Poor credit can impact the likelihood of lenders willing to provide you with a car finance loan.
You may be scared of rejection as a result of your poor credit history, or through not having a credit history that proves you’re a responsible borrower. Hippo doesn’t believe car ownership should feel like a hopeful aspiration, so we take a different approach.
The Hippo commitment:
Everyone should have the opportunity to finance a car regardless of your circumstances – so we provide a product and service that allow you to:
- Ditch the stigma of bad credit lending by working with responsible, specialist lenders.
- Invest in your future by purchasing a vehicle that improves your lifestyle.
- Improve your financial credibility by paying fixed monthly payments that suit your budget.
How to get car finance with bad credit
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Step 1Check if you'll be accepted - with no impact on your credit score!Simply fill in our quick and easy form and we'll let you know within minutes if you'll be accepted. -
Step 2Find your perfect car.Browse over 1000 vehicles, from 4x4 to city cars - you'll find something you love!
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Step 3Drive away in your dream car!We offer 48 hour nationwide delivery! Or, you can pick your car up from our showroom on the same day.
How to improve your chance of acceptance
How can Hippo help me get accepted for car finance?
You might be trying to finance a car loan with no credit history. Or perhaps you have bad credit but a good income and need to buy a car, but your poor credit history is holding you back – or so you think.
With over 50 years’ experience helping people get the car they want, Hippo knows that finding a vehicle when you have bad credit is possible if you use the right company. No jargon. No finance riddles. Straightforward car finance.
The Hippo team has experience helping people from diverse credit backgrounds get the car they want. Plus, you’ll get access to a vast range of specialist bad credit lenders, which will increase your chance of acceptance. Hit the apply button and use our FREE soft credit check that has no impact on your credit score.
Check Your Credit Score
As a responsible broker, we always recommend checking your credit score. However, if you’ve got a history of poor credit, checking your credit score is a task that fills you with fear. But it’s worth it. The following factors could be affecting your credit:
Calculate Your Monthly Payments
If you’re confident you can pay your monthly fee and know your credit rating, use the finance calculator below and we’ll give you a rough cost of your credit agreement.
Browse 1000s of new & used vehicles
We stock a massive range of new and used cars of various styles and body types, including the world’s leading brands such as BMW and Ford.
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We inspect and test our vehicles
We prepare each car in our state-of-the-art service and repair centre. Our rigorous checks ensure your vehicle is in peak condition, so you’ll feel assured as soon as you get behind the wheel.
We deliver
Once you’ve found your perfect car, you can collect it, or we can deliver it to any destination in the UK. All our bad credit car finance deals come with no hidden costs. What you see is what you pay – avoid the worry and stress of financing your car, and enjoy the pleasure of driving it.
"I was very apprehensive about applying for car finance due to my credit rating and a CCJ I have had in the past. Hippo was very professional and reassuring and gave me lots of advice and time to think about my options. "Stephanie Davis | 01/08/2020
Learn More About Car Finance
Read our guides on car finance to discover how you should finance your new car:
