What is a conditional sale?

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A conditional sale in this context means you get to use the car right away while the finance company retains ownership, and there isn’t a built‑in option to own the car at the end. Because there’s no purchase option, the arrangement functions like a rental with no path to ownership, which is why this choice is the best description. Ownership transferring immediately would contradict the idea of using the car under an agreement with the lender holding title, and the presence of a purchase option or a hand-back option would imply a different type of financing.