No. When you lease a car, you'll need to buy auto insurance from an insurance company. Many lessors (the company that owns the car) will have specific requirements about the type of auto insurance you need to buy, particularly about the deductibles.
No. When you lease a car, you'll need to buy auto insurance from an insurance company. Many lessors (the company that owns the car) will have specific requirements about the type of auto insurance you need to buy, particularly about the deductibles.
Topics: Vehicle Leasing, Misc
Yes, you can convert your car lease to finance. Most lease contracts have a buyout option that allows you to buy the car either during the lease duration or at the end.
Topics: Vehicle Leasing
The COVID-19 pandemic has plunged the global economy into a deep crisis. Businesses that rely on fleet vehicles have gone through a major shake-up, especially in terms of logistics and sales.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Fleet News
If you could acquire a new vehicle after a few years, with the most advanced technology and features and an affordable monthly price, would you? Leasing helps you enjoy this luxury, but you must know the best approaches to get the most benefit.
Topics: Fleet Financing, Vehicle Leasing
Every business has had its set of problems during the covid-19 pandemic. The fleet management field was not an exception. To maximize your output, especially with a communicable pandemic on the loop, you will need an expert to manage your fleet as you focus on your area of specialization.
Topics: Fleet Management, Misc
Drivers are the heartbeat of any business that operates a fleet. They manage the fleet and ensure that services get delivered on time.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Misc
Tracking your fleet is inherent to any commercial fleet management, but the way you do it is unique to each fleet and manager.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Tracking
As a growing business, your need for vehicle fleet leasing and funding is something you can never underestimate or ignore. Businesses need a fleet of vehicles at one point or the other to run their daily activities seamlessly.
Topics: Fleet Management, Vehicle Leasing
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected all facets of the fleet management industry. Due to the uncertainty caused by the pandemic, fleet companies have had to rethink their business strategies while keeping costs down and employees safe.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Misc
It's a nightmare for drivers: You put your foot on the brake and nothing happens. When your brakes fail, the thing you need to do is bring the vehicle to a stop as quickly and safely as possible.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Misc
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Wilmar eliminates a lot of headaches ... they take the pressure off so we can do what we do best. With our clean cars and Wilmar’s expertise, we always get more money than we expect at the end of a lease.
Carl Howard President, Auto Bell Car Wash
Wilmar’s incredible. They care only about our needs ... delivering and maintaining the perfect vehicles for the job. I trust them. And when there’s a problem I make one phone call. Problem solved.
Kyle Hilliard Controller, Assa Abloy
We have a fleet of nearly 100 vehicles hitting the road every day. And every hour we spend worrying about acquiring, upfitting and maintaining these vehicles is an hour spent not doing what we do best. I leave it to the experts.
Trent Haston President/CEO, Roby Family of Companies
"One of the best decisions we made in the past year was to partner with Wilmar. They are a one-stop shop that professionally handles all of our requests in a very timely fashion. They make it easy for us to meet our customer demands."
Michael Griffin CFO / IT Director, ETAK Systems LLC
The comprehensive solutions Wilmar provides their clients results in significant cost savings and efficiencies that their clients enjoy. Unlike national firms, Scott and his team are life-long residents of the Charlotte, NC area. Having this ability to provide service continuity is a hallmark of Wilmar.
Dan Ewald President Ewald Fleet Solutions
Scott is great to work with. His knowledge of the leasing industry and his honest approach is valuable to those who want to better understand auto lease options. I highly recommend Scott and his team for any vehicle leasing needs.
Ward Norris Strategic Account Manager, NC/SC Future Lighting Solutions
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Debbie Nayman Fleet Administrator, The Hoffman Companies
"The Wilmar team does something that is almost a forgotten attribute in today's world, they put their customers' needs and service first regardless if it's one vehicle or one hundred. "
Larry Williams Supply Chain Director, Biscuitville Fresh Southern
"Wilmar has been a wonderful partner for us. I had originally decided to handle our small fleet by myself. I quickly determined that I did not have the expertise. Todd Jones came in and saved us significant time and savings. I had not understood the size and scope of the Company. We are grateful for what they do for us. Makes my life so much easier. "
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