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Keep Costs Down Using Vehicle Leasing


by Carol Purbridge


Save money with vehicle leasing, rather than purchasing that new car or truck. Monthly payments will be less than loan payments for a new car. There will be no obligation to buy at the end of the lease, just walk away.

The option of leasing seems incredible. No waiting to see if financing is possible and no need for ownership. No need to pay full price when a portion will do. It is almost like renting a town house instead of buying.

Hold on. Sure the monthly payments are not as much, but look at the costs that are required upfront. After haggling with the dealer about prices, the first payment will most likely be due, not to mention the deposit that will be refunded later for security purposes, and the feed for registering with the department of transportation. Keep in mind the full coverage insurance that is required.

Every month, those payments will include charges for financing and the results of cost depreciation. Check to see what the fees are for rent, and contract language for such things as miles that can be travelled in a year, or allowable wear. Going over these limits will result in monetary consequences. Increasing limits may be possible if the payment is higher.

There are also maintenance and end of contract fees when it is time to turn it in. Yes, advantage can be taken of warranties, recalls, or other service packages, yet dealer standards must be met to ensure resale value. It seems that there is a lot of money spent on extra things that would not exist if a purchase were being made.

Car leasing can save money in the long run with payments, and getting a loan is not necessary, but when the contract ends, there is no vehicle left to call your own.




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