Car Leasing News

Comparethemarket.com is now offering business and personal contract price hire comparison, to its millions of visitors. They have partnered with Comparecontracthire.com, the UK’s first car and van contract hire leasing price comparison site.

Comparethemarket.com visitors will now be able to compare prices directly from Arval, Days Contract Hire, Grosvenor Contracts, Hitachi Capital, Hyundai Contract Hire, Masterlease, jamjarcars, TCH Leasing, Chevrolet Lease, Saab Contract Hire, Vauxhall Leasing and FGA Contracts UK ( Fiat).

Robert Wastell, managing director of Comparecontracthire.com said ” I am delighted that Comparethemarket.com has entered into this new arrangement as it will help more customers, interested in vehicle finance, understand the benefits of contract hire versus ownership”

Comparecontracthire.com advises small businesses to ensure they are comparing like for like rentals, when comparing contract hire prices from several suppliers.

If after running through this checklist one supplier stands out, you know you are comparing “apples with apples”.

With the launch of the new Insignia, Vauxhall says goodbye to the Vectra model, with some amazing contract hire prices, reports comparecontracthire.com, the UK’s first contract hire price comparison site for SMEs.

The following non maintained contract hire rentals, are just some of the selection of great offers for SMEs. All rentals shown below are based over three years, at 10,000 miles per annum, on a 3 payment initial rental followed by subsequent 35 rentals and are exclusive of VAT.  Other terms will be available directly from the site quote engines. Please note that if you are VAT registered, only 50% of the VAT applied to each rental shown, can be claimed back.

As this is also a “run out model” you need to act fast, if one particular offer appeals to you. However,  Vauxhall Leasing will be able to look for alternative cars if your exact choice is not available.

- Vauxhall Vectra Estate 2.0T SRi (Sat Nav) 5 Door @ £236.14

- Vauxhall Vectra Diesel Estate 1.9 CDTi Exclusiv (120) 5 Door @ £207.99

- Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 1.8i VVT Exclusiv 5 Door @ £191.99 

Robert Wastell, founder of Comparecontracthire.com said ” There are clearly some great opportunities to drive a quality vehicle, with a proven track record, at prices that are really affordable. In the current economic climate, choosing the outgoing Vauxhall Vectra model, provides an excellent opportunity to save money, for any SME looking for their next vehicle”.

Robert went on to say ” The example prices shown are based on non maintenance contract hire. I would also recommend that SMEs look at prices including ”with maintenance” for added protection from future costs, which are all readily available off the site”.

Fleetnews.co.uk  announced today that they are launching a new SME online service for small to medium sized fleets.  The major part of their new offer is a link up with comparecontracthire.com, the UK’s first business and personal contract hire price comparison site.

However the SME Fleet News site will also show;

- average and national fuel prices

- fuel cost calculator

- running cost database offering pence per miles figures

- residual values on over 6,000 model derivatives updated monthly

- road tests on all the latest cars and vans

- a SME toolkit including advice on vehicle choice, taxation, roads afety, risk management, motoring laws and travel planning.

Ian Richardson the Fleet News general manager said ” Our new online offering is designed to ensure we meet the needs of all SME’s running cars and vans”.

Robert Wastell, founder of comparecontracthire.com said ” I am delighted to be working with Fleet News on this initiative and I believe many SME’s will benefit from this new partnership”.

The simple answer to this question is to compare prices from multiple finance companies, however where do you start. There are hundreds of contract hire companies on the Internet, however not that many who actually supply the finance.

If only you could compare prices Direct from the finance companies life would be much easier. Well now it is following the launch of Comparecontracthire.com the UK’s first business and personal contract hire comparison site. All prices are imported into the site from the finance companies directly.

On an Audi A3 Diesel Cabriolet 1.9TDi Sport 2 Door Manual model, the least expensive price showing on the same standard terms is £267.45 excluding VAT and £347.98 excluding VAT from the most expensive finance company.

That is a whopping £80.53 a month difference over 38 payments, or a £3060.14 saving just by comparing prices on a like for like basis.

Every manufacturer make and model is on the site allowing you to pick and choose the right car at the right price.

Fiat has launched a new family friendly vehicle using the Grande Punto platform as a base.

This new Fiat is easy to manoeuvre like a super mini but has the space of an MPV.  There will be four versions of the new Qubo with two engine options. Fiat has fitted its award winning 1.3 diesel Multijet turbo diesel and a nippy 1.4 petrol engine. The two engine derivatives come in Active and Dynamic trim levels.

The 1.3 Multijet turbo diesel achieves a combined mpg of 62.8 mpg and a low CO2 figure of 119 g/km

Full business and personal contract hire pricing should be available shortly at Comparecontracthire.com, the UK’s first contract hire price comparison site.

Ford goes into the New Year with impressive Green credentials. They have one of the UK’s most comprehensive range of green cars with low CO2 emissions.

The Ford Ka has a CO2 of under 120 g/km as do the new Ford Fiesta diesels which achieve 76.3 combined mpg and a CO2 figure of less than 100 g/km.

Ford has 185 models under 160 g/km emissions output thereby offering substantial savings to drivers and companies. They were also named Greenest Manufacturer in 2008 by Green-Car-Guide.com

The new Mercedes E Class offers outstanding comfort and safety plus an outstanding 53.3 mpg combined mpg. With CO2 emissions of 139 g/km this new model sets the benchmark for all round safety and economy in the executive car sector.

There are around 20 new or further technical enhancements with Mercedes using its BlueEFFICIENCY package to provide up to 23% fuel savings.

Chevrolet will launch a new mini car called the Spark at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2009.

GM’s North American President Troy Clarke said ” The Spark will add great style, roominess and versatility to the segment of extremely fuel efficient small cars”.

Production on the Spark will start in Korea from late 2009 and it will go on sale in the UK in early 2010.

Ford reported today that its share of the retail (non fleet) market grew by 1.9 percentage points to 17.4% , year on year, in December 2008. The Ford Focus was the overall best selling car for the 10th successive year.

Ford has always been one of the nation’s best sellers and has introduced a new Ford Focus, Kuga, Fiesta and Ka in 2008. The Ford Focus also appeared with James Bond in the “Quantum of Solace”.

Nigel Sharp, MD of Ford of Britain said ” Ford’s range of stylish, high tech models, offering value and fuel efficiency, continues to attract customers to our showrooms in these difficult times”.