Personal Car Leasing Guides

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Personal Car Leasing Guides

If you’re interested in leasing but want to know more about how the application process works, what changes you can make during the lease agreement, your responsibilities during a lease contract, and any other aspect of leasing as an individual then check out our range of helpful guides below. They cover everything from the application process through to any queries you have during the lease agreement as well as any additional products you might want to include.

You'll also find guides to help you with finding the right new car for you, understanding the different fuel types and much more!

These guides are designed for an individual looking for a personal lease, while you can also read our business leasing guides if you're interested in a business lease deal.

Understanding Personal Car Leasing

A guide to personal car leasing, looking at how leasing a car works, if you can lease and why you should choose leasing over buying your next car.

The Benefits of Personal Contract Hire

This guide will give you our ten top reasons for leasing your next new car to help you see all the benefits that leasing can bring!

Leasing with Poor Credit

Had problems with your credit score? Worried that you're not eligible for a lease? As just like with any other finance product your credit history will be checked, find out more here.

Leasing for Young Drivers

If you’re a young driver looking for your first car and are considering leasing instead of buying, then take a look at our guide to find some more information to help you.

Leasing as a Retiree

If you’ve retired and are unsure if you can still lease or if it is a good choice for you then you’ll want to read our guide to find out the answers to this and much more.

Why Not to Be Scared

Have you never leased before and are worried about the process? If so then take a look at our answers to some of the common worries that first-time leasers have and all the reasons not to be scared.

Choose the Right Car

This guide is designed to help you if you are looking for a new car. We know that a car is a big financial commitment and so we want to help you be as prepared as possible in order for you to make the right choice.

Understanding Car Body Shapes

If you want to understand the difference between a coupe and a convertible or are trying to decide on what style of car is best for you then check out this guide to the different body types available in the UK.

Diesel Cars & Vans

We've got an entire section on EVs but we also wanted to take a look at the other popular fuel types, including this guide to diesel.

Petrol Cars & Vans

Everything you should know about petrol as a fuel, what it means for your car choices and associated costs.

Electric & Hybrids

Get all the essential info on electric and hybrid vehicles and what you should know before you decide to get one.

Choosing the Right Fuel

This guide compares diesel, petrol, hybrid and electric fuel types so you can decide which is the best option for your next car.

Make the Most of Your Fuel

Take a look at our top 10 tips for getting further on a single tank of fuel in this guide on how to economise your fuel use.

Delivery Lead Times

Find out what will affect the arrival time of your new lease car with our detailed breakdown of how leasing lead times work and what will impact your expected delivery date.

Leasing Mileage Allowances

Want to find out more about the mileage you can clock up on a lease vehicle? Look no further than this guide on everything you need to know about leasing mileage limits.

Private Plates on a Lease

This guide will answer any questions about the cherished plate process or adding a personalised plate onto your lease car and what to do at the end of the agreement.

Insuring a Lease Car

Find out everything you need to know about insuring a lease vehicle and how it differs from insurance for a car you own.

GAP Insurance

Learn what Guaranteed Asset Protection insurance (GAP insurance) and why you might want to get it for your new lease.

Transferring a Personal Lease

If you’ve had a change in circumstances then you might not want or be able to afford your lease anymore, this guide looks at one of the possible options if that's the case.

How to Update Your Address

Moving is stressful, use this guide to make it a little easier. We've covered all the essential car related bits you need to know.

Going Abroad with a Lease

Yes, you can take your lease car away with you. You will just need to get in touch with your finance company to get authorisation and the documentation you need.

European Travel Post-Brexit

This guide is a more specific one than our general travelling in a lease car one above. It focuses on travelling and driving in the EU now that the UK is no longer a part of it, and how this has changed travelling for British drivers.

End of Your Lease

When it comes to the end of your lease you have several options available to you, learn about them and what you need to know about returning your lease car here.

In the Event of a Death

If you'd like to know what will happen if you pass away before the end of your lease contract, then take a look at this guide to get a little more information about the process.

Fair Wear & Tear

When you hand a car back it will be inspected in line with the fair wear and tear guidelines - learn all about them, and what happens if you don't meet them, in this guide.