When you apply for a new or used car on finance you will need to provide some documents and identification to support your application. As a responsible broker and lender, our job is to ensure you get the best rate of finance possible and at a rate you can afford. Follow our handy guide to what documents you need when you apply for car finance.

Despite the weather in the UK, us Brits have had a long love affair with convertible car. British drivers are more likely to drive convertibles than our fellow Europeans, despite many cities in Europe having more days of sunshine per year. It’s easy to see why we love them though; there isn’t anything quite like the experience of open top driving with the wind in your hair, the sun on your face (if its out!) and the thrill of driving a fast sporty car. With that in mind, what are some of the best convertible cars out there? We give you our top ten picks.

A total of 1,401,811 new cars were registered in the first half of 2017, so lets find out what cars people have been buying in the first half of 2017! Did Ford hold onto their top spot? Read on to find out!

If your circumstances change after you take out car finance you may be left worried about keeping up with your repayments and wondering what you can do. Ending your car finance agreement could be the best option for you to prevent you from missing payments which can have a negative impact on your credit score.

Read on to find out about the different types of car finance and how to end your agreement with the finance company.

Despite rising numbers of new cars being bought, there were over 8 million used cars sold in the UK last year. Buying a second hand car, whether you’re buying privately or from a dealership, does have many advantages over buying a brand new car. Use this guide when you go to see and test drive the car you are interested in buying. It’ll help you avoid some of the most common pitfalls of buying a used car!

Here at Refused Car Finance we wanted to do something a little bit different and share with you a customer’s experience of working with us to get the best car finance deal possible!

Zoe from Newcastle upon Tyne was in the market for a new car and did a quick search on Google for car finance and read some of our previous customer’s reviews. Concerned that she might struggle to get car finance due to having “not the best” credit rating, she took a punt and applied through Refused Car Finance.

It’s recently emerged from BBC Watchdog that a group of fraudsters are sending phishing emails, posing as the DVLA and asking motorists to fill in their personal details online. We’ve got some tips on what to look out for.

Having a car is one of life’s greatest pleasures, except of course when you have to service it and put it through its annual MOT. We’ve got some tips, tricks and recommendations on the best places in the North East to get your car put through its yearly check up!

Black box insurance policies are becoming increasingly popular due to the rising cost of car insurance, with many drivers opting for this type of car insurance to reduce their premiums. Find out more about black box insurance and whether it’s the best option for you.

Are you a motor enthusiast or do you just love a good day out? This summer the North East has got some of the biggest and best car shows happening – we’ve picked five that we think you’ll love!

Newcastle based car finance broker Refused Car Finance are delighted to have been nominated in this year’s Consumer Credit Awards, in the category for Best Car Finance Provider.

Buying a new car is a big investment and finding the perfect motor is important, especially if you’re looking for something that’s for you and your family. If you’re in the market for a new family car, we’ve got a run-down of our top ten picks of...

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency recently announced they were making changes to the practical driving test, with the biggest shake up since the written theory test was introduced in 1996. The changes are due to be implemented in December 2017, so if you’re planning on taking lessons later this year, find out what you need to know.