Your Essential Guide To Personal Car Leasing

Check out our simple and easy-to-read personal car leasing guides below. If you can't find the answer to the question that is puzzling you, feel free to give us a call at 0151 728 4711 and we'll be happy to help. You can also email us at Sales@stablevehiclecontracts.co.uk.

Last updated May 2024.

Personal Contract Hire (PCH) Explained

Personal Contract Hire (PCH) Explained

Learn more about personal leasing here. Personal leasing, or Personal Contract Hire (PCH) is a form of long-term car rental with fixed monthly costs.

The Benefits Of Personal Contract Hire

The Benefits Of Personal Contract Hire

Learn more about the benefits of Personal Contract Hire (PCH) here. PCH is a fantastic choice for individuals who want a brand-new car at a fixed monthly cost.

Can I Buy My Lease Car?

Can I Buy My Lease Car?

Learn more about whether or not you can buy your lease car at the end of the contract here. We'll also talk about whether it's better to lease or buy a car.

Can I Fit Non-Standard Equipment To My Lease Car?

Can I Fit Non-Standard Equipment To My Lease Car?

If you want to fit non-standard equipment into your lease car, you can, but read this guide so that it doesn't become costly at the end of your contract.

Can I Take My Lease Car To Europe?

Can I Take My Lease Car To Europe?

Whether you're driving abroad for a holiday, visiting family or something else. If you're thinking about travelling to Europe in your leased car, this guide will tell you how to get the right documentation.

Car Insurance, Do We Include It?

Car Insurance, Do We Include It?

A frequently asked question when customers enquire is if we offer a car insurance package with our leasing offers. We answer it in this article.

Changes To Road Tax

Changes To Road Tax

We take a look at the changes to road taxes for vehicles registered after 1 April 2017. Read this guide if you want to know how much your road tax is likely to cost, and what the changes mean for you.

Do You Deliver To Northern Ireland?

Do You Deliver To Northern Ireland?

If you're based in Northern Ireland, you'll be happy to hear that we deliver to Belfast Port for FREE! This guide will tell you the two ways that we can get you a lease car if you're from Northern Ireland.

Excess Mileage Explained

We demystify excess mileage in this guide and explain just how much you would theoretically have to pay if you went over your mileage allowance.

Fair Wear & Tear Guide

Fair Wear & Tear Guide

If you're ready to hand your car back at the end of your contract, you may be worried about what tiny scratches or minor damage is acceptable or will need fixing.

How Could Leasing Help Me Get A Mortgage?

How can leasing help me get a mortgage versus a PCP? Find out in this handy guide how leasing a car or van could help you improve your credit score.

How Do I Improve My Credit Score?

How Do I Improve My Credit Score?

If you've got bad credit, or you've been rejected for finance, we've put together a list of tips that can help you to improve your credit score so that you can try to get finance again in the future.

How Do I Insure My Brand New Car?

How Do I Insure My Brand New Car?

In this leasing guide, we go through exactly what you need to do to get insurance for your brand-new vehicle from Stable Vehicle Contracts.

How Do I Order A Lease Car?

How Do I Order A Lease Car?

This simple guide will help you understand our process from initial enquiry through to taking delivery of your brand new car. We've tried to cover everything here, so this is the go-to guide if you're thinking of leasing a car.

How Do I Put A Private Plate On My Lease Car?

How Do I Put A Private Plate On My Lease Car?

A nickname, special date or memorable place? Read our guide to help get your private plate on your leased car.

How Does Contract Hire Work?

How Does Contract Hire Work?

What is Contract Hire and how does it work? In this guide, we break down why leasing a car is becoming so popular and answer some of the more common questions about the different stages of Contract Hire.

Leasing For New Drivers

Leasing For New Drivers

If you’re a new driver, and you’re excited to get your first car, it’s likely that you’ve started shopping around to see what cars are in your price range and discovering all the ways buying a new car can add up.

Leasing vs PCP & HP Explained

Leasing vs PCP & HP Explained

There are hundreds of guides out there that go into detail about Leasing, PCP & HP. Hopefully this guide will simplify everything and make the process easy for you to understand.

Maintenance Plans

Maintenance Plans

Stable Vehicle Contracts offers a hassle-free car maintenance plan that, for a fixed monthly fee, includes scheduled servicing, vehicle MOT, replacement tyres and other repair costs.

What Happens at the End of my Lease Contract?

What Happens at the End of my Lease Contract?

What happens at the end of your contract, and how soon should you start looking for a new deal? We go through the process to help you learn what happens.

What If I've Got Bad Credit?

What If I've Got Bad Credit?

If you have bad credit, or your finance application is rejected, there is still a possibility that you'll be approved in the future. Read this guide if you're concerned about your financial situation.

What To Do When Taking Delivery

What To Do When Taking Delivery

When your car arrives, there are a few things that need to be considered when signing for your car. This guide will help you know what to do next.

Who pays any fines and charges?

Who pays any fines and charges?

Although it’s unlikely that you will receive a fine or charge while using your car, accidents can happen. So, what happens if you receive a fine or charge while using a leased car?

Your Responsibilities

Your Responsibilities

So, you’ve just got your lease car and you’re wondering what your responsibilities are as the hirer. In this guide, we’ll tell you what’s expected of you to keep your lease car in top condition.

Taking Delivery of Your New Lease Car

Taking Delivery of Your New Lease Car

If you've found a car on our website and want to move forward with the lease agreement, you will want to know how the car is delivered and if it costs anything.

Taxing a Leased Vehicle

Taxing a Leased Vehicle

Car tax, also known as vehicle tax, road tax, or Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), is a legal requirement for any vehicle driven or parked on public roads. In this article, we discuss what road tax is and whether your lease agreement road tax is covered.

What Does The Car Manufacturer Warranty Cover?

What Does The Car Manufacturer Warranty Cover?

At Stable Vehicle Contracts, rest assured that each of our vehicles is accompanied by the standard manufacturer's warranty. This means when you drive off, you're shielded from unexpected expenses in case of any issues.