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:

Too often when it comes to auto-leasing, people get so dazzled through the myriad terms and the lingo thrown their way that they end-up paying by the nose, relying on a dealer's 'help' than their own informed decision.

Despite aggressive low-interest financing, cash-back offers and other purchasing incentives offered through leading auto-makers to buyers, letting 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.

You've come to the end of your rent 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.

$250 to dispose of your vehicle, $1000 for extra miles you put on the clock and $200 to replace the light bulb and the worn tyres lease agents constantly nickel-and-dime consumers when their rent runs out. Here's a rundown of what can trigger those fees, and some steps to take in self-defence.

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.

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 rent for a new set of wheels?

In order to get a good chartering deal, you need to understand renting lingo. Read through this letting glossary to get an overview of the basics:

Understanding how to calculate your monthly rent payment makes it easier for you to make an informed decision. Yet, most of us shy away from the 'complicated' math on our rent contract, leaving it up to the dealer to do the payment formula.

If you are in the market to lease a vehicle, you will hear the term 'residual value' recur like a leitmotif. A residuum value performs not only affect your monthly payments, but is equally used through letting companies to determine any penalties should you break your rent early and how much to pay if you [...]