http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/index.htm 25 articles and information about auto leasing 2007-10-27 1.0 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/auto-insurance-leasing.htm When leasing a car, it's easier to stick with the same company for your auto insurance. What you don't know, however, is that you may end up paying too much for your coverage and it's better to look elsewhere for lower rates 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/auto-leasing-scams.htm Car-leasing has been lauded as a more attractive alternative to buying, offering in the process the flexibility to drive a new car for less 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/avoid-extra-costs.htm leasing companies charge you if you choose not to buy the vehicle at the end of your lease. This fee is set as compensation for the expenses of selling, or otherwise disposing of the vehicle. It typically includes administrative charges; the dealer's cost to prepare the car for resale and any other penalties 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/benefits-of-leasing.htm 25 articles and information about auto leasing 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/benefits-of-leasing.htm Despite aggressive low-interest financing, cash-back offers and other purchasing incentives offered by leading auto-makers to buyers, leasing numbers keep increasing steadily over the years. Leasing is not only an attractive financial proposition to most auto-consumers, but also a lifestyle and preference choice 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/buy-car-end-your-lease.htm You've come to the end of your lease and you like you car enough you want to keep it in the driveway. Just like buying a used car, there is some research to be done to nail a good deal 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/buy-or-lease.htm It's the classic dilemma that faces every auto-consumer out there: Pay cash upfront or forego the ownership and pay monthly settlements instead? Buy or lease for a new set of wheels? As is the case with every other common dilemma, there is no slam-dunk answer 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/dealer-leasing-tricks.htm Too often when it comes to auto-leasing, people get so dazzled by the myriad terms and the jargon thrown their way that they end-up paying through the nose, relying on a dealer's "help" than their own informed decision 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/fees-involved-leasing.htm Mention auto-leasing and most people will automatically assume a low-monthly payment. There is actually more than what meets the eye, and a number of fees are involved at various stages of the lease process 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/go-green-save-your-lease.htm Hybrid vehicles' popularity has sharply grown from a couple of thousands in early 2000 to close to 300, 000 by the end of 2005. The trend is rapidly catching with the auto-leasing industry with generous tax credits and incentives on offer if you go green 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/how-to-calculate-lease-payment.htm Understanding how to calculate your monthly lease payment makes it easier for you to make an informed decision. Yet, most of us shy away from the "complicated" math on our lease contract, leaving it up to the dealer to do the payment formula. Actually, it's not that difficult! Once you understand all the figures involved in calculating your monthly payments,everything else falls into place 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/how-to-get-out-lease-before-contract.htm When your lease is up, you can simply turn in the keys and lease another car or buy a new one. But how about getting out before the lease ends? Maybe you can’t afford the sky-high payments on that silky Jaguar JX V6 model anymore or you've just had a baby and you need a larger and more spacious vehicle? 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/how-to-lease-new-car.htm Whether you lease a car to get into the latest models or have better purchasing flexibility, getting a good deal is always bound to give you a lift. Use these guidelines to help you spot one 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/how-to-spot-good-car-lease.htm Leasing has been lauded as your cheapest ticket to keep up with the industry’s hottest vehicles and trends. The jury, however, is still out on leasing: with the industry long on hype and short on detail, it is difficult to distinguish between a genuinely good deal and a downright up-selling exercise 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/independent-car-lease-companies.htm To lease, you have two possible choices: either lease through a dealer's finance source or through an independent lease company. A conventional dealer has a captive finance source, which can be the car manufacturer's financial company, such as BMW Financial Services, Honda Motor Credit or General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC), or a major national bank such as Chase Manhattan 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/lease-financing.htm For auto-consumers, crunching the numbers is one of the most difficult and confusing aspects of leasing. Take the finance charge on a lease for instance 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/lease-trading.htm Ever wanted to terminate your lease early, comfortable with the thought you weren’t going to be hit with hefty fees? You can if you transfer your lease to someone else 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/leasing-bad-credit.htm Have you been refused a car lease? Chances are you have less flawed credit history. Know what’s involved and what you can do to build good credit history 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/leasing-glossary.htm In order to get a good leasing deal, you need to understand leasing jargon. Read through this leasing glossary to get an overview of the basics 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/leasing-used-cars-explained.htm Leasing a used vehicle can be an attractive deal in many ways, no least getting you into that luxury model or SUV, for lower monthly payments than a brand new one. Be prepared, however, to do some more homework to dissect a good deal 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/leasing-your-credit.htm Your credit score is part of the leasing decision. When you apply for a lease, your lease company will typically look at your credit score to decide whether you to approve the application 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/luxury-cars-resale-values.htm When it comes to ultra-luxury, high-end vehicle leasing, there is no doubt that the best deals are those cars that hold their value. With this in mind, we single out a few truths about residual values that consistently apply to high-end leasing 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/single-payment-lease.htm A prepaid lease is a new type of lease which has made its foray into the market in recent times. In this lease, consumers forego the cycle of lease payments if they make a large payment at the beginning of the lease 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/the-residual-value-leasing.htm If you are in the market to lease a vehicle, you will hear the term "residual value" recur like a leitmotif. A residual value does not only affect your monthly payments, but is equally used by leasing companies to determine any penalties should you break your lease early and how much to pay if you decided to buy the vehicle at the end of your lease 2007-10-27 http://www.aredconsult.com/auto-leasing/using-lease-calculators.htm If you are considering a car lease, then you might want to know some key figures involved in the deal: the monthly lease payments, the overall cost of the lease and how much savings can be made compared to purchasing the vehicle 2007-10-27