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Vans are definitely one of the most versatile and practical modes of trasport available today. Mainly they are used for businesses and for commercial purposes, but more private individuals are showing a preference for a van over a car.
Attractive contract hire vans that make paying for your van cheaper than an equivalent saloon are one of the reasons for this increased popularity. One of the attributes of van are their flexiblity. If you are active and sporty, and need to carry a lot of equipment, a van is certainly a vehicle to have around.
But if you own a van, for work or pleasure, it is worth remembering that they can be a magnet for thieves. When your van is left unattended you have to take the most appropriate precautions. Ideally, never leave anything of value inside your van and always lock the doors.
Leaving valuable tools and equipment in a van is inviting trouble. It can certainly be inconvenient to remove your tools each day after work and have to load again at the start of a new day. If you do this, it will inevitably save some time and money in the long run. Putting a sticker in the window of your van telling people that ‘no tools are kept in this van’ is no deterrent these days. Criminals will break into your van anyway just to check if there is anything worth stealing and they will often just break a window.
Van finance alongside insurance which is essential. If you van is used largely for business or commercial reasons, you should invest in a suitable insurance policy. it pays to shop around, as there are plenty of good insurance deals available on the market. Insurance policies vary in value depending upon the type, for example pick up truck leasing or bigger vans
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If you own a business that requires delivering goods to your customers, when it comes to buying new delivery vans, you may have to reach deep into your pockets and hope you find enough. Especially during the current recession, it is becoming more and more difficult to keep your business afloat.
So there you are thinking, I need new delivery vans to keep my business going, but I don’t have enough money for the ones I want, there must be a way. Well, there is another way, a way for you to get brand new vans at a smaller price. Van leasing is a great way for you or your business to get the latest vehicles to deliver your goods all for a monthly fee.
All you have to do is sign a contract pay the monthly fees, and once your contract is over, if you renew it, you can get another brand new van. You can even get packages which cover the maintenance of the vans, giving you one less thing to worry about.
You may be wondering, what’s the catch? But there simply is not one. Van leasing is simply a great way to get the latest vehicles, at lower cost. Also, because they are the newest models, they won’t break down as much, giving you peace of mind that you have made the right choice. Aswell as that, when you buy a new car or van, they can quickly loose all their value, making you loose out when you have to sell them on, but with leasing, you have no problem with that because one your contract is over, you simply give the car back.
Overall, it has to be the best way to get brand new vans for your business, especially now that times are tight. So come on, there are some really good LDV van leasing and Citroen van leasing offers out there.
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Once referred to as ‘menaces of the road’, van drivers are actually more respectful and polite according to a new report.
The phrase ‘white van man’ was coined in 1997 by a radio presenter, and became associated with rudeness and poor quality driving.
A report produced by Renault UK for the Socal Issues Research Centre based in Oxford, tries to explode the myth.
The authors of the report say that as with many negative stereotypes, their research shows that the perception of White Van Man is a “gross caricature of reality”.
The radio presenter seemed to be presenting a popular perception that men in which vans are much more aggressive and rude than other drivers.
But many ordinary motorists said the so-called white van man still creates problems for others on the road.
‘Chauvanist pigs’
One driver told the BBC: “They come right up behind you from behind and flash at you if you don’t move out of the way.”
Another said: “They tend to be on the whole chauvanist pigs that don’t look out for cars and pull out in front of you without warning”.
Research was conducted amongst 200 van drivers in service stations, petrol stations and lay-bys around the entire country.
Warmth and humanity
The humble white van driver even wins approval it seems from those behind the wheel of emergency services’ vehicles. They supposedly feel that white van man is the most aware on the road, is are the first to make way when the emergency service sounds its siren.
Apparently as an indication of warmth and humanity from the van drivers, the study mentions that they are most likely to be passionate pet carers.
It adds, more realistically perhaps, that given today’s road conditions and workloads “it is no surprise that some van drivers appear to be in a perpetual hurry”.
If you wish to experience being a white van man, you can find some great van lease deals, and learn more about the complexe issues of van finance.
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Contract hire for vans is a great way for businesses get a new vans or to expand their fleets in an economical way. When it is not possible to buy new vehicles because of cost, contract hire will allow a company to secure a new van at a much reduced cost. The hire agreements themselves are also aimed at the likely usage that companies will have – a benefit that ensures the vehicle is used profitably.
A typical hire agreement usually lasts in the region of 24 to 60 months. The monthly costs are linked to quantity of mileage that you are likely to cover. This provides greater flexiblity for the customer, who is has the option to calculate their likely mileage per annum. You can gain extra cost saving benefit during a van contract hire. You may well be able to get the road tax covered by the leasing company, and possibly the maintenance, servicing and breakdown cost. If the lease company do not include the servicing or maintenance in the contract, they may well offer it at a preferential rate. Also all new contract hire vans will be fully covered under the manufacturers warranty.
The main benefit of contract leasing over purchase via a loan is the cost, which is likely to be much lower vehicle. This means that you may be able to afford a more superior make and model than you originally intended.
At the end of the agreement, you have several options which could be highly beneficial. You can return the van to the hire company and take out a new lease on another vehicle, or buy the van outright for a price likely to be well below the market price. In summary the money to be saved, the economical use of the vehicle and the other added extras demonstrate the benefits of van contract hire.
Pick up truck leasing and small van leasing are typical types of vehicles that are covered by these deals.
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The Fiat in-car system designed to help motorists with their fuel economy, thereby reducing carbon emissions, is about to make an impression in the van market, and ultimately the Fiat van leasing market. The eco:Drive system is like a satellite navigation system, and helps the owner to become more efficient with their driving patterns.
Fiat’s new eco:Drive system has proved a winner, with 34,000 people signed up to the test, and provided information on nearly 4 million journeys. This information has been collated and analysed during a measured period of time, with the information stored on a dedicated website. The system has the ability to manage the mileage and fuel consumption retrospectively, and as a consequence, is able to offer suggestions on how to improve sustainable driving behavior for fleet van drivers.
It is compatible with all Fiat commercial vehicle using the Blue&Me platform, including models such as the Grande Punto and Doblo vans.
Fiat designed the system in 2008, with the aim of helping motorists understand the impact their driving habits had on the environment, particularly in relation to fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. With the information that they were able to gather, their intention was to help their customers to change their bad driving habits. Fiat have claimed resounding success with this system, and estimate an approximate CO2 saving of 2,600 tonnes since its introduction to the market.
Andrew Humberstone, managing director of Fiat Group Automobiles UK and Ireland, said: “Individual drivers making small savings can have a positive effect in reducing the overall fleet carbon footprint and generate significant costs savings across the business, and eco:Drive can help with this goal.”
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When you decide it is time for a new van for your business, you have to be clear about the methods of finance available. These fall in to two distinct categories: owning or hiring the vehicle. The latter is known as Finance Leasing.
Who should consider taking out a finance lease? Finance lease deals are best suited to individuals of businesses that want the same benefits normally associated with owning a vehicle. This would include the maximizing of tax gains and minimizing of the initial outlay. Usually you are asked to pay a relatively small initial rental cost or deposit up front. This may equate to 3 months payments with the balance of the payments being spread over the lifetime of the agreement. There should be a choice of payment terms, up to 5 years.
It is worth noting that for income tax purposes, finance lease is classed as a ‘hire agreement’ – qualifying you for a 100% relief to offset against any profit generated by the business.
With finance lease, you are required to pay VAT on a monthly basis. This you can claim back, if registered, to do so only on a quarterly basis. All that you have to do is agree a monthly figure and length of contract period. These deals usually include a final payment sometimes referred to as a ‘balloon’ or ‘Terminal Rental’.
Payments are made on a monthly basis by Direct Debit or standing order, and extend throughout the contract term. You can terminate the agreement early if you wish, although you will be liable for an ‘early redemption’ charge, and would lose the potential tax breaks.
At the end of the term, you are legally obliged to sell the vehicle, as the taxman will not allow you the tax advantages of the lease as well as ownership of the vehicle at the end of the agreement.
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Commercial van leasing is one of the best ways of ensuring that your company has constant reliable transportation. it is generally less expensive to lease a van for your business rather than to purchase one for different reasons. You need’nt worry about maintenance for example, which could be a great benefit when you have a group of vans.
Another benefit of van leasing is having the option to change the vans for newer ones when your lease agreement is up. It will be great for the company image. No one wants to be involved with a company that looks as if it can’t afford to give a decent level of transportatiion for its workforce. It can even do damage to your reputation, as opposed to a well maintained van that reflects pride and positivity.
Even with benefits associated with van lease, it is still vital to take the time to become familiar with the whole process before making the decision. There are a few options available for leasing, and you will need to know which is the more suitable for your business. This an important decision, and not one to take lightly or without the proper consideration.
Before leasing, it is advisable to know the requirements of your own company. For example, how many vans would be needed to help your business run smoothly? What type of vans do you need? Do you, for example, need it for haulage of equipment, a basic runaround or a perhaps a more luxurious van? Do you have a particular preference to the make or model of the van? Are you after used or new vans for your business? As soon as you can answer these questions, you will have a good idea of what you need which is the best place to begin.
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The most frequent question that I and my colleagues are asked year in and year out is how to make the choice between renting and leasing a van. What are the major benefits to taking out a lease, as opposed to a simple rental agreement?
It is quite simple really. When you lease a van you can choose which one to take from the extensive range of familiar models that are available. You can choose what colour it will be, what options you want and what size and specification you require. As a customer, you would be spreading your payments monthly over an agreed period which is going to be cheaper than renting. It is becuase the finance company knows exactly how much money it will be earning from the customer because of the customer’s committment to the deal.
Because we have such a high turnover of vans, we can get the best possible prices, and pass them straight to the customer. This culminates in lower start up cost, helping to improve cash flow for the customer. The customer has the option as well to own or sell the van at the end of the commercial vehicle leasing deal.
As an added bonus, you can sign write your company logo onto the van, and add extras like roof racking and interior racks.
As an alternative, with rental you can pay the monthly cost and have nothing to show at the end of the rental agreement. This for me is the least attractive of all the options on the table, and is less helpful for any business.
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There are several different ways to finance the cost of your vehicle including personal contract purchase, van leasing, van contract hire, lease purchase and loans for your van. Many people are confused by the differences in these financing options so I thought I would focus on ‘van contract hire’ and explain how this technique works.
Leasing a van basically takes vane of one of the biggest financial issues associated with acquiring a new vehicle which is depreciation. As soon as you’ve been handed the keys to your brand new motor its value falls through the floor.
When you take out a new van lease the residual value of your chosen van or van will be calculated by your supplier. This is the estimated value of the vehicle at the end of the agreed lease period based on the anticipated mileage during this time. The calculated residual value of your chosen vehicle is then deducted from either the current manufacturers retail price, or a value agreed with the leasing firm, and you will pay the remainder through your monthly lease payments. So the higher the residual value in comparison with the current value, the less you will be paying each month.
Contract hire is a popular vehicle financing technique that isparticularly beneficial for customers who are registered for VAT such as small businesses and self employed people. If your vehicle is used exclusively for business purposes you will be pleased to find that you can reclaim 100% of the VAT. Even if your van or van is used for some personal use you can still reclaim 50% of the VAT.
A contract hire agreement means that you have actually hired the selected van or van for an agreed period, usually between 1 and 5 years, during which time you will pay the agreed rental, based upon mileage. You will return the vehicle to your supplier at the end of your contract hire period, much the same as a van leasing contract. You will not encounter any painful surprise disposal or depreciation costs.
Van Contract hire will generally include full vehicle maintenance which can optionally include routine servicing and even replacement tyres. Up to 100% of the rental charges can be offset against taxable profits and minimal capital outlay is required.
It’s no surprise that contract hire is the favoured vehicle financing option for many businesses and self-employed people.
I am often asked whether these types of deals are extended to pick up truck leasing or small van leasing, as opposed to just van leasing. Yes, is the answer, with a host of competative pricing waiting to be discussed by Mark Williams.
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If you are a van driver and rely on the vehicle to make a living, you may well have to dig deep in your pockets to buy another vehicle when it is needed. It is true, particularly during global recessions when staying afloat in business is a hard job.
It could be that time when the van needs to be maintained or replace to keep the business looking smart, but the cost maybe a worrry. There is another choice of the van owner to equip the business with up-to-date vehicles. Contract Van leasing For just a monthly fee, it is a brilliant way for your business to become equipped with the latest van to deliver your customer goods.
You would only have to pay a monthly fee once the contract was signed, and once finished, you could take out a new one to get a new vehicle. Some of the deals will cover the maintenance of the vehicle, removing one less headache for you to be concerned about.
So where’s the catch, you may ask? But there aren’t any. Leasing a van is the best way to get the latest vehicles, at greatly reduced outlay for the van owner. Also, because they are brand spanking new, they are unlikely to breakdown or go wrong in any way. As well as that, when you buy a new car or van, they can quickly lose all their value with depreciation, making you lose out when you have to sell them on. When you lease a van you don’t have these sorts of problems, because when the agreement time has expired, you simply return the van. You can select another vehicle if you so desire, and renew or take out a new contract.
It has got to be the best and most cost effective way of getting the latest models for your business, especially during recessionary days. So, get out there and check out the latest deals in small van leasing or perhaps pick up truck leasing that are on offer with some of the leading suppliers in the business.
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