Additional Information

Car Contract Hire

As Car Contract Hire schemes have become popular in the UK with the passage of time, they have turned out to be one of the most advantages schemes for both, a Lessor and a Lessee. A lessor is a person or company that rents a car out, and a lesse is a person or company that hires a vehicle. A lessee can obtain a Car Contract Hire, and use a car until s/he wants to change it. S/he can then decide to switch to another one. A Car Contract Hire is basically an agreement between a lessee and a lessor for a period of 3 years mostly. A lessee takes on all maintenance and repair responsibilities during the Car Contract Hire period. Also, no matter how long the contract goes on for, the car always remains the property of a lessor, and never transfers over to a lessee`s name.

Van Contract Hire

There are various Van Contract Hire companies in the UK that deal in renting or leasing out vans for a period of 3 years. Once you engage in a Van Contract Hire, you have to undertake all the necessary maintenance and repairing costs of the vehicle. During the Van Contract Hire term, you (the lessee) will act as the owner of the van although you are really not.

Contract Hire

The term ‘Contract Hire` refers to a long-term contract of vehicles (generally consisting of 3 years) in the UK. Companies that are involved in Contract Hire, rent out vehicles to business people. The rent plan includes a maintenance and repair plan as long as the user has the vehicle in his or her possession. A company that hires a vehicle through a Contract Hire scheme uses and maintains the vehicle as though it owns it. The vehicle, however, always remains the product of the Contract Hire company, and never transfers over to the lessee. Contract Hire schemes are well known among the V.A.T. Registered companies with over forty percent opting for this Funding method.

Car leasing

Car leasing could not be easier there e are lots of web sites that will provide value for money leasing contracts so you get the exact car that you want or need. You must remember when you lease a vehicle; it is your responsibility to take care of the insurance. Sometimes it is possible to claim back the VAT on car leasing. The amount of VAT you can reclaim on your leased vehicle depends entirely on how much the car is used for business and how much you want to use it for personal use. It is a good idea to talk to your accountant about the VAT and tax implications of your lease. There are different deals for business and private lease. Lease deals for business are exclusive of VAT, private lease deals are inclusive of VAT. Many car leasing companies can offer low prices as they get thousands of cars and vans direct from the manufacturers. There large buying power allows them to pass on their low prices to you. It is usually your responsibility to ensure that the vehicle you lease is adequately maintained. Many companies offer maintenance packages. Maintenance packages include full servicing following the manufacturer`s recommendations. This is a good idea if you`re using it mainly for business and you need to rely on it on a daily basis.

Accident management

Accident management is very important if you have a large fleet of cars you take responsibility for. A software system that shows you all the details you need about your fleet of cars at a click of a mouse from home will make your life so much easier and keep your stress levels low too! .It would be perfect for keeping control of accident management.It is designed to provide a simple way to record details of all you cars and vans within your fleet as well as showing which suppliers are responsible for car finance, car maintenance, accident management, breakdowns and so on.It is all kept in one place that can be looked at anytime. With a software system you can operate multiple car contract hire companies and other maintenance or finance yet retain a single point of contact. You can add details of all the cars and vans on your fleet including vehicles from other suppliers, vehicles you own and even the cars run by your employees ( to ensure they comply for health and safety standards for instance).There will be no more spreadsheets , no more sifting through files.

Company car leasing

Company car Leasing is the fastest growing most affordable way to drive new cars that will not let your employees and customers down. You would not buy your house if you knew it was going down in value every month! Don`t think many of us would this is why company car leasing really has to be the only way forward. It has always been an English tradition that we should buy everything and own it outright straight away. This is not always the best thing to do .If you know, you are going to lose money why spend your hard earned companies money especially when they can be sat in your business bank account earning you money in the meanwhile. Car leasing is even more affordable if you are doing it for your business as you get much better deals and if you need more than one car then it just gets better still. Many company car leasing companies can offer low prices as they get thousands of cars and vans direct from the manufacturers. There large buying power allows them to pass on their savings to you. It is your responsibility to ensure that the vehicle you lease is adequately maintained unless a maintenance packages are offered. Maintenance packages include full servicing following the manufacturer`s recommendations.