Businesses Saved by Vehicle Leasing

Van leasing is currently helping many businesses to stay afloat during these difficult times. Many businesses have been forced to look carefully at their cash flow and capital expenditure. Van leasing provides businesses, large and small, with the commercial vehicles that they need with payment methods that they can afford.

Van leasing and contract hire have become increasingly popular as businesses recognize the benefits of leasing over outright purchase. These include:

• Fixed, known monthly payments enabling businesses to accurately forecast their finances;
• Low initial down payments mean that businesses can secure brand new, top specification vans for very little initial outlay;
• Maintenance and servicing can be included in the lease price which can save a lot of headaches;
• Leasing is a great way to lessen the impact of depreciation;
• The leasing company can often provide commercial vehicle insurance at very competitive rates;
• No problems disposing of vehicles at the end of the lease period;
• There are tax benefits to leasing as it is classed as rental which means that 100% of the lease charge is tax allowable.

Although van leasing is generally advantageous to businesses there are some additional considerations that should be borne in mind. One thing you may need to do is accurately estimate your anticipated mileage. You should always check to find out if there are any penalties for exceeding the stipulated mileage and maybe look for an unlimited mileage contract.

Another important aspect of the contract to consider is exactly what is included in the maintenance agreement. Some lease contracts include replacement tires and even replacement windscreens, but always check the details.

Always gather several quotations when shopping around for a good van leasing contract and compare them in detail. Be certain that you are comparing the same models of vehicles with all of the same options.

Like company car leasing, van leasing is increasingly recognized as a financially viable option for providing a business with the transport needed to stay in business.