Vehicle Finance

Only 500 road-going McLaren Sennas were built. Brand ambassador Tomi Adenlé, better known as Tomi Auto, now owns one of...

Automotive youtuber and long-standing C&D brand ambassador Tom Exton (TGE), has secured his dream Jaguar XJ220 after...

When Tomi secured his Porsche 918 Spyder, he chose to use specialist finance rather than purchasing outright. The...

As new cars continue to evolve with advanced technology, driver assistance systems, and muted exhausts, some...

Charles & Dean recently funded the acquisition of a highly modified 1985 Porsche 911 for a client, in...

1. 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ LP770-4 Just when you think you’ve reached the summit, and that there’s...

We take a look at the new Bugatti Tourbillon, BMW M5 and Porsche 911 and wonder: are there right and wrong ways to...

The hot hatch recipe has been cooked up a million different ways, from simple front-drive French hooligans to...

Simon Grace, co-founder of Charles & Dean, recently caught up with our long-time &Partner, Tom Exton...

With the Charles & Dean events season in full swing, we reflect on yet another wonderful &Visit to local partner ...

Some say summer is about BBQs, beer gardens and long days at the beach. And that’s true – to an extent. But mostly...

Want to cheer yourself up and kick the year off in style? Look no further... BMW M2 While BMW’s...

Charles & Dean Director & Co-founder Simon Grace talks us through the cars he’d love to find under the tree on...

Elon’s electric cars blazed a trail. Has the rest of the world now caught up? It took a Silicon Valley...

Rare and ferociously expensive, the limited-run S/T celebrates the 911’s 60th birthday. Suitably special or a...

Meet the Lanzador, the first Lamborghini without an engine... Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann...

With its close racing and period feel, Revival is arguably Goodwood’s greatest event. Treat yourself to a classic...

Great company, gorgeous cars and glorious weather – the recent C&D Breakfast & Coffee Meet had it all. Here are...

The world’s favourite sports car is 60 years old. To celebrate, Dan Baines of Rutland basedTop 555 picks five...

1. Porsche 911 (991.1) Targa 4S The idea of a phase one, pre-turbo 991-generation 911 Targa sells itself. Yes,...

What’s the Revuelto? It’s Lamborghini’s new V12 flagship, successor to the Aventador and a far more...

Be ready for spring... McLaren 720S Spider and 570S Spider (used) McLaren’s landmark 720S is on...

Times they are a changing. And change means opportunity. Consider slotting one of these classics-in-the-making...

Following International Women’s Day last week, we’d like to recognise that the achievements of women aren’t...

Honda and Toyota are on a roll. Gutting, then, that the new Honda Civic Type R and GR86 are impossible to get...

For those who aren’t satisfied just driving their Ferrari’s on the road, our partners Bell Sport & Classic are...

Porsche is celebrating an extraordinary world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show: the new Porsche 911 Dakar....

The base rate of interest recently increased to 3%, meaning inexpensive finance rates aren’t likely to linger much...

It’s miserable outside. Cheer yourself up with an all-weather SUV... Comfortable, desirable and with the...

Looking to invest in something fast and fun that (probably) won’t lose you thousands? Then look no further...

Oh dear. Here we go again. Remember when BMW unveiled the current M3/M4, complete with vast kidney grilles,...

1. There’s no V8 – repeat, no V8… Yep, you read that right. In an alarming departure from the AMG norm, the...

With the government going completely green with the ban on new petrol and diesel cars having been brought forward...

The 715bhp Ferrari Purosangue is a newly released V12 family car that is neither an SUV or a crossover; it’s a...

Volkswagen’s big electric push hasn’t yet struck gold. The funky and feelgood new ID. Buzz changes that... ...

1. It has a new design director with a point to prove The Batur is modern Bentley's second coachbuilt car – a...

Spotting new cars with their shiny new plates is always a highlight of our September … As we all know, new...

1. It has big shoes to fill If you didn’t go near the outgoing Honda Civic Type R on...

When it comes to sports cars, the French have always had a somewhat tumultuous love affair with them. Any sparks...

The new Range Rover Sport, unveiled earlier this year, is still a few months away....

The UK maker’s next-gen hybrid supercar is finally here – worth the wait? And the weight? ...

1. BMW M4 CSL Goodwood loves an anniversary and BMW’s go-faster M division is responsible for some of the...

1. Everyone wants to win it The chequered flag has fallen on this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, which...

Does shoehorning a V12 into the Vantage make a superstar of Aston’s coupe? Poor old Lawrence Stroll. While it...

1. It’s BMW M division’s 50th birthday present to itself BMW’s legendary motorsport division, M, is 50 years old...

All-new and ready to go electric, the Range Rover is back. But is it still relevant? Genuine automotive...

1. It’s kinda the end of the line The Huracan range got pretty confusing in the last few years. But as the...

1. It’s a Lotus like no other Lotus makes small, lightweight sports cars, shifting a handful of...

Half a mile is all it takes. Half a mile to appreciate that, with the Cayman GT4 RS, Porsche is not messing...

Charles & Dean Finance has partnered with leading specialist insurers First Point, and leading classic and...

Three things to know about Singer Vehicle Design’s new vision 1. The design is pure Eighties

2021 was not a bumper year for UK car sales. While marginally better than Covid-afflicted 2020, last year’s...

1. It’s the size of a Porsche Cayman – but with a V12 engine… Gordon Murray’s track record is second-to-none....

It’s the Charles & Dean best-of-the-year countdown... 10. Porsche Macan The new Porsche Macan is very...

You’d be forgiven for having forgotten all about Mercedes SL in recent years. The last two have been curious...

It may look familiar but, 50 years after the original launched, the all-new Range Rover is a hard reset for the...

7. Range Rover classic Thugs and bad guys have long loved the Range Rover for its blend of style, speed...

50 years Yep, you read that right – Lamborghini’s incomparable Countach is half a century old. While the...

1. Porsche does concept cars properly Most concept cars are little more than window dressing – pretty props...

50 years Yep, you read that right – Lamborghini’s incomparable Countach is half a century old....

What’s a Grenadier? It’s a new utility 4x4 from Ineos Automotive, part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group....

1. It’s gorgeous – and a proper Lotus Lotus is changing. Under new management and with healthy funding from...

Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package All 911s are special. But some are more special than others.

Porsche’s first electric car is a smash hit, usurping the Cayenne to become Porsche GB’s second best-selling...

1. The new boss is ex-AMG Aston Martin – too often a marque in crisis – is rebuilding, with new money, new...

1. There’s Porsche goodness under the skin Bentley makes grand tourers, right, not sports cars? True, but that...

There’s a good reason Jaguar’s F-Type feels like it’s been around for ages – it has. The two-seater first...

The good… If there’s such a thing as a recipe for a good BMW M3, the new one sticks pretty faithfully to it.

1. The numbers are deadly serious Worried McLaren may have lost its way and built something like a two-seat...

A new GT3 is a pivotal moment in the rollout of each new 911 generation. But Porsche’s formula, while hugely...

We are delighted to announce that Charles & Dean have been awarded Motor Finance Broker of the Year 2020, as part...

Vehicle: Ferrari 458Product: Hire Purchase & Balloon (Regulated)Funding: £103,000Location: London The...

Charles & Dean are delighted to be announced as the official Finance Partner and Driver’s Lounge Sponsor for ...

When it comes to classic car finance Charles & Dean are on hand to finance your new purchase. A loyal...

Hire Purchase (HP) is one of the most popular forms of car finance in the UK. It allows you to spread the cost of a...

Classic and collector cars sit apart from much of the wider UK motor market. While most new vehicles follow a...

The 76 plate arrives on 1 September 2026, marking the next major registration change in the UK new-car market. For...

When buying a car, it can be easy to accept the finance offered by the dealership. It is convenient, readily available...

Your current car could offer more flexibility than you think. Whether you're approaching a Personal Contract...

Few automotive brands carry the prestige, heritage and desirability of Ferrari. From the acclaimed 458 Italia and...

Lease Purchase is a popular finance option for higher-value and specialist vehicles, particularly where ownership is...

Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) car finance is one of the most commonly used ways to finance a vehicle in the...

Buying a supercar is a significant purchase. Whether you're considering a modern performance car or a...

For most buyers, the decision to buy a car starts and ends with affordability. But in the UK automotive market, timing...

In 2026's evolving market, financing your car requires careful choice. Whether you're a business owner, a professional...

The Land Rover stands out as an icon of British engineering, a vehicle that blends everyday luxury with all-terrain...

Globally admired, Porsche is synonymous with speed, style, and engineering excellence. Whether you’re drawn to the...

At Charles & Dean, we know that choosing the right car finance can be challenging. Here are our top five tips to...