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Buying VS Leasing A Car

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Most car shoppers usually do not think twice about if they are going to buy or lease a car. A great deal of them automatically chose to purchase a car because leasing seems so expensive. But, there are some times when leasing makes sense.

When you lease a car, you enter an agreement with the leasing agent to keep the car for a minimum of six months and pay a monthly lease payment. You are able to negotiate the lease price in the same fasion you would if you were to buy the car. In fact, you should discuss the price, but be cautious that a price reduction does not result in increased prices elsewhere in the lease deal.

People have the notion that when you lease a car it is more costly than when you buy one, when it fact that’s not always the case. Buying a car is only cheaper if you keep the car long after it’s been paid off. However, if you’re like many people, and trade your car in before it’s paid off, you’re losing money. If you’re only going to keep a car for a few years, leasing it is a better option.

The monthly payments on a car lease range anywhere from 30% to 60% lower than payments each month on a car loan. So, you save money on a car lease, if you lease it for a couple of years. But that’s only if you would have traded in a vehicle that you bought after the same length of time. If you want to keep your car for a long time, it’s cheaper to buy a car. For example, it’s cheaper purchase a car and keep it for 10 years than it is to lease a car for the same amount of time.

One of the disadvantages of leasing a car is the audit process it goes through when you hand it in. The lease agent will go over the car with a fine-toothed comb to evaluate the damages done to the car. You’ll have to pay extra fees for anything more than”normal wear and tear” which could include things like miles over the allowance and excessive dings on the car.

When the lease is over you don’t have any car payments, but you also don’t have anything to drive unless you decide to buy the leased car or another one.

Deciding whether to buy or lease a car isn’t just about price. You should also consider your personal lifestyle in the choice.

You should choose car buying over leasing when: You can afford bigger payments each month, you prefer to drive your car for a long time, you can afford to pay for repairs once the warranty is up, you drive more than 15,000 miles per year, you want to modify or customize your car, you tend to mistreat your cars or, you want to own a car.

You should decide to lease your car over buying when: You want lower monthly payments, you prefer to get a new car every 2-4 years, you don’t want to pay for expensive repairs, you drive fewer than 15,000 miles per year or, you keep your car in good shape.

You’re usually expected to obtain a higher credit score when you lease a car than when you purchase one. That’s because leases have smaller down payments and monthly payments. If you have a poor credit history, you might need to pay a higher interest rate on the lease. Or worse, you could have your lease application denied all together.

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How Do You Settle with Rental Car Damages?

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Receiving damage to a car that you have rented can be a very stressful experience. Those who do not have the appropriate collision and liability insurance can find themselves in the middle of a serious financial crisis. When settling car rental damages, there are a number of considerations that one should be aware of to ensure a trouble free resolution.

When you rent a car, you will usually have insurance through your own car insurance policy, or insurance that is available through your credit card, or you will have obtained insurance through the car rental company. It is important to be aware of the limitations that may be attached to a credit card’s car rental insurance policy. As well, some rental car insurance policies will include comprehensive coverage, but there may be limits imposed on what and how much they will cover.

The process of submitting a claim requires completing a number of actions as outlined in your insurance policy. The process can vary, but generally, you need to do the following:

1. If your insurance is provided either by your credit card company, rental car insurance company, or your own car insurance company, you will have to contact them directly.

2. Each company will have their own form that you will have to fill out. You will have to send the form and all appropriate documents to the company. Some insurance companies have online forms that can be downloaded and filled out.

3. To claim for loss or damages to the rental car, you will need to provide the following:

Proof of the rental agreement. (submitting a copy) Rental car inspection report prior to renting the car. This includes the walk around report that the car rental companies use to identify any scratches, dents, and other damages before you rented the car. A copy of the police report A copy of the damage inspection after the car was returned to the rental company A copy of the repair invoice or damage estimate from the rental agency. It will include an itemized repair list A receipt for repairs

4. To pursue your claim for losses resulting from rental car damage, you will be provided with a contact mailing address where you mail your claim. Once costs and damages have been determined, the insurance company will provide the coverage.

There may possibly be a dispute over repair charges. An insurance company has the right to send a claims adjustor to inspect the damaged car before it is repaired or disposed of. If you don’t have insurance, a rental company can make repairs without an inspection. It is important to be aware that if you are not adequately covered, you may incur some expenses. Some rental car agreements may require that one reimburses for the full value of the car. You should check to make sure you have the appropriate coverage. As well, some agreements require immediate reimbursement for damages, so they may immediately charge your credit card.

There may be other expenses that you are not covered for that can include: administrative fees, towing expenses, storage fees, and inspection and appraisal fees. It is important to read the fine print of your insurance policy to make sure you are comfortable with your coverage.

Purchasing the right insurance for a rental car can make all the difference if you suddenly find yourself in a potentially expensive car accident. When you pick up your car from the car rental company, make sure you inspect the exterior for damage. Being prepared will provide you with peace of mind when you are on the road. In the event of an accident, it will be a lot less stressful if you know exactly what steps have to be taken to settle any damages.

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