Lease Vehicle Modification

All Questions

• Can I add my own alloy wheels to a leased van?

  The finance company you choose will need to be informed of the changes you make to the vehicle. However, it can sometimes depend on which contract you take out to how much modification they allow.

• Do any of your vans come fitted with a tow bar or can we have one fitted?

  We can have a tow bar fitted to your vehicle prior to delivery for you. The cost of this can be built in to your contract or alternatively you can pay for this separately if you wish.

• Can I put a tracker on my leased van?

  Yes you can fit a tracker to your leased van. You can either include this option in your lease agreement and spread the cost across the term of the agreement or alternatively you can pay as a one off payment. If you decide to add the tracker after you have taken delivery we would recommend you use a manufacturer approved business.

• Which finance package would best suit my needs if I need to modify the interior of the vehicle?

  Our expert Richard answered... If you are looking to lease the vehicle on a contract hire agreement you will be charged at the end of the term if you drill holes into the floor. With a finance lease agreement, it is up to you to sell the vehicle at the end of the contract you will not be charged by the finance company, however, you may not be able to sell the vehicle for as much.

• Do leased vans come fitted with floor mats?

  The majority of vans do not come with floor mats, but they can be fitted as an optional extra.

• I wish to put a 400 ltr water tank in the van. Are securing bolts permitted to be drilled into the floor of the van?

  If you are looking to drill into a leased vehicle you will need to call the finance company to see if they will allow this. We use a number of different companies and some will allow modifications and some will not. Once you have chosen the contract and funder, we will then be able to give them a call and see if this is possible.

• Can I install a racking system in a leased van?

  Yes you can install a racking system. If you choose a Contract Hire lease agreement this should be removed before the vehicle is collected to avoid a charge. However, at the end of a Finance Lease agreement it is up to yourself to sell the vehicle so you can choose whether to sell the van with the racking included or not.

• Can I sign-write a leased van?

  If you choose to sign write the vehicle it is advisable to have the sign writing removed before returning the vehicle to avoid any potential charges.

• Am I allowed to fit an internal security mesh gate at the side and rear inside doors of my leased van?

  You can certainly fit internal security mesh in the rear of your van. It is advisable to notify the lease company that you are fitting additional items to the vehicle to avoid and confusion at the end of your contract.

• What are the options regarding van security? E.g. Deadlocks, armour plates etc.

  Our expert Richard answered... We can supply and fit a large range of security features, deadlocks and slam locks are becoming more and more common. Get in touch with our helpful team who will guide you through your options.

• Can I put deadlocks on my lease van?

  We can have a deadlocks fitted to your vehicle prior to delivery for you. The cost of this can be built in to your contract or alternatively you can pay for this separately if you wish.

• Is it possible to have a roof rack fitted to a leased van and include the cost in the monthly rentals?

  We can have a roof rack fitted to your vehicle prior to delivery for you. The cost of this can be built in to your contract or alternatively you can pay for this separately if you wish.

• I have a drainage jetting unit which would require bolting down to the van floor. Would this be an issue?

  Our expert Richard answered... If you are looking to lease the vehicle on a contract hire agreement you will be charged at the end of the term if you drill holes into the floor. With a finance lease agreement as it is up to you to sell the vehicle at the end of the contract you will not be charged by the finance company, however, you may not be able to sell the vehicle for as much.

• Can I have the van modified inside to accommodate a water fed pole window cleaning system?

  Our expert Richard answered... What type of contract you have on the vehicle will determine if you are able to carry out any type of conversion / modification. However, as long as you make the lease company aware of what you are doing to the vehicle, again subject to the contract type, this should avoid any unexpected charges.