Glossary / General

finance

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Finance means borrowing money to buy a car and paying it back over time, instead of paying all at once. Many people do this to make buying a car more affordable.

Technical Definition

Finance refers to the method of purchasing a vehicle through loans or credit, allowing buyers to spread the cost over time rather than paying the full amount upfront. This is a common practice in the automotive industry, especially for new car purchases.

Hear It Discussed

"But it was because of that, it was finance. He had found out that he could get rid of the Saxo and finance his way into a way better car."
C.R.E.A.M. Ft Jonny Smith - Max Power Memories, Fifth Gear Stories and AC Hate C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast) 56:13

"that they sell for finance. We're a one-price store, one person, one point of contact"
“The Tower is Dead!” Inside the No-Commission 4-Day Work Week (And Why It’s Winning) | Erikka Tiffani, General Manager at Walser Hyundai Brooklyn Park Car Dealership Guy Podcast 20:48

"Did you know that nine out of 10 cars in 2025 are bought on finance and this is usually done from the main dealership that you buy the vehicle from rather than a private finance company."
Mat Watson: The TRUTH on CarWow, Past Controversies & Electric Vehicles Road To Success with Benedict Fowler 10:58