Van leasing

Van leasing is a simple way to drive a brand new van every 2 to 4 years. With van leasing you select your new van, choose how long you require it for, how many miles you're going to cover and decide how much you want to pay upfront. You pay fixed monthly rentals and drive the van until the end of the contract, hand back the keys and then order a new one.

Electric Vans - With Intelligent Van Leasing, you can browse through our stash of electric vans and reduce your carbon footprint. The world’s going green, guys!

Pickup Vans - Want the benefits of a regular car but need the space a van provides? We got you sorted with a range of pickup vans for you to choose from.

With all of our lease vans we include road tax, manufacturer’s warranty, free delivery, and dedicated customer support throughout your lease

Road tax is included as part of your standard monthly van leasing price.

Insurance is not included as part of the standard monthly van leasing price. You arrange your insurance as normal, but you may also want to consider taking out a GAP insurance product too. See our van leasing insurance guide for more information.

You have the option to add on a maintenance package. This is referred to as a ‘finance provider maintained’ contract. If you choose not to take a maintenance package this is referred to as a ‘customer maintained’ contract.

The benefit of taking out a maintenance package is to give you complete peace of mind that any unexpected vehicle repair costs you may not have budgeted for, will be covered.

There are plenty of reasons to own a van, not least being in total control of how long you decide to keep it. Owning a van provides lots of flexibility for you.

However, the downside is the high cost of the initial down payment and then the higher level of the following monthly payments. These are considerably more than leasing and can impact cash flow and ability to expand your business.

With a lease, following an initial rental (usually three months in advance), you then pay just a monthly rental for the period of the lease (anywhere between 24 to 48 months is usual). For a medium sized panel van this is usually from about £220 a month; in fact, larger vans are often a similar rental cost, which again may be a reason more trades are opting for a larger van (see above).

To lease a van you need to meet certain criteria in order to get a van lease contract. It is essential that you are over 21 years of age, hold a valid UK driving licence, have 3 years' employment history and a reasonable credit rating. No finance company will consider you for a lease without these. The minimum period you can lease a van for is 24 months. Anything under this contract length would be a short-term hire.

A lot of people ask us what the payment structures of van leasing actually mean. To understand this process, here is a simple breakdown with an example:

Example - 3 + 35. This would be a 3 year contract made up of 36 individual monthly payments. The initial rental is 3 x the standard monthly rental amount, followed by 35 standard rentals. So, if the standard monthly payment was £119.99, the initial payment would be £359.97, making the contract 1 payment of £359.97 and then 35 payments of £119.99.

You have the option to add on a maintenance package when you take out a lease agreement. Maintenance can be added to your car leasing agreement for a fixed additional monthly cost, to cover servicing, replacement tyres and other repair costs.

When you take out maintenance package you get complete peace of mind that any unexpected vehicle repair costs you may not have budgeted for, will be covered.

What do I get with maintenance?

Maintenance packs are an optional extra which can be added to any car leasing contract. In essence, maintenance covers anything which needs repaired or replaced during the course of your lease. This includes tyres, brakes, exhausts, wipers etc. However, maintenance packs do not cover any repairs or replacements which are a result of accidental damage. Our Fair Wear and Tear guide explains what is considered an acceptable level of deterioration at the end of your lease period.

You also get breakdown cover included as standard when taking a maintenance package. This means that you'll never be left stranded in the event of a breakdown, and will receive roadside repairs when possible.

Maintenance also includes servicing and MOTs. In order to keep your vehicle within the manufacturers’ warranty you need to have the car serviced at regular intervals. This can be after a set period of time (every year for example), or after passing a certain threshold of miles. If you take out a lease for 36 months or more you’ll legally need to get the car put through an MOT test too.

How much will maintenance cost me?

The cost of maintenance differs, depending on the vehicle and the type of contract you request. It is more expensive over higher mileages, as this puts more wear and tear on the tyres and other components.

Adding maintenance to my contract

When you receive documentation from us at the start of your lease period you will also receive a ‘driver card’. This includes the contact number you can phone to book in any servicing, maintenance or repairs you need under your agreement. You are then allocated a slot at a manufacturer approved dealership, and you simply take the car in at the agreed time. You must use a provider that is approved by your finance provider so it is always best to phone them first.

Should I take out maintenance?

Our advisors always look to get you the best suited lease contract possible. You will never be sold into a product which isn’t right for your needs, and the choice is always yours.

Advisors can give you quotes with and without maintenance included to allow you to make a balanced decision. The final choice is completely up to you, some drivers like having complete peace of mind from day one, which maintenance provides.

If you chose not to take finance provider maintenance with your vehicle you must remember that you are in charge of maintaining the vehicle yourself. Some of our customers chose to put a little bit extra away every month to help towards the cost of repairs if an unexpected problem with your vehicle occurred.

Lease vans are one of the cheapest ways for you to drive a brand new van. Leasing also lets you find a deal that fits with your budget. You will agree a fixed monthly price for the use of the lease van and the length of time you require it for. Leases also include your road tax as standard and you can cover yourself completely by adding our optional maintenance package.

The best van lease deals can change daily or weekly and can depend on stock and funder terms. Our home page shows the top 3 lease deals this week. Take a look at our special offers page to see the best lease deals available right now. Thanks to our strong relationships with the UK's leading van finance funders we are able to provide some of the cheapest van lease rates in the market.

An electric van lease from Intelligent Van Leasing is a great choice for businesses who want to benefit from access to the UK's growing number of low emission zones, enhanced sustainability credentials and the ability to drive a brand-new electric van for a low monthly price.

Our team of electric van leasing specialists search though the entire van market to find you the best electric deals from the UK's leading finance funders and van manufacturers.

All of electric van deals come with a price match challenge - meaning we'll aim to match or beat any quote you find that might be cheaper online. However, we're confident our pricing is highly competitive.

All cars and vans are supplied from manufacturers' dealer groups. We have a preferred panel of dealers who offer excellent customer service levels to our customers.

At the end of your lease, you simply hand your van back to the leasing company meeting the BVRLA’s standard fair, wear and tear guidelines. A representative from the finance provider will collect your vehicle and check its overall condition. All damage will be recorded, and in the event that the vehicle is returned in poorer condition than ‘fair wear and tear’ allows, you may be charged.

If you want to end your van lease before the agreed contract period is up, you need to negotiate a settlement with the finance provider. This is usually around half the value of your remaining payments but can vary.

For each mile you go over your agreed mileage, there is a small surcharge to pay. This is usually in the range of 3-11p per mile and changes from van to van.