Like many folks in this country, I earn my living whilst using a van. Plainly speaking, without this van, I would be looking for a real job! So it is important for me to have all of the leg work done, so that I know that I can go about my business. it is possible to keep my accountant happy, which obviously is great for everyone.
How do I use a van to the best advantage of my business? A while back I replied to an advertisement from a courier company looking for individuals to franchise from them. I had taken redundancy from my old job and thought ‘why not’. I figured that I had nothing to loose, and it may also be fun and engaging.
The downside of a franchise deal is that you have to be the owner of you own van. Basically you have to buy or lease you own van. I nearly gave up on the idea, once I had started to look into the various options that were on the table. An outright van purchase seemed unnecessary, and unavoidable as I had spent my budget on the franchise agreement. It seemed to me that a van leasing deal was the most sensible route to take. What was so interesting in doing the lease route rather than purchasing outright? Flexibility is the main key here. Leasing covers all types of vehicles, and I was tempted by a Toyota Hilux because it is cool and appears to have presence. This of course is pure vanity and should be rightly dismissed as such.
With a leasing deal, van finance is easy to get and very competitive. When you have agreed your lease deal, you credit rating will then be assessed. When that is finally approved, you will be able to drive away with your new vehicle. The real clever thing herek, is that when the deal has run its course, you have the option of a new deal or selling your van!
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 find 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. continue reading »
Leasing vehicles and the associated marketing have gone unnoticed recently due to very low interest rates. For many people, leasing a van has become attractive because of the lower monthly repayments. With the low financing rates, this advantage has been shifted to traditional financing. continue reading »
When you have to replace a van, a good method to consider is a van leasing deal. It may appear to cost more in the short term, but it is a practical choice. When you are leasing a new van, the primary consideration should be about more than money. continue reading »
Vans are, without doubt, one of the most practical and versatile forms of road transport available. They are used extensively by businesses for commercial purpose but, increasingly, private individuals are opting for a versatile and practical van in preference to a car.
Attractive contract hire vans that make paying for your van cheaper than an equivalent saloon are one of the reasons for this increased popularity. continue reading »
If you own a business that requires delivering goods to your customers, when it comes to buying new delivery vans, you may have to hope that you have enough. Especially during the current global recession, it is getting harder to keep your business going.
So there you are thinking, I need new delivery vans to keep my business going, but I don’t have enough for the ones I want, there must be a way. continue reading »
What do you reckon would be the top 3 most famous vans in the world – vans that you probably wouldn’t want to trade for a newer alternative? I normally write about how to lease vans for your business and how to get good finance deals. But on this occasion, I wanted to focus on a light hearted personal take on my top five ‘alternative’ vans. continue reading »
There is no other form of transport that has the versatility of a van, that is a fact! They are used extensively by businesses for commercial purpose but, increasingly, private individuals are opting for a versatile and practical van in preference to a car.
Attractive van lease contracts that make paying for your van cheaper than an equivalent saloon are one of the reasons for this increased popularity. continue reading »
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? continue reading »
There are a number of different ways to finance a deal on a new van which include: van lease, personal contract purchase, van contract hire, lease purchase and van loans. 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 a van basically takes vane of one of the biggest financial issues associated with acquiring a new vehicle which is depreciation. continue reading »