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Car Finance Debt Management Plan – Complete Guide & FAQs

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· Feb 23rd, 2024
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For free & impartial money advice you can visit MoneyHelper. We work with The Debt Advice Service who provide information about your options. This isn’t a full fact-find, some debt solutions may not be suitable in all circumstances, ongoing fees might apply & your credit rating may be affected.

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For free & impartial money advice you can visit MoneyHelper. We work with The Debt Advice Service who provide information about your options. This isn’t a full fact-find, some debt solutions may not be suitable in all circumstances, ongoing fees might apply & your credit rating may be affected.

Are you trying to get car finance but are in a Debt Management Plan (DMP)? We understand that this can be a worry. Many people share your concerns, but we’re here to help. Each month, over 170,000 people visit us for advice on debt solutions.

We’ll share with you:

  • An easy-to-understand guide on DMPs and car finance.
  • Steps to take if you’re finding it hard to manage.
  • How a DMP might affect your ability to get car finance.
  • The possibility of writing off some of your debt.
  • Other options if a DMP doesn’t work for you.

We’re aware that being in a DMP and trying to get car finance can feel daunting. But remember, you’re not alone. Our team has offered guidance to many people in your situation, and we’re ready to help you too. Let’s explore this topic together and find the best solution for you.

Could you legally write off some debt?

There are several debt solutions in the UK, choosing the right one for you could write off some of your unaffordable debt, but the wrong one may be expensive and drawn out.

Answer below to get started.

How much debt do you have?

This isn’t a full fact find. MoneyNerd doesn’t give advice. We work with The Debt Advice Service who provide information about your options.

Car Finance DMP

Some debts cannot be included in your debt management plan. These include car loans or car financing. And for people coming out of a debt management plan, it is even harder to get a decent car finance deal.

This is because a DMP stays on your credit profile and has an impact on your credit score. People with bad credit have a hard time getting car finance. The car finance company looks at your credit score and decides whether or not to give you the loan.

There are some companies that specialize in providing car finance for people with a bad credit rating. Red Potato is such a company registered in England. They are authorised and regulated by the Financial conduct Authority. 

Companies like this look for a suitable car and a financing deal for you. Then they connect you to the client and get you the possession of the vehicle on credit. Basically, the company talks to the lenders and convinces them to give you a debt to finance your new car.

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Red Potato also provides hire purchase agreements, even if you have got a bad credit score. 

This means that it is not entirely impossible to get a decent vehicle even if you have a debt management plan on your credit history.

Credit car finance is otherwise pretty difficult to get for people in a debt management plan as it is harder for people with bad credit history to get a loan.

How a debt solution could help

Some debt solutions can:

  1. Stop nasty calls from creditors
  2. Freeze interest and charges
  3. Reduce your monthly payments

A few debt solutions can even result in writing off some of your debt.

Here’s an example:


Situation

Monthly income £2,504
Monthly expenses £2,345
Total debt £32,049

Monthly debt repayments

Before £587
After £158

£429 reduction in monthly payments

If you want to learn what debt solutions are available to you, click the button below to get started.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can You Get Credit On A Debt Management Plan?
Yes, you can get credit, but it will be harder for you to do so. Also, the interest rate of the credit will also be higher than before since you will have a bad credit rating because of the plan.`
Can You Get Car Finance On An IVA?
It is possible for you to get a car finance deal while on an IVA but it will be difficult to find lenders willing to give you a loan. However, the final decision will be made after seeing your individual circumstances and your actual ability to make the scheduled payments.
What Happens When You Cancel Your Debt Management Plan?
If you stop making payments to your plan, you will be dropped out of the program and your rates will shoot back up. This means that you will have to follow the previous conditions of your debt. Some providers will kick you after one missed payment while others are generous enough to allow up to three missed payments.
Could you legally write off some debt?

Answer below to get started.

How much debt do you have?

This isn’t a full fact find. MoneyNerd doesn’t give advice. We work with The Debt Advice Service who provide information about your options.

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MoneyNerd’s founder, Scott Nelson, has a decade of financial industry experience, including 6 years in FCA regulated loan and credit card companies. Troubled by a lack of conscience in the industry, he founded MoneyNerd to give genuine advice to those in debt and struggling financially.
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Debt Expert
Janine Marsh is an award-winning presenter and a valuable member of the MoneyNerd team. With a wealth of experience as a financial expert, she's been featured on BBC Radio 4, BBC Local Radio, and BBC Five Live, and is a regular on Co-op Radio.