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Long term car leasing - best providers

Hi

I'm looking for a long term car lease, with maintenance. My annual miles are c2000. I'm interested in Ford Fiestas, Peugeot 205, Suzuki Swift, Chrysler etc (basically super minis). I need to return my current contract Swift in January next year. I am currently paying c£260 a month (which includes maintenance, MOT, tax and break down) through a work scheme and having looked at a few sites, this seems really expensive. I would like to significantly reduce what I'm paying out and would be happy to take on a longer term contract if necessary.

Can you recommend any good companies for this and/or any good tips for getting a good deal (and anything I should look out for). I keep trying Time4leasing but the 'contact us' section of the website has been down for several days which makes them impossible to contact and makes me think there is something wrong with the company. Worth noting though is that the attractive thing about this company is that they still provide to people with poor credit ratings. I have an issue with my credit rating through no fault of my own. It's going to take some time to get it fixed but I have paid every month on time for a lease car for 6 years so am hoping this will go in my favour?

Would be really greatly for any help you can give.

Thanks

Comments

  • bigjl
    bigjl Posts: 6,457 Forumite
    Apparently Lingscars give good deals.

    Though i believe Broadspeed or Drivethedeal can offer leasing aswell.

    I would only lease if it was to be tax efficient.

    Would rather just buy and own.

    Perhaps to my financial detriment.
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,999 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    £260 a month to do 2000 miles a year?

    Maybe buy something almost new and save a fortune?
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

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