Car finance specialists in London

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Representative 30.9% APR

Car finance specialists in London

At First Response Finance, we've spent more than 25 years helping people across the UK – including those living in London – to find the right finance options for their vehicle, especially if they've struggled with bad or limited credit in the past. While we're based in Chilwell, with offices in Leigh and Glasgow, we work with trusted dealerships up and down the country, including many in and around Greater London. Wherever you're based, our friendly and experienced team will support you through the car finance journey, keeping things simple and stress-free from start to finish.

London is a world-famous city known for its history, diversity, and endless things to see and do. Whether you're catching a glimpse of Big Ben, enjoying a stroll along the South Bank, or commuting from one borough to another, having access to a reliable vehicle can make all the difference. While the capital has an excellent public transport system, many Londoners choose to own a car to make longer journeys easier or reach places public transport can't.

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Representative

28.9% APR
24 monthly payments of
£376
Total Payable: 
£9,022
48 monthly payments of
£235
Total Payable: 
£11,264
60 monthly payments of
£208
Total Payable: 
£12,490
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Bad credit car finance in London

Bad credit car finance in London

If your credit history isn't perfect, you might be worried that getting approved for car finance in London will be a challenge. But that's where we come in. At First Response Finance, we've helped thousands of people in similar positions – and we don't believe that a poor credit score should hold you back. We look at your full situation, not just your credit file, and we're here to guide you every step of the way.


Whether you're driving around central London or further afield in zones 4, 5, or 6, we'll help you explore finance options that suit your circumstances and budget.

Bad credit car finance in London

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"Mixed really, but not dishonest"

I’m going to write this factually and honestly because my first review 5 years ago was actually refused by FEEFO because I didn’t provide a receipt. 🤷 for a PCP 😂 —- This time round has been somewhat difficult but they were supportive in the end. I had an original agreement back in 2019/20. Unfortunately was made redundant and missed a couple of payments during redundancy, I did find a job within 18 weeks of being made redundant and continued with a payment plan. However FRF defaulted me without any real working with me and laid their damage then. They wouldn’t refinance me on the car I had taken out with them that was falling apart. Every application over a 5 year period was declined even though I was making payments under their payment plan of £100 per month down from £200 per month. Roll on those 5 years with no help from FRF, I settled my finance agreement and thought ide just risk asking them for another one. They actually to my surprise said yes. But here comes the snag… They were very dictating to what I could get and gave me only a £7,000 limit. I had a disposable set out in my agreement in the end of over £11000 per month after bills but would only let me pay £300 a month on finance in a £7000 limit. I had previously paid them over £11,000 for my previous car and the £7000 limit was abit of a ‘control’ tactic as they advised me they knew nobody else would touch me due to my default with first response finance 4 years ago. Backed into a corner really and had to be told what car I could get In the end I chose a model down from the actual model of car I wanted due to me going and finding one and them turning around and saying we won’t finance that type of car for you sorry. (13 plate X6) I managed to get them to agree to an X4 and they were very speedy and responsive from there. So I’ve yet to see how this agreement relationship turns out. Just thought ide be totally honest. I don’t necessarily think first response are bad at all - I do think they could really improve on their ‘support’ with customers when it comes to early difficulties but I suppose they are a business and ‘business goes to be done!’ 🤷 Let’s see how it’s goes. Still forever grateful to be able to get another car as without them, ide still be working my original finance car due to it breaking completely a 2 years ago!

Christopher Stanford - 2 days ago
Motorbike finance specialists in London

Motorbike finance specialists in London

Thinking about swapping four wheels for two? Our motorbike finance service in London is designed to help riders get out on the road with ease. Whether you're looking for a 125cc motorbike to get you around the city, a reliable commuter bike for daily travel, or an electric model to keep things eco-friendly in the ULEZ zone, we've got you covered.

With over 20 years' experience and partnerships with specialist motorbike dealerships across the UK, we're here to support you every step of the way.

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Van finance specialists in London

Van finance specialists in London

Running your own business or working as a sole trader in the London area? If you need a van but don't have the funds upfront, First Response Finance can help you get behind the wheel. We've helped countless people with different credit backgrounds secure finance on vans for work and day-to-day use.

From removals to deliveries and everything in between, we understand how important a van can be to your job or business. Even if you've been turned down before, we may still be able to help.

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Hire Purchase: the pros and cons

Unsure if a Hire Purchase agreement would be suitable for you? We can help you weigh up the positives and negatives:

  • Fixed interest rate
  • Simple to arrange
  • No deposit required
  • Flexible terms (18 - 61 months)
  • No annual mileage restrictions
  • Fixed monthly (or weekly) repayments
  • You own the vehicle once the final payment is made
  • Customers are protected under the Consumer Rights Act (2015)
  • Finance is subject to status
  • You don't own the vehicle until the final payment is made
  • Because of the interest on your instalments, you end up paying back more than you borrowed initially
  • The vehicle's at risk of repossession if you don't keep up with repayments
  • Not suitable if you plan on paying off your finance agreement within six months

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