RightDrive Car Finance help & support

Car finance calculator

Work out what you would need to borrow in seconds. Set the vehicle price, your deposit and the term, then let us come back to you with the figures that apply to your circumstances.

Cars lined up inside the RightDrive showroom
Interactive planner

Plan your borrowing

Move the sliders to see how the price of the car and the deposit you put down change the amount you would need to finance.

£10,000
£2,000£50,000
£500
£0£10,000
Term you have in mind

A longer term usually means smaller monthly payments but more interest over the whole agreement.

Amount you would need to finance

£9,500

over 48 months, with £500 down

Vehicle price£10,000
Deposit as a share of price5%
Monthly paymentConfirmed on your quote

Your monthly payment depends on the rate a lender offers you. Send us your figures and we will come back with a personalised illustration before you commit to anything.

This planner is for illustration only. It shows the amount left to finance after your deposit and does not include interest, fees or any other charges. It is not an offer of finance and all applications are subject to status.

What decides the rate you are offered

We are a credit broker, not a lender. We look across our panel and put your application to the lender we think fits you best — then show you the full figures in writing before anything is signed.

Your credit history
Lenders look at how you have managed credit in the past. A patchy history does not automatically rule you out — our panel includes lenders who work with a wide range of circumstances.
Your deposit
Putting more down reduces the amount you need to borrow, which can widen the options available to you.
The car and the term
The age and value of the vehicle, along with how long you spread the agreement over, both affect what a lender is willing to offer.

Finance is subject to status and affordability checks. We never guarantee acceptance, and we will always tell you plainly where you stand.

Benefits

Why use a car finance calculator?

Car finance can feel daunting, particularly if your credit history is less than perfect. Starting with the numbers you control — the price and the deposit — makes the rest of the conversation far easier.

Transparency

See straight away how much you would need to borrow once your deposit is taken off, so you can set realistic expectations before you start looking at cars.

Customisation

Adjust the vehicle price, deposit and term to try out different scenarios based on your own circumstances and the sort of car you have in mind.

Accessibility

The RightDrive planner is online whenever you need it and free to use, so you can work through the numbers in your own time with no pressure.

Budget management

Working out the borrowing figure first helps you avoid committing to an agreement that stretches your monthly budget further than is comfortable.

Save time

Knowing roughly what you want to borrow narrows your search, so you can focus on the cars that genuinely suit your budget.

Informed decisions

Understanding the moving parts of a finance agreement means you can ask better questions and choose the option that fits you best.

Smart advice

Tips for a stronger application

A few simple steps can put you in a better position before you apply.

1

Put down a deposit if you can

The more you put down, the less you need to borrow — which usually means a smaller balance to repay over the life of the agreement.

2

Consider a shorter term

Monthly payments are higher over a shorter term, but you own the car outright sooner and pay less interest overall.

3

Check your credit file first

Knowing what is on your file — and correcting anything that looks wrong — puts you in a stronger position before you apply.

Used cars parked on the RightDrive forecourt

Cars you could plan around

Take a price from our forecourt and drop it straight into the planner above.

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No pressure, no judgement

Get your budget confirmed

Tell us the figures you have landed on and one of our team will talk you through the options available from our lender panel. We will explain everything in plain English before you decide anything.

  • A real person, not an automated decision
  • All circumstances considered, including poor credit
  • Full figures in writing before you commit

Send us your figures

Ready to find your next car?

Car Finance Made Simple. Browse the forecourt, or start with a chat about what you can comfortably afford — whichever feels easier.

Or call us directly: 02392 378474