Personal Contract Hire (PCH) is the long-term lease of a brand-new vehicle. PCH is different to Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) as a PCH vehicle cannot be purchased at the end of a lease, unlike PCP vehicles. During the lease agreement, fixed monthly payments of a PCH vehicle will be discussed, as well as an agreed mileage and time period for the lease.
| PCH | PCP | HP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Monthly payments required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Annual mileage limit | Yes | Yes | No |
| Early settlement option | No - large cost | Yes | Yes |
| Option to own the car outright | No | Yes | Yes |
No, it doesn't include insurance.
No, this type of lease can only be for new cars.
No, you don't get your deposit back as with any lease.
You will pay an added mileage charge per mile agreed at the initial purchase
The car is handed back and is checked for damage and general wear and tear
As with a mobile phone contract, you are tied in for the full duration of the agreement and there may be significant charges if you need to change or stop the contract.