Posted by admin on July 1, 2010 under Uncategorized | 
National van week is approaching again soon.Quite what this entails I’m not sure it seems to be a wonderful excuse for van manufacturers to publicise their new models and get themselves lots of new customers. For some people, their van is an indispensible part of their day to day life. Many businesses rely on them every day to transport staff and goods, and there is no question of their usefulness.
In these difficult times, many people with small businesses need a van for transport or even as their portable office. Buying is an option, but far more predictable, reliable and certainly less costly is looking at available van lease deals. You’ll get a modern van without having to worry about paying upfront, and get the chance to trade it in for the latest new model every three years.
Even a top of the range, eco friendly van can still cause problems on the roads. Many people have complained about them being left parked on small streets in residential areas and blocking the road for other drivers. Those complainers forget that so many of the services they rely on depends on a man in a Van.For those who need to use a van in their everyday business life it’s hard to imagine how they’d get by without it.
But for businesses that need to use vans, the upkeep and servicing can be a costly commitment. It’s hardly surprising that most businesses running a small fleet of vans will expect the drivers to keep them at home, as it would be yet more cost to rent somewhere to keep them on site. A far more viable option for these businesses would be to look at van lease contracts if manageable monthly payments and always having the latest model wasn’t enough, many deals come with tax and servicing cost thrown in as well.
For more information about a particular make of van such Fiat van leasing or refrigerated vans, contact Crusader vans.
Posted by admin on May 2, 2010 under Uncategorized |
If you own a business that requires delivering goods to your customers, when it comes to buying new transport like vans, you may have to reach deep into your pockets and hope you find enough. Especially during the current global money problems, it is becoming harder to keep your business going.
So, there you are thinking, I need new vans to keep my business going, but I don’t have enough 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 reduce price. A van lease it is perhaps the best way for your business to obtain the latest model of vehicle for delivery and all for a set 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 bundles where the van maintence is covered, giving you one less thing to worry about.
You’re probably thinking, what’s the catch? But there isn’t one. Van leasing is the best way to get the latest vans, at lower cost. Also, because they are the newest models, they are far less likely to break down, giving you another thing you need to worry about. 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 the newest and best vehicles for your business, especially now when times are tight. So don’t waste time, there are plenty of brilliant Fiat van leasing and Mercedes van leasing offers out there.
Posted by admin on April 30, 2010 under Uncategorized |
Vans are, without doubt, one of the most practical and versatile forms of road transport available. They are largely used for businesses and other commercial uses, but increasingly they are becomming popular with drivers who normally would opt for a car.
Attractive van contract hire that make paying for your van cheaper than an equivalent saloon are one of the reasons for this increased popularity. Attributes of the van include flexibility. If you are one of the many people who enjoy some form of outdoor activity, or sports, which requires a whole load of specialist equipment then a van is a great way to carry that equipment to where you want to go.
But if you own a van, for work or pleasure, it is worth remembering that they can be a magnet for thieves. Always take appropriate precautions when you leave your van unattended. Preferably, leave nothing in your vehicle ensuring always that the doors are properly locked.
You will be tempting fate if you decide to leave valuable equipment and tools in your van. It can be a pain to have to move all your tools out of your van each day, only to have to reload the next day. If you do this, it will inevitably save some time and money in the long run. You can’t rely on putting a sticker in your van announcing ‘no tools are kept in the van’, as this doen’t work nowadays. Thieves will break into your van through a window for the hell of it just to check whether anything is worth stealing.
Van finance plus insurance which is definitely a must-have. If you van is used largely for business or commercial reasons, you should invest in a suitable insurance policy. If you are prepared to shop around a bit, you are likely to find a very competitive insurance deal as many are available in today’s market place. Insurance policies vary in value depending upon the type, for example pick up truck leasing or larger model vans
Posted by admin on February 3, 2010 under Uncategorized |
When it comes to understanding the various differences between leasing agreements, it can be quite demanding for the sharpest of minds. What are the best options for the customer? Would it be a wiser move entering into a straight rent agreement?
Hire purchase
When you take out a hire purchase agreement, you will be paying a deposit equivalent to 3 months of the overall rental in advance plus VAT. Repayment periods vary, but a typical one could be 36 months up to a maximum of 60 months. All monthly repayments are exempt of VAT and the charge on the deposit is reclaimable. One other point in its favour is the ability to offset any taxable profit – which is a good boost for any small business. At the end of the lease agreement, the van is legally yours and you are not required to make any more payments.
Finance Lease
When you take out a finance lease agreement, you will be paying a deposit of 1 to 3 months of the overall rental in advance plus VAT. Similar to the hire purchase agreement, your repayments are usually between 36 and 60 months in total. If you are able to claim back the VAT on the deposit, you will only be able to do this on a quarterly basis. One appealing freature is if the van is sold or part-exchanged at the end of the term – 96% of the van value is retained by the lesse.
Contract Hire
Many aspects of this type of arrangement are the same as the finance lease, with the added bonus of a maintenance package. There is none of the hassle for the customer of having to sell the van when the lease term has finished. Sometimes it is known as an Operating Lease. Most of the criteria is the same as above including the cost of the deposit, and the recoverability of the VAT etc. However, you have more budgetary control with fixed costs providing you stay within agreed mileage.
Lease Purchase
Most of the details are the same as the finance lease agreement. Where commercial vehicle leasing differs, is at the end – you sell the vehicle to a third party for a reasonable value and buy it back for £1. Forward an invoice to the finance company with a cheque for 5% of the sale. You then have to right down 100% of the cost and keep the van at the end of the period.
Fiat van leasing is just one of the options out there to choose from.
Posted by admin on January 30, 2010 under Uncategorized |
Van leasing, personal contract purchase, van contract hire, lease purchase and van loans are all different ways to finance the cost of your vehicle. The variety of vehicle financing options available today can be confusing so I thought I would focus on ‘contract hire’ and explain how this technique works.
Leasing deals with one of the biggest issues associated with the acquisition of new vehicles and that 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 van lease the residual value of your selected vehicle is calculated. This is the estimated value of the vehicle at the end of the agreed lease period based on the anticipated mileage during this time. This calculated residual value is then deducted from the manufacturers retail price and the remaining sum is divided up into monthly payments that you will pay over the lease period. 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 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.
In a contract hire agreement you actually hire the vehicle for an agreed period, usually for between 12 and 60 months during which time a fixed rental is paid, based upon the mileage. At the end of the agreed contract hire period, as in the case of van leasing, the vehicle is returned to the supplier. 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. The answer is yes, with competitive pricing available from Mark Williams.
For van leasing I would recommend Mark Williams Vehicle contracts.
