Businesses Leasing for Survival

Posted by admin on July 28, 2009 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

Van leasing is currently helping many businesses to stay afloat during these difficult times. The economic downturn has forced many businesses to look closely at their cash-flow and capital expenditure. Commercial vehicle leasing provides businesses with an effective way to ensure that they have the transport they need with fixed, known monthly repayments.

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 provide some clear benefits to business there are some things that should be borne in mind. One important consideration is estimating the mileage. Some contracts impose what can be costly penalties if the stipulated mileage is exceeded but there are contracts available today that offer unlimited mileage.

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. Always be certain that you are comparing the exact same 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.