Consumer advice: Everything you need to know about financing that new car

John Hearne gets behind the small print in car loans, hire purchase agreements, PCPs and your other car purchasing options.

Buying a car? While most of us will put a great deal of time and effort into finding the right set of wheels, we tend to skimp on research when it comes to financing that purchase. In fact, research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) suggests we spend four and a half times longer choosing a car than finding the best way to pay for it.