December 2017

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How to improve fuel efficiency

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Whether you are aware of it or not, we waste a lot of fuel. It’s not something anyone does on purpose, it’s just something that happens when you drive a car. In 2010, Europeans wasted 2 billion litres of fuel a year costing £2.4 billion a year. 71% of motorists studied were driving with under-inflated tyres meaning 4.8 million tonnes of additional and unnecessary CO2 emissions annually. So what can we do to reduce the amount of fuel we waste? There are several things that you can do, these range from fairly big things to little things that you can do every day. In this article…

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5 reasons why your next company should be a Pick-Up

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It’s not everyday you would consider getting a pickup as a company car. But pickups are actually a very valid option if you’re looking for a company car that is practical and professional.

We predict that there will be quite a few pickups that are doubling up as company cars in the future, after all, pickups are seriously upping their game when it comes to luxury.

In this article, we will give you our top 5 reasons why we think your next company car should be a pickup.

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Should I get a short term lease?

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When we talk about leasing or finance we often talk about it in the long term. Contract Hire contracts are often between 2-3 years and finance options such as Hire Purchase can be up to 5 years so short term isn’t something we really talk about. However, it is an option. And it’s a great option for those in a certain situation. Not many people know that we offer short-term leasing as it is not one of our most popular forms of leasing or finance, but we do offer it. So in this article, we are going to talk about how short-term lease works, the pros and cons, and the reasons why it might be good for the situation you are in…

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What causes road rage? How can you overcome road rage?

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Did you know that 61% of motorists in the UK say that they have suffered from a road rage attack while driving? This can be either physical or verbal, and three-quarters of drivers said they have experienced a “threatening gesture” from another user. That means that 80% of drivers, four out of every five drivers, have experienced road rage aggression. Interestingly, only 6% of these incidents get reported to the police. So what causes road rage? And, if you suffer from road rage, how do you overcome it? In this article, we look at what causes road rage, and some things you can do to stay calm on the road.

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What are the different types of vehicle insurance fraud?

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According to ABI, there were 125,000 dishonest insurance claims in 2016, these were valued at £1.3 billion. 57,000 insurance fraud cases were down to opportunists, making claims when they shouldn’t be. Despite the high numbers, there are many who do not know about the different types of insurance fraud, and how to spot if they have been a target. So what are the different types of vehicle insurance fraud, and how do you know if you’ve been a victim of insurance fraud? In this article, we look at the different types of insurance fraud, the signs you have been a victim of insurance fraud and how to avoid being a victim of insurance fraud…

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When should I arrange the return of my current vehicle? When should I start looking for my next vehicle?

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If your lease agreement is coming to an end, then you will need to arrange for the return of your lease vehicle. You will also have to start looking for your new vehicle.

The question is, when do you start this process?
We always recommend the sooner the better. Modern life is busy, and leaving it until the last minute can cause undue stress and panic, but how early you start the process really depends on you and the vehicle that you want.
So in this article, we look at when to arrange the return of your current vehicle, and when you should start looking for your next vehicle.

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Best car finance providers

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When you are looking at getting a new car, you will be considering how to finance it. There are a few ways you can finance your vehicle, and it’s important that you know which finance option you are going to go for and how you are going to go about getting finance for this vehicle, and who to go through. So who are the best car finance providers? In this article, we are going to go through the best car finance providers, the best finance companies and the best finance rates…

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Who are the best car lease providers?

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With the rise of car leasing comes the rise of car lease providers. If you are new to the concept of leasing, then the amount of information, companies and providers offering you all sorts of deals and offers can be overwhelming. We understand that it can be overwhelming, which is why we try and make leasing as easy, and as smooth, as possible. And we know that you are going to want to try and find the best car lease providers for you. So in this article, we are going to go through the best car lease providers, as well as the best places to find lease prices and programmes…

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A brief history of Mitsubishi Motors

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The Mitsubishi Group is a multinational company and are involved in everything from real estate to food and beverages to telecommunications and of course, automobiles. And of course, it’s the automotive side of Mitsubishi that we are interested in. Mitsubishi Motors was, as of 2011, the sixth biggest Japanese automaker and the sixteenth biggest automaker worldwide by production. So where did it all begin? In this article, we look at the history of Mitsubishi Motors, from its conception to the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance…

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Are lease deposits refundable? What is the difference between a deposit and an initial payment?

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When you lease a car, you will have to put down an initial payment. This is also referred to an initial rental, or a deposit. It can also be called a down payment, it varies depending on who you talk to. Many think they are interchangeable, and in the context of leasing they do essentially mean the same thing, but there are key differences that you should know about. In this article, we are going to look at the difference between the two, and whether a lease deposit is refundable…

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Kia Lease Deals: Is Kia the Right Manufacturer for Me?

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In recent years, Kia have become hugely popular in the UK. The rise of the crossover SUV has meant that the Kia Sportage is a common sight on British roads. The success of the Sportage has led to a rise in other Kia models, including the Rio and Optima. Kia are not only known for their success in the crossover market, they are also well-known for their reliability and their impressive seven-year manufacturer warranty. Regardless of why Kia are popular, you might be wondering if Kia is the right manufacturer for you. In this article, we look at Kia lease deals, and think about whether Kia might be right for you.

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Best-selling fleet vehicles of 2017

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Whether we like it or not, 2017 is approaching its end. The John Lewis advert premiered not too long ago, and that’s a sure indicator of the fact that we are nearly at the end of the year. This year has been an interesting one, and despite uncertainty, car leasing has still maintained the popularity it has been enjoying the past few years. Both private leasing and business leasing are still hugely popular and continue to be on the rise. If you are considering refreshing your fleet, or even getting your first ever fleet, you might be wondering which vehicles to get. And, looking at the best vehicles of the year by sales is a good place to start. In this article, we look at the best fleet vehicles of 2017 to hopefully help you make a decision as to what fleet vehicle might be right for you.

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A brief history of Renault

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Renault is one of the best known car manufacturers in Europe, as well as one of the oldest. Groupe Renault is a multi-national manufacturer, producing cars and vans. In 2016, Renault were the ninth biggest automaker in the world by production volume, and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi-Alliance the fourth-largest automotive group in the world. But how did Renault become the automotive machine it is today? We look at a brief history of Renault.

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