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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Vehicle Leasing Questions
Who will supply my new lease vehicle?
All of our lease vehicles are supplied through official vehicle manufacturers and UK franchised dealerships.
Will my new lease vehicle come with a warrenty?
Yes, all of our vehicles that are supplied to you will come with full UK manufacturers warrenty.
What is the initial payment?
An initial payment is typically a payment of 3 regular monthly rentals made payable in advance. Larger initial payments can be made if desired, for example 6 regular payments. This will in turn lower the regular monthly rentals throughout the duration of the contract.
Is maintenance included within my lease contract?
Maintenance is not included in our lease contracts. However, if you require maintenance you can add this on to your lease package for an extra monthly cost. All of our maintenance packages include all servicing, exhaust, tyres, brakes, battery and labour. For more information, please go to the Maintenance section of our website.
Does the lease contract include Road Fund License?
Yes, all of our lease contract at Gateway2Lease include Road Fund Lincese for eith 12 months or for the duration of the contract depending upon the type of lease contract taken.
Does my contract include roadside assistance?
Yes, every contract lease deal that we source come with either 12 months or 3 years breakdown recovery, depending upon the manufacturer of your vehicle.
How will my monthly payments be collected?
All of your monthly rentals are collected by Direct Debit.
As a Business Customer, how much VAT can I claim back?
When you buy a car you generally can't reclaim the VAT. There are some exceptions - for example, when the car is used mainly as one of the following:
If you lease a car for business purposes you'll normally be able to reclaim 50 per cent of the VAT you pay. But you can reclaim 100 per cent of the VAT if the car is used as one of the following:
You can reclaim all the VAT charged on vehicle repairs and maintenance so long as:
You can generally recover the VAT on all other business motoring expenses like fleet management or off-street parking. There are special rules for reclaiming VAT on road fuel used for business purposes.
How do I calculate how much company car tax I will pay on my new lease vehicle?
Below is a link to the HM Revenue & Customs website which provides a company car and car benefit calculator to calculate how much company car tax you will pay.
Company Car and Car Fuel Benefit Calculator
Do I have to collect my lease vehicle?
No, we offer free UK mainland delivery for all of our customers. We also offer free collection depending upon the type of the lease contract taken.
What is the usual process for leasing a vehicle?
Once you have decided upon a car, you will be asked to fill out a personal or business proposal form. This information will be sent to the finance company where a simple credit check will be done. Once approved for credit, a vehicle order form will be produced for yourself to sign & send back via fax or email. This is the stage where you will commit to the vehicle. The vehicle will then be ordered and a lead time will be provided. Finance documents will then be produced by our admin department, sent to you, where you will need to read, sign and send back to us along with your initial payment. From here, you will simply await for your car to be delivered.
Can I amend my agreed mileage during my lease contract?
Yes, you can amend your agreed mileage. All you need to do is get in contact with ourselves to arrange an alternative agreement. However, this will mean that your monthly payments will change.
What do I do at the end of my contract?
All you need to do is simply hand your vehicle back where your will have no further obligations. Upon collection, please ensure that the car is in a reasonable condition. If it's not, your will be charged for any damage. Click below to view the LeasePlan guide to fair wear and tear.
Download the LeasePlan car guide to fair wear and tear (Adobe PDF)
Download the LeasePlan van guide to fair wear and tear (Adobe PDF)
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