I started leasing a Kia Sportage from Evolution Rentals now EVOGO under their SmartDrive scheme and have been very happy with the deal and the customer care I have experienced. Incidentally it is about to be replaced by a new Kia Cee'd as my wife finds the Sportage too big for her liking.
My current income is not "generous" so I wanted a deal that did not tie me in to a minimum period in case I decided I couldn't afford it at some point - or indeed if I decided to buy a car instead. Also, I was not interested in buying/owning the leased car at the end of the contract.
My main reasons for choosing EVOGO SmartDrive were:
- Fixed rate of monthly outgoings with no surprise bills that one can get by owning a car (new or old);
- No additional costs apart from insurance and fuel/oil; So, I don't have to worry about defect rectification, maintenance, servicing, tyres (unless punctured), or Vehicle Tax and they provide breakdown cover too.
- Small one-time up front payment;
- No further up front payments on renewing the car;
- Not tied into a 2 or 3 year contract like most Personal Contract Hire deals;
- No early termination penalties - "hand it back when you don't want it any more"
- A new car typically every 12 months
- Wide choice of cars, though admittedly limited if you're on a tight budget.
All in all the EVOGO SmartDrive deal suits me!