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Drivers warned as 33°C heat raises risk of costly car damage, from £100 callouts to £1,000 repairs

Cars can double to 60°C in 10 minutes in current heatwave, deadly for children and dogs, experts warn

Mark's journey to get back driving on the road

Birmingham ranked among UK's most city stressful cities to drive in

Edinburgh ranked among UK's most city stressful cities to drive in

Premier League parking costs spiral with fans paying over £400 a season

Top-selling cars of 2026 (so far)

How we helped Luke get on the road

Britain's most stressful cities to drive in revealed

How to claim for pothole damage

How we helped Chris get on the road

Driven by you: our 2026 Consumer Credit Awards nomination

How to budget for a car in the UK

Britain's Driving Stress Index 2026

Summer driving risks: what every motorist needs to know

Could global conflict affect car values? What drivers need to know

Should you pay monthly or annually for car insurance? 

What can I do if someone blocks my drive with their car?

We've won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the sixth time

Bristol bucks Britain's road rage trend as drivers named calmest on UK roads

Experts warn over new eyesight testing proposal for drivers aged 70+

Manchester hailed as one of worst cities in the UK for road rage

Over half of British drivers admit to road rage

How we helped Keith get on the road

First Response Finance takes home the win at the UK IT Industry Awards 2025

The state of road rage in the UK – what's driving our anger?

Lost the keys again? Only the sharpest eyes can find the hidden car keys!

Experian has a new credit scoring system and here's what it means for car finance customers

Understanding your credit file

Transforming finance: First Response Finance Shortlisted at UK IT Industry Awards

Tips to help you get car finance - even with bad credit

Devon's roads are crumbling - county logs over 160,000 potholes in three years

Can I get car finance while on a debt management plan?

The dashboard warning light that could wreck your car – and cost you £4,000 

Essex spends big on pothole repairs - £43m already used

Lincolnshire's roads are the worst in Britain - nearly 30,000 potholes logged in six months

Light work: spot the hidden warning lights on the dashboard

How we helped Jason get on the road

Britain's worst roads revealed: pothole map shows where drivers are most at risk

UK pothole index 2025

How we helped Mark get on the road

Can I get car finance after declaring bankruptcy?

Recap for drivers: what to know about number plates ahead of the '75 registration launch

Questions you should ask when taking out car finance

Driven by you: five-time winners at the Consumer Credit Awards

Light work: spot the broken headlight in this summer road scene

The common misconceptions and myths of car finance – busted 

What's the best car finance option for bad credit?

One in ten Brits spend more on beauty treatments than on essentials like a car

Can I get car finance with a CCJ or defaults?

Can I have a guarantor for car finance?

Can I get car finance with bad credit?

We don't just finance cars - we sell them too

Vehicle recalls - who's responsible?

Seeing double? Spot the matching number plates

Three things you should never say when taking out finance

Back in the spotlight: triple finalists in this year's awards

Research reveals Brits splash more cash on annual holidays than family car

What age can you get car finance?

Can you get car finance on an older car?

Do I need a driving licence to get car finance?

What credit score is needed to finance a car?

UK car finance index 2025

Can you get car finance with a disability?

How car finance can improve your credit score

How sharp are your driving skills?

How to get car finance with bad credit

Buying a new van? Key finance questions to ask before you commit

Can students get cars on finance?

Can van finance improve your credit score? We explain how…

Can you part-exchange a car on finance?

Driving forward: our fifth nomination for Best Car Finance Provider

What is HP car finance?

What's the difference between HP and PCP car finance?

Can you sell a car on finance?

Car finance scams: Red flags to look for

Bad credit scores: separating fact from fiction

Digital driving licence survey

EV tax changes: what drivers need to know

Everything you need to know about private plates

First Response Finance reveals UK cities with cheapest fuel prices [February 2025]

First Response Finance wins Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the fifth time

Debunking van finance myths: what you need to know

Car finance myths you need to stop believing

Top tips for driving in winter

Decoding car finance: tips for selecting the best payment plan

Car insurance myths debunked

Penalty points and their impact on car insurance costs 

What makes a trustworthy vehicle financer?

First Response Finance champions thriving company culture with a series of networking events

The most commonly asked questions around car finance

Finance favourites: revealing the most popular vehicles on finance  

Expert reveals ins and outs of partial and early settlement

First Response Finance wins Best Car Finance Provider at Consumer Credit Awards 2024

What are the most common car faults and problems?

How car finance can boost your credit score

What is buyer’s remorse?

Expert reveals dashboard lights you should never ignore

Finance expert unveil the benefits of joint car finance

A financial expert’s guide for managing your car payments amidst personal crisis

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