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Used car finance

Get a used car and finance package from the bad credit specialists

Get a quote in minutes ✅ - with zero impact on your credit score!*

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Rates from 12.9% APR. Representative APR 18.9%. We are a credit broker, not a lender. *a hard search will be performed if you decide to proceed


Are you looking for used car finance? Don’t look any further because you’re in the right place.

Hippo has access to the biggest, the best and the most competitive finance providers, which gives us the ability to get you the best rates on the market.

The Hippo commitment

Everyone should have the opportunity to invest in a quality used car – so we provide a service that allows you to:

  • Buy a car regardless of your credit situation; we can find car finance for you through our various finance providers.
  • Work with a company that isn’t tied into deals with specific lenders. This means we don’t need to adhere to strict and often higher interest rates as we’re an independent broker.
  • Access cars from various manufacturers, meaning you get the vehicle that you want, not the cars we’re trying to sell.

How to get a used car on finance

  • Step 1
    Step 1
    Check 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 2
    Use the My Hippo app to find your car
    Once you've been accepted for finance, your dedicated account manager will give you exclusive access to our portal, where you can browse 1000’s of vehicles and reserve your dream car
    Step 2
  • Step 3
    Step 3
    Drive away in your dream car!
    Collect your car within 48 hours from one of our showrooms or arrange nationwide delivery to your door!

Rates from 12.9% APR. Representative APR 18.9%. We are a credit broker, not a lender.

*a hard search will be performed if you decide to proceed

How to improve your chance of acceptance

1. Pay on a monthly scheme
You don’t need to worry about saving up vast sums of money when you use Hippo for your car and finance. We’ll arrange one monthly payment, which makes managing your money easy.
2. Avoid rapid depreciation
A three-year-old car may depreciate by 50% or more in its first three years on the road. Buying used will ensure you avoid rapid depreciation, which makes your motor feel like more of an investment.
3. Minimise insurance costs
Older cars are more risk-averse for insurers than new vehicles. Insuring a new car is much more expensive than insuring an old car because the cost of replacing new parts or the car is higher.

How can Hippo help me get a used car on finance?

We want to make sure you get the vehicle you love, so we have a large range of used cars for you to choose from in various makes, models and body styles. If you can’t find the vehicle you’re after, get in touch, and we’ll source it for you.

We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we offer tailored finance packages to a variety of customers. We offer cars and finance agreements to people with no deposit, bad credit and even CCjs and IVAs.

Plus, we’ll conduct a Hippo 130 point HPI check before any vehicle leaves our site, meaning you can be confident you’re getting a quality used car. Hit the apply button and use our FREE soft credit check with no impact on your credit score to see if you’re preapproved.

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Your finance options

As a responsible broker, we always recommend picking the finance package that’s right for you. You can do a FREE soft credit check with us that won’t affect your credit score, but you can get an idea of which finance package you’d prefer beforehand:

Hire purchase (HP) Arrange your contract period and monthly payments with us, stick to your payment plan and own the car at the end of the agreement.
Personal contract purchase (PCP) Pay smaller monthly payments during your contract, and pay a balloon payment at the end of the agreement to own the car or hand it back.

Browse 1000s of used vehicles

We have a vast range of cars from various manufacturers. We can help whether you’re looking for speedy BMW sedan or a practical city car like a Citroen C1. Start browsing now:

We inspect and check our cars

Regardless of whether your car is two or eight years old, 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 used car finance deals come with no hidden costs. What you see is what you pay – avoid the worry and stress of trying to finance a new car, and get a used car instead.

Trustpilot
"Hippo were great, professional and knowledgeable but also ‘normal’, approachable and friendly – the perfect mix."
Ally Wood | 14/10/2020

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FAQs

Representative Example of Credit

Based on a Hire Purchase (HP) agreement. We expect more than 51% of our customers to achieve this rate.

Loan amount

£7500

APR

18.9%

60 monthly payments

£188.16

Deposit amount

£0

Loan term

60 months

Flat rate

10.1%

Total cost of credit

£3789.60

Total amount payable

£11289.60

All pictures and/or photos and car descriptions on this site are for illustration and reference purposes only and are not necessarily the vehicle on offer. All offers are subject to change at any time and are subject to finance approval and vehicle availability. All prices correct at time of publication. E & OE.

Hippo Vehicle Solutions Limited t/a Hippo Finance is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. FRN 658076. Company number 06215364, registered company address – Unit 26, Trident Park, Trident Way, Blackburn, BB13NU. We are a Credit Broker not a Lender and can introduce you to a limited number of lenders. Subject to status and to UK residents only (excl. the Channel Islands). Individuals must be 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. We typically receive a commission for introducing you to a lender, the commission we receive may be preset but can vary and impact the amount payable. Images for illustrative purposes only. Hippo Vehicle Solutions Limited t/a Hippo Finance is an Appointed Representative of AutoProtect (MBI) Limited for insurance distribution purposes. AutoProtect (MBI) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Its firm reference number is 312143. You can check this at www.fca.org.uk

We endeavour to ensure that all information including the specifications and finance availability are accurate. Whilst we make every effort to display correct information we are aware that errors may occur occasionally. We are not able, therefore, to guarantee the accuracy of all information especially when given to us by third parties. If you do require clarification of some information you have seen on our website, please email us at [email protected]. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Our registered office is Unit 26 Trident Park, Trident Way, Blackburn, BB1 3NU.

When completing an application on this site we will automatically check your eligibility across a range of finance & leasing products to provide you with the best selection of options that we can. Below is a Representative Examples of our HP finance options for comparison, we expect more than 51% of customers to achieve the rates shown.

Representative Example Of Credit (Hire Purchase)
Hire Purchase (HP) Finance Example: Cash Price £12,480.00 Total Deposit £1,140.00. Total Amount of Credit £11,340.00. 60 monthly repayments of £284.50. Interest Charges of £5,730.00 Total Amount Payable £18,309.00. Annual Fixed Interest Rate of 11.1%. Representative APR 18.9%.