Car leasing

Once your contract ends, you simply hand the vehicle back to the leasing company. Because they retain ownership, you cannot buy or keep the car. To avoid any end-of-lease charges, make sure the vehicle is returned within your agreed mileage allowance, in a safe and roadworthy condition, with all supplied keys and cables, and free from damage outside fair wear and tear.

Learn more about returning a car lease here.

Fair wear and tear allows for acceptable, normal age-related deterioration over your lease term, typically measured against BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association) standards. If you return the vehicle with damage beyond these standard guidelines, or with missing items or excess mileage, the leasing company will charge you for the repair or shortfall.

Find out more in our guide to leasing fair wear and tear

Yes. Insurance isn't included in your monthly lease rental. You must arrange fully comprehensive insurance for the entire length of the contract, ensure all intended drivers and uses (such as business use) are covered, and inform your insurer that the leasing company is the registered owner and keeper.

Find out more about insuring a lease car.

It depends on what you value most. Leasing is great if you want fixed monthly costs, lower upfront outlays, and the ability to swap into a new vehicle every few years without dealing with depreciation or selling it on. Buying suits you better if you want complete ownership of the car, plan to keep it long term, want to make modifications, or need unrestricted mileage.

​Check out our guide for more support.​

All cars advertised are new; however, some have been pre-registered by a dealership to obtain a numberplate.

This allows us to provide you with lower cost choices that are in stock. However, the vehicle warranty period, MOT inspection and manufacturers service are all based on the registration date, not the date the car is delivered to you.

It is important to know the registration date when you lease a pre-registered vehicle and consider any additional costs that you may incur towards the end of your lease, for example MOT and extended warranty.

To find out more please speak to our Leasing Team.