There are several good reasons why businesses should decide to lease a van rather than buy one. The main reason is the cost. Most businesses are under some degree of financial pressure and costs need to be minimised. Purchasing a van either with cash upfront or via a loan is a huge financial outlay. By leasing a van you reduce those costs.

In order to take out a lease on a van, you have to find a contract hire company. Here are seven tips to help you do that:-

1. Be prepared to shop around for a good deal. There is plenty of competition out there, so take advantage of it. Check to see who charges the least for a good vehicle and which companies demand the lowest deposits. Look through your local telephone directory, newspaper or check online and see what they have to offer.

2. Bear in mind what kind of van you want and what you will be using it for. Leasing a van may be cheaper then buying one, but there is no sense in acquiring a vehicle, particularly if it is expensive, that you don't really need.

3. Having identified the van you want check to see which features come as standard and which ones would add cost to the lease agreement.

4. Decide what length of lease suits you best. If you want to change the vehicle regularly, a shorter lease will be advisable. Check which company offers the best deal for that length of lease.

5. There are sometimes mileage caps for van leasing deals make sure you find out in advance what the cap may be and the extra cost involved in doing excess mileage.

6. Make sure there is no charge for both delivery and collection of the van.

7. Find out what extras are offered by the leasing company. Do they offer servicing at a discount price? Is roadside van recovery included in the deal? Do they pay the road tax?

If you follow these these tips you should should have a trouble free experience in finding a leased van that suits you