Five step guide to leasing a van for sole traders

2. Narrowing down the choice of van leasing company

When you have narrowed down your final few companies, it’s time to check the bottom line. And by bottom line, we mean the figures.

Compare the rentals carefully along with the initial payments and make sure that you are looking at like-for-like quotes.

Regarding availability, always confirm with the end source – if you can – if a claim that a rare stock vehicle is available before you sign on the dotted line, then find out that it’s “gone”.

Style selection: Choose what you need but be flexible with brands and models to get the best prices

3. Choosing your van

Don’t be too specific if you want to get the best deal.

You will know what type of van you need to run your business, but don’t be overly fixated on one model – there may be some great offers on other models.

There may also be shorter lead times on some alternative vehicles in the same sector, so always be open to suggestions and ask the question when making your initial enquires; does your choice of van leasing company have any alternative ideas that could save you money or time?

Mike King comments;

“There is a huge demand for vans and some popular ones like the new Vauxhall Vivaro and some of the Ford vans are very sought after. With our close links to suppliers across the UK, we always make sure that our customers have the best chance of getting the van that they want in a timely manner.

In the event that their initial chosen van is not available, we will work with them and suggest suitable alternatives that may be available sooner or even work out a temporary arrangement to keep them ‘in wheels’.”