When your company is ready to add more wheels on the road, tying up capital in outright purchases can slow you down. At First Flexi Lease, our Rent-to-Buy plan lets you keep cash in the bank today while working toward full ownership tomorrow—a win-win for expanding businesses across Devon, Somerset, Cornwall and the wider South-West.
What exactly is Rent-to-Buy?
Think of it as a “try-then-own” agreement. You choose the van, pick-up or car that suits your day-to-day workload, run it for an agreed term (most clients opt for 6–12 months), and decide at the end whether to keep it. If the vehicle has proven its worth, pay the pre-agreed price and add it to your asset register. If not, just hand back the keys—no exit fees, no awkward conversations.
Why businesses choose First Flexi Lease’s Rent-to-Buy
| Benefit | How it helps your bottom line |
|---|---|
| Zero hefty deposit | Keep working capital free for payroll, inventory or the next contract. |
| Fixed monthly rental | Easier cash-flow forecasting—no surprise hikes or balloon payments. |
| Poor-credit friendly | We look at the person behind the score, so start-ups aren’t left out. |
| Mileage built for hard graft | Generous allowances mean builders, couriers and utility crews can rack up the kilometres without panic. |
| Asset on your balance sheet | Exercise the option to purchase and convert running costs into a tangible company asset. |
| Local support | Exeter-based team plus AA cover and road tax sorted for you—simply insure, fuel and go. |
A perfect fit for high-usage sectors
Construction, trades and delivery firms put vehicles through their paces. With Rent-to-Buy you’re not guessing how a van will handle a load of plasterboard or stop-start city drops—you’ve lived with it for months. When you purchase, you know every rattle and service stamp already.
How the process works
- Pick your vehicle – Browse everything from compact hatchbacks to Luton box vans online or visit our Exeter site.
- Agree the term & rental – Typical terms run 6–12 months, but we’ll tailor mileage and duration to your workflow.
- Hit the road – Road Fund Licence and VED are on us; you just insure, fuel and earn.
- Decide – At contract end, pay the fixed buy-out price or hand the vehicle back—no penalties, no pressure.
Ready to expand—without the financial handbrake?
Call us on 01392 249 250 or drop the team a line at info@oakfirst.co.uk. Let’s match you with a van or car that grows with your business today and becomes yours tomorrow.
Drive now, own later—the First Flexi Lease way.
