FAQ's around contract hire and vehicle leasing

Who Supplies the vehicles?

All our vehicles are supplied through the relevant vehicle manufacturers UK dealer network

Do vehicles have a warranty?

Yes, all our vehicles come with the full UK manufacturers warranty.

Is maintenance included?

Maintenance is an optional cost and includes all servicing, tyres, brakes, exhaust, battery and labour.

Is roadside assistance included?

Yes, all vehicles include either 12 months or 3 years breakdown recovery, depending on the manufacturer.

Is delivery and collection included?

We offer free UK mainland delivery. Collection depends on the type of contract taken. For contract hire or personal contract hire and contract purchase or personal contract purchase the finance company will collect the vehicle at the end of the contract unless you are purchasing the vehicle.

What are my options at the end of the contract?

This depends on the type of contract taken but usually you can either hand the car back, extend the contract, or purchase the vehicle from the finance company.

How long is the lease period?

Our contracts range from 12 to 60 months depending on the vehicle and contract chosen.

What is the initial deposit?

While a minimum one payment upfront is available, typically an initial deposit of 3 monthly payments is required. Larger deposits can be given to reduce the monthly payment.

Will the contract include Road Fund Licence?

This will depend the type of contract taken and the finance company underwriting the contract. Please contact us for further information

Can I change the mileage on the contract?

Where your vehicle is running ahead or behind its predicted mileage, rescheduling the mileage can be agreed on both contract hire and personal contract hire agreements. This again, wil be dependent on the finance company underwriting the contract.

Is car insurance included in the lease?

The lease contract does not include insurance, you have to arrange your own fully comprehensive insurance on the vehicle.

What if I exceed the agreed mileage on the contract?

Any mileage over the contract is charged at the excess mileage rate charged in pence per mile. As an example if the excess was 5 pence per mile then for 1000 miles over contract you would be charged £50.

What happens at the end of the lease contract?

At the end of the lease you can either arrange for the vehicle to be collected or you can extend the contract on a month by month basis.

What happens if I want to end the lease early?

Contact contractcars to request an early termination quotation.

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