Friday 26 October 2012

If you want to lease a Skoda Octavia, we are all over it at Carlease UK. -

If you want to lease a Skoda Octavia, we are all over it at Carlease UK. -

In our latest car leasing product review, we look at the Skoda Octavia. Fundamentally based on the previous VW Passat, this vehicle offers tremendous value, while maintaining quality. 

Even vans can be Eco-friendly -

Even vans can be Eco-friendly 

 We explore the latest van leasing deals and discuss how the latest products are becoming more environmentally friendly, as automotive developments continually develop.

Wednesday 24 October 2012

Is the US leading the way forward for the UK with increasing numbers of cars on lease. - The Latest Blog Entries from Car Lease UK

Is the US leading the way forward for the UK with increasing numbers of cars on lease. - The Latest Blog Entries from Car Lease UK

Take a look at yesterday's blog on the comparisons between car leasing trends in the USA and car leasing trends in the UK.
To some extent car leasing in the UK in still a relatively new phenomenon, as potential customer's now genuinely consider the cost of buy v lease. In the USA, a more significant amount of new vehicle purchases are transacted through “leasing”, as the USA’s market is somewhat more mature.

Monday 22 October 2012

Friday 19 October 2012

A lease deal on a Land Rover Evoque? Why not consider the Ford Kuga - The Latest Blog Entries from Car Lease UK

A lease deal on a Land Rover Evoque? Why not consider the Ford Kuga - The Latest Blog Entries from Car Lease UK

In our latest Carlease UK blog, we take a look at the ever-popular Range Rover Evoque and consider whether car leasing consumers should be looking at more cost-effective but equally appealing options.

Any comments, get in touch with the team at Carlease UK. 

Monday 15 October 2012

Preparing Your Car for Winter – Tips from Car Lease UK - The Latest Blog Entries from Car Lease UK

Preparing Your Car for Winter – Tips from Car Lease UK - The Latest Blog Entries from Car Lease UK

Take a look a look at our latest hints and tips for the joyous winter weather hittign the UK. From the team at Car Lease UK, ensure that you drive carefully and safely at all times, remembering the key rules:

  • Plan Ahead
  • Prepare your Vehicle
  • Do not take risks
 If you follow the tips in our latest blog, you should be one step-ahead of any issues! 

Happy Driving from Car Lease UK! 

Saturday 6 October 2012

Just like to say Hello to everyone at Blogger...we are Car Lease UK are new to this and hope to learn the ropes very quickly and make some interesting Blogs relating to Car Leasing Deals, The Automotive Industry, The UFC and our view of the world! 

Happy Reading! 
The Association of British Insurers is saying that the age group of 17 to 24 are responsible for the largest amount of crashes per road user in their group. The plans to reduce these numbers of accidents are described as ‘radical action’ and are an attempt to introduce a series of restrictions on young drivers to help prevent crashes.

ABI director general Otto Thoresen said, "A car is potentially a lethal weapon, and we must do more to help young drivers better deal with the dangers of driving. Improving the safety of young drivers will also mean that they will face lower motor insurance costs.”

The proposed plans follow a similar set proposed to go into place in Northern Ireland, and they include a series of restrictions on young road users.

The most striking reforms that they want to put into place are:
  • A ban on learners being able to take an intensive driving course as their sole way of passing the test
  • The introduction of a new licence for the first six months after passing a test called graduated, (like an enforced version of the ‘P’ passed plates)
  • A limit on the number of young passengers in a car with a driver classed as “graduated”
  • A curfew on these drivers between 11:00pm and 4:00am, unless they were driving to and from work or college
  • A zero tolerance on blood alcohol for these “graduated” drivers
  • Young drivers would be able to start learning earlier, at the age of 16 and a half so that a lower limit of a years driving before passing the test seems more reasonable
The ABI backed these ideas up with a number of statistics, that newly passed drivers were the riskiest on the road and that this was only made worse by the presence of passengers.
The issue that seems to come from this though, is that the curfews on young drivers and such imposed limits seem to be a little heavy handed a way of dealing with the issue. With a proposal to massively increase the amount of time before the drivers are allowed to take the test, it would suggest that if this wasn't enough then maybe the issue came from the way in which the drivers were tested. Does a short 1 hour session on carefully scrutinised driving technique give a good representation of a driver’s ability and reliability? Of course it doesn't. How could it, when it does not reflect the standard conditions for driving at all.
While I can agree that the increase in time learning to drive could certainly be of some benefit, it is a high cost to actually put in the extra hours to practice and get extra lessons that not everyone could get through even if they were very competent drivers. As for the limits on the people that have already passed. The need for this simply shines a light on the inadequacies of the system for testing that is already in place. Maybe before we start punishing the majority of young drivers who haven’t caused any issues on the road it would be better to find the issue that exists in the system that is already in place.
Car Lease UK have today launched a number of incredible car leasing deals on the Volkswagen Passat range, including the 1.6 and 2.0 Diesel Saloon and Estate Variants (a mixture of manuals and DSG’s are available). With nearly 100 vehicles in stock, ready for immediate delivery, any customer will be blessed with fantastic choice, at an incredible value.




The VW Passat is perhaps the flagship car within the genre - the self confessed "Dynamic Innovation" by Volkswagen themselves. The team at Car Lease UK have found, from customer input, that the Volkswagen Passat is a slightly better option than your Vauxhall Insignia and Ford Mondeo but most cost-effective than your BMW 3 Series or Audi A4. Often the desired choice for the company car user with a healthy, but considered budget, the VW Passat offers finesses, practicality and, above all, quality. That being said, as a car lease company which pushes healthily competitive car leasing deals, we supply whatever vehicle, whether personal contract hire or business contract hire, our customer wants.

What you need to know on the Volkswagen Passat Diesel Saloon 1.6 TDI BMT SE:

The 1.6 TDI SE is perhaps one of the most popular and best-loved vehicles within the range. Known for its value and its frugal but respected engine, the SE presents the driver with a good deal of standard specification. Remember, don't just take our word for it, please feel free to look at other independent reviews for example the Whatcar? review on the  Volkswagen Passat Diesel Saloon 1.6 TDI BMT SE

MPG = 65.7
CO2 = 114g/km
Key Specification = DAB Radio, 17” Alloy Wheels, Ipod Connection, Electric Seats,
Price = 3 year car lease deal from £230.25 plus Vat per month and a 4 year car lease deal from £213.96 plus Vat per month


What you need to know on the Volkswagen Passat Diesel Estate 2.0 TDI BMT SE:

If you have a little more of a budget and you want a more powerful diesel option, perhaps even one with a little more room, take a look at the 2.0 Diesel version of the VW Passat SE. The 2.0 diesel is the best engine to go for in terms of overall consumption, capacity and power. In terms of the car, this is a really strong contender in the estate class, with very few criticisms being affixed to the vehicle and possessing a good standard of specification. Again, don't just take our word, check out the Whatcar? review on the Volkswagen Passat Diesel Estate 2.0 TDI BMT SE - the review gives the car a 5 out of 5 stars!

MPG = 61.4
CO2 = 120g/km
Key Specification = DAB Radio, 17” Alloy Wheels, Ipod Connection, Electric Seats,
Price = 3 year car lease deal from £248.40 plus Vat per month and a 4 year car lease deal from £235.58 plus Vat per month.





Please note that these deals form part of Car Lease UK’s quarter 4 car leasing special offers, so if you are in the market for your next car lease deal, please ensure you email us at enquiries@carlease.uk.com or alternatively ring us on  08445766667 as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.