Lease question

[PeteinSQ]

I'm wanting to lease a car but I don't need the car for 2 months. Is it normal for there to be a wait of a few months before you get the car you want to lease?

If there is a bit of a wait do you pay the up front payment and arrangement fee when you get the car or when you agree to the lease?

[Jefferson Steelflex]

Leasing is no different to any other car purchase, you are buying either directly or indirectly from a dealer who may have stock, or who may have to factory order for you. So, you could have a car within a few days, or months and months later depending on build schedules.

Some people have requested a specific date and the broker/dealer have been happy to accommodate, others specify the date because the deal is dependent on a registration deadline and you have to fall in line.

Finally, depending on how you contract the deal, you'll pay an admin fee (broker) or refundable deposit (dealer) when you order and the advance payment/rental when you collect the car or shortly after. If you can, it's better to buy directly from a dealer and do it over the phone so that you won't have t pay an admin fee and you are covered should you need to cancel and get your deposit back.

[PeteinSQ]

Thanks. I've agreed to a lease for a Golf R - lead time is 16 weeks (might be longer) but that's ok.