{"id":19229,"date":"2025-07-10T14:26:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T14:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/de-en.holman.com\/de-en\/?p=19229"},"modified":"2025-07-10T14:26:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T14:26:40","slug":"flexible-leasing-plan-with-full-cost-transparency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/de-en.holman.com\/de-en\/resources\/flexible-leasing-plan-with-full-cost-transparency\/","title":{"rendered":"Flexible Leasing \u2013 Plan With Full Cost Transparency"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> &lt; 1<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minute<\/span><\/span> \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class='resource-header-container' style='position:relative;'>\n\t\t<div class=''><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\n        <div id='blog-title'><h1>Flexible Leasing \u2013 Plan With Full Cost Transparency<\/h1><\/div>\n            <img src='https:\/\/de-en.holman.com\/de-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/flexible-leasing-plan-with-full-cost-transparency.jpg' alt='a white van on the road' id='blog-header-image' style='width:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position: center;'>                            \n\t\t\t<aside style='max-width:298px;margin-top:62px;' id='mobile-info'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='blog-info-box'><p class='aside-header'>Posted<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class='aside-info'>July 10, 2025<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='blog-info-box'><p class='aside-header'>Type<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class='aside-info'>\n\t\t\t\t\tBlog\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='blog-info-box' id='social-icons'><p class='aside-header'>Share<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/de-en.holman.com\/de-en\/resources\/flexible-leasing-plan-with-full-cost-transparency\/\" id=\"footer-mobile-facebook-link\" title=\"Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" class='aside-info'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/de-en.holman.com\/de-en\/wp-content\/themes\/holman\/assets\/images\/facebook-share.png\" alt=\"Facebook\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a> <!-- .item -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/de-en.holman.com\/de-en\/resources\/flexible-leasing-plan-with-full-cost-transparency\/\" id=\"footer-mobile-linked-link\" title=\"linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" class='aside-info'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/de-en.holman.com\/de-en\/wp-content\/themes\/holman\/assets\/images\/linkedin-share.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a> <!-- .item -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:?subject=Flexible Leasing \u2013 Plan With Full Cost Transparency&#038;body=I wanted to share this content from Holman! 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While traditional leasing models are often associated with opaque contract terms and hidden costs, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holman.com\/de-en\/leasing\/open-end-leasing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holman FlexLease<\/a> <\/strong>offers a modern, transparent, and flexible leasing alternative.<\/p>\n<h2>When the Fog Clears: The Weaknesses of Traditional Leasing Models<\/h2>\n<p>Mileage leasing \u2013 also known as closed-end leasing \u2013 may initially seem like a simple and cost-effective solution. But much like driving through dense fog, the real challenges often only become apparent during use: rigid contract durations, limited mileage allowances, flat-rate damage charges, and high additional costs for contract changes or early returns. This lack of transparency can lead not only to unexpected financial burdens but also significantly restrict your ability to strategically manage your fleet.<br \/>\nTo better understand the actual cost burden for lessees, we analyzed <strong>449 completed leasing contracts for light commercial vehicles (LCVs)<\/strong>. The goal was to determine the extent of additional costs incurred beyond the agreed service rate.<\/p>\n<h2>Summary of Results<\/h2>\n<p>Despite fixed monthly rates based on average contract duration and expected maintenance needs, an <strong>average of \u20ac878.40 per vehicle<\/strong> was charged in additional costs. These extra charges \u2013 primarily due to unscheduled maintenance and repairs \u2013 represent approximately <strong>18.41%<\/strong> of the originally paid service rates.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #002060; color: white; border: 1px solid #fff; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\">METRIC<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #002060; color: white; border: 1px solid #fff; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\">VALUE<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #fff; padding: 8px;\">Number of vehicles analyzed<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #fff; padding: 8px; text-align: right;\">449<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #fff; padding: 8px;\">Average service rate (repairs and maintenance)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #fff; padding: 8px; text-align: right;\">76.09\u00a0\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #fff; padding: 8px;\">Average contract duration<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #fff; padding: 8px; text-align: right;\">62.31 Months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #fff; padding: 8px;\">Total average service rate paid<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #fff; padding: 8px; text-align: right;\">4,772.20\u00a0\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #dae9f8;\">\n<td style=\"border-top: double 3px #13316D; border-left: 1px solid white; border-right: 1px solid white; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\">Average additional charges<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: double 3px #13316D; border-left: 1px solid white; border-right: 1px solid white; padding: 8px; text-align: right; font-weight: bold;\">878.40\u00a0\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #dae9f8;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #fff; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\">Share of additional charges in total costs<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #fff; padding: 8px; text-align: right; font-weight: bold;\">18.41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These figures highlight the importance of considering not just the monthly rate when choosing a leasing model, but also the long-term cost structure and contract flexibility.<\/p>\n<h2>Holman FlexLease: Like a Clear View Through the Windshield<\/h2>\n<p>Holman FlexLease is based on the principle of open-end leasing and offers maximum clarity through a fixed amortization plan and customized contract design. The benefits are evident throughout the vehicle lifecycle:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>At contract start<\/strong>: Each contract is individually calculated based on actual usage and requirements. The amortization plan is transparent and easy to understand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>During the term<\/strong>: Monthly rates remain constant, and all services are clearly defined. After just three months, the contract can be flexibly terminated \u2013 without penalties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>At contract end<\/strong>: There is no flat-rate charge for wear and tear. Instead, the vehicle is sold at its actual <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holman.com\/de-en\/remarketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">market value<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 and the proceeds are entirely yours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ability to flexibly adapt vehicles to market conditions and operational needs opens up new possibilities. What was once a rigid contract framework becomes a dynamic management tool tailored to your real needs.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion: Transparency as a Competitive Advantage<\/h2>\n<p>Holman FlexLease represents a new generation of leasing: open, fair, and transparent. You benefit not only from financial planning security but also from the freedom to manage your fleet efficiently and according to your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Free your fleet from opacity and limitations \u2013 with Holman FlexLease. 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