| Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) |
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Similar to Hire Purchase, but with the added advantage of the finance company guaranteeing a minimum future value on the vehicle at the end of the period. PCP is for private individuals who want the option of eventual ownership coupled with the security and peace of mind of the finance company guaranteeing that the vehicle will be worth a specified minimum amount (subject to normal wear and tear and an agreed mileage) at the end of the period. In essence, you pay a low initial deposit followed by a fixed monthly rental for the period of the loan. At the end of the agreement the guaranteed future value becomes relevant and you, the customer, have 3 choices:
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