Sunday, January 8, 2012

Vehicle Leases And How To Locate The Best Deals

By William Grant


The automobile owner frequently misunderstands vehicle leases. Not all contracts are good deals and not every contract is a bad deal for the right driver. Leasing has become more popular because of the low cost to get into a new car and the relatively low payments.

There are drivers who may benefit from choosing the leasing option over buying and they usually share certain characteristics. Driver's whose habits are predictable and who put only an average to low amount of miles on their car per year may decide that leasing is a good option. Motorists who prefer driving newer model cars and want their cars to remain in warranty for as long as they have them may also decide that leasing is a bargain when compared to buying.

Alternatively, motorists who may not benefit at all from a lease agreement, are those whose financial situation is uncertain. Those drivers who put a large number of miles on their transportation per year will normally pay higher monthly rates with a leased auto. Automobile owners who keep their transportation for as many years as possible before trading it in may not benefit from this financing option.

Some agreements to lease require that the signer pay a lump sum at the time of the contract signing. This lump sum might be reasonably compared to a down payment but is usually a much lower amount. Purchasing a leased car after the contract expires may end up costing the driver more than financing it from the start would have.

If the driver trades in their car every three years like clockwork then leasing a car can result in a lower payment per year. Sales tax is normally applied to leasing contracts and this should be added into the cost per year to determine whether one contract is significantly better than another is.

Every car owner has a different idea of what constitutes a bargain for them. The motorist who retains their car until it simply will not run anymore probably would not consider a contract to lease a bargain. The individual who is concerned with having an up to date car and avoiding high repair bills may discover vehicle leases are the perfect choice for their situation.




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