Best Lease Car Deals Available? (Vol 9)

[Vinnieb88]

Anyone got any experience of Returning a lease car to VWFS with a small chip in the windscreen? Were they bothered and was it expensive?

[iambigred]

Has anyone had any experience of leasing a car via NHS Fleet Solutions ( https://www.nhsfleetsolutions.co.uk ?). My wife is eligible for this scheme via her employer (local government, not even NHS). You need to have a login to the website to view pricing.

There are some great deals on there, mainly for electric vehicles. All the prices below also include insurance for 4 drivers/servicing/tyres/breakdown.

Been looking at the AUDI E-TRON 300kW 55 Quattro 95kWh Technik 5dr Auto. £339.79pm (1+35, 6k miles)

All of the below are also on the same terms

HYUNDAI KONA 150kW Premium 64kWh 5dr Auto - £225pm. Available June.
MERCEDES-BENZ EQA EQA 250 140kW AMG Line 66.5kWh 5dr Auto - £335pm. Available July.
VOLKSWAGEN ID.3 150kW Life Pro Performance 62kWh 5dr Auto - £235pm. Available June.

[essayer]

amazing offers! can I join as a part time porter and qualify?

[Z.K_84]

Essenn said:

Just sent off an enquiry so thanks for posting.

Have you driven both engines - any thoughts on the T3 v the B4?

I only tested the B4 engine. Its not fast, but adequate power for day to day driving. Can't give an opinion on the T3 as haven't driven it but power output figures and reviews suggests it could be underpowered. Plus the B4 is mild hybrid therefore the economy would be similar to the T3 but in return you are getting a more powerful engine. In my opinion it made sense getting the B4 over the T3. Well that's my thought process. I could be wrong.

[Shackattack123]

Z.K_84 said:

Highlife said:

Hi,


Yours looks a great deal!
I have been considering the R Design too but was quoted £452.68 on 1 + 35 basis (10k miles).
Can you confirm what basis yours was on?
Also, on second reading, yours might be XC40 (I am looking at XC60)

Thanks

Yes thats correct, I went for XC40 2 0 B4 Auto R design

Momentum doesn't have front parking sensors or a camera does it?

[Z.K_84]

Shackattack123 said:

Momentum doesn't have front parking sensors or a camera does it?

That's correct it Momentum does not have either.

Inscription has sensors and camera.

[James-kdlil]

I’m returning my Cupra in a few weeks to Ald automotive . I have some curb rash on a quarter of one of the alloy wheels and a stone chip on windscreen about the size of a 5p or slightly smaller. Would those who have leased before through these guys advise getting the work done before returning or take the hit when I return it. Shall I get the windscreen replaced through insurance?

Cheers
James

[Aston100]

Thinking of going for the eHybrid Cupra Leon estate deal mentioned upthread.
Can anyone advise whether you can charge a PHEV at a public fast charger such as a supermarket, or at a motorway? or are you limited to charging with a 3 pin at home? or something elsE?
Not really clued up on PHEVs unfortunately.

The deal looks good so just need clarification on the battery charging aspect before I go ahead or not.
Thanks.

[Alfredo20]

Anyone ever tried to return 3/4 months early with VWFS?

[agentmoulder]

teggs11 said:

I think they look really smart, ive ordered one through Arnold Clark Affinity

Quoted : A3, 35 TFSI, Auto, Edition 1, C&S pack, Daytona Grey, 1+35 profile, 8k pa, no maintenance, £293/month + £200 fee.

@teggs11 - Any chance you can share the link? I have an Arnold Clark Affinity account, but don't seem to be able to find this offer. Thanks in advance.

[PenelopaPitstop]

Alfredo20 said:

Anyone ever tried to return 3/4 months early with VWFS?

Plenty of people. You will have to pay 50% or 55% of remaining payments. Also, mileage is pro-rata, so if you're close to your contracted mileage, you may have to pay extra for excess miles.

Otherwise, simple process. You tell them, you want to return it, pay what they want and arrange for collection.

[raspy]

Aston100 said:

Thinking of going for the eHybrid Cupra Leon estate deal mentioned upthread.
Can anyone advise whether you can charge a PHEV at a public fast charger such as a supermarket, or at a motorway? or are you limited to charging with a 3 pin at home? or something elsE?
Not really clued up on PHEVs unfortunately.

The deal looks good so just need clarification on the battery charging aspect before I go ahead or not.
Thanks.

A couple of things to bear in mind about this car, some of which apply to any PHEV;
1. You may not get close to the advertised range, even if you drive super gently
2. If you're not going to charge the car regularly, you've got a small petrol engine lugging around that extra weight, which is not ideal
3. It's got a slow onboard charger of 3.6kw, so you can charge using a 3 pin plug, or a wall box or a slow public charger, but you won't be able to use "rapid" chargers which are 50kw and up.

3 hrs and 42 minutes to charge at a slow public charging point/wallbox at home or 6 hours using a 3 pin plug at home

[mattman]

PenelopaPitstop said:

Alfredo20 said:

Anyone ever tried to return 3/4 months early with VWFS?

Plenty of people. You will have to pay 50% or 55% of remaining payments. Also, mileage is pro-rata, so if you're close to your contracted mileage, you may have to pay extra for excess miles.

Otherwise, simple process. You tell them, you want to return it, pay what they want and arrange for collection.

Did this with the wife’s Tiguan a few weeks back - 55% of remaining payments and excess mileage fee due to prorata. BCA collected and went through car with a fine tooth comb - I rejected their damage report, had to call but got the repair charges dropped.

[Aston100]

raspy said:

A couple of things to bear in mind about this car, some of which apply to any PHEV;
1. You may not get close to the advertised range, even if you drive super gently
2. If you're not going to charge the car regularly, you've got a small petrol engine lugging around that extra weight, which is not ideal
3. It's got a slow onboard charger of 3.6kw, so you can charge using a 3 pin plug, or a wall box or a slow public charger, but you won't be able to use "rapid" chargers which are 50kw and up.

3 hrs and 42 minutes to charge at a slow public charging point/wallbox at home or 6 hours using a 3 pin plug at home

Thank you.
My gut feel is that PHEVs are a pointless middle ground right now and I should wait for a deal on a comparable fully electric vehicle.
However, this Cupra is available right now (well 4-5 weeks for delivery I'm told) whereas the only deals I can see on EVs are the Ioniq, Leaf and Kona deals that just don't stop. All three of those are unsuitable for me!

Thanks.

[raspy]

Aston100 said:

Thank you.
My gut feel is that PHEVs are a pointless middle ground right now and I should wait for a deal on a comparable fully electric vehicle.
However, this Cupra is available right now (well 4-5 weeks for delivery I'm told) whereas the only deals I can see on EVs are the Ioniq, Leaf and Kona deals that just don't stop. All three of those are unsuitable for me!

Thanks.

They are not a pointless middle ground. PHEVs are designed for specific use cases, so if it doesn't fit your use case, then find something that does. The last thing you want is to be so desperate for a deal in the short term that you choose a car in haste that you won't get along with.

[Catflap2]

Aston100 said:

raspy said:

A couple of things to bear in mind about this car, some of which apply to any PHEV;
1. You may not get close to the advertised range, even if you drive super gently
2. If you're not going to charge the car regularly, you've got a small petrol engine lugging around that extra weight, which is not ideal
3. It's got a slow onboard charger of 3.6kw, so you can charge using a 3 pin plug, or a wall box or a slow public charger, but you won't be able to use "rapid" chargers which are 50kw and up.

3 hrs and 42 minutes to charge at a slow public charging point/wallbox at home or 6 hours using a 3 pin plug at home

Thank you.
My gut feel is that PHEVs are a pointless middle ground right now and I should wait for a deal on a comparable fully electric vehicle.
However, this Cupra is available right now (well 4-5 weeks for delivery I'm told) whereas the only deals I can see on EVs are the Ioniq, Leaf and Kona deals that just don't stop. All three of those are unsuitable for me!

Thanks.

PHEVs can make sense, depends on which one you go for and where you do the mileage. If you have a shortish commute through town where you can pretty much run on electric only but then do a longer trips at the weekend etc then they can work well which is exactly why we just got one. However loads get purchased as company cars as their weighted CO2 emissions are typically very low but then they drive them pretty much on petrol so just a way of reducing Tax liability.

[Hg93]

Catflap2 said:

Aston100 said:

raspy said:

A couple of things to bear in mind about this car, some of which apply to any PHEV;
1. You may not get close to the advertised range, even if you drive super gently
2. If you're not going to charge the car regularly, you've got a small petrol engine lugging around that extra weight, which is not ideal
3. It's got a slow onboard charger of 3.6kw, so you can charge using a 3 pin plug, or a wall box or a slow public charger, but you won't be able to use "rapid" chargers which are 50kw and up.

3 hrs and 42 minutes to charge at a slow public charging point/wallbox at home or 6 hours using a 3 pin plug at home

Thank you.
My gut feel is that PHEVs are a pointless middle ground right now and I should wait for a deal on a comparable fully electric vehicle.
However, this Cupra is available right now (well 4-5 weeks for delivery I'm told) whereas the only deals I can see on EVs are the Ioniq, Leaf and Kona deals that just don't stop. All three of those are unsuitable for me!

Thanks.

PHEVs can make sense, depends on which one you go for and where you do the mileage. If you have a shortish commute through town where you can pretty much run on electric only but then do a longer trips at the weekend etc then they can work well which is exactly why we just got one. However loads get purchased as company cars as their weighted CO2 emissions are typically very low but then they drive them pretty much on petrol so just a way of reducing Tax liability.

Would you recommend a hybrid to someone who doesnt reeallly have access to charging. I was looking at the leon xcellence from zen auto but i live in a terrace are so wont really be charging. Is there any point getting a hybrid then??

[teggs11]

agentmoulder said:

teggs11 said:

I think they look really smart, ive ordered one through Arnold Clark Affinity

Quoted : A3, 35 TFSI, Auto, Edition 1, C&S pack, Daytona Grey, 1+35 profile, 8k pa, no maintenance, £293/month + £200 fee.

@teggs11 - Any chance you can share the link? I have an Arnold Clark Affinity account, but don't seem to be able to find this offer. Thanks in advance.

I’m not sure if the price is still valid now. Coming up at £307 when I search

https://autocentre.acvm.com/affinity/vehicle/26579...

Try emailing Chris McKean direct and ask if he can match.

[agentmoulder]

teggs11 said:

agentmoulder said:

teggs11 said:

I think they look really smart, ive ordered one through Arnold Clark Affinity

Quoted : A3, 35 TFSI, Auto, Edition 1, C&S pack, Daytona Grey, 1+35 profile, 8k pa, no maintenance, £293/month + £200 fee.

@teggs11 - Any chance you can share the link? I have an Arnold Clark Affinity account, but don't seem to be able to find this offer. Thanks in advance.

I’m not sure if the price is still valid now. Coming up at £307 when I search

https://autocentre.acvm.com/affinity/vehicle/26579...

Try emailing Chris McKean direct and ask if he can match.

Much appreciated. Price is now showing as £307 with Solid - Ibis White paint. Looks like Pearl - Daytona Grey paint is an extra £575 too, taking it to £322.33. Will see if I can get a price match.

[WRumbled]

raspy said:

A couple of things to bear in mind about this car, some of which apply to any PHEV;

2. If you're not going to charge the car regularly, you've got a small petrol engine lugging around that extra weight, which is not ideal

I see this repeated quite often but it really isn't how it works. I 'never' charge my PHEV and it is a very rare occasion I don't have full power, and those occasions are a few seconds on a morning when the car was parked with minimal charge in the battery the night before (sometimes days before in my case). The system is regenerative. The car will charge the battery without being plugged in. Do not let this point put you off buying a PHEV.