How to Lease A Van: Factors to Consider

August 15th, 2023

If you’re looking to expand your business, a brand new van is a great way to drive growth. There are lots of benefits to leasing, but if you haven’t leased a van before it can be hard to know where to start.

Here we’ll take you through the benefits of leasing, how you can lease a van, and the types of van lease available to you. So, you can be fully informed and ready to take your business to the next level.

What is Van Leasing?

Van leasing is a cost effective way to ensure your business has use of a brand new vehicle. You’ll pay a finance company an initial rental (usually 3x monthly cost), then pay a fixed monthly cost for 2-5 years while you use the van.

Why Should You Lease a Van?

1. You won’t have to fork out loads of capital upfront. You’ll pay a smaller deposit, then spread the rest of the cost over an agreed period.
2. If you’re looking to lease a van, a brand new model of your choice is much more affordable. Meaning you can make a great first impression, without breaking the bank.
3. A new van and a fixed monthly cost mean you can keep control of your business’s finances, without any nasty surprises when it comes to expensive repairs.
4. You can choose a finance option that benefits you. That way you can lease a van where the contract stipulates you own it at the end of your lease, or alternatively, you hand the van back no muss no fuss!
5. Business leases offer TAX relief for VAT registered businesses.

How to Lease a Van

There can be a lot of jargon involved if you’re looking to lease a van. Here at Global Vans, we keep it simple. Our leasing experts are always on hand to answer any questions you have, and with 20+ years of experience, we can definitely help you make the right choice.

First step – You’ll explain your requirements to one of our leasing experts and we’ll source you your perfect van and tailor a finance agreement to you.

You’ll then virtually sign your order form and we will reserve your vehicle.

We will propose you to our funders who will perform a credit check.

We’ll take care of all the admin and arrange your finance documents. Once signed, our Deliveries Team will book in your van delivery.

And that’s how you lease a van. Easy!

Van Leasing Options

We offer 3 financing options Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, and Finance Lease.

Contract Hire:

If you’re looking to lease a van through a Contract Hire agreement, you will benefit from a fixed monthly cost over the 2-5 year term of the lease. At the end of your agreement, your van will be collected by the finance company – so no need to worry about the hassle of disposal!

Contract Hire agreements are, however, subject to excess mileage and damage charges. So, it’s important that you are accurate with your quoted annual mileage, and take good care of the van throughout your agreement.

Hire Purchase:

If you want to lease a van with the goal to own it at the end of your lease, then Hire Purchase is the finance option for you. Because you will own the van at the end of your 2-5 year term, there won’t be any excess mileage or damage charges written into your agreement.

Hire Purchase agreements treat VAT differently to other leases. Rather than spreading the VAT across the term of the agreement, the full VAT cost is paid upfront with your initial payment. This can make your initial payment more expensive, but over the term you lease a van, the payments with be lower.

Finance Lease:

Finance Lease is often described as “the best of both worlds”. Your end of lease options are flexible, VAT is spread across the term of the lease, and you won’t be subject to expensive excess mileage and damage charges.

For further information on leasing options, so you can make the right decision for your business – Contact Us or call 01179625314 to speak to one of our Leasing Experts.