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What happens to a PCP agreement on death?

What is the position of a PCP agreement on the death of the purchaser? A relative recently passed unexpectedly and unfortunately BMW Finance have quoted an extortionate early settlement fee, IMO. The PCP was for 48 moths and had only been running for 18 months. This has caused a great deal of unwanted stress for the deceased next of kin.

Asked on 5 August 2024 by Wideload

Answered by David Ross
Unless the PCP was taken out as a joint agreement or with a guarantor, the finance becomes a debt of the estate and would need to be settled. Unless there are funds to settle the agreement outright, one option would be to continue to pay the monthly amount until more than 50% of the total sum payable has been completed, at which point you could apply for a voluntary termination, or pay the amount required to reach 50% in one go in order to make this possible. If this is not a suitable option it may be possible to return the vehicle so that it can be sold by the finance company and any funds recouped would be taken from the amount outstanding, but any monies still owed would need to be paid.
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