Should You Lease or Buy?

Car LEASING vs Car BUYING

Here’s a question that we often get asked: “Why do some people lease their cars rather than buy them…?”

The answer is very simple: the cost savings can be huge, especially if you want to change your car every 2 or 3 years. To demonstrate, here’s an example of one of our current or recent offers on a new Vauxhall Astra Diesel Sport Hatch Lease 1.9 CDTi SRi [150] 3dr:

Buying

Leasing

New price

£          19,705.00

Initial rental

£               599.97

Typical online discount

£            3,165.00

35 subsequent rentals

£               199.99

Discounted price

£          16,540.00

Total rentals

£            7,599.63

Road tax (year 2)

£               120.00

Total VAT payable (@ 15%)

£            1,139.93

Road tax (year 2)

£               120.00

NB: current VAT rate = 15%

Typical 3-year repayment *

£          18,873.36

Sale proceeds **

£            7,675.00

Total cost of motoring

£          11,438.36

Total cost of motoring

£            8,739.56

TOTAL SAVING = £2,698.80. Simply put, leasing this car will save you nearly £3,000…!

As you can see, the potential savings are huge…!

Plus:

  • We deliver to your door – nationwide
  • We collect from your door at the end – nationwide
  • Road tax is included for the duration of the contract
  • No MOTs
  • All cars are brand new UK supplied & have full manufacturer’s warranty
  • …and we’re very friendly

So, if you’re thinking of changing your car sometime soon, please email sales@slipstreamleasing.co.uk and help us save you some money!

Alternatively, please browse our best selling car leasing deals if you need any inspiration……

* “Typical 3-year repayment” based on Lombard Direct rate of 9.1% APR

** “Sale proceeds” based on used trade value at 36 months old with 30,000 miles on the clock – according to CAP Motor Research data (Mar 2009)