2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class saloon has lowest wind resistance yet. You have to go back to the Audi 100 of 1982 for the start of aerodynamics being responsible for the design of cars with a view to efficiency rather than looks or performance. That generation of Audi had a coefficient of drag which was close to […]
Archives for July 2018
In Review; Audi S4 Saloon Quattro 4dr Tip Tronic (Auto)
Thank you to our Norwich based personal leasing customer for sending through pictures of their new lease vehicle – the Audi S4! Having previously leased a VW Golf R, the customer wanted a performance car for a further two years which would offer an enjoyable drive but with some added comfort and practical features. With […]
Industry News; Luxembourg’s Tesla Police Cars
As a result of its ultra-cheap fuel, Luxembourg gets thousands of visits from EU nationals trying to save a few cents filling up their tanks. As it shares a border with Germany, many will be driving high performance cars and are used to higher speed limits and as a result, the police of Luxembourg need […]
In Review; Audi TT Coupe 1.8T FSI Black Edition S-Tronic [Tech Pack]
Some fantastic pictures of the Audi TT courtesy of our personal leasing customer, from St Helens (Merseyside), who visited the team to collect their brand-new car the Audi TT. The customer, like many individuals, was new to the leasing process having previously visited local dealerships to purchase vehicles for cash or on hire purchase agreements. […]
Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP)
WLTP officially came into force from September 2017, where any new types of cars which were introduced to the market, needed to consider WLTP standards. From September 2018, ALL new car registrations must adhere to the WLTP standards however, some exceptions will apply for “end of series” vehicles, which can be sold under the old […]
In Review; BMW 520d M Sport Touring 5dr (Auto)
Thank you to our existing business leasing customer, from Bamber Bridge (Preston), for sending photographs of their new car – the BMW 5 Series estate. While we endeavour to make very transaction as seamless as possible, unfortunately this new vehicle was not without its challenges. Managing a difficult process raises a number of questions about […]
In Review; VW Golf 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 5 Door (Manual)
Thank you to our personal leasing customer, from Southam (Warwickshire), for sending through pictures of their new lease vehicle – the VW Golf GTD. Like many new personal customers, this was a situation where there was a discussion between a company car OR a car allowance. This is a conundrum facing many drivers who, due […]
Putting Customers First @CarLease UK
Some of the questions which customers posed to our team, are often frequently raised with us – are there excessive charges at the end of the lease? Are there hidden penalties with leasing a car? To answer this simply, contract hire and leasing is not an industry whereby you are encouraged to take a vehicle […]
In Review; Mercedes-Benz CLA 4dr Coupe 180 AMG Line (Tip Auto) Petrol
Thank you to our personal lease customer from Leigh (Greater Manchester) for choosing to use their local supplier – the CarLease UK team! Having found us on google places, the customer decided to visit one of our sales team to discuss their next car. If you are based in the Leigh, St Helens, Wigan or […]
WLTP Ready Lease Car Deals @CarLease UK
WLTP Car Lease Updates… Delays in emission testing under the WLTP regulations are leading to supply issues for many car manufacturers as they struggle to get their cars compliant… Vauxhall has today released their first batch of fully WLTP compliant cars which we can usually supply within a month. So far, the list includes the […]
Industry News; Volvo Confirms Production of Electric Saloon
AFTER TEN YEARS OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH FOLLOWING A CHINESE TAKEOVER, COULD VOLVO BE READY TO BE A BIG PLAYER AT LAST? In 2011, Volvo committed to have every model either hybrid or full electric by 2019. With the creation of the Polestar range, they will also have a car to rival the market leading […]
Buying a Van vs. Leasing a Van…
Why buy a van when you can lease a new one for so little? After-all if you’re busy working hard then a brand new van with great service intervals and no MOT to worry about might be just the thing you need to help your business grow and succeed. Thousands of new lease vans are […]