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HIRE, BUY, OR LEASE? A FLEET MANAGER'S GUIDE

Download our free Fleet acquisition guide

A comparative guide for the pros and cons of commercial fleet acquisition methods.

How you acquire your commercial fleet can be a complex and important decision with several factors to consider. The ideal choice for your business will depend on your specific needs and budget.

Whether you want to validate a tried and tested approach or are reviewing the options available to you, our guide helps you compare and evaluate the alternatives, helping you make an informed decision on the best method for your business.

Identify your fleet needs, vehicle usage, financial considerations, and any external regulations and pressures.

Understand the key pros and cons of the different acquisition methods.

Make an informed decision that best suits the needs of your business.

Download our guide to help you navigate through the process:

Targeting efficiencies, cost savings, operational improvements and electrification are all pressures that the modern-day fleet manager must deal with. With the development of acquisition methods into full in-life fleet solutions, defining what best suits your fleet operation can be a complex challenge.

Our guide gives you the information and the tools you need to review and compare key acquisition methods against your fleet needs.

Targeting efficiencies, cost savings, operational improvements and electrification are all pressures that the modern-day fleet manager must deal with. With the development of acquisition methods into full in-life fleet solutions, defining what best suits your fleet operation can be a complex challenge.

Our guide gives you the information and the tools you need to review and compare key acquisition methods against your fleet needs.

Hire Vs Buy Vs Lease

Business Van Hire Options

Explore our van hire packages below which we’ve designed to cater to diverse business needs. Choose a package that aligns with your business requirements, and experience the convenience and reliability of Northgate's specialised hire options.

Flexible Hire
Flexible Hire

Flexibility with a short commitment 

  • Minimum 1-month commitment

  • You can change your vehicle whenever you need

  • Servicing, maintenance and breakdown cover come as standard 

12 Months Plus
12 Months+

For your long term van hire needs

  • Rental terms between 12 and 48 months

  • You specify extras that you need such as livery and racking

  • Servicing, maintenance and breakdown cover come as standard

We Buy, You Rent
We Buy, You Rent

For replacing old vehicles with new

  • We inspect your vehicles and pay you an agreed, fair market valuation

  • You choose your replacement vehicle

  • Select your preferred hire option, Flexible Hire or 12 months + or a combination of both.

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