Contract hire

Q: What does business car leasing mean?

Business car leasing is often a long-term contract that a business takes out with a supplier , providing them with a fleet of vehicles to help manage their business.

Q: What happens when I need the vehicle serviced or maintained?

We offer a full package of fleet services – you can pick and choose which services you need or opt for the whole package. This keeps things simple, as you’ll be getting everything you need from the one company. Find out more on our Fleet Services page.

Q: Can I buy the vehicles at the end of my contract?

This contract prohibits you from ever owning the vehicles. Once your contract is finished, you must give the vehicles back for us to dispose of. You may then take out a new contract with us for a new fleet.

Q: Is business contract hire cheaper than personal contract hire?

Business contract hire gives you access to the best deals that are currently available on the market. It’s technically cheaper than personal contract hire because you can claim back VAT.

Q: How does the limited business mileage work?

When we make the contract agreement, you will get to set a limit for the annual mileage on the vehicles. The mileage you choose factors into your monthly costs. If you go over the mileage you have set, an excess mileage charge will occur.

Q: What happens at the end of a business lease contract?

At the end of your contract with us, you simply return the cars to us . We will then deal with everything to do with the vehicle disposal from that point. You can also choose to take out a new contract with us to begin the process again.

What is contract hire?

Contract hire and leasing is essentially a long-term vehicle rental option for funding your business fleet. Instead of buying a vehicle, you simply hire from us over an agreed period of time. Because of this, you never own the vehicle but essentially rent it from us for the length of your contract. We source the vehicle, and you simply return it to us at the end of the contract.

Benefits of contract hire vs buying

Contract Hire

Fixed monthly cost

No depreciation risk

Tax deductible benefits

VED included

End-of-contract vehicle disposal

Money back for unused business mileage

Outright purchase

Fixed monthly cost

No depreciation risk

Tax deductible benefits

VED included

End-of-contract vehicle disposal

Money back for unused business mileage

What makes our contract hire different?

As well as using our purchasing power to give you the most competitive prices, Arnold Clark Leasing’s contract cars and vans stand out for many reasons.

We offer the following benefits:

Dedicated account manager

You’ll have one point of contact who understands your needs and knows your business. When you contact us, you’ll speak to a member of our team.

Choose from an extensive range of makes or models

Whatever make, model or manufacturer you need, we can provide any car or LCV that’s available in the UK. We work with customers to create a package that’s unique to them.

Free delivery and collection

Wherever you are in the UK mainland, we can deliver vehicles free of charge. It’s that simple. We even collect the vehicles, free of charge, at the end of your contract.

No unfair charges

Our average end-of-lease charge for cars is £21, while the industry average was £322*. We’ll also pay our customers back for any unused business mileage at the same rate as excess charge.

What type of vehicles do we offer on contract hire?

Arnold Clark Leasing is happy to offer you whatever you are looking for. Our vehicles range from petrol and diesel to hybrid and electric models. Whatever you have in mind, we can offer you a contract hire solution tailored to your needs. Get in contact with us to discuss options.

How does business contract hire work?

Business contract hire works by setting up a contract for a fixed monthly cost between Arnold Clark Leasing and the customer. You pick the vehicles you want for your fleet, come to a contract agreement and we deliver the fleet to you, free of charge; you then lease the vehicles for that length of time. Once your contract is over, you return the vehicles to us for easy disposal.

More on contract hire for green vehicles

We offer electric cars on our contract hire service. This might be an option worth considering if you are looking to take steps towards being more environmentally friendly. There are a range of benefits to choosing electric for your business fleet, including an ever-growing selection of vehicles, reducing the environmental impact of your business and increased employee satisfaction.

Contract hire

What is contract hire?