Maintenance Contracts
When thinking about your new car lease it is easy to think you’ll save money by NOT opting for a maintenance contract as it will usually increase your monthly rental or payment. What you really need to think about is the whole life cost of the maintenance and servicing of your new vehicle. Here's our short, but useful guide about maintenance contracts.
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What Is A Maintenance Contract?
For a fixed monthly fee, a maintenance package takes the headache out of getting your new vehicle serviced and maintained. By taking out a maintenance contract, the vehicle’s servicing, maintenance and MOT testing costs will be covered for the duration of the contract. Every vehicle on the road needs to be serviced (usually yearly, depending on the manufacturer's guidelines), so for a fixed monthly fee, costs including servicing, parts and labour are covered.
What does a maintenance contract cover?
Most maintenance packages cover the following:
Manufacturers' scheduled servicing which includes all replacement parts.
Mechanical and electrical repairs and/or replacements including labour. (This is covered by warranty and your maintenance package will extend this should your warranty expire.)
All replacement parts required as a result of fair wear and tear.
MOT (if required)
Roadside assistance for the full contract period.
Some maintenance packages also include (or can be added):
Breakdown cover (depending on the funder).
Replacement vehicle.
European roadside recovery.
Maintenance Package vs Self-Maintained
Example: Nissan Qashqai 1.5d TEKNA (Payment profile: 9+47 | 8,000 mile p.a)
Maintenance Package
Monthly Maintenance Plan Cost: £39.68 inc. VAT
Initial Rental: £357.16 inc. VAT
(Please Note: This is only an example, prices may vary depending on your vehicle and the length of your contract. For a bespoke quote, please contact our leasing consultants on 0161 667 5338).
Self-Maintained
The figures below shows the typical costs for some parts and servicing of the car. When leasing a vehicle, it is your responsibility to ensure your vehicle is serviced as per the manufacturer's schedule. If you're deciding whether to add maintenance to your contract, you should consider the cost of everything you might need over the length of your contract (replacement tyres, servicing, etc).
Nissan Qashqai 1.5d TERKNA
Pollen Filter £46.32
Front Brake Pads £122.34
Front Wiper Blades £51.62
Tyre Replacement £70.20 (per tyre)
Minor Service £269 (diesel)
Major Service £369 (diesel)
RAC Breakdown Cover £40 annually
Please Note: these figures are based on average costings from our research. Prices may vary.
Maintenance Contract FAQs
View our FAQs relating to maintenance contracts and if you can't find the answer to your question below, please call our specialists on 0161 667 5338.
I already get manufacturer’s warranty with my new car so why would I need ‘maintenance’?
Warranties and maintenance packages are separate things, although they are intrinsically linked. Warranty covers mechanical and electrical breakdowns on your vehicle. Whereas, a maintenance package covers servicing and maintaining your vehicle. It's important to ensure your vehicle is well-maintained as it may invalidate your warranty if it's not maintained properly and regularly.
The majority of manufacturer’s warranties last for 3 years (although some can last up to seven years) and may have mileage limits applied. Warranties don’t usually cover routine servicing. However, with a maintenance package, routine servicing (including parts and labour) and maintaining your vehicle is covered. You get peace of mind knowing that your costs are budgeted for across the term of your contract. Your maintenance package will extend the warranty should your warranty expire during the term of your lease contract.
How do I work out whether or not I'd be better off adding maintenance to my contract?
Every vehicle on the road needs to be serviced (usually yearly, depending on the manufacturer's guidelines). You also need to ensure your leased vehicle is well-maintained otherwise your manufacturer’s warranty may become invalid. That said, the manufacturer's offer heavily discounted full maintenance cover.
When thinking about your new vehicle lease it is easy to think you’ll save money by NOT opting for a maintenance contract as it will usually increase your monthly rental or payment. What you really need to think about is the whole life cost of the maintenance and servicing of your new vehicle.
For more information, please call our specialists on 0161 667 5338.
Are there any exclusions with a maintenance contract?
Yes, there are a few exclusions to be aware of. These are:
Broken or missing items e.g. missing hub caps.
Repairs or replacements needed due to driver error or driver induced faults and accident damage.
Damaged windscreen and/or glass replacement.
Replacements subject to an insurance claim or where fraud is suspected.
Replacements required because of abuse or vandalism or incorrect or inadequate fuelling, lubricant or fluid top ups between service intervals.
For more information, please call our specialists on 0161 667 5338.
Are MOT costs covered with a maintenance contract?
Yes, there are a few exclusions to be aware of. These are:
Broken or missing items e.g. missing hub caps.
Repairs or replacements needed due to driver error or driver induced faults and accident damage.
Damaged windscreen and/or glass replacement.
Replacements subject to an insurance claim or where fraud is suspected.
Replacements required because of abuse or vandalism or incorrect or inadequate fuelling, lubricant or fluid top ups between service intervals.
For more information, please call our specialists on 0161 667 5338.
All vehicles need to be serviced/maintained in relation to the manufacturer's guidelines. This is a cost you need to budget for and spreading this over the period of your lease will give you peace of mind and stop any unexpected large bills. The finance companies offer a very cost efficient way of covering these costs through a heavily discounted full maintenance contract.
For more information, please call our specialists on 0161 667 5338. Our helpful leasing consultants will be able to further explain the maintenance contract and provide a quote for it on your vehicle. Of course, there's no obligation to opt for a maintenance package with your new vehicle. We simply want to ensure all our customers are aware of their options so they can make an informed decision.
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