When it comes to leasing, there is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach to pricing. There are many different things that affect lease price and it’s important that you know how lease prices are calculated before you decide which deal is right for you.

In this article, we’re going to tackle how the price of contract hire is calculated, and what affects lease price. Contract hire is one of the most popular lease agreements, and is perfect for businesses. There is a contract hire for private individuals, imaginatively named personal contract hire.
A price of a business contract hire is determined on…

We’ve been in the business a long time here at OSV, and we have been asked a number of questions throughout our 20 year history.

And, one of the questions we get asked every now and then is ‘can I prepay my car lease?’
In this article we cover what prepaying involves, whether you can prepay, and what to do if you can’t. Prepay essentially means to pay before a certain date.

In the context of leasing, this could mean one of two things;

· Paying at the start of the month
· Paying your lease contract all in one go at the start…

When it comes to business leasing, it’s important to know exactly what you are paying for. Transparency is key when it comes to pricing, and we know that.

That’s why we’re going to talk about how the price of finance lease is calculated and what affects the price. A finance lease is strictly for businesses, and is a slightly different form of leasing. You make monthly payments on a vehicle and when the contract ends, you have a few options.

You can continue to run the vehicle. This is done by paying a one off ‘peppercorn rental’ which is usually one monthly payment. This allows you to keep the car for another year. At the end of that year you can either pay the balloon payment or pay another peppercorn rental…

When it comes to leasing, there is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach to pricing. There are many different things that affect lease price and it’s important that you know how lease prices are calculated before you decide which deal is right for you.

In this article, we’re going to tackle how the price of contract hire is calculated, and what affects lease price.Contract hire is one of the most popular lease agreements, and is perfect for businesses. There is a contract hire for private individuals, imaginatively named personal contract hire.
A price of a business contract hire is determined on..

You’re thinking about getting a new car, and maybe you’ve seen the term ‘leasing’ thrown about.

What is leasing? How does it differ from buying? Why do some people think it’s amazing and others think it’s the worst idea ever?
Leasing may seem complicated at first, and it can be pretty daunting trying to get your head around it. However, it’s really not as complex as it seems.
In this article, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about leasing so by the time you finish reading, you’ll be an expert.First things first, how is leasing a car different to buying one?
Leasing is essentially where you rent a car for a certain period of time. But, it’s different to daily/weekly rental, which you would do through the likes of Hertz, for example. When you lease you have the car for around 2-5 years. You pay a series of monthly payments for that period of time. When the time is up, you hand the car back…

If you are looking for a new car, you may be doing some online research and wondering if you can negotiate car prices.

Pricing in the automotive industry is complex, and it can be daunting trying to understand what is a good deal and what isn’t, and when there is room for negotiation.

At OSV, we have advised thousands of customers on how to find the right car at the right price. So, with this in mind, we wanted to provide you with some information to know how, and when, you can negotiate.
Headline prices are used to attract interest. Headline prices are typically low prices that are used to attract interest. By the time you start to personalise the car or lease to suit your needs, the price has rocketed…

So, you’re looking to lease a car. You’ve probably been searching online at some leasing companies and have had a look at their pricing. And maybe you’re wondering if these prices are set in stone, or if there is room for manoeuvre.

Are lease prices negotiable?

In this article, we look at how companies come up with their lease prices, whether they are negotiable, and some top tips for negotiating.
Yes you can. However, there are some exceptions. Firstly, we’re going to explain a bit about how companies get their lease prices.
In many dealerships there are two departments; Fleet and Retail. When you walk into a dealership, you are talking to the retail team. This is the department that makes the money for the dealership…

As you’re approaching the end of your lease contract, you may start to wonder whether you can have your lease car for that little bit longer. You may be given the chance to extend your lease, but is it a good idea? We look at whether you can extend your lease, how much it will cost, and whether it’s a good idea. Possibly. It’s down to the finance house whether they allow you to extend your lease contract. They could allow you to extend it no problem, or they could turn around and tell you they can’t. It’s not guaranteed. Alternatively, they could say you can extend it but at a different price. But it is worth asking as your contract draws to a close…

We’re going to be honest, leasing can be pretty confusing, especially if you have never leased before. And one of the more confusing elements of leasing is the pricing.

This is because there is so much that determines the price of a lease contract, that every lease contract is essentially bespoke to that individual. So how do you know how much your lease payment is supposed to be?

In this article, we look at everything you need to know about lease pricing including how its determined, what affects it, and how much your lease payment should be. As I mentioned, there are so many things that affect lease price. So much so, that we don’t put prices on our website, the price can vary that much person to person. But what sort of things determine lease price?

Car leasing, everyone has an opinion on it. For some, it’s the best thing since sliced bread. For others, it’s the worst idea ever. We believe that you should be as knowledgeable as possible about car leasing before you make a decision. So, is it a good idea? In this article we look at the advantages of car leasing, and why it could be the best thing to happen to your motoring needs. Firstly, let’s look at the general advantages to leasing a car
You get a new car every few years
Probably the main advantage to leasing is that you get to get a brand new car every couple of years.
You don’t have to worry about depreciation
Depreciation starts the minute you drive a new car
The chances are that if you buy the car and sell it on, you will end up making a significant loss.
If you lease, you don’t have to worry about this because at the end of the contract, you hand the car back…

When looking for lease deals online, you will probably come across some lease deals that seem just too good to be true. Are they?

There are times when lease deals are too good to be true. And sometimes there are deals that actually are just that good. But how can you tell the difference?

It’s important that you do know how to tell the difference between a not so good lease deal and a great one. So we’re going to talk you through why some lease deals are cheaper than others, and how to tell if a cheap lease deal is legitimate. Sometimes, lease deals are based on how much of a discount vehicle brokers can get. Different brokers have different levels of buying power and therefore can access different levels of discount. Buying power can depend not only on the amount of cars sold, but also the quality of the service, relationships with manufacturers, finance companies or dealerships…

One of the most important things about business leasing is deciding which leasing option to go through.

We get asked about the differences between contract hire and contract purchase quite a bit. And it’s easy to see why, they are quite similar. However, there are some major differences that could be the decider in which is the best option for you.

So, in this article we’ll be looking at the main differences between the two, and the pros and cons of each. It should be noted here that this article is aimed at business lease, if you want to look at the differences between personal contract hire and personal contract purchase then you can head to our article here…