Leasing a car with a towbar?

k6chris

Continuing the theme of newbie leasing / PCP questions - do leasing / PCP companies get sniffy / charge higher rates for cars that have a towbar on? (I know the towbar will be a cost options).


Thanks (again)

AdrianC

Of course they'll charge for the towbar...

As a rule of thumb, options have zero effect on resale value, so expect to pay the full fitted cost through the term of the finance. If it's a £700 dealer-fit option and a 36mo deal, look at about £20/mo.

If you don't want dealer-fit, then get permission to get one fitted yourself after purchase.

k6chris

AdrianC wrote: »

Of course they'll charge for the towbar...

Badly worded question from me, yes they will charge for the towbar, but do they up the overall cost because the wear and tear on the car might be greater because of the towing activity?

AdrianC

k6chris wrote: »

Badly worded question from me, yes they will charge for the towbar, but do they up the overall cost because the wear and tear on the car might be greater because of the towing activity?

All they care about is the resale value at the end of the term.

A towbar is unlikely to reduce the resale value of the car. It just won't increase it.

Or you could always pay to get it removed before the car goes back...

Penelopa.Pitstop

Leasing companies don't care what you do with towbar, it's just extra option which you specify when ordering the car. You may never use it, once a year or every day. They won't ask.