Buying a car used to be relatively simple. But with so many options and ways to buy nowadays, it can be tough to know which option is best and what you’re actually signing up for. With approximately 80% of new cars in the UK now bought on finance, it’s a decision millions of people are making, often without fully understanding the options and the impact on their long-term finances. 

In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by Stuart Masson, founder of The Car Expert. Stuart unpacks the economics of car ownership and shares lots of knowledge to help you understand the fine print behind car buying and how choosing the wrong option now can impact your future finances.

From HP, to PCP, to taking out a personal loan, Stuart breaks down what the different finance options actually mean, the hidden costs to watch out for, and how to decide what is best for you. So if you’ve been considering a new set of wheels, this episode will help you better understand all the ways you can pay for it and the pros and cons of each option.

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You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&G’s website:

https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer

For more information on car buying check out The Car Expert website

Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’s take on things. They give financial guidance for a UK audience that’s relevant at the time of recording. It’s general best practice, not the kind of personalised advice you’d get from a financial adviser.

Buying a car used to be relatively simple. But with so many options and ways to buy nowadays, it can be tough to know which option is best and what you&rsquo;re actually signing up for. With approximately 80% of new cars in the UK now bought on finance, it&rsquo;s a decision millions of people are making, often without fully understanding the options and the impact on their long-term finances.&nbsp;
In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by Stuart Masson, founder of The Car Expert. Stuart unpacks the economics of car ownership and shares lots of knowledge to help you understand the fine print behind car buying and how choosing the wrong option now can impact your future finances.
From HP, to PCP, to taking out a personal loan, Stuart breaks down what the different finance options&nbsp;actually mean, the hidden costs to watch out for, and how to decide what is best for you. So if you&rsquo;ve been considering a new set of wheels, this episode will help you better understand all the ways you can pay for it and the pros and cons of each option.
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For more information on car buying check out The Car Expert <a href="https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/">website</a>
Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&amp;G&rsquo;s take on things. They give financial guidance for a UK audience that&rsquo;s relevant at the time of recording. It&rsquo;s general best practice, not the kind of personalised advice you&rsquo;d get from a financial adviser.

'A Little Bit Richer' is the podcast that aims to help us all get a grip on our financial futures, brought to you by financial broadcaster and author Iona Bain and Legal & General.

Maybe you’ve bought a home or started a family or would like to one day. You’re starting to think ahead a little. Have you thought about how you could be a little bit richer in the future?

We can all do with some insight and advice on how best to plan and manage the financial side of life. So that’s what ‘A Little Bit Richer’ from Legal & General explores.

We talk to leading experts and dive into topics like - How much money do you need to stop working? What’s the stronger investment - your property, or your pension? How can you help your children to be more financially savvy?

Together, we’ll build a better and brighter financial future for us all.

‘A Little Bit Richer’ from Legal & General is out every fortnight. Follow us now on your favourite podcast app.

The views and thoughts expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals and don’t necessarily represent those of Legal & General. This podcast does not constitute or replace financial advice. Content was relevant at the time of recording and is intended for a UK audience.

'A Little Bit Richer' is the podcast that aims to help us all get a grip on our financial futures, brought to you by financial broadcaster and author Iona Bain and Legal &amp; General.
Maybe you&rsquo;ve bought a home or started a family or would like to one day. You&rsquo;re starting to think ahead a little. Have you thought about how you could be a little bit richer in the future?
We can all do with some insight and advice on how best to plan and manage the financial side of life. So that&rsquo;s what &lsquo;A Little Bit Richer&rsquo; from Legal &amp; General explores.
We talk to leading experts and dive into topics like - How much money do you need to stop working? What&rsquo;s the stronger investment - your property, or your pension? How can you help your children to be more financially savvy?
Together, we&rsquo;ll build a better and brighter financial future for us all.
&lsquo;A Little Bit Richer&rsquo; from Legal &amp; General is out every fortnight. Follow us now on your favourite podcast app.
The views and thoughts expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals and don&rsquo;t necessarily represent those of Legal &amp; General. This podcast does not constitute or replace financial advice. Content was relevant at the time of recording and is intended for a UK audience.