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Fleet Review
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Are you a Fleet Manager / HR Manager / or CFO?

Look no further than Windsor Vehicle Leasing to provide you with innovative, customer service focused consultancy to help you manage your fleet and drive the future of your business. Reduce CO2, have newer smarter vehicles,  off balance sheet Contract Hire to help you focus on growing your core business.

We offer a flexible, friendly service with your own dedicated Account Manager. Call us on 01753 851 561 or Email: [email protected] to find out more.

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Visit our Showroom
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We’d like to think all the dust has settled now following our move of premises earlier this year – we’ve certainly swept it all away and hopefully it shows! We look forward to welcoming you here. We have a history of listening to our customers; of seeing the bigger picture too – so whether you’re a start-up company, an overseas placement or a UK company where all decisions are made by global head offices, we’re happy to talk. Don’t forget, we offer short-term leasing and daily rentals too. Please pop in, take a seat and see whether our experienced team can be of assistance – or call us on 01753 851 561. You can also email at:: [email protected]

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New Business Leasing
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Starting a new business in the UK? Newly incorporated and need a new car or van?

Windsor Vehicle Leasing can provide you a superb platform to develop your business from the very start, with cars and vans available from ALL Manufacturers- Any Make, and Model. If you are yet to file your first year’s accounts you must be prepared to back your business with a personal guarantee and successful credit score. Contact us for a quote now and speak to our experienced team; Email: [email protected] or Call us on 01753 851 561

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Car & Van Leasing Configurator
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At WVL we are please to offer you easy vehicle leasing quoting via our car and van leasing configurator.

To make the leasing process as easy as possible this helpful too will enable you to choose the vehicle manufacturer, model group and exact model

Then choose your preferred engine and drivetrain before, whether it be diesel, petrol, hybrid or fully electric and manual or auto…the choice is yours.

After clicking configure you can really then start to personalise your desired vehicle. Choose a colour to suit your requirements, easily identify at this stage what cost options are, for instance metallic and solid colours and special paint or custom options. All you need to do is click to add your options

Following this select the Trim, again you can see what is standard and what are the cost options to suit your budget. N.B Make sure you preferred trim interior colour is selected even if the colours are standard, more often than not there are more than one and it is often defaulted but perhaps not to your taste!

Option packs are next, these are bundles for various options in a group to save individual costs and are often created by the manufacture based on customers trends. An example could be Comfort and Sound pack where parking assist, audio and hands free options are grouped together.

Next, Options, enable you to personalise more features separate from packages and then further tabs enable you to see Standard Equipment and Technical data.

Finally Request a Quote and complete the lease profile requirements and contact details and we will be in contact.

Configure your Car

Configure your Van

 

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2 x Tesla Model 3’s in our Showroom
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WVL are delighted to have two fantastic Tesla Model 3’s in our showroom in Datchet, to test drive or lease! We have two variants onsite at present.

  1. The Standard Range Plus Rear-Wheel Drive in Solid black with 18″ Aero Alloys and with unique Black and White Partial Premium Interior
  2. The Long Range All-Wheel Drive in Deep Blue Metallic with 19″ Sport alloys and all black premium interior, this car also features the Full Self-Driving Capability

Why not arrange a viewing or test drive and Lease your next Electric Car with WVL – 01753 851 561 Email – [email protected]

Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model 3 at WVL & The Ellis Journey
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Windsor Vehicle Leasing are delighted to announce for The Ellis Journey event on Sunday we have a Tesla Model 3.

We have got on display a Long-Range Tesla Model 3 with a few options for you to view. If you are a business and want to test drive the car, then please arrange with us a time. We have access to our car from Sunday (viewing only) to Wednesday. So we are keen to allow test drives Monday – Wednesday for local businesses wanting to know more about the Model 3 and its leasing options.

We are proud sponsors of the Ellis Journey and hope that the Model 3 will combine a real focus point. The event takes place on The Green outside our Datchet premises this coming Sunday 30th June 11.00 to 4.00pm. For the motoring enthusiasts there will be over 40 pre 1905 motor vehicles, Static cycles, Motor cycles and Prestige classics. Plus Hyundai and Toyota are displaying their latest Hydrogen Technology cars.

It promises to be a Family Fun-Day with the displays on The Green to include: Morris Dancers, Jazz band trio, Pub BBQ, Windsor Town Crier, Face-painting, Windsor Museum, Ukulele Band, Henna body art, Ice cream, popcorn and Penny Farthings.

Windsor Vehicle Leasing are one of the main sponsors of the event and we will be opening our showroom on Sunday. We look forward to welcoming new and existing customers to the event and also look forward to discussing your next business leasing requirement.

 

ULEZ London April 2019
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London Drivers – Get Ready for the ULEZ Starting 8th April 2019
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In just over a month’s time, on 8th April 2019, the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) will come into force in London as part of Mayor Sadiq Kahn’s longer term plan to tackle the dangerously high levels of air pollution in our Capital.

At present, motorists driving in London face the long-established Congestion Charge as well as the more recent Emissions Surcharge, or Toxin-Tax for vehicles not reaching the required emissions standard.

Next month, the Toxin-Tax will be replaced by the Central London ULEZ. It will operate continuously, 24/7 across the existing central London Congestion Charge Zone, and drivers’ vehicles must meet a strict emissions standard, or pay a charge.

ULEZ 2019 map

The vehicles affected are:

  • Cars (petrol and diesel)
  • Vans, minibuses and lighter specialist vehicles
  • Motorcycles, mopeds and more
  • Lorries, coaches and other larger vehicles

The emissions standards are:

  • Euro 4 for petrol cars and vans (roughly more than 14 years old in 2019)
  • Euro 6 for diesel cars and vans (roughly more than four years old in 2019)
  • Euro 3 for motorcycles and mopeds
  • Euro VI for lorries, buses and coaches

The charges are:

  • £12.50 per day for cars, motorcycles and mopeds, and vans with £160 fine for failing to pay on time (reduced to £80 if you pay within 14 days)
  • £100 per day for lorries, buses/coaches, with a £1,000 fine for failing to pay on time (reduced to £500 is paid within 14 days)

Check your vehicle now on the TFL website: click here.

There are some exemptions – see here including a grace or ‘sunset’ period for residents extending to 24th October 2021.

Don’t forget

The ULEZ is in addition to the £11.50 Congestion Charge which applies from 7am-6pm Monday to Friday (excluding public & bank holidays), and the LEZ (Low Emission Zone) Charge for heavy diesel vehicles which operates 24/7 across most of Greater London.

The Next Phase

The ULEZ will be expanded from the 25th October 2021 to the North and South Circular roads, covering all the inner London boroughs.

ULEZ map

The 2019 and 2021 ULEZs – click to download PDF

“We’re doing everything in our power to tackle this issue and are starting to see improvements in air quality with the wide-ranging action we’ve taken already on tackling the most polluting cars, and cleaning up our bus and taxi fleet. An expanded Ultra-Low Emission Zone, in conjunction with the Central London ULEZ, will really help transform the air that millions of Londoners breathe.”

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

Clean sweep

A £23m scrappage fund has been set up but only for small businesses with no more than 10 employees to encourage them to switch from their dirty vans to cleaner vehicles. Grants of £3,500 are available for every older van replaced by a Euro6 vehicle, and a £6000 grant towards the purchase and running costs of an electric van. Full details can be found here on the TfL website. Kahn is pressuring the government to extend this to low income households.

Real World Benefits

Whilst TfL predicts just a 5% drop in car traffic in central London in response to the ULEZ, they anticipate that after one year, harmful emissions of NOx and Particulate Matter will have been reduced by 45% in central London and 40% in the surrounding areas. When the ULEZ expands in 2021, this should give a further 20% reduction across London. In real terms, this means over 100,000 fewer people will be living in areas with NO2 pollution exceeding legal limits, and 71% fewer schools will be in areas of illegal air pollution.

Combine this with significant investment in fully electric buses, London’s taxi fleet on track to be the greenest in the world, and ULEZ-style roll-outs across other key cities including Birmingham, Leeds, York, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Manchester and Newcastle, Sheffield and Bath, London is paving the way in the greening of our cities.

Taking Charge

Thankfully the vehicle manufacturers are redoubling their efforts to including hybrid and electric vehicles in their ranges – indeed, they’re the hot topic in this year’s Geneva Motor Show currently taking place.

Here at WVL we have a number of low emission vehicles for you to test drive, including the fantastic hybrid MINI Countryman PHEV, and the 2019 European Car of the Year: the electrifying Jaguar I-PACE. Call 01753 851561 to talk to us about eco options for your next vehicle and join the growing movement towards cleaner air and sustainable motoring!

Changes to the Highway Code to for Autonomous Vehicle technology
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The Highway Re-Code: Changes to the Rulebook for Autonomous Vehicle Technology
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Changes were made to the Highway Code on 30th November 2018 which included rules for new advanced driver assistance systems and automated vehicle technologies.

With many of us already familiar with levels of automation ranging from simple cruise control to advanced auto-parking and even ‘remote summoning’, this technology is not only advancing at great speed, it’s becoming more widespread across makes and models as manufacturers strive to compete for today’s tech savvy customers. No doubt this is the first of many such updates to keep the roadway rulebook relevant.

As drivers, it’s our own responsibility to ensure we’re up to date with the Highway Code, so read on. The amendments to rules 149, 150, 160 and 239 cover the use (and mis-use) of in-vehicle technology, automated parking aids, and adherence to manufacturers’ instructions. They’re shown in full below, and here’s the link to read all the recent Highway Code updates.

Mobile phones and in-vehicle technology

Rule 149
You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. You MUST NOT use a hand-held mobile phone, or similar device, when driving or when supervising a learner driver, except to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency when it is unsafe or impractical to stop. Never use a hand-held microphone when driving. Using hands-free equipment is also likely to distract your attention from the road. It is far safer not to use any telephone while you are driving or riding – find a safe place to stop first or use the voicemail facility and listen to messages later.

You may park your vehicle using a hand-held remote control app or device. The app or device MUST be legal, and you should not put other people in danger when you use it.

Rule 150
There is a danger of driver distraction being caused by in-vehicle systems such as satellite navigation systems, congestion warning systems, PCs, multi-media, etc. You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. Do not rely on driver assistance systems such as motorway assist, lane departure warnings, or remote control parking. They are available to assist but you should not reduce your concentration levels. Do not be distracted by maps or screen-based information (such as navigation or vehicle management systems) while driving or riding. If necessary find a safe place to stop.

As the driver, you are still responsible for the vehicle if you use a driver assistance system (like motorway assist). This is also the case if you use a hand-held remote control parking app or device. You MUST have full control over these systems at all times.

General Rules

Rule 160 includes:
Once moving you should drive with both hands on the wheel where possible. This will help you to remain in full control of the vehicle at all times. You may use driver assistance systems while you are driving. Make sure you use any system according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Parking

Rule 239 includes:
Before using a hand-held device to help you to park, you MUST make sure it is safe to do so. Then, you should move the vehicle into the parking space in the safest way, and by the shortest route possible.

When you use a hand-held device to help you to park, you MUST remain in control of the vehicle at all times. Do not use the hand-held device for anything else while you are using it to help you park, and do not put anyone in danger. Use the hand-held device according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Moving Forward

This is a timely update given that the first self-driving cars — without a human in the driving seat — could be on our roads before the year is out in test vehicles. Road testing criteria previously required a human operator inside the car… it now requires a human to merely have the capability to take control remotely. The Department for Transport call these updated regulations “a strong signal of support from the UK automotive and technology industries.” Such fully autonomous ‘level 5’ vehicles aren’t yet available in the UK, though it’s expected that Level 4 autonomy (‘hands off’ and ‘eyes off’) will be available here soon.

Whether the path to full autonomy will be smooth and swift, or bumpy with barriers to progress remains to be seen. Indeed, many of the benefits lauded such as reduced congestion and faster travel times will only be realised when the majority of vehicles on our roads are fully autonomous – and that remains some way off.

Until then, this comes as a great reminder to use technology wisely… and whatever the level of automation in your vehicle, we recommend always keeping your eyes firmly on the road ahead!

If you’re interested in leasing a vehicle with autonomous technologies such as auto-parking, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, or even Tesla’s autopilot – call us on 01753 851561 or email [email protected] and we can help advise on the perfect vehicle and deal for you.

ULEZ
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ULEZ, New Charges & Changes to Drive Air Pollution Down
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Plans, legislation changes, and charges are stepping up a gear in London as Mayor Sadiq Kahn has revealed new proposals for the ongoing improvement to air quality and emissions standards across London. The Toxin Charge already in force is to be replaced on 8th April 2019, by the ULEZ – Ultra Low Emissions Zone – a clean air zone monitored 24/7 across the capital’s existing Congestion Charge Zone.

This new charge will affect a far wider range of vehicles than the current restrictions – for example, two-wheel vehicles are to be included – and vehicles not meeting the ULEZ standards will be charged £12.50 per day to drive into the Zone.

ULEZ phase 1

The ULEZ standards are proposed as follows:
• Euro 3 for motorcycles & mopeds
• Euro 4 for petrol cars, vans & minibuses
• Euro 6 for diesel cars, vans & minibuses
• Euro VI for lorries, buses & coaches.

As a guide, nearly all petrol vehicles manufactured since 2005 will be ULEZ compliant; your V5C (vehicle registration document) will give information on your vehicle’s Euro emission standard.

Check your vehicle now on the TFL website: click here.

ULEZ – Phase 2

Restrictions will be tightened across a wider range of heavy vehicles from October 2020, and, as a further drive towards cleaner air in the capital, Kahn has announced that the ULEZ will be extended outwards as far as the North and South Circulars by October 25th, 2021.

ULEZ phase 2

Full details can be found here – including information on transition discounts for residents of the areas being incorporated.

The new measures are predicted to affect over 100,000 cars, 35,000 vans and 3,000 lorries every day. Critics say it will be the final straw for small businesses. But for the 100,000+ Londoners who will no longer live in areas where the air they breathe exceeds the legal limits for pollution, it’s a vital move forward. Further data shows over 9,000 Londoners die prematurely each year as a direct result of air pollution, and that it creates a £3.7billion drain on London’s economy – there’s a clear and necessary drive towards cleaner air.

Drivers should note that the ULEZ charge will be in addition to the existing weekday Congestion Charge (7am – 6pm Monday to Friday; two-wheeled vehicles are not affected ) as well as the LEZ (Low Emission Zone) charge for heavy diesel vehicles.

Full details on the various charges applicable when driving in London can be found here.

Ban on New Petrol and Diesel Engines

Further acceleration to air quality improvements were announced this week as talks between Sadiq Kahn and a number of leaders from major cities across the UK focused on the government’s proposed 2040 ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles. They motion to bring the ban forward ten years to 2030.

It remains unclear whether this includes Hybrid engines too, but further details on this ‘Road to Zero’ initiative are due to be released soon.

“Banning the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, providing support to deliver Clean Air Zones in cities and introducing a national vehicle renewal scheme will dramatically improve our air quality and our health.”

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

The Diesel Debate

Not surprisingly, there remains much confusion over the diesel/petrol debate in the aftermath of Dieselgate – but manufacturers are working hard to ensure modern diesel engines are as clean if not cleaner than petrol equivalents. This is certainly the case in terms of their lower CO2 emissions. The sector faces a perhaps unfairly accelerated decline, especially across Europe where tax hikes and clampdowns on diesel vehicles are gaining traction – but the greater fuel economy and pulling-power of diesel engines can’t be disputed.

Take Our Advice

If you’re looking for a new vehicle, come and talk to us about your requirements. With changing legislations, charges, and accessibility into London (and soon other city centres) choosing the right vehicle has never been more important, particularly when driving for business. Leasing is the future-proof solution – it makes the very best sense for minimising your emissions, as well as your outgoings – all with minimum commitment.

We can offer new and nearly-new vehicles available on a range of contracts from short-term to four-year deals, so call our team on 01753 851561 – we’ll help get you moving… and keep you moving!

For more background, read our previous post on The T-Charge, Toxin Taxes, and Diesel Engines.

Hand it back early
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Hand It Back Early!
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Hand It Back Early is WVL’s ultimate deal in future-proof motoring.

Choose one of our selected in-stock vehicles on a 2-year Contract Hire deal and you’ll have the option to walk away from the vehicle at 6 months, 12 months and 18 months – no catches, no penalties.

We all know how life can throw surprises at us, so we understand that committing to longer lease terms can be daunting – especially in the current financial climate. But Hand It Back Early gives you the peace of mind that should your circumstances change and you’d prefer not to keep the vehicle to the end of the contract, you can Hand It Back Early!

We’ll miss you… but we’ll understand.

See the currently available vehicles here, and call our team on 01753 851561 to talk about this fantastic opportunity.

Out of hours, please contact us online, and don’t forget, you can see and test drive these vehicles at our Windsor showroom, where you can also speak to us in person to get things moving!

The small print: Two year contracts only on Nearly New and Used vehicles in stock, with a minimum of 10,000 miles per annum based on full maintenance contract hire with a payment profile of 6+23 months. No ownership option, Contract Hire; eligibility conditions apply.

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