Car leasing with maintenance explained

23/06/2021

Car leasing with maintenance explained

There's no doubt that leasing a car is popular but for real peace of mind motoring, car leasing with maintenance is certainly worth considering.

Here, we explain more about leasing a car with a maintenance package.

There are several reasons why people will opt for a maintenance package when leasing a car, and they include:

  • The car is for business purposes and the firm is paying
  • Drivers want peace of mind motoring with the servicing and maintenance already paid.

You can add maintenance cover to your leasing agreement, whether you are a personal or business contract hire.

The benefits of a car leasing maintenance package

For those who are new to the world of car leasing, you will find that you can get behind the wheel of a new car for a reasonable cost.

And while you will never own that vehicle, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining it.

That means there will be no unexpected bills to pay when signing up for a car maintenance package because all the fees are taken care of.

You will need to meet the manufacturer's scheduled service services and use accredited and approved garages with qualified technicians.

A maintenance cover offering with Tilsun Leasing also includes the fair wear and tear on exhaust, batteries and tyres.

The maintenance cover can be added to any personal or business contract.

If you decide that a car leasing maintenance package is not for you, then you are responsible for arranging the servicing of your vehicle when required.

Also, if you sign up for a car leasing agreement of three years or more, then you will be responsible for undertaking the MOT.

What is car leasing maintenance cover?

The simple explanation for 'What is car leasing maintenance cover?', is that the cost of maintaining and servicing vehicle will be included in your monthly payment.

This means the cover will include:

  • Your lease car's routine servicing
  • Any mechanical repairs
  • Tyres and batteries
  • Exhausts
  • The MOT.

You also need to appreciate that your brand-new lease car will come with the manufacturer's warranty to cover the mechanical and electrical components.

The benefits of car leasing maintenance cover

There are benefits of car leasing maintenance cover, and the most important is that it is easier to budget for servicing and repairs.

This essentially brings fixed cost motoring to your car leasing agreement which is hugely attractive to lots of people.

It also tends to be cheaper organising things this way than paying for repairs and services when needed.

For many people, the prospect of having no unexpected bills is hugely beneficial.

You will also be protected against any potential price rises on labour and parts.

And, under your car leasing agreement, you don't have to pay for the work to be done first and then claim it back.

You simply arrange to have the car serviced or repaired under the agreement and the car leasing company takes care of paying the invoice.

Are car leasing maintenance packages for me?

While a car leasing maintenance package will bring peace of mind, it's still worth sitting down to work out how much you are paying for the maintenance cover.

The monthly fee, for example, might be £20 plus VAT so you are paying £23 a month, or £276 every year.

It may be worth speaking with a reputable dealer to see how much their servicing costs are for leasing a car in the UK but remember that maintenance will also be included and the replacing of the tyres and exhausts.

Not every car leasing maintenance package will have cover for wear and tear, so it's always worth checking.

One of the big beneficiaries of a maintenance contract will be for those drivers who rack up lots of miles every year, for example, at least 20,000 miles.

Also, for those taking a business lease may also benefit from a maintenance package to avoid paying out extra for repairs.

Car leasing maintenance packages with Tilsun Leasing

It's important to appreciate that not all car leasing maintenance contracts will be the same since different companies offer different levels of cover.

If you would like more information about the benefits of car leasing maintenance package, then you should speak with the friendly team at Tilsun Leasing on 03330 040 888.

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