Post-leasing car - worth it or not?

Post-leasing car - broken to the limit or a good deal? Until recently, anyone you told that you wanted to lease a car was pounding on the forehead, saying that you were completely crazy. Today, everything is different - at the sales of such cars you can hunt for real pearls, almost brand new, but still much cheaper than the exhibition ones. In today's post, we will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of post-leasing cars.

What will you learn from this post?

• Should you buy a car after leasing?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of a car after leasing?

Shortly speaking

Entrepreneurs are the main buyers of car dealerships today - up to 70% of new cars go to companies in the company's fleet, and it is estimated that this number will be even higher in the coming years. The most common form of financing is leasing, i.e. “renting” a car for 3-4, and sometimes even 5 years, with the possibility of buying it at a lower attractive price after the financing period has expired. Then most of the post-lease cars are sold mainly in the lessor's thrift stores.

The biggest advantage of cars after leasing is a definite, well-documented service history. The biggest disadvantage is usually high mileage.

Post-leasing cars - advantages. Biggest? Story

Post-lease vehicles are often referred to as an intermediate option between a new car straight from the dealership and a used car. Their biggest advantage is clear, transparent story... Cars serving entrepreneurs in general originally from Polish salons, as well as have an accurately and reliably executed service book with the progress of the repair (usually performed at an authorized workshop, which guarantees the use of, for example, the highest quality engine oil or original spare parts, and not cheap Chinese substitutes). Choosing a car outside the lease, you just know what you are buying. You don't need to check anything on your own, because all the information has already been collected.

Leasing companies strive for transparency. When the car returns from the "rental" the appraiser draws up a detailed description of his condition, including the condition of the paintwork and interior, as well as a report on repairs carried out during the funding period. There is no talk of hiding malfunctions or turning counters, because such dishonest landlords simply cannot survive in the market - competition will immediately swallow them up.

Thus, the risk of collision with the wreckage of a sunken ship is minimal. Although, of course, this does not mean that a car after leasing can always be taken in the dark - as is the case with any used car, you need to look at it carefully.

Post-lease car = long service life? Not necessary!

We will not discover America for ourselves, but for the sake of clarity, we must emphasize this - the condition of the car after leasing depends on who drove it and how. The cars they used are in the best condition employees of small companies or sole proprietors... Such drivers usually do not treat a company car as "nobody's" and take care of it as their own, although sometimes this is not good, but ... a contract.

First of all: many leasing companies stipulate that the car must be insured against AC and regularly serviced by an authorized workshop, and the return of a damaged car is associated with heavy fines. Second: Business owners who choose to rent can then purchase a "rented" car, so it's in their own best interest to take care of it. Often employees are also required to do this - for example, in the event of a breakdown, they pay a percentage of the repair cost. Third: servicing a company car is more profitable than personalbecause many costs can subsequently be deducted from the tax base.

The best technical condition is cars with the so-called. full service leasing... In this case, all of their maintenance costs have been included in the monthly lease payment, so you can be sure that the owners have done all the renovations in good faith.

Floating car

What about car parks? Here, too, it is better than ten years ago. First, the approach of entrepreneurs has changed. In the 90s, when a form of leasing was just emerging in Poland, there was a rule “play with your heart, there is no hell”. The company car was not anyone's car. It is from this period that all these jokes like: "The best way to get rid of the disturbing murmuring and noise in the office is to turn on the radio."

Things are different today. Business owners do not view cars as a working tool that can be used to the limit, but as part of a company's assets. In the case of large fleets, a professional manager is usually hired. He monitors the condition of each machine and makes sure that the employees do the same. The methods differ - some charge drivers for damages, others reward safe and even economical driving. Drivers who care about keeping their "servants" in the best condition can then buy them at an attractive price.

Post-leasing cars - disadvantages

There are many advantages to post-lease vehicles. What about the downsides? The mileage is usually the largest. Let's face it, you don't drive your company car "to church on Sundays." This is a car that needs to make a living, so values ​​​​of 200 kilometers on the meter are not uncommon.

Of course, it is worth adding here that the mileage is uneven. A car that has traveled 100 kilometers, mostly long distances, may be in better condition than one that has 50 kilometers on the meter, but it has been used for dynamic city driving - and this is not known to be good for human health. engine. A final answer should be given to the question of whether to choose one or another copy. careful visual inspection and reading of the expert opinion.

The second disadvantage of post-leasing cars is bad equipment. Having decided to buy such a car, you probably won’t have to rely on additional “goodies”: alloy wheels, metallic paint or heated seats, but be content with the standard - air conditioning and radio. You will find richer equipment only in premium cars used by executives and managers.

What about the price? Let's say briefly - she's just honest... When you buy a car after leasing, you pay for it as much as it actually costs. Its value is precisely determined by the opinion of an expert.

If you're looking for a used car, check out post-lease offers - chances are you'll find your dream car (most importantly!) with some history. However, remember that after buying a used car, changing engine oil and fluids is a must - whether you sign a sales contract with a company or with an individual. Oils, coolants and brake fluids, as well as everything you need to bring your new purchase to perfection, can be found at avtotachki.com.

Also check out the next entry in our series “How to buy a good used car?” and find out what to ask by calling the salesperson.