So you want a new car but just can’t seem to make your finances stretch far enough? Or perhaps you’ve already found the car of your dreams, ut know there’s no way you’ll ever be able to afford it. You’re not alone – the auto industry has been hit hardest of all by the credit crunch and car sales have reached an all time low. It seems no one can afford to think about getting a new car right now.

But don’t let that get you down – there is another option. There is another way you could still get the car of your choice, and you wouldn’t even have to pay upfront for it. Car contract hire or leasing agreements are a great way to choose the exact car you want and you only have to pay one manageable monthly fee.  

I know what you’re probably thinking, there has got to be a catch, right? Well, in fact, no there’s really not. Yes you have to sign a contract but you get to choose from any car on the market, even those that would normally be out of your price range. In fact, the more popular and desirable the car, the better deals you can get. It’s not like buying a new car where the value decreases with time, most contract hire agreements are based on your projected usage so they take wear and tear into account and when the contract ends you can trade it in for a newer model.

Choosing contract hire will usually also help with the running cost of having a car – often the road tax and servicing costs are thrown in to the monthly instalments so you won’t find yourself suddenly landed with huge repair bills. And being able to trade the car in every few years means it’s less likely to break down as you’ll always have the latest model.

Basically, it’s a great way of getting a new car without any of the worries of buying outright – it really makes sense, especially now when times are hard. And who knows, you might even be able to get your dream car after all!