{"id":40,"date":"2025-01-13T07:16:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T07:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondmotors.co.uk\/articles\/?p=40"},"modified":"2026-05-31T20:36:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T19:36:46","slug":"payment-assist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondmotors.co.uk\/articles\/2025\/01\/13\/payment-assist\/","title":{"rendered":"Payment Assist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"48\" src=\"https:\/\/diamondmotors.co.uk\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pa-logo-inline-new.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diamondmotors.co.uk\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pa-logo-inline-new.png 400w, https:\/\/diamondmotors.co.uk\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pa-logo-inline-new-300x36.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr 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class=\"dm-pa-hero-content\">\n        <span class=\"dm-pa-eyebrow\">Diamond Motors Renault Specialists<\/span>\n        <h1>Payment Assist<\/h1>\n        <p class=\"dm-pa-lead\">Unexpected vehicle repair bill? Payment Assist can help eligible customers defer or spread the cost of repairs and maintenance.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"dm-pa-highlight-box\">\n          <span class=\"dm-pa-eyebrow\">Looking to defer or spread the cost?<\/span>\n          <div class=\"dm-pa-big-message\">Pay just 25% today<\/div>\n          <p>With Payment Assist, eligible customers can pay just <strong>25% of their bill today<\/strong> and spread the remaining balance into manageable payments, subject to status and approval.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"dm-pa-buttons\">\n          <a class=\"dm-pa-button dm-pa-button-primary\" href=\"tel:01159721501\">Ask About Payment Assist<\/a>\n          <a class=\"dm-pa-button dm-pa-button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diamondmotors.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Diamond Motors<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"dm-pa-section\">\n      <div class=\"dm-pa-split\">\n        <div>\n          <span class=\"dm-pa-eyebrow\" style=\"color:#111;\">Unexpected bill?<\/span>\n          <h2>Get the repair done without paying the full amount upfront.<\/h2>\n          <p>Vehicle repairs rarely happen at a convenient time. Whether it is a clutch replacement, timing belt service, brake work, diagnostics or another unexpected repair, the cost can put pressure on your budget.<\/p>\n          <p>Payment Assist gives eligible customers a way to spread the cost, helping keep your Renault or Alpine safe, reliable and on the road.<\/p>\n          <p>Instead of delaying essential repairs, you may be able to pay just 25% today and spread the remaining balance over time.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"dm-pa-panel\">\n          <h3>Payment Assist can help with<\/h3>\n          <ul class=\"dm-pa-list\">\n            <li>Unexpected repair bills<\/li>\n            <li>Timing belt replacement<\/li>\n            <li>Clutch and transmission work<\/li>\n            <li>Brake repairs and servicing<\/li>\n            <li>Diagnostic and electrical repairs<\/li>\n            <li>Air conditioning repairs<\/li>\n            <li>Maintenance work and larger invoices<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"dm-pa-section\">\n      <h2>How Payment Assist works<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"dm-pa-grid\">\n        <div class=\"dm-pa-card\">\n          <div class=\"dm-pa-icon\">1<\/div>\n          <span class=\"dm-pa-service-label\">Step One<\/span>\n          <h3>Get a repair quote<\/h3>\n          <p>We inspect your vehicle, confirm what work is required and provide a clear quotation before repairs are authorised.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"dm-pa-card\">\n          <div class=\"dm-pa-icon\">2<\/div>\n          <span class=\"dm-pa-service-label\">Step Two<\/span>\n          <h3>Apply for Payment Assist<\/h3>\n          <p>If you would like to defer or spread the cost, you can apply through Payment Assist and receive a decision from the finance provider.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"dm-pa-card\">\n          <div class=\"dm-pa-icon\">3<\/div>\n          <span class=\"dm-pa-service-label\">Step Three<\/span>\n          <h3>Pay 25% today<\/h3>\n          <p>Once approved, eligible customers can pay just 25% of the bill today and spread the remaining balance into manageable payments.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"dm-pa-section\">\n      <div class=\"dm-pa-dark\">\n        <div class=\"dm-pa-split\">\n          <div>\n            <h2>Why offer Payment Assist?<\/h2>\n            <p>Essential vehicle repairs should not always have to wait because the bill arrives at the wrong time.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div>\n            <ul class=\"dm-pa-list\">\n              <li>Pay just 25% of the bill today<\/li>\n              <li>Spread the remaining balance over time<\/li>\n              <li>Useful for unexpected repair costs<\/li>\n              <li>Helps avoid delaying essential maintenance<\/li>\n              <li>Available on many repair and maintenance services<\/li>\n              <li>Subject to status, approval and terms<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"dm-pa-section\">\n      <h2>Common repairs customers may choose to finance<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"dm-pa-grid\">\n        <div class=\"dm-pa-card\">\n          <div class=\"dm-pa-icon\">\u2699<\/div>\n          <h3>Timing Belt Replacement<\/h3>\n          <p>Timing belt replacement is essential maintenance. Payment Assist may help spread the cost rather than delaying the work.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"dm-pa-card\">\n          <div class=\"dm-pa-icon\">\u2301<\/div>\n          <h3>Clutch &#038; Transmission Work<\/h3>\n          <p>Clutch replacement, manual gearbox servicing and EDC transmission work can result in larger bills that may be easier to manage over time.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"dm-pa-card\">\n          <div class=\"dm-pa-icon\">!<\/div>\n          <h3>Diagnostics &#038; Repairs<\/h3>\n          <p>Unexpected faults, warning lights and electrical issues can require investigation and repair when you least expect it.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"dm-pa-section\">\n      <div class=\"dm-pa-split\">\n        <div class=\"dm-pa-panel\">\n          <h3>Renault Specialists. Not Generalists.<\/h3>\n          <p>At Diamond Motors Renault Specialists, we understand that keeping your vehicle safe and reliable can sometimes involve unexpected costs.<\/p>\n          <p>Payment Assist gives our customers another option when essential repairs cannot wait.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <h2>Repair now. 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