Second-hand business leasing is simply going to become the new normal.
Life used to be so simple. You simply knew what to buy. Whether it was cassette tapes (TDK), rolls of film (Kodak) or peanut butter (Calvé), life was clear.
Also in terms of cars. You bought or leased a new Opel, Ford or Volkswagen every three years. And if you climbed the corporate ladder well, you could occasionally even upgrade to a more luxurious or larger model.
Less less less
But that was once the case. With today’s prices it is very difficult to remain at least the same. So the E61 525i became a 320i F30 and now a 218i Gran Coupe. There are many explanations for these price increases: higher taxes, inflation and other things that are simply the result of a – according to the internet – ‘grabbing government’. The gist is therefore clear: fewer new cars will be added.
But yes, the number of people on this planet is increasing. So there are still more and more people who need/may/want to drive a car for business purposes. So yeah, what should you do if you don’t feel like driving a standard Golf for 35 grand? Then you are looking at a used car. According to Arval’s Arval Mobility Observatory Mobility & Fleet Barometer 2024, the demand for business used leasing will only increase.
Second-hand leasing
Currently, 25% of the lease fleet is used, but that number is set to rise rapidly. In Europe it is already 41% and according to the survey, 80% of respondents are considering leasing second-hand for their next car. Used electric cars in particular are very popular. That is not surprising, because the maintenance costs are (much) lower. Many companies want their employees to drive electrically.
Completely coincidentally, last weekend you were also able to meet the new private lease occasion of our boss @michaelras, who is now parading through the streets of South Holland in a chic Audi A4 Avant.
Via: Automotive Online
Comments
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MrSkyline say
You will own nothing and you will be happy
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Yellow Headlight say
Precisely. You can buy cars, laptops, telephones, washing machines, even dog food (I kid you not) on installment/lease.
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crisp say
Considering the monthly rate of that lease A4, the days when I will lease a car are still a long way off. Owning a car is also a lot more flexible.
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kilum say
I looked into it. But I still think second-hand leasing is still very expensive. It is barely cheaper than new private lease.
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Johanneke say
As soon as it is cheaper than buying, I will do so. No problem. But I now drive for less than 400 per month including petrol in a D segment car, 13,000 km per year, so I don’t see it happening.
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petrol drinker say
I don’t lease cars privately at all, I call it wasted money, you know the company has to keep money from it. If I need a car for private use, I buy it…
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bimmerpost say
Second-hand leasing is unfeasible for business purposes in the Netherlands given our additional tax rules/taxes. Why would you pay additional tax for a second-hand, run-down loft as if it were still new? It is better to buy a second-hand car privately and declare expenses.
