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Which car insurance should I choose for a leased car ?
Leasing is an increasingly common practice among Swiss drivers. It consists of leasing a car for a given period of time, then either returning the leased car at the end of the lease, or acquiring it permanently in the case of leasing with a purchase option. The vehicle is not necessarily new at the start…
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Returning a leased car : A few tips !
Leasing with an option to purchase does not necessarily result in the purchase of the vehicle at the end of the lease. At the end of the contract, you must return the leased vehicle if you feel that it does not really meet your needs, or that you simply no longer have any use for…
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Buyback of car leasing in Switzerland
Lease buy-back must comply with the conditions specified in the contract. Depending on the type of lease, the leasing contract does not always allow the customer to make an early buy-back. However, it does appear to be possible in the case of residual value leasing. By buying back your leased vehicle early, you become the…
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Can I change the term or the mileage during the leasing contract ?
Car leasing is a car rental contract that lasts, on average, between 24 and 60 months. The terms of the leasing are defined at the time of the contract and they allow to put a monthly price on the lease. However, it can happen that during the course of the contract, the conditions defined at…
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Stopping a lease : When is it possible ?
Do you have other projects requiring financing ? Has your personal or professional situation changed ? Various reasons and events may prompt you to terminate your leasing. You therefore wish to stop your car leasing. Find out what happens if you stop your car lease. When and how can I terminate a current car leasing…
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CHANGING A CAR DURING A LEASE : WHAT SOLUTIONS ?
Many drivers who have taken out a car leasing contract ask themselves the question : “Can I change my car during the leasing period in Switzerland ?”. Although this is possible, it must be done in accordance with the terms of the leasing contract. As car leasing in Switzerland is constantly increasing and now accounts…
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LEASING WITH RESIDUAL VALUE IN SWITZERLAND
What is residual value ? The residual value of a leased vehicle is the residual amount that must be paid at the end of the lease in order to become the owner of the vehicle. It is like a Eurotax rating, defined at the signing of the leasing contract and which remains unchanged until the…
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CAR LEASING ABROAD
You have a car leasing contract in Switzerland and you want to go abroad. Is it possible to go abroad with your car lease ? Does it concern a holiday departure or a permanent departure from Switzerland ? The answer will depend on the duration of your trip abroad and your country of destination. If…
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CANCELLING A LEASE : WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
How do I terminate a car lease in Switzerland ? With the rise of leasing with a trade-in value, many lessees are asking themselves the question: “How do I terminate a car lease ?” Although it is possible to terminate a lease before the end of the term, this operation will generally have a significant…
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHEAP LEASING
In addition to allowing you to rent a vehicle while keeping the possibility of buying it at the end of the contract, leasing with trade-in value has a major advantage : Its very attractive price. With lease payments starting at less than 150 francs per month, leasing has succeeded in reinventing car ownership. Cheap leasing…
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USED CAR LEASING IN SWITZERLAND : A GOOD SOLUTION
In view of the dynamism of vehicle leasing, a new type of offer is beginning to develop: used car leasing. Now is the time to find out about the features and benefits of used car leasing. Everything you need to know about used car leasing Leasing recent second-hand cars Contrary to what you might think,…
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WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS FOR TAKING OVER A LEASING IN SWITZERLAND ?
Have you found the right leased car for you on our car leasing platform ? Here are the requirements that must be met before you can apply for a lease takeover in Switzerland. The conditions for taking over a leased car: Finance companies require guarantees before they will grant you a car lease takeover. The minimum…
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LEASING TRANSFER : TIPS, EXPLANATIONS AND PROCEDURE
Financing the acquisition of a car by means of a leasing agreement has become an increasingly common practice in Switzerland. This formula allows you to change vehicles regularly without worrying about resale and loss of value of the leased vehicle. However, it is difficult to get out of a leasing contract without paying expensive early…
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THE CAR LEASING MARKET IN SWITZERLAND : AN OVERVIEW
Leasing, and in particular one of its forms, leasing with a purchase option, is favoured in many areas. But the sector that benefits most from it is the automobile sector. Indeed, more and more private individuals, but also companies, are using this type of financing to obtain a new or recently used vehicle. The reason…
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FOUR WAYS TO END YOUR CAR LEASE IN SWITZERLAND
Although a car lease may seem like a contract that can be easily terminated, as it is only a rental, it is quite different. A car lease is a long-term contract where the lessee is committed to pay the rent until the end of the lease contract. In terms of long-term commitment, there is little…
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CAR LEASING, WITH OR WITHOUT A DEPOSIT ?
In Switzerland, leasing has become one of the main methods of financing a new or used vehicle. Depending on the offer, a deposit is sometimes required to finalise the contract. Although this allows the amount of the lease payments to be adjusted, the deposit is not recoverable at the end of the contract. The different…
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TRANSFER OF LEASING IN SWITZERLAND : ADVANTAGES FOR THE TRANSFEROR AND THE TRANSFEREE
Although not yet widely known in Switzerland, the transfer of car leasing is beginning to gain popularity. It is advantageous for both the leasing contract holder and the buyer, but the transfer of a leased car in Switzerland must be carried out according to certain rules. Find out everything you need to know about transferring…
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HOW TO TAKE OVER A CAR LEASE IN SWITZERLAND ?
More and more motorists are talking about used car leasing, a market that is mainly fuelled by leasing contracts offered as trade-ins. Let’s take a look at an atypical and fast-growing market. How can you take over a leased car ? A motorist who has taken out a car leasing contract with a duration of…
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DEPARTURE FROM SWITZERLAND AND CAR LEASING
A departure abroad can happen for many reasons. You want to make a new start, you have been transferred… Whether you are leaving alone, as a couple or as a family, one question arises : What to do with the car lease you took out before you decided to leave ? Is car leasing an…
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LEASING TRANSFER : THE CHEAPEST ALTERNATIVE
There are several ways to get out of a leasing contract : Early termination : this is clearly the least cost effective solution. In case of early termination, you will have to pay penalties for breaking your lease according to a coefficient mentioned in your contract. This calculation can represent SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF FRANCS! Lease…
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BUYING down LEASING up
Private ownership is no longer in vogue, particularly in the automotive sector where leasing is becoming more widespread. What are its advantages and disadvantages ? Previously, only companies that wanted to optimise their budgets used this type of contract. Now, almost 50% of private individuals also opt for vehicle leasing. However, this can be a…
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LEASETRANSFER, TO TRANSFER OR TAKE OVER A LEASE
The Swiss website LeaseTransfer.ch allows you to transfer your leasing contract to another motorist, in order to avoid paying fees to end it. Grégory Perales launched the LeaseTransfer platform on the basis of an observation : “It is very difficult to get out of a leasing contract”. Leasing companies often charge very high fees to…
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TERMINATING A LEASING CONTRACT
You may be forced to terminate a leasing contract before it expires. Some solutions are more favourable than others for terminating the monthly payments. For various reasons, a person may be forced to terminate a leasing contract before it has expired. There are various more or less costly ways of getting out of the contract.…
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How to terminate a leasing agreement : Possible solutions
While leasing now accounts for almost 50% of new car purchases in Switzerland, the number of early terminations of leased cars is increasing. There are several ways for private individuals to terminate their leasing contract : Buy the vehicle early : The first option for ending a leasing contract with a purchase option is to…
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LEASING TAKEOVER : INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Car leasing takeover is a relatively new concept that consists of taking over the contract and the leased vehicle of a motorist who wants to change his car. The takeover must be approved by the finance company. Taking over a car lease Car leasing is a contract that specifies that the motorist is the lessee…
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LEASETRANSFER launches its 100% accompanied formula
No more administrative hassles to get out of leasing. Launched last year by Gregory Perales, Leasetransfer.ch is an advertising platform that takes care of all the administrative procedures for transferring a leasing contract. “We offer a 100% accompanied formula that we only invoice on performance, i.e. if we find a buyer for the leasing contract,”…
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The annual meeting of the worldwide automotive industry
The first edition of the Geneva Motor Show took place in 1905 before receiving international recognition in 1924. Since then, the Geneva International Motor Show has become one of the most well-known and most popular motor shows in Europe, and is one of the 5 “majors” recognized by the OICA (International Organisation of Automobile Constructors).…
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LEASETRANSFER helps you to find a buyer for your lease
Car leasing payments can become a real burden when life changes or something unexpected happens. But getting rid of them is not easy and, above all, can be relatively expensive. The monthly premiums can be renegotiated in proportion to the rental period already completed, not to mention the withdrawal taxes. Unless you find a buyer…
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