OSV Learning Centre for Vehicle Leasing and Buying

Things are in upheaval right now across almost every industry. If you have a car on order, or are looking for a new vehicle, you'll likely want to know what's happening in the motoring industry. In this article we have the rundown of the current state of affairs.

If you are approaching the end of your current lease contract, you may be wondering 'can my lease be extended?' You're not alone. Many people find that there is a period between one contract ending and another starting, and they don't want to be without a car. Or, perhaps they're just not ready to part ways with their trusty four wheels just yet. Whatever the reasons, there are certain ways to extend the lease contract on a car. It's worth noting that some finance houses don't offer any kind of lease extension, so call them to make sure you are eligible. We'll take you through all the nitty gritty.

We're currently experiencing incredibly difficult times in the UK (and around the world) so when we're able to make a difference, at OSV we work our hardest to help those who are on the front line.

If you've got a car on order and you've already been informed about delays to your delivery it's going to be frustrating. We've put together an article explaining what's happening behind the scenes and offering a few suggestions for solutions if your lease is about to end and you need a vehicle quickly.

When you buy a car what’s the first thing you think about? Is it the mileage, the car safety rating, the extras, the colour? Or do you think about where the car was made and how it’s going to get to your front door?

Vehicle Excise Duty or VED is commonly referred to as Road Tax. A tax levied by the government to drivers which bring the UK government £730 million every year in revenue. Vehicle Excise Duty is collected by the DVLA, the government department that governs drivers on UK roads. Updated following the March 2020 budget.

The Road Tax changes for 2020 might seem confusing, as there don't appear to be any increases in cost. However, if you are registering your vehicle with the DVLA for the first time, there will be a difference in cost if you wait until after April 6th, 2020. Vehicles are now being tested using the more realistic WLTP and this has signalled a change in the band that your vehicle will be placed in for first year VED. So, if you have any questions, we've got the answers. Read our detailed article to find out more.

Clean Air Zones are set up with the intention of cutting pollution and encouraging drivers to choose vehicles that produce less in the way of polluting fumes or use alternative methods of transportation, such as bicycles or public transport. In this article we provide you with information about vehicles that are exempt from the Clean Air Zone charges, and also the location of planned Clean Air Zones in the UK.

You have your lease car for quite a while. It may not seem that 1-5 years is any time at all in the scheme of things, but over that time you will do a lot of driving. It’s possible that during the time you have the vehicle you may end up damaging it because accidents do happen.