Flexible Payment Options with Payment Assist

Spread the Cost of Servicing, Repairs and MOTs in St Leonards-on-Sea & Hastings

At South Street Autos LTD, we understand that vehicle repairs and maintenance don’t always come at a convenient time. To help make things easier, we now offer Payment Assist, allowing you to spread the cost of eligible work into manageable monthly payments.

This option is available for a wide range of services, including MOT work, servicing, diagnostics, brakes, suspension and repairs, helping drivers across St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings and the surrounding areas keep their vehicles safe and roadworthy.

What Is Payment Assist?

Payment Assist is a UK-based payment solution that allows customers to split the cost of their garage bill into interest-free monthly instalments, subject to eligibility.

Key features include:

  • 0% interest if payments are made on time

  • Flexible monthly instalment options

  • A small initial deposit, followed by automatic monthly payments

  • No need to delay essential vehicle work due to upfront costs

Payment Assist is designed to offer flexibility while keeping everything clear and transparent.

Between £500-£3000 available to lend.

How Payment Assist Works

  1. Receive Your Quote
    We’ll provide a full quote for the work required before anything is agreed.
  2. Choose Payment Assist
    If you’d like to spread the cost, let our team know and we’ll explain how Payment Assist works.
  3. Pay the Initial Amount
    An initial payment is taken on completion of the work using a UK-based debit card.
  4. Monthly Payments
    The remaining balance is split into agreed monthly instalments, automatically taken from your card.
Important Information About Payment Assist Fees

Please note that South Street Autos LTD applies a 5% administration fee to all invoices paid using Payment Assist.

  • The 5% admin fee is payable when you collect your vehicle
  • This fee helps cover the additional administration and processing costs involved in offering payment plans
  • The fee will always be clearly explained and confirmed before any Payment Assist agreement is set up
  • There are no hidden charges — you’ll know the full cost upfront before proceeding

If you’re unsure whether Payment Assist is right for you, our team will be happy to talk through all available options.

Who Can Use Payment Assist?

To be eligible for Payment Assist, customers must:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Be a UK resident
  • Have a valid UK debit card
  • Pass Payment Assist’s eligibility and affordability checks

Payment Assist is provided by a third-party finance provider, and approval is subject to their terms and conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. A 5% administration fee applies to all Payment Assist transactions. This fee is payable when you collect your vehicle and will be confirmed before the agreement is set up.

Yes. A 5% administration fee applies to all Payment Assist transactions. This fee is payable when you collect your vehicle and will be confirmed before the agreement is set up.

The fee helps cover the additional costs involved in offering flexible payment options, including administration, processing and third-party charges. We keep this as clear and transparent as possible.

No. Payment Assist plans are interest-free, provided payments are made on time and in line with the agreement.

Missing payments may result in additional charges and could impact your credit record. Always ensure the repayment plan fits your budget before agreeing.

Payment Assist can be used for many services, including MOT-related work, servicing, diagnostics, brake repairs, suspension and general mechanical repairs.

Payment Assist is a third-party payment solution provided by Payment Assist Ltd, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Terms, eligibility and conditions apply. A 5% administration fee is charged by South Street Autos LTD on all Payment Assist transactions and is payable on vehicle collection.

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Book With Confidence

If you’d like to use Payment Assist for your next visit, just let us know when booking or speak to a member of our team.

We’d be happy to help. Call us at 01424 905973 or email info@southstreetautos.co.uk

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