Should you lease or buy your future car?

Buying and maintaining a car takes significant amounts of time and money. As a private individual, it's certainly worth your while seeking a quote for a car loan and considering Private Lease.

If you're unsure whether to lease or buy, you should be aware of the benefits and the differences before making your decision. Once you've taken a closer look, you may well decide that leasing is the best option for you.

Leasing a new car

Leasing a car through LeasePlan's Private Lease offers you convenience, flexibility and security.

  • No high purchase price
  • No advance payment
  • No deposit
  • Everything is included: road tax, civil liability, risk retention, legal assistance and European breakdown assistance
  • No surprises: all your vehicle costs are listed in a single, clear monthly invoice
  • Convenience: everything is arranged for you – from registering the vehicle to taxes including road tax
  • You can lease a new car with ease at the end of your contract
  • LeasePlan remains the owner of the vehicle
  • You must pay for fuel and any fines incurred

Buying a new car

When buying a new car, you have to arrange everything yourself and bear all associated costs.

  • You own the vehicle
  • You have freedom of choice in terms of choosing which car to buy and where you buy it from
  • You are able to negotiate discounts yourself
  • High purchase price
  • You must arrange everything: registering the vehicle, taxes including road tax, etc.
  • Uncertainty: you must pay for servicing, damage and any other unforeseen costs
  • You have to arrange to sell the car yourself

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