
If you're claiming benefits such as Universal Credit, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), or other income support, you may still qualify for car finance. At Deal4Wheels, we work with lenders who assess your full affordability — not just employment status.
Universal Credit
PIP / DLA / ESA
Child Benefit or Tax Credits
Carer's Allowance
State Pension / Pension Credit
Housing Benefit (as part of income mix)
We match you with lenders that consider total household income, not just wages
Both Hire Purchase (HP) and PCP may be available
You may not need a deposit
Joint applications (e.g. with a working partner or guarantor) are allowed
Stay-at-home parents
People on DLA, PIP, or long-term health support
People combining benefits with part-time or casual income
You’ll need to show affordability with income evidence (e.g. bank statements)
Some lenders may offer smaller finance limits or higher APRYes — if your overall affordability checks out, you can be approved.
Not always, but it helps if your credit score or income is low.
We may request proof of benefit payments, bank statements, and ID.
Yes — these are commonly accepted by many specialist lenders.
No. We use soft checks initially that do not impact your score.