| 4 September |
A Quick Look At How Leasing Works |
It would appear that a considerable number of people don’t actually know how car leasing works, so to help you decide if leasing is the right option for you, here’s a quick rundown of the basics.
Essentially, the leasing process consists of paying to use a vehicle for a given period of time, without taking proprietry rights of it or paying the full retail value. Contract hire is a similar process, except contract are usually run for a longer period of time.
You would firsty need to think about the type of vehicle you want to hire, before specifying this to the leasing agency. You will need to tell them what sort of vehicle you need, what functions it needs to have, how many people it will need to hold, etc. etc. so that they can provide the right vehicle for you. You would normally then be presented with several financial documents, which you will need to read carefully and then sign. Obviously something like an Audi contract hire is going to cost much more than a Skoda or an old Fiesta, so you’ll have to keep financial considerations in mind when choosing your hire car.
You will then usually have to wait from a decision from a financial lending facitility, who will usually decide quite quickly. Their decision will be based around your previous credit score & history, your job, current financial position, previous employment, etc..
Should you be successful, you’ll then be expected to exchange financial documentation, sign any requested forms and take delivery of the vehicle. Usually you will not receive access to your selected vehicle until all financial paperwork is completed and properly exchanged.
Once you’ve finished with the vehicle, you’ll be able to renew it, select a new vehicle (although this usually requires a new contract) or return it, ending the contract. When you do come to return the car, make sure you’ve followed all the obligations in the contract correctly and that you’ve returned it in at least the condition you took it in.