Money Matters

Paul – how Bumper helped a single dad

Paul's story

Meet Paul, a dedicated single father of three energetic primary school-aged children. As the sole breadwinner, Paul has always had to budget carefully each month to keep up with the bills and ensure his kids have everything they need. 

 

Life as a single parent is challenging, but Paul has managed to juggle his responsibilities with resilience and a positive attitude.

 

However, life threw Paul a curveball when he was hit with a series of unexpected, large bills. 

 

When Paul's car ran over a pot hole and resulted in a cracked wheel he knew it wouldn't pass its MOT without a replacement. 

 

Paul worried over what he was going to do next, as his careful budgeting didn't have any wiggle room for a large car repair bill.

 

How Bumper Helped

 

Luckily his local garage offered Bumper as a service, interest-free car repair finance with the option to spread the payments over 3, 6 or 9 months. 

 

 

Thanks to Bumper’s support, Paul was able to breathe easier, knowing he could 

meet his financial obligations without compromising his family’s well-being.

 

 

Find a Local Bumper Partner Garage

 

If you’re facing unexpected car repair costs, search for a local Bumper partner garage on our website. 

 

Search for a local Bumper partner garage and find out more about how 0% car repair finance works. 

 

NEED SOME HELP OR ADVICE?

Our support team are here to listen, understand and advise you on how to seek help to manage your finances. 


Speak to our friendly support team on the phone, via live chat or by email.

0800 612 0946

Live Chat

support@bumper.co

Other ways you can get help with your money worries

 

stepchange.org - the UK’s largest provider of free independent debt advice and managed solutions

 

nationaldebtline.org - offering free and independent debt advice over the phone and online

 

themoneycharity.org.uk - working to empower people across the UK to develop the skills and behaviours to make the most of their money

 

entitledto.co.uk - a free, online benefits calculator, that helps individuals calculate and understand the benefits they are entitled to

 

Or contact citizensadvice.org.uk for a full list of local financial advisors and debt counsellors

Questions?

  • Bumper can be used to split the cost of car repairs, servicing, MOT, warranties, and accessories. Ultimately, it is down to the retailer what Bumper can be used for so please always check with them first.

  • Unfortunately, you will not be able to use Bumper on this occasion. This is due to the credit checks we undertake. Please contact our support team if you have any questions regarding the declined application.  

  • Bumper are here to help if you cannot keep up with your monthly instalments. As soon as you feel the payments are not manageable, please contact our support team straight away. Our support team will aim to come to a mutually agreeable arrangement which is suitable for you. 

  • A temporary repayment arrangement is a reduced repayment for an agreed period. The amount and number of repayments will vary depending on individual circumstances. 

  • A new repayment arrangement is a repayment plan that has been amended from the original repayment terms.

  • We are obliged to report the status of your PayLater plan to the credit reference agency every month. If you enter a repayment arrangement with Bumper, this will be reported on your credit file due to a change in the original payment terms.  Please note, this is not classed as a late payment.

  • You can contact Bumper by the following methods to discuss your loan: 

    • Phone – 0800 612 0946 
    • Live Chat – www.bumper.co
    • Email – support@bumper.co

  • You can contact Bumper by the following methods to discuss your loan:

    • Phone – 0800 612 0946 
    • Live Chat - www.bumper.co
    • Email – support@bumper.co

  • Yes, subject to the credit checks and, you can have multiple PayLaters out at the same time.