{"id":1105,"date":"2022-08-16T15:39:07","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T15:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.carbar.com.au\/blog\/?p=1105"},"modified":"2023-12-05T10:38:15","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T23:38:15","slug":"to-lease-or-to-finance-which-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/to-lease-or-to-finance-which-is-right-for-you","title":{"rendered":"To lease or to finance &#8211; which is right for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We know that the journey to car ownership &#8211; especially in the current market &#8211; can be complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most of us, either leasing or financing is preferred over buying the car outright. Both help to break down the overall cost that buying a new vehicle can involve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes that shiny new car you\u2019ve had your eye on far more affordable and accessible. If you\u2019re savvy, this can allow you to still have funds set aside for emergencies, your home, holidays, family and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re here to help you understand the difference between leasing and financing, including the pros and cons of each option so that you can make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/blog\/subscribe-or-buy-the-genius-of-and\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best decision for you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">On this page:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/to-lease-or-to-finance-which-is-right-for-you\/#So_what_does_it_all_mean\" >So, what does it all mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/to-lease-or-to-finance-which-is-right-for-you\/#The_pros_and_cons_of_a_car_lease\" >The pros and cons of a car lease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/to-lease-or-to-finance-which-is-right-for-you\/#The_pros_and_cons_of_finance\" >The pros and cons of finance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/to-lease-or-to-finance-which-is-right-for-you\/#Still_not_sure\" >Still not sure?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_what_does_it_all_mean\"><\/span><strong>So, what does it all mean?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A car lease allows you to \u2018rent\u2019 or \u2018borrow\u2019 a vehicle from a provider for an agreed period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll make regular, fixed payments that cover your use of the car. All you&#8217;ll need to do is fill the tank. From insurance to servicing, the rest is looked after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to finance, you\u2019ll purchase your vehicle with a car loan which can be paid off over a period of up to 7 years. At the end of the agreed period, you own the vehicle outright &#8211; so you can either keep it or sell it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also easier than ever to get new or used car finance. New digital players, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carclarity.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CarClarity<\/a>, enable you to compare a range of lenders online to find a finance deal that suits your needs, saving time, money and stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_pros_and_cons_of_a_car_lease\"><\/span><strong>The pros and cons of a car lease<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a lease, there are both advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the bright side, you\u2019ll be able to upgrade your car more often and will need less money up front to get into a new vehicle. With a lease, this is based on your lease term and is usually 2-3 years. You&#8217;ll also only pay one payment to cover the vehicle, maintenance, registration and insurance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to minimise cash flow tied up in depreciating assets, leasing can also be a great option. This can mean that you have additional funds where you need them, rather than tied up in a vehicle. It\u2019s also worth chatting to your accountant to learn about the potential tax benefits of leasing that may apply to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The downsides of car leases are pretty simple &#8211; you won\u2019t own the car, so can\u2019t modify it without approval, and administration fees and other charges are typically included in your payments. If you want to exit your lease agreement early, there are also additional \u2018exit\u2019 or break fees to factor in for not seeing your lease through to the end of the agreed term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_pros_and_cons_of_finance\"><\/span><strong>The pros and cons of finance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re leaning towards a car loan, this commitment does come with considerable advantages, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The car itself will be yours. You own it.&nbsp; You can drive and modify it as you please. The lender will still hold an \u2018interest\u2019 in the car while you\u2019re paying off your debt, but the title of the car will be in your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll potentially have more options when it comes to the make and model of the vehicle than you would with a lease.&nbsp; You\u2019ll also have the opportunity to compare lenders to find a competitive rate &#8211; making this option a cheaper one over the long term for most. You can now also do this online, with companies like CarClarity, allowing you to compare dozens of lenders to find a finance option that is right for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flipside of finance, there will usually be higher initial costs. You&#8217;ll need to sort out the rego, insurance, maintenance and repairs, too. Your car will depreciate &#8211; its value will decrease over time, and you won\u2019t be able to upgrade quickly and easily once you\u2019ve committed to your vehicle (until you sell it, of course). Finally, if you want to pay off your loan early and break the agreed loan term, additional fees will often apply &#8211; this can be especially frustrating if you\u2019ve purchased a car that is no longer under warranty, and something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Still_not_sure\"><\/span><strong>Still not sure?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re still unsure whether leasing or financing your vehicle is best, we have some good news for you &#8211; we have a third option that may suit your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our car subscriptions allow you exclusive access to a fully-maintained and comprehensively insured car for a simple weekly subscription cost, similar to a lease. There are minimum costs, but unlike a lease, there are no minimum terms. Just give us two weeks\u2019 notice to swap cars or stop your subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A car subscription carries most of the benefits of a car lease, but with more flexibility. Because it\u2019s chunked into affordable weekly payments, a carbar subscription offers an alternative to traditional car leasing that can fit your budget and lifestyle as it stands today &#8211; with the freedom to stop or swap with 2 weeks\u2019 notice should anything change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love your subscription car and want to own it, we now also offer the ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/blog\/subscribe-or-buy-the-genius-of-and\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">purchase your beloved subscription car<\/a> when it works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike any other car retailers in Australia, carbar customers can now seamlessly switch their carbar subscription to a loan arrangement thanks to our latest partnership with car loan comparison platform, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carclarity.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CarClarity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part? You don\u2019t even need to decide straight away. We know that a car is a big purchase, and personally allow our subscribers to switch to finance once they\u2019re ready. Taking some time to try before you buy could save you a lot of money, time and hassle in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re adding new cars to our fleet every week, with hundreds of cars to choose from &#8211; whether you choose to subscribe, finance <em>or <\/em>buy. The choice is always yours.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/search\">Browse our latest selection of cars today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know that the journey to car ownership &#8211; especially in the current market &#8211; can be complicated. 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