Subscribing to a car is becoming increasingly popular with fleet operators. The car subscription offers companies the opportunity to easily adjust their own stock of Tuesday cars for any duration and flexibly on a monthly basis as required. In this article, we have summarized for you what you should consider when deciding on a car subscription.
Subscribe to a car: What does that mean for the fleet?
Subscribing to one or more cars in the fleet means that a company purchases vehicles from a flexible subscription provider instead of a traditional purchase or lease. As part of a car subscription, the company pays a monthly rate that covers all central costs such as insurance, maintenance, taxes and often also repairs.
The terms are usually between two and six months. The vehicle can then be returned or exchanged for a new one. This offers the fleet a high degree of flexibility and makes administration easier, as the subscription provider takes on many administrative tasks.
These are the advantages of a car subscription for your fleet
Testing alternative drives
If you want to test new models, brands or different types of drive, you can subscribe to a car. This gives you the opportunity to switch to more environmentally friendly vehicles with electric or hybrid drives without having to worry about buying or maintaining such vehicles.
Avoiding supply bottlenecks
In times of supply bottlenecks, for example due to production stoppages or delivery problems, a car subscription is a flexible alternative for staying mobile every month.
Fast availability
Companies that need a company vehicle at short notice can subscribe to a car. Car subscriptions usually offer a large selection of different vehicles that are available at any time. You don’t usually have to worry about whether the car you want is currently available or not.
Fixed rates
A car subscription usually involves a fixed monthly rate that is paid in advance. This gives you better cost control and you always know how much you have to pay for using the car each month. The rate usually already covers all essential costs, such as maintenance and repairs, taxes and tire changes. Only the fuel and charging costs have to be borne by the customer.
Insurance included
Most car subscription providers already include car insurance for company cars. This is also the case with FINN, Fleethouse’s partner. In this case, the monthly installment also covers the cost of car insurance and fully comprehensive insurance. Even minor scratches in the paintwork or other wear and tear are included in the monthly price.
Cost savings
In some cases, subscribing to a car can be cheaper than leasing a company car or booking a rental car. You only pay per month for the time you actually use and do not have to pay high acquisition costs or interest. However, if you want to lease a car for longer than one year, it is worth comparing leasing offers for commercial vehicles.
No obligation
Instead of signing a long-term leasing contract, you can simply subscribe to a car. This way you benefit from more flexibility and there is no obligation for a long term. You are not tied to a specific car and can simply switch to a different vehicle every month if you wish or if your term requirement changes spontaneously.
Are there any disadvantages to subscribing to a car?
Restrictions on use
Some providers of car subscriptions have restrictions on use, for example on the number of kilometers you can drive per month or on use abroad.
No individual vehicle configuration
A car subscription usually does not offer the possibility of individual vehicle customization and only allows installations that can be reversed after the term.
Higher rates
Flexibility has its price. That’s why in many cases it’s more expensive to subscribe to a car with a provider for many months instead of leasing. This is the case, for example, if you want to use the vehicle for a longer period of time (usually one year). To find out whether a subscription is worthwhile, you should compare the offers with the costs and ancillary costs for leasing company cars.
Age limit
Some providers set a minimum and maximum age for users. These are usually 21 and 75 years respectively. If you are younger or older, it can be difficult to subscribe to a car.
Subscribe to an e-car: What should you look out for when subscribing to e-cars?
When subscribing to e-vehicles, you should consider a few important points to ensure that their use in the fleet runs as smoothly as possible. Firstly, the range of the e-car is crucial, as it must meet the daily requirements of the fleet. On the other hand, battery management plays an important role, as battery maintenance should be covered by the subscription. It is also advisable to keep an eye on the mileage limits of the subscription to avoid additional costs.
In the event that you would like to subscribe to an e-car for your fleet, a sufficient charge is required.infrastructure is a basic requirement. Employees should be able to charge their vehicle at work, on the road or at home.
Subscribe to a car with Fleethouse: Large selection at attractive conditions
On Fleethouse, you can easily subscribe to a car and flexibly add suitable vehicles to your fleet as required. Our partner FINN offers you a large selection of high-quality models at attractive subscription conditions. Electric vehicles from the most popular car manufacturers can also be found in the provider’s range.
Fleethouse offers you these advantages:
- All-round carefree package: Subscribe to a car in just a few steps and drive it for a fixed monthly price including insurance, taxes and much more. No deposit, no hidden costs.
- Short terms: You decide how long you subscribe to your new car. It starts with a term of just one month.
- Free doorstep delivery: Our provider FINN delivers your new vehicle directly to your doorstep free of charge
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FAQ - Subscribe to car
Subscribing to a car is a simple and flexible alternative to buying or leasing. Short terms and the option to cancel at any time are making car subscriptions increasingly popular for fleets too. You can use the car without having to worry about maintenance, insurance or repairs. Everything is already included. By subscribing to a car, you have the freedom to choose a different vehicle at any time or to test the use of electric vehicles in operation.
There are also disadvantages that you should weigh up before making a decision. For example, you should be aware that the vehicles cannot be individually configured and the rates are usually higher than with leasing.
Fleet software such as Fleethouse plays an important role in the efficient management of a fleet with car subscriptions. It makes it possible to monitor and control vehicles, contracts and costs centrally. Subscription management functions, such as monitoring contract terms and mileage, are particularly useful.
The most important facts about subscribing to a car in the fleet
If you need a company car at short notice or if there are delivery bottlenecks, a car subscription is a simple option to supplement your fleet for a few months.
Costs for insurance, maintenance, repairs, breakdown service, normal wear and tear and vehicle wear and tear are already included in the provider's rate when you subscribe to a car.
With Fleethouse and FINN, you can subscribe to a suitable car with just a few clicks and have it delivered free of charge.
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