Vehicle Leases Rio Rancho NM

Before leasing a vehicle, consumers should be aware of how leasing works plus the advantages and disadvantages of leasing compared to buying. To learn about these differences, read the following article.

Local Companies

Enterprise Rent A Car
(505) 994-2000
1550 Rio Rancho Dr SE
Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Transit
(505) 994-1608
4330 Meadowlark Ln SE
Rio Rancho, NM
U-Haul Company
(505) 892-1344
1401 Rio Rancho Dr SE
Rio Rancho, NM
U-Haul Company
(505) 994-2100
2418 Southern Blvd SE Ste E
Rio Rancho, NM
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
(505) 994-2000
1550 Rio Rancho Dr SE
Rio Rancho, NM
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
(505) 994-2000
1550 Rio Rancho Dr SE
Rio Rancho, NM
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
(505) 449-1323
1101 Montano Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM
Rent A Wreck
(505) 232-7552
2001 Ridgecrest Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
(505) 473-3600
2641 Cerrillos Rd Ste A
Santa Fe, NM
Hertz Rent A Car
(505) 347-2211
Roswell, NM

Provided by: 

Before leasing a vehicle, consumers should be aware of how leasing works plus the advantages and disadvantages of leasing compared to buying.

Leasing a vehicle is similar to renting a car or truck; you pay for the time that you drive it. Leasing also involves paying for the depreciation a vehicle incurs during the lease period. The depreciation value is based on industry and economy trends, normal wear and tear and the vehicle manufacturers’ reputation for quality.

Leasing companies are subsidiaries of car manufacturers and financial institutions such as banks and credit unions. Auto dealerships act as intermediaries between the leasing customer and the leasing company. The dealership sells the car to the leasing company and sets up the lease agreement with the customer on behalf of the leasing company. After the lease agreement is final, the auto dealership is on longer involved. The customer makes monthly payments to the leasing company.

Generally, leases last for 24 to 48 months and the monthly payments are much lower than car loan payments. However, at the end of the lease, the customer does not own equity in the vehicle. The leasing company actually owns the vehicle, so it is in the company’'s best interest only to lease for the duration of the manufacturers’ warranty. It is also in the customers’ best interest to have full warranty coverage because any mechanical problems will be their responsibility.

To qualify for a lease, customers must have a high credit rating. Leasing companies need to be confident that a leasing customer is financially responsible, since the vehicle is essentially ”loaned” to the customer for a specific period of time.

Some salespeople may claim that leasing a car makes the price non-negotiable; this is not true. In addition to the commission from the car sale, the salesperson also receives a percentage from the leasing company. The auto dealership sets the final price, not the leasing company, so customers should negotiate the price the same way they would to buy.

After the lease has expired, customers can choose the option to buy the vehicle by paying the remaining value plus fees or they can lease a new vehicle. However, if the vehicle’s condition does not meet industry standards for normal wear and tear, the customer may end up paying extra at the end of their lease.

The attractions for consumers to lease a vehicle are low monthly payments and they get a new car or truck every few years. On the other hand, the monthly payments do not result in any equity and some consumers like the idea of eventually owning their vehicle.

References

How Leasing Works. Retrieved October 3, 2006, from LeaseGuide.com Web site:
http://www.leaseguide.com/lease07.htm

Lease vs. Buy. Retrieved October 3, 2006, from LeaseGuide.com Web site:
http://www.leaseguide.com/lease03.htm

What is Leasing?. Retrieved October 3, 2006, from LeaseGuide.com Web site:
http://www.leaseguide.com/lease02.htm

Click to read more from TopTenReviews.com

Featured Local Company

Enterprise Rent A Car

(505) 994-2000
1550 Rio Rancho Dr SE
Rio Rancho, NM
http://www.enterprise.com

Related Articles
- Auto Lease Glossary Rio Rancho NM
If you are planning to lease an automobile, it is important to understand all the terms associated with leasing an automobile. Consult the following glossary of automobile leasing terms before you lease to obtain information on everything from Allowable Mileage to a Term.
- Lease Assumptions Rio Rancho NM
- Maintenance of a leased car Rio Rancho NM
- Leasing 101 Rio Rancho NM
- New Car Leases Rio Rancho NM
- Transportation Lease Rio Rancho NM
- How a loan works Rio Rancho NM
- Auto Leasing Basics Rio Rancho NM
- Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Rio Rancho NM
- Auto Leasing Pros and Cons Rio Rancho NM
Related Articles
- Auto Lease Glossary Rio Rancho NM
If you are planning to lease an automobile, it is important to understand all the terms associated with leasing an automobile. Consult the following glossary of automobile leasing terms before you lease to obtain information on everything from Allowable Mileage to a Term.
- Lease Assumptions Rio Rancho NM
- Maintenance of a leased car Rio Rancho NM
- Leasing 101 Rio Rancho NM
- New Car Leases Rio Rancho NM
- Transportation Lease Rio Rancho NM
- How a loan works Rio Rancho NM
- Auto Leasing Basics Rio Rancho NM
- Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Rio Rancho NM
- Auto Leasing Pros and Cons Rio Rancho NM

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History