Meet the classic RBW Electric MGB Roadster… After the 911 Porsche and of course the classic Jaguar E Type, the MG-B roadster was bound to be next for conversion to electric. RBW Electric cars are specialising in one off and limited editions, all based on classic and desirable car. In the case of the MGB, […]
Archives for October 2018
In Review; Audi A1 1.0 TFSi S-Line inc. Navigation 3dr S-Tronic (Auto) Petrol
Thank you to our personal car lease customer from Denton (Manchester) for visiting the CarLease UK team to collect their new car – the Audi A1. As a young-driver, they were quite specific as to which car they wanted (some of which was due to insurance) and it therefore did take some careful consideration from […]
Industry News; Meet the Mercedes EQ Hybrid Range
MERCEDES-BENZ PLANNING A HUGE RANGE OF HYBRID, PLUG-IN’S AND ELECTRIC CARS Mercedes already have a growing range of innovative hybrid and plug in hybrid cars. They already have some innovative solutions such as “in-motor electric power” too but there is so much more to come from the Mercedes brand in the fast-paced electric vehicle (EV) […]
Best Small Leasing Broker Award Winners 2018 @CarLease UK
Choosing the right car leasing company to work with is a difficult choice for many new customers (personal or business). With 100s of credit brokers, fleet management companies, finance companies and dealerships, there are an array of small, medium and large enterprise to work alongside for the supply and management of their new vehicles. Notwithstanding […]
In Review; 2018 Mercedes CLA 220d AMG Line Night Edition 4dr (Auto)
A big thank you to one of our more local northwest personal leasing customers for sending through pictures of their brand-new Merc; the beautiful Mercedes CLA. This Preston-based customer wanted to work alongside a broker who was based close to them, as they wanted a more “local” experience as part of the transaction. Choosing the […]
Porsche Mission E Concept; Specs & Details
Porsche names the Mission E concept and begins to drip feed details in advance of the 2019 launch of the Taycan & Cross Turismo. The Mission E Porsche has been displayed for 2 years now at various stages of completeness, with its formal naming, Taycan, being the best indicator yet that the mighty Porsche are […]
Young, No Credit & Want a Lease Car?
Another interesting question, which does get raised regularly here @CarLease UK, is the question of young drivers and car leasing. Due to changes with credit and insurance, leasing a vehicle as a young person can have its challenges. Firstly, to lease a vehicle you must be aged 18 or over because this is a credit […]
Help + Advice; My Lease Car is a “Total Loss”
Every now and then road traffic accidents happen. And when they do the consequences for the people involved and their vehicles can be painful and distressing. Although it is true that modern lease cars are some of the safest cars on the road, the severity of an accident can mean that the vehicles in question […]
Company Car Allowance; BiK, WLTP & C02 Considerations
Like many enterprises, the question of leasing through the company or a car allowance, is one which is being raised more often. Much of this has come about because HMRC have continued to increase the Benefit in Kind (BiK) bands which apply to company car users. When you are offered a company car, you need […]
Choosing a Lease Car Company & Broker; How to…
So, you have decided to lease your new car. Make sure that you ask these questions and be sure that once you have chosen the leasing dealer, company or broker, you’ve given some thought to these points. When does your Direct Debit come out of your bank? Your monthly rental will be taken by a […]
In Review; Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi ISG-2 5dr (Manual)
Thank you to our local business leasing customer, from St Helens (Merseyside), for sending through pictures of their latest fleet addition – the recently amended Kia Sportage SUV. Over the last 5 years, Kia have gone from being a peripheral manufacturer to one of the most trusted and reliable brands in the UK automotive market. […]