CarLease UK would like to wish all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Our office will be open during the festive season, operating some reduced working hours… Please see below. Monday 24 December Closed Tuesday 25 December Closed Bank Holiday Wednesday 26 December Closed Bank Holiday Thursday 27 December Normal Trading Hours Friday […]
Archives for December 2018
In Review; VW T Roc 2.0 TDI SEL 4Motion 5dr (Manual)
A big thank-you to one of main VW suppliers, Johnsons Fleet, for visiting the CarLease UK team with their new demo – the VW T-Roc (a small SUV option). As a credit broker, not a lender, we do not supply the cars directly from our premises in Greater Manchester. We work alongside a select number […]
In Review; Mercedes E220d AMG Line Premium 2dr Coupe 9G-Tronic (Auto)
Thank you to one of our Mercedes suppliers for sending this luxury car, the E Class Diesel Coupe, for the CarLease UK team to test and review. This is a great option for those looking at a coupe with a bit more space and presence; comparison cars will include the new BMW 8 Series and […]
In Review; VW Golf 1.6 TDI GT 5dr DSG (Auto)
Thank you to our existing personal lease customer from Winwick (Warrington/Cheshire) for visiting the CarLease UK team in Leigh to collect their brand-new car – the VW Golf. Our customer’s fourth car from us over the last ten years, was an automatic one for the first time ever. Having previously enjoyed two manual Audi A3’s […]
In Review; Mercedes A180d Sport Executive 5dr (Auto)
Thank you to our car rental partners, Enterprise (Leigh near Greater Manchester), for allowing the CarLease UK team to test and review their latest fleet addition – the Mercedes A-Class. The new A-Class has been tremendously popular and is probably one of the most searched for car leasing deals of 2018 (since it launched earlier […]
2019 BMW i3 to Get Bigger Battery
2019 BMW i3 to get bigger battery with 153-mile range BMW will increase the battery size of the i3 for 2019. The new 42 kwh, using the 350 volt architecture, should deliver better than 150 mile electric only range. The new battery will be used in the i3, the i3s and the Range Extender The […]
In Review; VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion R Line Tech 5dr Tip Auto
Thank you to one of our leading VW suppliers, Johnsons Fleet based in Tamworth, for sending this beautiful VW 4×4 for the CarLease UK team to test drive and review. Without a doubt, the SUV and 4×4 has been the car to lease throughout 2018 in the UK, as driving behaviours and purchasing habits have […]
Pre Registered Lease Cars – Help, Advice & FAQs
When ordering a new lease car, the date of first registration is an important milestone in the vehicles life. The date for a first MOT and the time remaining on a warranty are just some of the things which can be affected by the registration date of a new lease car. Learn all about pre-registered […]
In Review; Vauxhall Mokka X 1.4T Design Nav 5dr (Auto/Petrol) SUV
Thank you to one of our local personal leasing customers (from Haydock/St Helens), for sending through pictures of their new car – the Vauxhall Mokka SUV. As you will note, the customer received a “pre-registered” vehicle, which is something which is fairly common across our industry. The use of pre-registered vehicles is something which has […]
In Review; BMW 520d Touring M Sport 5dr Auto
Thank you to Enterprise (Leigh/Greater Manchester), for allowing the CarLease UK team to test and review one of their new cars – the BMW 5 series estate. Unlike us, you would speak to Enterprise if you need short-term or flex-lease style arrangements. As a car rental company, they can offer a facility to use a […]
Tesla Model 3 will have “Track Mode”!?
Rumours are that Tesla is going to launch a Model 3 Performance with a track mode setting. Tesla, as usual, are refusing to comment having fed the rumour into social media some time ago. Now don’t get me wrong, I love Tesla’s, but shouldn’t electric car and track mode be a non-starter? At this point […]
CO2, Emissions & Company Car Leasing
Company car and business customers must consider the CO2 levels of lease vehicles. With WLTP changes and new legislation coming into play in 2019, consider the level of CO2 in a new lease car or van is essential… Learn more about C02 and car leasing here in our latest help and advice article.