Best lease car deals available?

[Trif]

RYH64E said:

Do a search, the topic has been discussed on PH many times before.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=973...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=865...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

That's concerning. Are Mercedes leases still like that? Does it make any difference which broker you go through?

[RYH64E]

Trif said:

That's concerning. Are Mercedes leases still like that?

I hope not, will find out in 2 years time.

[Trif]

I'm hoping not too as am expecting a call back about one next week... I'm valuing the ease of a new lease against the savings and hassle of second hand cars. If the leaser is going to be hassle then it is not worth it.

[Fast Bug]

RYH64E said:

How long have you been in the business? End of lease charges were a big thing a few years ago, as you can see from some of the old threads I listed above.

Despite what I wrote in some of those old posts, I have (just) gone back to leasing and with Mercedes, so I rather hope that things have changed, but it was a big issue only a few years ago and I'm surprised it passed you by.

10 years. I've posted the BVRLA guidelines before, to save trawling through this thread here they are again

www.bvrla.co.uk/service/fair-wear-and-tear-guides

If you feel that return costs are too high, you can try and appeal them. But if you return a car with 4 wheels that have been scuffed to kingdom come, then expect to be charged more than it would cost you to get them refurbed.

I've had one or two cases where the costs have been high, and I've helped my customers get them reduced but they really didn't help themselves. Both have been for windscreens that have been cracked as opposed to chipped. £50 under your insurance to replace the screen, or a bill for £400. It's not difficult to avoid high return costs.

[MrOnTheRopes]

Here's some handy videos for Mercedes-Benz

Mine went back a few months ago and I had no bother. I did have a small dent (less than 1 inch) on a door but the inspector (from BCA) was fine with it.

Mercedes Handback Standards Videos

[IanCress]

duckson said:

Ian, i asked Rivervale the question as our Fiesta ST lease will be in my name but my wife will be the main driver and its her insurance policy (i will be a named driver under her policy). They said that was fine as its a husband and wife scenario.

It might be different on say a parent and child or similar.

Rivervale have just confirmed the same to me: Wife can insure it as long as i'm a named driver.

[Scubdup]

jonny996 said:

A few pages back, someone in the know (I think) said that Mercedes we're going to be doing some deals in Jan. does anyone know if it will be covering the E class estate?

I'd like to know this too, if anyone can help.

[Pdelamare]

Trif said:

That's concerning. Are Mercedes leases still like that?

They aren't.

I've handed back 4 different MBs in the last 5 years without any charges. However, I look after these cars like they are my own, so they're in good condition. If you abuse them and trash the alloys and drive into walls whilst parking/whatever, then yes there'll be charges. Fair wear and tear is expected, but not abuse.

[Hangcheck]

Central Uk Vehicle Leasing -

VW TIGUAN 2.0TDI 2WD MATCH
2000+vat Initial Payment
5k per annum (LOW 6p Excess)
£99.99+vat
MUST GET APPLICATION BACK TODAY!
SAT NAV
BLUETOOTH
PARKING SENSORS
REAR TINTED GLASS
DAB
17” ALLOYS


AUDI A4 ALLROAD 2.0TDI QUATTRO 4WD SPORT

2000+vat Initial Payment
5k per annum (LOW 6p Excess)
£199.99+vat
S-TONIC £20 A MONTH MORE
3.0TDI S-TRONIC £50 A MONTH MORE

FACTORY ORDER 15 PLATE APRIL

£35,000 VEHICLE
19” ALLOYS
XENON HEADLAMPS
POWER TAILGATE
BLUETOOTH
PARKING SENSORS
PRIVACY GLASS
DAB
4WD


Just copied from an email circulated at work so that's all the info I have.

[illmonkey]

That Tiguan isn't on their site, sure thats not a work deal?

[va1o]

That Tiguan deal sounds insane

[hornetrider]

Hefty 2k + VAT deposit

[illmonkey]

hornetrider said:

Hefty 2k deposit (+ VAT?)

Still £5159 if it was a 2 year term.

[crosseyedlion]

Its all on the website.

Also a golf GTD 5dr manual for 2k down and £140 a month + VAT sounds decent...

Over 2 years 5460+VAT

http://www.centralukvehicleleasing.co.uk/vehicle/c...

[andrewparker]

crosseyedlion said:

Its all on the website.

Also a golf GTD 5dr manual for 2k down and £140 a month + VAT sounds decent...

Over 2 years 5460+VAT

http://www.centralukvehicleleasing.co.uk/vehicle/c...

Seen what happens when you change the mileage to 1000mpa? lol!

[crosseyedlion]

andrewparker said:

crosseyedlion said:

Its all on the website.

Also a golf GTD 5dr manual for 2k down and £140 a month + VAT sounds decent...

Over 2 years 5460+VAT

http://www.centralukvehicleleasing.co.uk/vehicle/c...

Seen what happens when you change the mileage to 1000mpa? lol!

Depends on the excess though really, could be cheap...no?

[wibblebrain]

I think that we're going to see a few Tiguan deals - is it due for a facelift?

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDi Match

White or Grey
£176.14 + VAT 8k miles (6+23)
£203.24 + VAT 15k miles (6+23)
£220.55 + VAT 20k miles (6+23)

Metallic
£190.96 + VAT 8k miles (6+23)
£218.06 + VAT 15k miles (6+23)
£235.37 + VAT 20k miles (6+23)

That's with Stable Vehicle Contracts - via an email

[Steve vRS]

crosseyedlion said:

andrewparker said:

crosseyedlion said:

Its all on the website.

Also a golf GTD 5dr manual for 2k down and £140 a month + VAT sounds decent...

Over 2 years 5460+VAT

http://www.centralukvehicleleasing.co.uk/vehicle/c...

Seen what happens when you change the mileage to 1000mpa? lol!

Depends on the excess though really, could be cheap...no?

Can't see any excess mileage charges on the website.

Steve

[andrewparker]

crosseyedlion said:

andrewparker said:

crosseyedlion said:

Its all on the website.

Also a golf GTD 5dr manual for 2k down and £140 a month + VAT sounds decent...

Over 2 years 5460+VAT

http://www.centralukvehicleleasing.co.uk/vehicle/c...

Seen what happens when you change the mileage to 1000mpa? lol!

Depends on the excess though really, could be cheap...no?

My GTD deal is £273.05 on a 3+23 with 8000mpa. Total cost is £7099.30. On that deal with 6pp excess total cost would be £6743.59 for 8000mpa, so yes, it's pretty good.

It just seems that leasing companies are using the headline figure more and more to draw people in.

If you change that GTD deal to 10000mpa the deposit jumps to £6185.35 with a monthly of £412.36. Total cost £15669.63!

[andrewparker]

Steve vRS said:

Can't see any excess mileage charges on the website.

Steve

Mentioned earlier in the thread as 6ppm. I assume it is not staggered.