With all the competition out there, advertising vehicles and finance is no easy task and with a huge variance on prices, some deals can seem just too good to be true. Here at Vehicles in Practice, we speak to customers every day that quote amazing prizes that they have seen on the internet, who are then very disappointed when they realize that the deal they have seen, doesn’t really exist when they call.

These are sneaky sales tactics, designed to lure the customer in so that once they have your attention then can sell you something at a much higher cost! I am sure we have all heard “Oh, I am sorry sir/madam, that vehicle offer has finished, but we do have this new offer”.

Vehicles in Practice pride themselves on having the right people, skills, systems and funders to offer each and every one of our customers the right vehicle and the right finance for them and not us. Our specialist team will guide you through the best options available to you and your budget and you will have your very own account manager right from the start, so any questions you have are always dealt with my the same person.

In the rare occasions that we are beaten on price we always advise our customers to check the small print of the offer they have received. If it is as good as it seems, we can take it to our funders and see if they can match it or even beat it! If they can’t, then we will always inform our customers that it’s the best offer for them and advise them to take it.

We pride ourselves on good customer service which is why over the years we have built up a very strong customer base that trusts and relies on us to assist them time and again.

So then, are the deals that seem too good to be true, real or not??

In most cases we tend to find that they are not and a few tell tail signs to look out for are as follows:

• They don’t mention the true term. For example, a standard 3 year contract hire agreement is generally based on a 3+35.
• This means you pay an initial rental of 3 payments and then 35 monthly payments.
• Some deals will be based on 6+, 9+ and even 12+ agreements meaning the monthly costs are much lower but you have
• put a huge deposit down to reach this.
• They have not mentioned the massive deposit or balloon at the start/end of the term.
• They have not included any options that most of us come to rely on. Metallic paint, air conditioning etc.
• They have massively increased the pence per mile should you exceed your quota.
• They can’t provide the vehicle for 6 months and offer no price protection during the wait.
• They don’t mention delivery costs which are then extra.

So in conclusion what are we saying…? We feel that in most cases, if it looks too good to be true, then it probably is.

If you have any questions or would like a quote, then simply give us a call or if you prefer enter your details below and tell us when you would like us to call you.

Most businesses use finance, as the main way to acquire equipment and normally the reason is always the same - cash flow. By purchasing equipment on finance you ensure your hard earned money is used more effectively in more profitable areas of your business and not tied up in expensive equipment and machinery.

Our terms extend up to 5 years for all vehicles and we can now offer payment profiles with little or no deposit required.

As soon as you are thinking of purchasing equipment, call us to find out how to let us pay for your purchase.