Private Lease (EN)

Get to know private lease

• How do I download the DirectLease app?

• What is private lease?

• Who are we?

• What are the advantages of private lease?

• What are the disadvantages of private lease?

• Why choose Private Lease from DirectLease?

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Our cars

• Can I take a test drive before leasing a car?

• I drive more than 12,000 kilometres per year, is that allowed?

• Are all private lease cars always brand new?

• Can I add accessories or options to my car?

• Can I choose all-weather tyres?

• Can I choose winter tyres?

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Application & Approval

• Advance payment

• How long does the (financial) approval process take?

• Which documents do you need for financial approval?

• Can someone else act as a guarantor for me?

• What is the minimum or maximum age to lease a car?

• What are the requirements for private lease?

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The lease contract

• Are extra digital services included with my lease car?

• What is included in the lease price?

• Am I entitled to roadside assistance?Yes, roadside assistance is included in your contract, both in the Netherlands and abroad.

• Is maintenance and the MOT included in my lease contract?

• Is replacement transport included in my contract?

• What does monthly cancellable leasing mean?

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Ordering & Delivery

• Can I have a tow bar installed on my lease car by someone else?

• Can I have a tow bar fitted to my car?

• How does the delivery of my private lease car work?

• How quickly can my private lease car be delivered?

• Will my private lease car be delivered with a full tank of fuel?

Finance & Invoicing

• Does leasing a car affect my mortgage application?

• What happens if I drive fewer kilometres than agreed in my lease contract?

• Do you require a down payment or deposit?

• What does the first invoice look like?

• How does the invoice payment work?

• How is the excess (own risk) arranged?

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Driving & Maintenance

• What car documents do I need when driving abroad?

• When should I schedule maintenance for my private lease car?

• Where do I go for maintenance on my private lease car?

• When does my car need an MOT (APK)?

• Who is allowed to drive the car?

• Is my pet allowed in the lease car?

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Damage & Roadside Assistance

• Report damage online

• Who is responsible for the insurance excess in case of damage?

• What should I do in case of a breakdown, damage or accident in the Netherlands?

• What should I do in case of windscreen damage in the Netherlands?

• Got a flat tyre? Here's what to do.

• How do you handle tyre damage?

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The end of your lease contract

• How does returning my lease car work?

• What should I keep in mind when returning my lease car?

• My lease car has been returned. What happens next?

• How does the AutoZelfScan app work?

• Can I request a statement of no-claim years?

• Can I extend my lease contract?

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Electric leasing

• Do I have to pay road tax for my electric car from 2025?

• What is road tax (HSB or MRB)?

• Does a change in road tax (motorrijtuigenbelasting) affect your monthly lease price?