 | £456.91 | — | £460.13 |
| 48 | £463.16 | £3.03 | £460.13 | — | £0.00 |
How it works
Start with the vehicle price, your deposit, the APR, and the term of the agreement. The calculator then works out the amount being financed and estimates the repayment profile.
In `HP`, the financed balance is repaid across the monthly instalments. In `PCP`, part of the balance is left as an optional final payment, which lowers the regular monthly amount.
The results show the likely monthly payment, the financed amount, the total payable, and a month-by-month schedule so you can see how the agreement behaves over time.
PCP and HP explained
`HP` stands for Hire Purchase. It is usually the simpler structure: you pay a deposit, make monthly payments, and clear the financed balance by the end.
`PCP` stands for Personal Contract Purchase. Monthly payments are usually lower because some of the balance is deferred to the end as an optional final payment.
That means PCP can look cheaper month to month, but the end-of-agreement choices matter more because keeping the car generally involves paying the final lump sum.
What this car finance calculator is useful for
A car finance calculator is useful when you want to move beyond the headline monthly figure and understand what a deal could really cost over the full term.
It helps you test how deposit size, APR, term length, and any optional final payment affect the financed amount, the likely monthly payment, and the total amount paid.
It is especially helpful when comparing the feel of `HP` against `PCP`, because the trade-off is usually lower monthly payments versus a larger decision point at the end of the agreement.
Common uses
- Compare a dealer PCP example with a simpler HP style scenario.
- See how a bigger deposit changes the amount financed.
- Estimate the effect of APR changes on the monthly payment.
- Sense-check whether an optional final payment feels manageable.
- Prepare clearer questions before speaking to a dealer or lender.
Tips for using the calculator more effectively
Start with the real cash upfront
Make sure the deposit reflects what you would genuinely want to put in at the start, rather than the most optimistic figure.
Compare monthly and total cost
A lower monthly figure can be appealing, but always look at the total payable and, for PCP, the optional final payment as well.
Use it as a comparison tool
This is best used to compare scenarios clearly before relying on any lender or dealer illustration with product-specific charges and conditions.
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