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Why are dealer lease deals more expensive than those online?

I'm moving towards leasing my next car, previously always having bought cash. However, the dealer lease deals seem more expensive than those offered online. Is the dealer acting as a third party thereby needing a cut? Also, what does it mean when it says "pay 12 instalments up front and 35 payments from then on"?

Asked on 18 February 2017 by John Hughes

Answered by Honest John
"pay 12 instalments up front and 35 payments from then on" means you pay 12 monthly payments upfront as your deposit, then a further 35 monthly payments. So if it's £200 a month, they want £2400 up-front, then £200 a months for 35 months. Yes, of course dealers take their cut and try to make as much as they possibly can from you. A couple of good online leasors are www.dsgauto.com and www.lingscars.co.uk
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