Spread the cost: Payment options at National Tyres and Autocare
What is Payment Assist and How Does It Work?
Unexpected car repairs can be difficult to budget for, particularly when your vehicle requires expensive, essential work at short notice. Payment Assist gives eligible National Tyres customers the option to spread the cost of qualifying tyres, repairs and vehicle services into more manageable payments, helping you drive safely and deal with necessary maintenance without paying the full amount upfront.
So, what is Payment Assist, how does it work, and could it be right for you? Here's what you need to know.
What is Payment Assist?
National Tyres offers flexible finance options via Payment Assist to help customers spread the cost of vehicle repairs, maintenance and servicing.
Rather than pay one upfront cost, qualifying purchases can instead be divided across several months, offering financial flexibility, convenience and peace of mind that you're driving safely and legally, without breaking the bank.
How does Payment Assist work?
Payment Assist involves an interest-free credit finance option of:
- Paying 10% upfront and splitting the remaining balance over 3 equal monthly payments.
This payment option is 0% APR representative, meaning no interest is charged on the credit, so you know your repayments remain predictable when evaluating your budget.
What can I use Payment Assist for?
Payment Assist is suitable on payments over £99, including interim, full, and major servicing, tyres, mobile tyre fitting, general repairs and other qualifying National Tyres services.
Can I use Payment Assist to buy tyres?
When buying new tyres adding up to spends over £99, Payment Assist can be helpful to ensure your tyres are legal and safe to drive on without stressful spending.
If your budget is a particularly important factor when considering new car tyres, our range of budget tyre brands is here to offer reliable grip and performance without the premium price tag. Brands including Autogreen, Rovelo, and RoadX are trusted for providing dependable handling and quality, at a price that works for you.
Does Payment Assist affect your credit score?
Although Payment Assist is interest-free with no hidden fees, it may affect your credit rating if payments are late or missed, leading to additional fees. Credit is subject to status and terms.
Who can use Payment Assist?
Payment Assist is suitable for customers who are:
- UK residents.
- Aged 18+ years.
It's also important to carefully consider whether you'll be able to reliably repay over the following months in order to protect your credit score and mental wellbeing.
Other ways to keep motoring costs manageable
1. Maintain your tyres
You can prevent excessive tyre wear with frequent pressure checks, especially before long journeys, and top up as required. Alongside reduced costs, proper tyre pressure can also:
- Support the vehicle's responsiveness, including handling and control.
- Ensure a shorter braking distance.
- Improve fuel efficiency.
- Maintain road safety and stability, reducing the risks of blowouts.
You should also check your tyres' general condition, including cuts or bulges, and maintain a minimum of 1.6mm tread depth.
2. Keep up with regular servicing and routine maintenance
Budgeting ahead of time can help you keep up with regular vehicle maintenance. You can book your next car service at your local National branch, choosing either an interim, full or major service, depending on the last time (or miles driven since) your vehicle received one.
Regular car servicing helps to:
- Enhance safety by checking key components, including brakes and tyres.
- Improve performance, keep your engine running smoothly and support fuel efficiency.
- Increase vehicle longevity by preventing major repairs in the future.
3. Drive smoothly
To prevent excessive strain or wear on your vehicle, you should avoid aggressive acceleration, harsh braking and take particular care around hazards like potholes and kerbs.
Anticipate traffic to minimise sudden stopping and starting and avoid oversteering or breaking the speed limits.
4. Don't ignore the warning signs
Finally, if your vehicle displays warning signs such as illuminated dashboard lights, difficulty starting, dim headlights, unusual noises, a shaking steering wheel, and more, consider bringing your car in for a check before the issue develops further.
We have a wide range of completely free car checks with no obligation to pay for repairs, just expert advice on the next steps to consider. Our free 5-Point Car Check is a great place to start with inspections covered on your:
- Headlights and brake lights.
- Wiper blade condition.
- Battery health.
- Windscreen condition.
- Plus, an MOT due date reminder (UK only).
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Even with regular vehicle maintenance, unexpected motoring costs can still crop up. If your car requires essential repairs, new tyres or maintenance that you haven't budgeted for, Payment Assist can help eligible customers spread the cost of qualifying purchases into manageable instalments.
Any information regarding Payment Assist was correct at the time that the article was produced but may now be out of date. Please head to our Payment Assist page for up-to-date information.
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