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Vehicle Leasing FAQs

View our vehicle leasing FAQs below.

COVID-19 Choosing My New Vehicle Leasing My Vehicle End of Contract General FAQs Electric Car Leasing Diesel Particulate Filters

COVID-19 FAQs

Yes! We can still order cars and our pricing team are working hard to update our website with all of our special offers daily. We are still negotiating with suppliers to keep getting the best deals for you so if you're interested in leasing a new car or van, please contact us on 0161 667 5338 or email us.

We can still deliver vehicles to key workers (for a list of key workers please visit our COVID-19 Information page). If you’re a key worker and you need a vehicle, please call us on 0161 667 5338.

You don’t need to do anything.

Although lead times and deliveries will be slightly delayed until the restrictions have been lifted, our admin team are working remotely and will update you on your order as they receive information from the manufacturer. If you need to speak to someone, please call us on 0161 667 5338 or email us.

In many cases we can arrange an extension on your vehicle. To find out more, call us on 0161 667 5338 or email us and we will come back to you.

Please contact us as soon as possible with your registration number and order number (if you know it) so we can identify which finance company your vehicle is funded through and advise accordingly. Alternatively, if you know which finance company your vehicle is funded through, please see our COVID-19 Information on this page.

If you’re worried about making your payments, please email us with your name, registration number and order number (if you have it) and we will point you in the right direction

Choosing My New Vehicle FAQs

Yes, all of our vehicles are brand new. Sometimes we have huge discounts on ‘pre-registered’ vehicles. This just means they have to be registered before a certain date; they are still brand new vehicles.

Unfortunately not. You are responsible for ensuring the vehicle is comprehensively insured.

It is possible to add servicing and maintenance to most of our deals for a fixed monthly cost. This usually covers your scheduled car servicing and any wear and tear items which need replacing (excluding damage). Some maintenance packages exclude tyres and/or exhausts so please contact us on 0161 667 5338 to check.

If a vehicle is in stock, we aim to get the vehicle to you within 14 days providing all of the paperwork is in place. If the vehicle you want isn’t in stock it will be a factory order so these delivery times and vary but we’ll keep you updated of the vehicle’s progress regularly.

Yes, we can consider part exchanges depending on their condition.

You must be 18 years old to lease a vehicle and hold a valid UK driving licence.

Please contact us on 0161 667 5338 or send us a message and one of our leasing consultants can explain the options available to you and the advantages and disadvantages of these options.

Yes, some methods of funding allow you to buy the vehicle at the end of the agreement. Please contact us on 0161 667 5338 or send us a message and one of our leasing consultants can explain the options available to you.

This is how the deal is structured. In this example the ‘6’ means 6 payments in advance and the ‘47’ is the number of monthly payments you will make following this. The more you pay in advance, the lower the subsequent monthly payments will be.

It can take up to 24 hours to get a credit decision.

Leasing My Vehicle FAQs

Yes, you just need to inform the finance company of your destination and the dates of travel and they will provide you with the relevant paperwork. Contact us on 0161 667 5338 to find out who your vehicle is funded through.

It is your responsibility to ensure the vehicle has a valid MOT and servicing is up to date. You are also responsible for maintaining the condition of the vehicle.

On Business Contract Hire and Personal Contract Hire the road fund licence is included for the full term of your contract.

On Personal Contract Purchase and Finance Lease, the vehicle usually comes with 12 months road fund licence. From the second year onwards, you are responsible for the road fund licence. In some cases, the finance company will arrange and pay for this then will invoice you. In other cases, you will need to arrange and pay for the road fund licence yourself.

If you have taken out a maintenance package please contact us on 0161 667 5338 or email our Admin Team to find out who you need to contact to arrange your service.

If you do not have a maintenance package you can take your vehicle to any VAT registered garage as long as they use official manufacturer parts, oil, etc.

You will pay an Excess Mileage Charge for every mile over your contracted mileage. This will be stated on your contract.

Yes, please contact our Admin Team on 0161 667 5338 or send us a message and we will assist you with this.

End of Contract FAQs

It depends which method of funding you have opted for. Please contact us on 0161 667 5338 or send us a message for more information.

Please contact our Admin Team on 0161 667 5338 or send us a message with your preferred collection data and address and we will arrange this for you.

General FAQs

WLPT stands for Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procurement. It is the name of the test used to measure how economical a vehicle is, by measuring 3 things:

1. Fuel consumption
2. CO2 emissions
3. Pollutant emissions

For electric cars, energy consumption is measured.

The new WLTP tests replace the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) which, up until now, is how vehicles were tested based on theoretical driving.

The NEDC was designed in the 80s so advancements in technology and changes in driving conditions mean we can now carry out much more rigorous testing to provide more accurate results.

WLTP, however, uses real-driving data and should therefore be more accurate as the test is based on normal driving styles.

The improvements made to testing include:

1. Realistic driving styles
2. Broader range of driving situations, such as; motorway driving, town centre driving, suburban driving, etc.
3. Longer test distances to obtain better data
4. Better represented acceleration and deceleration
5. More realistic temperatures for Europe
6. Higer driving speeds
7. Shorter stops
8. Testing for cars with different optional extras added

WLTP testing has been standardised by EU law to help us, as consumers, make more informed decisions when comparing vehicles.

By carrying out more rigorous testing, more accurate data on the vehicle's CO2 emissions and fuel consumption will be available to us.

The new WLTP testing applies to new car models introduced from September 2017 and applies to all new car registrations from September 2018.

Cars registered before September 2018 will not be affected by WLTP.

WLTP for vans will come in to effect in September 2019.

Although the new WLTP will give consumers much more realistic figures, no two drivers have the same driving style so it isn't possible for the new tests to cover every possible variation of driving style.

In addition to this, traffic levels, weather conditions, etc will differ from country to country so there won't be one single emission value to cover every vehicle in the world.

No. The performance of your car won't change under WLTP.

What will change is the information you are given. Because the new tests are so much more rigorous, the WLPT emission figures provided my manufacturers will be much more accurate.

Not until 5th April 2020. Until then, all vehicles will be taxed on their NEDC-correlated CO2 emissions figure.

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for cars registered from this date will be based on their new WLTP CO2 emissions figures.

Company car tax or benefit in kind tax (BiK) is calculated using the vehicle's CO2 emissions.

As with VED, until 5th April 2020 this will be based on the NEDC-correlated figure.

Car registered from this date will be based on their new WLTP CO2 emissions figures.

However, if your company car scheme is based on CO2 emissions, there may be a limit on the cars available to you following WLTP.

Electric Car Leasing FAQs

Stand out from the crowd

Electric car technology is advancing rapidly which means electric cars can be costly to buy outright.

With leasing, you are paying to use the car rather than for the whole purchase price, so you can always be seen driving the latest model.

The desire for electric cars is on the rise so why not be the first to do your bit for the environment whilst keeping your payment down?

Watch the pennies

Leasing an electric car can be very cost effective. The cost of charging is less than the cost of petrol or diesel. Electric cars have fewer moving parts so are easier to maintain – you can even add a maintenance package to your monthly cost for peace of mind.

For businesses, electric cars offer great value for money as, not only do they qualify for the lowest rate of company car tax, but the payments are fully tax deductible.

The UK Government are keen for us to make the switch from conventional car driving to electric cars and offer incentives for Ultra Low Emissions Vehicles, as well as grants for the cost and installation of home charging points.

Feel good driving

Unlike petrol and diesel engines, electric vehicles are much quieter and don’t produce any polluting exhaust fumes, making them a great leasing option for the environmentally conscious driver.

Things to consider

With some car manufacturers, you may have to lease the battery separately or upgrade to get the battery included. BMW, Tesla, Jaguar and Volkswagen include batteries.

Typically, the cost for servicing and maintaining an electric car will be lower than the cost for servicing and maintaining a petrol or diesel car. This is generally because electric vehicles have fewer moving parts. There's also no oil to change, no gaskets to replace and no valves to clog up.

All electric cars are different and how far you can travel on one full charge will depend on a variety of factors, including which manufacturer and model you are driving. All electric vehicles will state an anticipated range that the vehicle will be able to travel on a full battery and they will also display a real-time indicator based on the current driving conditions.

The are multiple other factors which may affect the range of an electric vehicle. For example, weather conditions, battery performance and whether you are using the heating or air-con.

Generally, most electric cars can travel over 100 miles on a single charge, however some of the higher-end Tesla's are able to travel over to 300 miles.

When looking for electric vehicles throughout our website look for the 'NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles' value in the Tech Spec, this will give you an indication to the maximum range of the vehicle, and if you're unsure please give us a call on 0161 667 5338.

All vehicles in the UK have to conform to strict safety regulations and electric vehicles are no exception. In fact, electric vehicles will also have to meet certain standards which cover the safety of their battery and charging cables.

No, when charging your electric vehicle at home there are two main options. Firstly, you can plug it into a standard UK three-pin socket or you can have a special home fast-charging point installed.

The advantage of having a dedicated home charging point installed means you will be able to charge your electric vehicle at a faster rate. Dedicated home charging points are also compact, weatherproof and can be mounted to an external wall making charging your vehicle more easy and convenient. If you do opt to have a dedicated charging point installed, make sure it is carried out by a qualified installer.

Despite popular conception that water and electricity don’t mix, this isn’t the case with electric vehicles. This is because charging plugs and electric vehicles have been designed with multiple layers of protection built in. This means it is safe to charge and drive electric vehicles in the rain, even if you drive through a large puddle of water.

Yes, all electric vehicles come with a charging cable. However, the specification of the cables supplied will vary between manufacturers.

Please Note – Manufacturers are continually updating their model ranges and options especially with regard to electric vehicles and the technology for charging connectors either at home or at public charging points. It is difficult therefore to keep updated individual details of which cables are provided with each car. We would suggest that you check the manufacturers’ websites for up to date details of charging cables supplied as standard. GB Vehicle Leasing are unable to accept any responsibility in connection with the supply, installation and maintenance of a home charging point for your electric vehicle.

Diesel Particulate Filters

Diesel particulate filters are used to reduce the exhaust emissions as required by European legislation, especially particulate matter. A particulate filter traps most of the soot that is produced during diesel combustion and would normally travel down the exhaust and into the atmosphere. These particulates can cause respiratory problems if people are exposed to high concentrations over time.

A filter can hold a certain amount of soot, but not a huge quantity, so it needs to regularly go through a process of regeneration in order to clear out the soot and allow the vehicle to operate properly. Regeneration occurs when the filter reaches a sufficiently high temperature, allowing the soot to be converted to a much smaller amount of ash. On most systems, to allow the filter to automatically regenerate, the engine should be used regularly at a sufficient speed, to ensure a high enough temperature of the exhaust gas is reached.

Although it may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, typically a vehicle must be driven at 50mph or above for at least 20 minutes in order to automatically regenerate the filter. During the regeneration phase, high temperatures in the filter may cause a slight smell, especially during the first regeneration.

If the vehicle is not driven in a way that automatically regenerates the particulate filter, it will build up an excessive amount of soot, which, if not resolved, will reduce the performance of the vehicle and damage the filter. If the filter does build up too much soot, a vehicle warning light will appear to alert the driver. The problem can usually be resolved by allowing the filter to automatically regenerate until the warning light goes out – i.e. by driving the vehicle at 50mph or above for at least 20 minutes. The vehicle handbook will have specific guidance for the vehicle. If traffic conditions and speed limits do not allow the vehicle to be driven so that the filter regenerates, it will have to be returned to a dealer for a forced regeneration to clear the filter. If the warning light is ignored, and the vehicle is driven without regenerating the filter, it will cause damage to the vehicle, which will not be covered by warranty or our maintenance agreement. We are aware of businesses in the UK who have incurred costs in the region of £1,000 to £1,500 after a driver has failed to follow the correct regeneration process.

Most vehicle manufacturers now have diesel particulate filters that require the regeneration cycle to be driven, but not all. Some have systems that can heat up the particulate filter and regenerate it without the need for a higher speed drive cycle. Some inject fuel straight into the filter which burns and therefore increases the temperature in the filter, and others have heaters built into the filter. For specific details of individual models, please refer to manufacturers’ websites.

If drivers are restricted in their ability to regenerate a diesel particulate filter through driving at higher speeds, there are other vehicles that can be chosen which do not use this technology. Diesel models with the built-in heating systems are an option, or alternatively, a petrol, petrol hybrid, electric or alternatively fuelled vehicle may be more suitable, especially in urban only driving conditions.

Diesel particulate filters significantly reduce harmful emissions and are vital for diesel vehicles meeting European tailpipe emissions, but care is needed when using this technology in predominantly urban driving conditions. Therefore, check the type of particulate filter on any diesel car with an urban drive-cycle and make sure it’s suitable, otherwise consider a different fuel type or vehicle technology.

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Vehicle Leasing FAQs

COVID-19 FAQs

Can I still order a new vehicle?

Are vehicles still being delivered?

I have a vehicle on order with you, what do I need to do?

Can I extend my current vehicle?

My car is due to be collected and I don’t want to extend it, what should I do?

Can I defer my payments?

Choosing My New Vehicle FAQs

Are all the vehicles you supply brand new?

Do the lease deals advertised on your website include insurance?

Do the lease deals advertised on your website include servicing and maintenance?

How long does it take to delivery the vehicle?

Can you take my current vehicle as a part exchange?

Is there a minimum age to lease a vehicle?

Should I lease a vehicle in my own name or through my company?

Can I buy my vehicle at the end of the agreement?

What does 6+47 mean?

How long does the credit check take?

Leasing My Vehicle FAQs

Can I take my vehicle abroad?

Who is responsible for the MOT, servicing and maintenance of my lease vehicle?

Who is responsible for my road fund licence?

My service is due, where do I take it?

What happens if I exceed my contracted mileage?

Can I put my private plate on a lease vehicle?

End of Contract FAQs

Can I buy my vehicle at the end of the contract?

Who do I contact to arrange returning my vehicle?

General FAQs

What is WLTP?

What is the purpose of WLTP?

Is my vehicle affected by WLPT?

Does WLTP mean on-road performance will be exactly as stated in the manufacturer's brochure?

Will my fuel consumption increase under WLTP?

Will WLTP affect how much car tax I pay?

Will WLTP affect how much company car tax I pay?

Electric Car Leasing FAQs

What are the benefits of leasing an electric car?

Stand out from the crowd

Watch the pennies

Feel good driving

Things to consider

Is It Expensive To Service An Electric Car?

How Far Can An Electric Car Travel On One Charge?

Are Electric Vehicles Safe?

Do I Need A Special Charging Point To Charge My Electric Car A Home?

Can I charge an electric car in the rain?

Do charging cables come with my electric vehicle?

Diesel Particulate Filters

What is a diesel particulate filter?

Particulate filters need to "regenerate". What does this mean?

What happens if it doesn't regenerate?

What is a self heating particulate filter?

What are the alternatives for urban drivers?

Which drivers should order these vehicles?