FNB Vehicle Finance
Whatever You Wish to Drive, Fly, or Ride
FNB offers tailored vehicle finance solutions to help you acquire the vehicle you desire, whether it’s a new family car, an SUV, or a leisure vehicle.
Vehicle Finance Options
1. Dealership Finance
- Eligibility: Vehicles 10 years old or newer
- Finance Amount: Up to R30,000 after deposit
2. Private Vehicle Finance
- Eligibility: Vehicles 20 years old or newer
- Finance Amount: Up to R30,000 after deposit
3. Leisure Finance
- Eligibility: Leisure vehicles
- Finance Amount: Up to R30,000
Getting Started
FNB provides guidance on what you need to consider before buying a car:
- Do Your Research: Understand your options and market conditions.
- Financial Considerations: Assess your budget and potential monthly payments.
- Legal Implications: Be aware of legal requirements related to vehicle purchases.
- Insurance Options: Explore various insurance products.
- Finance Options: Review the types of financing available.
- Guidelines for Private Vehicle Purchasing: Know what to look for when buying privately.
Buyer Options
Which Agreement Should You Choose?
1. Instalment Sale Agreement
- Terms: Ranges from 12 to 72 months
- Interest Rates: Fixed or prime-linked
- Insurance Requirement: Goods must be fully insured during the agreement
- Benefits:
- Ownership of the vehicle once fully paid
- Claim depreciation and interest against tax if used for business
- Benefit from resale value
- Payment Options:
- Take-A-Break Payment: Option to reduce monthly instalments by adding a balloon payment.
2. Lease Agreement
- Ideal For:
- Those wanting to fix maintenance costs
- Businesses needing to use expensive items without ownership
- Rapidly depreciating vehicles
- Terms: Ranges from 12 to 72 months
- Benefits:
- Use without ownership
- Repayments can be claimed as a business expense
- Flexible payment structures available
- Residual Value: Payable at the end of the lease, allowing for reduced monthly instalments.
Insurance and Warranty Options
FNB provides a range of insurance and warranty products to protect your investment:
- Comprehensive Insurance: Covers the vehicle to protect both the customer and FNB.
- CoverPlus: Shortfall insurance covering the difference between the amount owed and the insurance payout.
- Customer Protection Plan (CPP): Covers outstanding balance in case of death or permanent disability.
- Vehicle Warranty: Covers mechanical breakdown after the manufacturer’s warranty expires.
- Retrenchment Policy: Pays up to 9 monthly instalments if you are involuntarily retrenched.
- Deposit Protector: Reimburses your deposit if the vehicle is stolen or written off.
- Courtesy Car Policy: Provides a courtesy car for 21 days if your car is stolen, written off, or damaged.