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Funding

The tables below compare the different methods for funding your vehicle. if you require further information please contact one of our sales team on 08707 555444 or complete the online enquiry form

Finance and Taxation

  Contract Hire Contract Purchase Hire/Lease Purchase Finance Lease Personal Leasing Outright Purchase
Accurate monthly budgeting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Improved cash flow Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Maximum capital expenditure Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fixed interest rates Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A
Capital allowances available Yes Yes N/A Yes
Rental allowable against taxable income Yes Yes N/A
Ownership of vehicle Optional Yes Optional Yes
VAT chargeable on rentals Yes Yes
VAT recoverable on rentals Yes, see note 1 Yes, see note 1
VAT recovered on purchase cost by network and passed on to customer in lower rental Yes Yes
No depreciation risks Yes Yes Yes
( * ) Optional
Note 1: Only 50% of the VAT relating to the finance element is recoverable if there is private use of the vehicle. If the vehicle is only used for business purposes 100% of the service element VAT is recoverable on contract hire only.

Running the Vehicle

  Contract Hire Contract Purchase Hire/Lease Purchase Finance Lease Personal Leasing Outright Purchase
Vehicle disposal Yes Yes Yes
Reduced administration Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ongoing advice and support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Road fund licence provided Yes Yes Yes, see note 2
Breakdown cover Optional Optional Optional
Relief vehicle Optional Optional
Fixed charge maintenance Optional Optional Optional
VAT chargeable on services Yes Yes Yes Yes
VAT recoverable on services Yes Yes N/A Yes
Optional GAP insurance Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
( * ) Optional
Note 2: Road fund licence is provided for the first year only.
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