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With these articles we aim to supply answers to some of the most commonly asked questions, and answers to the questions you should be asking. If you can't find exactly what you are looking for, use the site search at the top of the page, and if all else fails, drop us a line!

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Lease Return - Mercedes SLK289
Video Article:
Lease Return - Mercedes SLK289
We did some paintwork on the front end, removed some dents, buffed out a scratch and carried out cosmetic repairs on two wheel before the car was returned to the lease company.
By Kieran - 21/07/10
Vauxhall Astra Lease Return Example.
Video Article:
Lease Return Example: Vauxhall Astra
Wheel Repair, dent repair and scratch removal to get the car ready for return.
By Gary, Kieran, & Danny - 28/4/10
Choosing repair options.
Lease Return Article:
How to find the most cost effective, acceptable repair for your damage.
The bottom line is that you want to get the job done right, at the best possible price.
By Gary - 17/03/10 View as PDF
Smart Repair Madness!
Lease Return Article:
Smart Repair Madness!
Everybody's doing it... but smart repair isn't the answer to every problem.
By Gary & Danny - 30/12/09 View as PDF
How to get out of a lease
Guest Article:
How do I get out of my lease?
Don't keep paying for that car lease.
Let someone else take on the payments!
by TakeMyLease.co.uk - 20/04/10
An inspection
Lease Return Article:
How to save hundreds of pounds when returning your lease car.
A case study of a car inspected by New Again.
By Danny - 26/06/07 View as PDF

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Lease company telephoe operator
Lease Return Article:
6 reasons why lease companies should be recommending us to their customers.
The benefits of our services to the lease companies.
By Gary Wray - 27/07/07 View as PDF
BMW Leasing
Video Article:
How Lease Return Inspections
save you Money.
Follow us along as we inspect a leased BMW and prepare it for return.
By Gary, Kieran, & Danny - 23/9/08
Should I purchase or lease?
Guest Article:
Should you purchase or lease a car?
An Article by GoCompare.com about the diferences between leased and bought cars.
By GoCompare.com - 2/12/08
Glossary
Glossary:
Glossary
...because some people haven't a clue what we are talking about.
Work in progress
Lease Return Inspection and Preparation Video
Video Article:
Lease Return Inspection and Preparation
How you can save money when returning your car to a lease company. These people did!
By Gary - 09/09/08
Lease Return Inspection and Preparation Video Prt.2
Video Article:
Lease Return Inspection & Prep part 2
How you can save money when returning your car to a lease company. These people did!
By Gary - 09/09/08
Smart Repair
Article:
Smart Repair, body shop Repair, and why we ask you to send us photos!
Trying to explain why sometimes a big scuff can be repaired with SMART, and a small one can't. Things are not always as simple as they might seem!
By Danny - Done ages ago, but I forgot to link to it!
Buy or Lease my car?
Guest Article:
Why Should YOU Consider Contract Hire Instead of Outright Purchase.
Advantages for the business owner of leasing their fleet vehicles.
By Darren Nash - Planet Leasing - 30/4/08
benefits if lease return inspection
Lease Return Article:
More benefits of our
lease return inspection.
It's not just the money... There are many other benefits too!
By Danny - 29/06/07 View as PDF
The Triangle of Terror!
Lease Return Article:
The Triangle of Terror!!!
The cause and the solution to the arguments between drivers, fleet managers and lease companies.
By Danny - 06/07/07 View as PDF
Why drivers can't be inspectors
Lease Return Article:
Why drivers don't make good inspectors.
Why drivers who inspect their own cars miss most of the damage.
By Danny - 07/07/07
the sculptor - still from 206 advert - an amazing bit of panel beating!
Article:
Short-cut to finding a really good
body shop/Panel beater
Some are good and cheap, some are bad and expensive. How to find the right company for you.
By the web stig - 29/07/06
Article High Mileage Lease Cars
Guest Article:
Car Leasing - There's no escaping the cost of high mileage
Some tips on how to avoid end-of-lease recharges for excess mileage.
By Terrence Jumbe
Article on car leasing
Guest Article:
Should I buy or lease my next car?
Smart Leasing 5 Step Guide on choosing a leased car.
By Terrence Jumbe
Guide:
Lease Car Guide
A complete guide full of useful advice and tips about how to care for and return your leased car.
By Danny Argent - 10/01/06
Article: Booking your car in
All about booking your car in and the way in which we do things.
By Sam - A long time ago
paint spill clean up
Article:
Paint spillage - Interior restoration
Yet another paint spillage in the boot of an Audi,
here's what to do and how it is dealt with.
By Danny Argent - 10/12/04

 

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