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Bad Credit Car Finance with No Guarantor

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Rates from 24% APR
36.1% Representative APR -
Subject to status and affordability

APR Explained

Car Finance Without a Guarantor

Getting car finance with a low credit score can be difficult. It can feel harder if no one is able to act as a guarantor. No-guarantor car finance means you apply by yourself. The finance is in your name only, and you are responsible for the repayments.

Go Car Credit looks at each application on its own. The review is based on your income, spending, and current situation. A credit score is checked, but it is not the only thing that matters. This gives people a fair review based on what they can afford now.

Go Car Credit has bad credit car finance and no deposit car finance. These choices fit different budgets.

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Representative example – Total amount of credit £10,000, annual interest rate 18.25% (fixed), charge for credit £9,430 (£9,125 interest, £295 admin fee and £10 option to purchase fee), total amount payable £19,430. Loan term of 60 monthly instalments, 59 payments of £323.67 and 1 final instalment of £333.47. 36.1% Representative APR – Subject to status and affordability

What No-Guarantor Car Finance Means

No-guarantor car finance means the loan is only in your name. You make the payments yourself. No one else is linked to the agreement. This gives you independence and privacy.

Lenders check details such as:

  • Your income or benefit payments
  • Your regular bills and spending
  • Your payment and credit history
  • How long you have lived at your address
  • Your job or self-employment information

Missed payments or County Court Judgments (CCJs) do not always lead to a refusal. Some lenders that work with bad credit focus on what you can afford today, not just your credit past.

Experian explains that car finance is still available to people with poor credit. The terms and rates differ between lenders.

No-Guarantor and Joint Car Finance

No-guarantor car finance has one borrower. Joint car finance has two borrowers who share the same loan. Go Car Credit offers both options.

In a joint loan, both people are responsible for the payments. If one person misses a payment, the other must cover it. The agreement also links both credit files. Each person’s credit activity appears on both files until the loan is complete. Find more details on the joint car finance page.

Both types of finance go through the same checks. The vehicle belongs to the lender until all payments are made. Some people begin with an individual application and later add another person if needed.

Features of No-Guarantor Car Finance

No-guarantor finance is for people who want to handle their loan on their own. The main features are:

  • The agreement is only in your name
  • You make all the payments
  • The car is registered to you
  • Only you deal with the lender

This option gives you control and privacy. It keeps things simple and direct.

Why Choose Go Car Credit?

  • Reviews: Take a look at our independent Trustpilot reviews to see how we have helped our customers when other lenders would have said no to car finance for them.
  • Direct Lender: We have our own dedicated in house sales and underwriting teams to give you full support if you need it throughout the car finance process.
  • Application Tracker: Once you apply you will receive a custom link to your application tracker, there is no need to create an account or download any phone apps to keep up to date with the progress of your car finance application.
  • Ethical and Responsible: We will only approve your application if you can safely afford the monthly repayments and for your peace of mind we are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Before You Apply

Here are some things to know about no-guarantor finance:

  • Interest rates are often higher than standard car loans
  • Proof of income or benefits may be needed
  • Missed payments are added to credit files
  • The total amount you repay depends on credit history and loan length

All applications are checked carefully to make sure payments fit within your budget.

Preparing to Apply

Lenders look at how you manage money. Many people choose to:

  • Check their credit report for errors
  • Pay off small debts before applying
  • Show proof of income, such as payslips or benefit letters
  • Save a small deposit to borrow less
  • Leave time between credit applications

MoneyHelper’s guide on ways to finance buying a car explains the main types of car finance and how they work.

Car Finance on Benefits

Benefits such as Universal Credit, PIP, or DLA are often treated as income. Lenders use this to check what you can afford to pay.

Go Car Credit offers car finance for people on benefits. Each application is checked to make sure the payments are right for your budget.

Credit Record and Payments

Car finance is shown on your credit record. Each payment counts. Paying on time shows steady progress. Missed payments are also recorded.

When the finance ends, your record stays part of your file. Any new application is checked using up-to-date rules.

How to Apply

Applying for bad credit car finance with no guarantor is straightforward. The online form collects the information needed to review your income and spending. There are no hidden fees at this stage. All checks follow FCA rules and responsible lending standards.

People who work, run their own business, or get benefits are welcome to apply. Each application is checked in the same fair way. We look at income and spending, not just credit history.

Our self-employed car finance and car finance for people with CCJs pages show how different types of income and credit records are reviewed.

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