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About Short Term Car Leasing

What is Short Term Van Leasing?

Our short term lease deals make choosing your next vehicle easy. With more flexibility, shorter contract lengths and maintenance included, you're just a few clicks away from a brand new van or pickup.

Sometimes a two, three, or four-year agreement is longer than necessary, and you may only need a short van lease to fill a gap for a few months. Here at Leasing Options, we have a range of short-term contracts that allow a fixed rate of payment.

All short-term contracts come with maintenance and your new van or pickup could be delivered in as little as three days to mainland locations! Whether you're looking for a 3-month van lease or a 6-month van lease, contact our team today.

Business vs personal leasing: Which is the best option for you?

Personal short term van leasing

  • You have a new vehicle on order with a longer than usual waiting period
  • You have a little or no credit history or a poor credit history
  • Want flexibility and a quick delivery time

Business short term van leasing

  • You do not want to commit to a long term contract
  • Have contract, seasonal or temporary employees
  • If your business is seasonal, with a varying need for vehicles

Leasing vs buying

Not only does leasing offer great flexibility, but you also won’t be left with a vehicle facing negative equity when your contract is up. What's more, due to the financial flexibility, short term van rental often means you can drive a newer or higher spec van than you would have been able to afford if paying outright.

If you settle the contract early, you’ll pay a termination fee, and if you exceed your agreed annual mileage, you’ll pay an excess-mileage fee. At the end of your contract, you will be required to pay for any damage to the vehicle, with the exception of fair wear-and-tear.

For more information on this, check out our guide on the difference between leasing and buying.

Fully maintained van leases

Every vehicle we lease is covered by their respective UK manufacturer's warranty. For further details on this, please ask our team.

With both business and personal short lease vans, your road tax is included in your monthly payments. If you select a Fuel & Go package, all scheduled maintenance work is covered, so there is no need to worry about any surprise bills for a routine service.

Short term van leasing benefits

short term van rental comes with a variety of benefits, especially when you choose Leasing Options:

  1. Low fixed monthly payments
    With Leasing Options, payments are fixed for the duration of your contract.
  2. All ply lined interiors
    We offer fully ply-lined interiors on selected vehicles to help prevent dents, scratches, and other wear and tear to the load area.
  3. Fully maintained
    Our short term lease vans come with road tax included along with manufacturer’s warranty.

Our guide on the top benefits of van leasing covers all the additional advantages.

 

Short Term Leasing FAQs

How quickly will a decision be made on my van lease?

Short term lease van hire usually takes no more than 48 hours to be approved. If you contact us via the online form, or request a call back via the website, a member of the sales team will call you within a few hours.

Will you need to do a credit search?

Yes. Once you have agreed on the van and deal you would like, our funding partners will run a credit check to confirm your eligibility. This is done to ensure you’ll be able to comfortably meet the payment deadlines.

Are short term van leases rolling month-to-month or fixed?

The van leases that Leasing Options offers can vary. Some can be rolling monthly contracts, starting from a minimum term of 3 months.

Do short term van leases come with insurance?

Short term van leases don't come with insurance. You'll need to arrange this separately.

Is road tax included in a short term vehicle lease?

Yes, with business and personal agreements, your road tax is included in your monthly payments.

Where can I get my van serviced?

If your car requires a service during your short term lease, it is your responsibility to arrange it. There is only one requirement being that the garage must be VAT registered.

Can I still use a personal number plate on a leased van?

Yes, you can use a personal number plate on your leased van. Just remember it will need to be removed before the end of your lease agreement. For more information, speak to your account manager.

What is classed as acceptable 'wear and tear' when I return the van at the end of my lease?

For details on what condition we expect the vehicle returned in, take a look at our wear and tear guide. As BVRLA members, we follow the BVRLA definition of what is acceptable. A guide that every vehicle finance company strictly adheres to, is available here or on request from your sales consultant.

Excessive damage that occurs outside of these guidelines falls on you as the lease contract holder, meaning you will be charged accordingly.

Can I end my contract early?

With short term van leasing, it’s possible to end your contract early. However, much like any other contract, cancelling it before the end will incur charges. If you wish to cancel, get in touch with us so we can present you with a termination quote.

Can I buy the van once my agreement ends?

The option to purchase depends on the type of lease you take out. There are a number of different vehicle contract plans offered by Leasing Options, so you’ll need to speak to one of our advisers.

If I want to buy my van, how much is it going to cost me?

If you have a contract which allows you to purchase your vehicle at the end of your lease, the price you pay will depend on factors like the mileage and the van’s age.

Can a monthly van lease improve your credit?

If you can afford the repayments and still have a comfortable amount left to see you through each month, leasing might be able to help you improve your credit score. This is because you’ll be able to show that you can successfully stick to an agreed payment schedule.

Just remember, this works both ways too - so if things are tighter than they ought to be, you might want to reconsider in order to avoid missing any payments and reducing your score.

Am I able to claim back any VAT on my van leasing payments?

If you lease a VAT registered business vehicle and take out a VAT qualifying contract, you can reclaim the tax back from the HMRC. If you lease on a personal basis, you cannot reclaim VAT.

Our team are on hand to talk you through this when arranging your contract, and you can also try our handytax calculator.

How do I test drive my preferred van?

As we source our vans direct from manufacturers, we do not have a forecourt. We suggest you visit your local manufacturer dealership if you want a test drive, then come back to us for the best prices and service!