Car Leasing FAQs

Leasing means you can drive a brand new car every 2 to 5 years, plus you enjoy fixed price motoring as costs won't change during the period of the lease. You also don't need to worry about depreciation or selling the car in the future.

You must be over the age of 18, a resident of the UK for a minimum of 3 years and be on the electoral roll. If you are applying for a lease for your business then you will need to have at least one UK-based director or proprietor.

The length of a lease varies to suit your needs and ranges from 2 years to 5 years.

All vehicles come with a full UK manufacturer's warranty.

A maintenance contract is optional and covers all routine servicing and repairs due to wear and tear. We tend to recommend maintenance contracts on business leases where the driver is likely to exceed 10,000 miles per annum.

You are responsible for taking out your own fully comprehensive insurance.

Yes, we include road tax in all our lease contracts.

All our cars are supplied through official franchised dealerships.

For business users it's a minimum of one month's rental, and for personal leases, we take the equivalent of three months' rent. You can make a larger initial payment which will reduce your monthly payments.

Delivery is free on all vehicles anywhere in the UK and we will deliver right to your door or business depending on the contract you have chosen.

Your mileage allowance is agreed from the outset but it can be amended if there is a change to your circumstances. This will usually mean altering the monthly payments.

If you exceed your mileage allowance then you will receive an "Excess Mileage Charge" for each mile that you go over the amount stated in your contract.

We recommend you use your local main dealer for your make of car, or take the vehicle to any reputable garage.

In the event of a breakdown you are in safe hands as all vehicles are supplied with roadside assistance.

Ending a lease early is possible but in doing so you may have to pay an Early Termination Fee.

There are various options and these depend on the type of contract, but you can usually ask to extend or hand the vehicle back and start a new lease. When you return your vehicle, it will be assessed for "fair wear and tear". This means an acceptable amount of deterioration based on normal usage. Any damage needing repair will incur a charge.

You may be able to purchase the vehicle from the finance company at the end of the agreement depending on what contract you are on. The price will be based on the estimated residual value of the vehicle.

The 0333 Number range that was launched by Ofcom and is charged at the same rate as a local 01 / 02 Number. The local rate charge is applicable if the call is made from a UK landline and becomes a free call from a mobile phone (using inclusive minutes bundle).