About our car loans
What is a Shawbrook car loan?
A Shawbrook car loan is an unsecured personal loan.
With a Shawbrook loan, you could borrow between £1,000 - £50,000. You can take the loan over one to seven years, depending on the amount you wish to borrow.
Because it's a personal loan, at the end of the loan term, you won't owe anything else.
What can I use a car loan for?
You can use a Shawbrook car loan to buy a car or other vehicle. It's an unsecured loan, so we don't need to know about the vehicle you're buying.
Can you buy second-hand cars with a car loan?
A car loan is essentially a personal loan and at Shawbrook, you could use it to buy a second-hand car.
What are the main benefits of getting a car loan?
A car loan enables you to own your car outright but still spread the cost over an extended period.
With a Shawbrook loan, you could borrow between £1,000 - £50,000. You can take the loan over one to seven years, depending on the amount you wish to borrow.
With a Shawbrook car loan:
- The amount and length of the loan are flexible
- The application process is straightforward
- You'll have the money transferred to your account within three working days, if approved for the loan
- You can know exactly how much you have to pay month-to-month with fixed repayments
- No deposit is required with a personal loan, unlike some car finance options such as
personal contract purchase (PCP) and hire purchase (HP) agreements
Is a car loan the same as car finance?
There are a few types of car finance, including unsecured personal loans, personal contract purchase (PCP), hire purchase (HP) and leasing.
A Shawbrook car loan is an unsecured personal loan.
Do you offer car loans for motorbikes and other types of vehicles?
A Shawbrook car loan is essentially a personal loan. It could be used to finance the sale of a motorbike or other types of vehicles.
What is the normal duration of a car loan?
With a Shawbrook loan, you could borrow between £1,000 - £50,000. You can take the loan over one to seven years, depending on the amount you wish to borrow.
Are car loans classed as secured or unsecured loans?
A Shawbrook car loan is classed as an unsecured personal loan.
Is car insurance included as part of your car loan?
No, car insurance is not included as part of your car loan with Shawbrook.
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