1. Introduction
to Auto Leasing - A look at the
basics of car leasing and why leasing should be considered as a
possible method of financing your next car.
2. What
is Auto Leasing - An brief description of car leasing
concepts and what it means to lease. There are misconceptions about
leasing that we try to correct here in this article.
3. Lease
vs. Buy - Learn about the differences between car leasing
and buying. Whether you lease or buy will depending on your lifestyle,
your priorities, and your driving habits.
4. Benefits
of Auto Leasing - There are some very distinct benefits
to leasing when compared to buying with a loan. However, leasing
may not be for everyone.
5. Who
Should Lease a Car - Find out what characteristics
determine who should lease and who should not. Leasing could be
a great match for you, or not, depending on your answers to a few
simple questions.
6. The
Types of Auto Leases - Learn about consumer car leasing
— open-end leases and closed-end leases, and business leasing.
Learn which to choose when given a choice.
7. How
Car Leasing Works - Leasing is not as simple as buying
with a loan. This article explains the factors that make a lease
work — cap cost, cap cost reduction, money factor, residual
value, and lease fees.
8. The
Lease Payment Formula - Learn how to calculate monthly
lease payments using the standard formula used by all lease companies.
Understand the terminology of leasing used by dealers and lease
companies.
9. Leasing
Fees and Taxes - There are fees and payments that make
car leasing different than buying. Understand how these fees and
taxes are paid and when.
10. Auto
Leasing Contracts - A lease agreement form is much
different than a loan agreement. Understand how and why. Learn what
to watch for and how lease contracts work.
11. Preparing
for a Lease - Learn how to find lease prices, when
to negotiate, what to pay, and how much you can afford.
12. Find
Good Car Lease Deals - Learn how and where to find
good car lease deals. Learn how to determine if a lease deal is
good or not so good. There are tools and websites that can help.
13. Auto
Lease Negotiating - Learn how to negotiate a car lease.
Tips and techniques are explained so that you maximize your chances
of getting the best lease deal.
14. Living
with Your Lease - Understand your obligations after
you've signed your car lease contract. What responsibilities do
you have? What precautions should you take? What happens at the
end of your lease? What if you want to terminate your lease early?
15. End
of Lease Options - There are a number of options for
how you might handle the end of your lease. Learn how to determine
which lease-end option will be best for you. What if you want to
get out of your lease before it ends normally? |