What are the steps to leasing a car?

01/07/2021

What are the steps to leasing a car?

Are you interested in leasing a car? And do you want to know the steps you need to take before getting behind the wheel of a brand-new car?

Here, we look at the benefits of leasing a car and go through each step until you need to return your leased car when the agreement ends.

Choosing a car leasing deal

The very first step is to choose a car leasing deal that is suitable for your budget and lifestyle.

Growing numbers of people are signing up for car leasing deals because they can drive a brand-new car for a reasonable cost.

In addition, people find they are able to drive a more expensive premium vehicle than they would otherwise be able to afford.

With Tilsun Leasing, for example, there's a very useful search function on the website to find the make and model of the car you would like, plus you can use your budget to find a vehicle to lease.

You can also select which type of fuel, including electric cars, you would like, plus the body style and the transmission such as a manual or automatic gearbox.

Choosing your car leasing mileage and term

You can then select how long the car leasing term should be, with Tilsun Leasing this is either 24 months, 36 months or 48 months.

Then you simply need to choose the mileage limit - be warned though that it's a good idea to overestimate how many miles you will travel to avoid excess mileage charges.

However, should your circumstances change, and you are travelling more miles than you anticipated, then get in touch with Tilsun Leasing the see whether the contract needs altering.

Applying for car leasing finance

After selecting your vehicle and the agreement term and mileage, it's time to apply for finance.

When you lease a car, there will be a credit check and if you have a good credit score then you will be eligible to sign up for a car lease.

If you have a poor credit score, there are car leasing firms who specialise in that type of lease.

Order your lease car

Once your credit check has been carried out and you've been approved for finance, then it's time to order your car with Tilsun Leasing.

Different car leasing firms will have different processes, but you may be able to complete the process online or speak with a friendly team member to discuss your needs and order your car.

You will then have paperwork to complete for your order to be processed.

Delivering your new lease car

Usually, the delivery of a new lease car is done for free on mainland UK.

When your car arrives, you should check it for any damage and ensure that the documentation is in order.

If there are any issues, you should contact Tilsun Leasing immediately to rectify any problems.

Also, it's worth checking the delivery mileage and if there are several hundred miles on the clock then this should be noted so it does not count against your agreed annual mileage limit.

Take good care of your lease car

Once you are driving a brand-new lease car, you are responsible for its maintenance, and you need to take good care of it.

You should always follow the manufacturer's servicing schedule and keep it in a roadworthy condition.

You can access a maintenance package with Tilsun Leasing which will take care of the servicing and maintenance costs, plus some wear and tear of the exhaust, battery and tyres.

Be aware that there will be fair wear and tear expected while you are driving the vehicle, but any serious damage will lead to a bill for repairs.

When your car lease contract ends

When your car leasing agreement comes to an end, there's no option for you to buy the car and you simply hand it back.

Someone will come along to collect it and check that it is in good condition, clean and that there's no excess mileage charge due.

They will also check for fair wear and tear and highlight that any serious damage will need to be repaired.

If you have enjoyed leasing a car, then you can simply sign up for a new one or you can simply walk away.

Steps to leasing a car

If you want to know more about the steps to leasing a car, then the friendly team at Tilsun Leasing are on hand to answer any questions you may have. Speak with the team today on 03330 040 888.

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