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New Berlingo Leasing
11:03 PM, June 10, 2008
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OVERVIEW The new Berlingo is synonymous with versatility, practicality and reliablity and the latest new van is no exception. With its state of the art looks, increased load capacity, choice of 2 load lengths and wealth of standard features, the new Berlingo is set to redefine the benchmark for the hi-cube van market. Going head to head against the Caddy Maxi and Transit Connect this one will certainly be hard to beat. Whichever version you choose, from the L1 X model to the top of the range L2 LX, you will have the perfect business partner and with Trafficmaster’s Smartnav system, with Dynamic Traffic Guidance, fitted as standard on the Petrol LX model and all diesel models, new Berlingo will ensure you can maximise your journey time out on the road. The Platform Cab version, has few competitors and offers a superb base on which to create specialist conversions, meaning you can build new Berlingo into a wide variety of vehicle types. With an unrivalled level of versatility, choice of payloads and a load space of up to 4.1m³, it is easy to adapt the new Berlingo to suit your business needs, making it one of the most efficient load carriers. The innovative Extenso® Seat System on the LX model, allows drivers to extend the main load space into the passenger seat area. With asymmetric 60:40 rear doors on all vans and side sliding doors (Twin or single) and a rear opening roof flap available as options new Berlingo really does offer the opportunity to create a champion all rounder in a van. As well as being practical and versatile, new Berlingo provides more safety and security. It helps look after you in the event of a crash it has safety features like driver’s airbag, optional lateral airbags, ABS and reinforced side and front bumper protection and with security features like central locking and an immobiliser fitted as standard on all models, it also looks after itself and your load. The New Berlingo is comfortable and a joy to drive thanks to its extemely modern chassis. The new cabin interior represents one of the best in class and is comfortable and ergonomically arranged just like a car. Inside, the tough and durable quality materials help, where hopping in and out of your van is a regular activity. Then, when the time comes for you to do paperwork out on the road you have the unique availability to fold down the single or middle passenger seat, (depending which model you choose) to create a handy table-top. THE OUTSIDE The New Berlingo has an air of confidence. Its sturdy yet stylish look, confirms it’s a multi-talented workhorse, ready for any challenge. Robust wrap-around bumpers and side rubbing strips help protect against everyday bumps and scrapes. The large, imposing front lights sit high and are neatly out the way of damage. As you move down the van, it is obvious that the new Berlingo has all the characteristics of the original but evolved with larger flanks, emphasising the additional capacity available. At the rear, you have a choice of either unglazed solid rear doors or glazed. This was never an option on the previous berlingo, now called the Berlingo First. It was glazed doors or steel window blanks retro fitted. Safety and security is key, with a third, high-level brake light to warn everyone of your deceleration; even if you opt for the rear opening roof-flap, which allows for those longer items such as ladders, it will still be clearly visible to all. Whatever the configuration, new Berlingo stands out as a van you can easily adapt for most purposes and it comes in a range of paint colours to suit your style, including metallic and pearlescent finishes. THE INSIDE Firstly, there is a choice of load spaces in new Berlingo depending on which version you go for. Starting at 3.3m³ with the L1 version, increasing to 3.7m³ with the L2. All that is before you start folding seats, adding rear roof flaps and using the numerous handy storage compartments dotted around the interior, which take new Berlingo up to an impressive 4.1 m³. With new Berlingo you can carry up to 850kg of payload andto secure the load. In the event of sudden braking, you are protected from shifting loads by the standard ladder-frame bulkhead behind the driver’s seat, or you can opt for a variety of additional bulkhead options, even one that will still allow you to make use of the 3m plus load length with the Extenso® Seat System, whilst still protecting the cab from shifting loads. Health and Safety is ever more prevalent in UK industry and this is one of the safest vans on the road. In the cab you will find the seats are comfortable and ideal for zipping around town or long hauls up and down the motorway and being fully adjustable seats will mean you will be able to find your natural driving posture. Add to this a reach and rake adjustable steering wheel and maximum comfort will not be hard to find. The new dashboard display is easy to read and well laid out so controls are within easy reach and the trip computer means you will know exactly how efficiently you are driving your new Berlingo. To ensure you keep your new Berlingo as smart on the inside as on the outside, there is an impressive 61 litres of storage space in the cabin which is made up from 2 glove boxes, an overhead storage shelf, door Pockets, central console storage and under seat storage. With the Extenso® Seat System there is even secure storage in the centre seat bigger enough for a laptop. HOW’S THE DRIVE? The new Berlingo’s cabin space is as well equipped, comfortable and quiet as most modern cars and the refined chassis means that any bumps in the road are dealt with effortlessly. Air-conditioning, which is available on all models, keeps the internal temperature constant no matter the weather outside. An RDS CD/radio stereo, with MP3 compatibility, comes as standard across the range and the speaker volume is speed sensitive, so you do not have to turn it up when travelling at higher speeds. Safety features such as driver’s airbag, ABS and optional lateral airbags make new Berlingo a reassuring van to drive, too. For those days when the weather deteriorates, rear fog lamps come as standard to make sure the new Berlingo is clearly obvious to other road users and the twin reversing lights ensure you are visible no matter the manoeuvre you are making. With its well balanced chassis and because the front and rear wheels are set as far apart as possible, the new Berlingo bears weight easily and handles well, whatever is on-board. Compared to many other vans in its class, the Berlingo is a safe and refined drive. PERFORMANCE Rates for the New Berlingo start at £159 per month based on 3x35 contract hire agreement, 10,000 miles per annum and non-maintained available from www.lease2u.co.uk Good News For Nissan And Good News For The UK
2:44 AM, June 4, 2008
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Nissan has announced that it is to build a new model at its plant in the North East Of England, this will secure the jobs of nearly 5,000 workers directly employed by the Japanese car maker. The car, an addition to the Nissan range, will use the free capacity freed up when production of the current version of the Micra ends in 2010. The new model will be in the same size class as the Nissan Micra. Production of the Micra will switch to India. The build of the new model required an investment of £55 million and is being subsidised by the UK Government to the tune of £6.2 million. The Sunderland plant plant produced a record 374,000 cars in it’s last financial year. Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn said: "By delivering on tough commitments, our employees at Sunderland have demonstrated our plant can be a globally competitive centre for the production of high-value products." A Happy Union. The Unite union said the decision would safeguard over 1,200 jobs "at a time when Nissan will move production of the Micra to India". "This proves once again that given the opportunity the UK can remain a strong manufacturing base for the world's top producers." Chief executive James Ramsbotham stated: "This is excellent news for manufacturing in the North East and Nissan's success is testament to the skill, flexibility and versatility of its workforce and the wider supply chain. "The fact that Nissan has retained such a competitive edge in an increasingly competitive industry demonstrates that manufacturing in Britain can be cost-effective while delivering a quality product that is superior to cheaper alternatives manufactured abroad." Car Sales Increase Dramatically. Nissan has seen a dramatic increase in sales, up 85% on last year. A lot of these sales have come from the highly succesful Nissan Qashqai. Demand for this car is far outstripping supply. A lot of these vehicles are being sourced through car leasing schemes.. The Nissan car range is now one of the most popular on Britains roads. The Van Market. Nissan van sales are also on the rise in the UK. Nissan has finally started to attackt the commercial vehicle sector. Working in partnership with Renault and Vauxhall the Nissan range is moving forward. Once again it is this new approach of Nissan UK to finally get involved in the van leasing market that is making the difference to Nissan vans sales. FUEL PRICES AND HOW THEY AFFECT CAR LEASING AND VAN LEASING
1:20 AM, May 29, 2008
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Truck drivers in the Hundreds of HGV drivers protested in Haulage companies and owner operators say that diesel prices topping 130p a litre, plus the planned 2p fuel tax rise, will drive companies and owner operators out of business. In some areas diesel is closer to £1.40 a litre. Meanwhile, government ministers said Alistair Darling was "listening" to fears over plans to raise vehicle excise duty. Well Darling the British public are approaching the point of revolt over fuel costs and yet all the UK Government can do is “listen” and state that they “understand”. Today on the 29th of May 2008 Gordon Brown, the
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The government is planning to increase road tax on older, more polluting vehicles, and next week the chancellor will meet Labour MPs opposed to the plan. So far, 42 MPs have signed a Commons motion asking him to reconsider the policy on the grounds that it is retrospective and therefore "unfair" to people who have already bought their cars. Could this be a similar disaster to the 10p tax allowance abolition by the If the proposed 2p per litre increase comes to fruition then perhaps van leasing and car leasing are the way forward for businesses and private motorists. This method of funding will cost customers around one third less compared to traditional hire purchase monthly payment. The road tax is also included in the monthly rental when you lease, this means you can ditch your old car and take a brand new one instead at what will probably be a lower overall annual cost. Blockades On The Horizon? While the chancellor cannot control global oil prices, hauliers want an "essential user" duty rebate on fuel of between 20p and 25p a litre to ease competition with foreign haulage companies. Mike Greene, leader of the protests in Peter Carroll, from Trans-Action 2007 which organised the The BBC's environment analyst, Roger Harrabin, said it was family-run, small and medium-sized firms that were worst hit. He said large companies were able to raise their rates to absorb higher fuel costs and could also more easily pass on the pain of price rises to consumers. Real Cost Of Living More and more families are now finding it hard to make ends meet, house repossessions are at some of the highest levels ever seen. The average food shopping bill is up by around £20 per week compared to six months ago. Whilst people may see this as a direct result in fuel prices, that the haulage companies are charging more to deliver this is actually not the case. Most haulage companies are tied into contracts with the supermarkets at set prices for two-three years. So who exactly is raising the food prices? I’ll leave you to make your own mind up on that one. 'Real crisis' Organisers had hoped as many as 1,000 lorries would take part in the protest in Car Leasing For Women
9:34 AM, May 28, 2008
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When you decide that you want a new car or van do you get filled with that sense of dread, the “oh no I have to go and deal with car salesmen”. Well now that feeling will never arise again as a new company has been launched in the You may ask yourself if we actually need a leasing company that only deals with female clients, the answer is a definite yes. When it comes to buying or leasing vehicles women often feel uncomfortable when dealing with a salesman or a male advisor. This is not a sexist observation it is a hard fact. Sheila Connor was well aware of the need for a more specialised leasing company to help women find their next vehicle, she decided to take the bull by the horns and set up Sheils Deals. She says “Run of the mill leasing brokers are ten a penny, but from the research we have done it has shown that most of these companies are not geared up to deal with female customers at all, most still have the same old car salesman’s attitude. In todays world this will just not rub with the professional business woman or working mum. How Car And Van Leasing In The UK Operates
1:33 PM, May 10, 2008
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Buying a second hand car can be a perilous business as there are many pitfalls waiting to trap the unsuspecting buyer. Dodgy deals are plentiful and what looks like a bargain might turn out to be a banger in time. Instead of looking into the secondhand market why not consider a Car Leasing scheme instead. Look around and you might find that for low monthly payments you can afford a new vehicle instead. Many private car owners take part in Personal Car Leasing schemes and they are very happy with their deals. A low deposit is put down at the start of the contract and then fixed monthly payments are taken afterwards. At the start of the Car Leasing Agreement a future value, known as the residual value, is placed upon the vehicle and this is then deducted from the cost of the vehicle, this means that you pay a cost that is a lot lower than what you would if you funded the vehicle with traditional hire purchase. When the contract ends you simply hand the car back. The great thing about Car Leasing schemes is you won`t have to worry about the vehicle breaking down as you have full manufacturers warranty. No outstanding finance will be owed on the car when you get it because you`ll be the very first driver, no need for a HPI check. Forget buying second hand why not opt for a lease instead, you might be surprised by how much car you can get for your money.
Leasing CompaniesFunding a vehicle used to involve asking for a hefty loan from the local bank. These days the process of financing a vehicle is much simpler with a variety of options available for drivers. One way to fund a vehicle is by contacting Leasing Companies and they will be able to go through all the options available to you. You might think that lease vehicles are only for business users and whilst it`s true that many companies take part of vehicle leasing schemes, plenty of private motorists can enjoy the benefits of such schemes too. If you are a private motorist looking for a new car why not give Lease2u a ring? They can tell you all about personal contract purchases and just how these types of schemes work. Anyone that takes part in a PCP through the Leasing Companies will have to place a low deposit on the vehicle of their choice. Then a fixed monthly payment is made over the contract length. At the end of the contract the vehicle will be returned to the funder under contract hire or sold under finance lease. However, if customers leasing cars through the Leasing Company wish, they can hand back the keys and start off on another contract. Van LeasingWhere would the British industry be without vans for trade`s people to use? How could parcels be delivered to various locations around the country if vans weren`t readily available? Love them or loathe them vans are an essential part of British life and we rely on them for many duties. Van owners will get plenty of use out of their vans and many models can be seen on our roads. Some of the vans will come from Van Leasing companies as this proves to be a cost effective way of running a vehicle. How does this work, current van owners might wonder, if they are considering a Van Leasing contract? Normally when customers look into Van Leasing contracts they place an initial deposit on a van. Then, over a set period of time they pay equal monthly installments. At the end of the contract a final balloon payment will be made when the van is sold, finance lease terms only. Alternatively they can hand the keys back to the Leasing Company and start off on another contract, contract hire terms only. Most of the contracts run for between two and four years so you can see how it proves to be cost effective. Without our vans the country would grind to halt and that`s why Van Leasing is proving to be a highly popular way of running a modern commercial vehicle fleet. Car leasing Versus Car Buying
7:43 PM, May 3, 2008
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People have very different attitudes toward the many different forms of vehicle finance available. Here are some reasons why you should consider car leasing compared to buying outright or hire purchase for your business or personal needs. You will always have a new vehicle, under warranty subject tou your lease length, projecting your high professional business status with your clients, and with Your green credential in mind You will be kinder to the environment by using new and more 'eco friendly' vehicles that have lower CO2 levels, and no MOT worries! This statement applied to vehicles on a maximum term of 3 years. The Trio of Citroen, Fiat and Peugeot Do It Again
9:44 PM, April 28, 2008
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Well the Trio that live in France and Italy have once again come up with another winning solution. They got together after the success brought about with the previous marriage, albeit a 3way one! To come up with a van that will take the market by storm when it is launched.
This van fills a gap in the market which lies between small and medium van, you could call it a semi-medium or a maxi-small if that makes sense. If you were looking at Berlingo, Partner or Doblo and thinking hmmmm just too small and wincing at the thought of going up to Dispatch, Expert or Scudo then fear no more.
The solution is here in the form of the Citroën Nemo, Peugeot Bipper and Fiat Fiorino, which will hit the UK in May, may look rather like the Berlingo, Partner and Doblo Cargo, but on closer inspection prove to be very different animals. These vans have been designed purely for around town use but give larger load volumes than their smaller cousins.
Built in Turkey on a budget that hopefully ensures the price will be right in the UK
All manufacturers have got it together and designed a cracking small/medium sized van. Each van can carry 610kg of kit including the driver, always allow 100kg for the driver and maybe a bit more if it's the Fiat you buy, you know what pasta does to the figure!
As far as security goes, these vans have a Thatcham 5 star rating against theft and 4 stars against breakins all in all it's a pretty secure van.
There will not be any petrol versions released by any of the trio, petrol vans could be seeing their end days with the introduction of bio-ethanol fuels. The only real reason we ever had petrol vans was to convert them to LPG, however this has turned out to be a damp squib due to filling stations being very few and far between that offered LPG.
Fiat Vans continue to go into niches not explored before. Yes Ford and VW have dabbled but in my opinion it has been half hearted, especially on the Ford side as they favour the eastern European Marketplace rather than the UK, I guess this must be down to profit margins. There has now been a serious shortage of Ford Commercial Product for over a year in the UK.
Citroen Vans will surprise us all. The new models en route and arriving in May will probably ruffle a few German feathers. Volkswagen Vans will think hmmm yes but not same quality, Americans will think, we are not bothered, we make more profit in Eastern Europe so we will drip feed Transit and Transit Connect into the UK, just to keep them interested!
Peugeot Vans will look at this as such an opportunity and they will exploit it.
Can you blame them? Do Bio Fuels Help Our Harm The World We Live In?
9:10 PM, April 22, 2008
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As of last week the law changed in the UK increasing the biofuel content of petrol and diesel to a minimum of 2.5%. This new law has come under fire in the week it came into force
The Government announced the move as a way to force motorists “to fill their tanks with bio fuel”. But it is more the case that we are being forced to play our part in helping the Government to meet it's emissions targets?
Experts, Scientists and campaigners have all said it will do more harm than good.
Greenpeace stated that the new rules will “drive rainforest destruction and could actually accelerate global warming”.
Greenpeace campaigner Belinda Fletcher explained: “Right now, rainforests are being destroyed to make way for biofuel crops in places like Indonesia.
“This destruction leads to massive greenhouse gas emissions and completely undermines the point of these so-called green fuels.”
The RSPB, Friends of the Earth and Oxfam have also voiced their concerns about the new law. Oxfam described it as “reckless”.
Despite the growing evidence against bio ethanol use, the Government pushed ahead and introduced the law as part of its Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation.
Once again the UK Government ignores the evidence presented to them and steam rolls through new legislation without fully examining the environmental impact. Cars and vans in the UK will now all have an element of bio fuels.
By 2010 all fuel sold in the UK will have 5% of the so called eco friendly fuel added, bringing the UK in line with European legislation.
However, motorists can still avoid putting biofuel into their "so called" green cars.
In a move that was supposed to protect against fluctuations in biofuel prices, the Government has given suppliers the option to pay a ‘buy-out’ price in respect of some or all of their biofuel obligation.
In defence of the new law, which the Government says will save 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 by 2010, a Department for Transport spokesman said: “The UK has gone further than any other country to give fuel suppliers a real incentive to produce sustainable biofuels that do not harm the environment.
“Suppliers are required to produce sustainability reports, including information on where their biofuel crops come from and the level of carbon savings made.”
But Greenpeace pointed out that the reporting process is not robust enough.
“Suppliers are only required to ‘report’ the details of the crops they are using.
“This process can be easily manipulated to hide the true origin of environmentally damaging crops like palm oil,” said a spokesman.
Government ministers, including transport minister Jim Fitzpatrick, rallied to support the law amid the growing criticism.
He said: “We must do all we can to ensure bio fuels are produced sustainably. Sustainable fuels must be looked upon as long term projects as there is no quick fix.
“We know people are concerned about the environmental risks associated with expanding bio fuel production and we take those concerns very seriously.”
The questions that must be asked are numerous. Why is there not more weight being put into the development of hydrogen engines? Is this new law nothing more than a stop-gap to ensure emissions targets are met? Has the UK Government got it completely wrong in implementing a short term plan, rather than looking for sustainable fuel sources that produce zero emissions? Latest hot offer from lease2u
6:51 PM, April 20, 2008
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This is just the latest offer that we have on small eco friendly cars. Just have a look at how cheap this car is! This car, the Fiat Grande Punto 3 door 1.2 Active is only £109 a month ex vat! The Credit Crunch and Car Leasing
2:58 PM, April 20, 2008
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Today, due to tighter lending criteria than ever before and the systemised underwriting policies of twitchy banks and institutions, greater numbers of people are finding themselves falling outside "normal" lending criteria. You may think that you are alone in experiencing difficulties arranging finance, don't worry, nothing could be further from the truth. That's why we have access to more than one source of finance, so we have the greatest chance of supplying you with the vehicle you need. At Lease2u if finance is declined by one finance house will will automatically send your proposal to another. Rest assured that we will do our utmost to supply your vehicle needs. We believe in going that extra to satisfy our customers because, if we can satisfy your needs today, you will be coming back to deal with us in the future.
We have seen clients declined for finance who 6 months ago would have been approved without any problems at all. Are they higher risk now compared to 6 months ago? Whilst some could be the vast majority are not high credit risks. The reason that they are being declined in most cases is quite simple. The finance houses have all but ceased lending monies to each other and thus there is a serious shortage of available cash to the funders to lend, the obvious step for them is to be very careful who they do actually lend to. We call this "cherry picking" of customers.
You will be asking yourself if there is any point in even looking to lease a vehicle, well don't give up hope just yet as there are ways around the credit crunch.
We can offer Car Leasing to all and we have tailor made solutions to help clients have the finance they require put in place. Yes they can still choose what car or van they wish to lease, however the monthly rentals will be slightly higher than those of the prime finance houses.
Vehicle leasing is an ever changing business, rates and rentals can change daily. What we have noticed is that the decline ratios for vehicle finance have done a complete about turn compared to 6 months ago. Before the current credit crisis acceptance ratios were running at an average of 78% and now we are seeing declines with a 72% failure rate. Obviously this is not down to the population all of a sudden having adverse credit issues.
It is not the end of the world for leasing companies though. The funders are trying to claw back the huge losses they made due to not only the sub prime mortgage crash in the USA but from the poor risk assessments they have carried out when lending monies. The market will stabilise again after many bankers heads have rolled. Hybrid Cars News
4:19 PM, April 19, 2008
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A lot of people do not know what a hybrid car is, how it runs, how it helps the environment. We will do our best to explain the difference between hybrid cars and normal petrol or diesel engines. We will show you the savings that you can make on your fuel costs by leasing a hybrid car. Not only will you be helping your wallet or purse but you will also be helping to preserve the world that we live in. Hybrid cars generally use a combination of two power sources. The most common hybrids currently available on the market use both electric motors and the petrol combustion engines. Batteries charge and act as a storage device to power an electric motor, usually working when the vehicle is travelling at low speed or in traffic, therefore ideal for city driving. The petrol engine, usually a small efficient unit then powers the car when more power is needed such as at higher speeds allowing the combustion engine to only operate at its more optimum efficient speeds. A number of manufactures have announced plans for diesel-electric hybrids which could be available a soon as 2008. The combustion engine is used to recharge the battery cells along with regenerative braking, therefore hybrid cars do not need to be plugged into an external power supply. This combination of battery power and internal combustion engine produces less pollution and CO2 as no gases are released when the electric motor is running. The are now even more environmentally friendly cars available and the do not have to be dull and boring. One company have developed a hybrid sports car which has sold out right through to 2009. Meet the sports car that only needs refuelling ONCE A YEAR. The makers of the Fisker Karma say that level of fuel efficiency is possible if you only drive the car up to 50 miles a day, using just the battery, and recharge it at night. Most of the major manufacturers are now developing or producing hybrid cars, the leaders in the field have been the Japanese with the Toyota Prius Hybrid and Honda Civic Hybrid leading the field. Car leasing and Van leasing in the UK
4:21 AM, April 19, 2008
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Who are we? Lease2U was formed from the ideas of two guys getting together and saying. "We could do this better" So the guys launched Lease2U, one was working for a large main dealer group in a corporate sales role. The other was one of his business customers! They got together and looked at the whole leasing experience. WE HAVE GREAT TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR PAST CUSTOMERS, LET THEM DO THE TALKING FOR US. The most important improvement was on the level of service that leasing customers were getting from other companies. Both guys knew that improvements had to be made. This is why our phones are never turned off at Lease2U. We also won't ask who is calling when a call comes in for one of our members of staff, the reason for this is that with dealer groups, calls will be "blanked" by staff if they do not wish to speak to someone. We cannot afford to ignore people so we DONT. |
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