While these days the majority of people rely on the use of their own vehicle to travel, there are many easy things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint. Here are 5 ways you can be more eco-friendly:

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• Following all the government advice – the Compello team are all working from home, call, email or on Compello Connect, our service is unaffected.
• Supporting suppliers with their increased cleaning measures and hand over procedures

We need you to make sure that:

• You are following the government and WHO advice
• You keep a safe distance away from the delivery staff

Stay safe,

The Compello Team

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What are the advantages?

Leasing is great for long term

• Leasing contracts are typically the length of 2-3 years, as the employee is tied down to the car for a longer period with little to no flexibility this can be the more cost-effective option.
• This is particularly ideal for a reliable, consistent employee, where you know they will see the contract through to hand over.
• This is also an option that works for a business pool car, where you know various people will need to use the car during different periods.
• Your employee is also able to choose the model which best suits your business’ requirements.

Renting is fast and flexible

• Renting is the most flexible option available to businesses rather than buying or leasing. With the option to rent from 1 day to a year the terms are more flexible.
• Rental is perfect for those times where an employee is having a new vehicle built or to see them through their probationary period, for example.
• If your employee is truly looking to make an impression, rental cars will always have the newest plate.
• Renting is not limited to cars and van, you have access to a wide variety of vehicles such as Taxi’s, refrigerated HGV’S, disability access vehicles and so much more. With rental you can be driving the vehicle away the same day.

Payment Terms & Added Costs

Leasing can be cost-effective if you’re savvy

• There is a greater upfront cost with leasing to be aware of, but this can vary on who you lease with.
• If you are to go over the agreed mileage you can be charged and even be required to buy the car outright.
• As part of any leasing agreement, any damages are the lessee’s responsibility to have repaired, otherwise, you can expect a hefty charge there too.
• When it comes to maintenance and servicing this is left to the business to organise, which can work if there is a readily available business fleet manager or similar. There are packages available where the leasing company can take care of this on the business’ behalf. However, this comes with an additional cost.

Rental can be carefree

• With rental at Compello, you will not put a deposit down and payment is through a 30-day credit period, kinder to the cash flow.
• All added costs are supplied to you beforehand alongside your rates, so you are aware of any additional costs that could crop up.
• The maintenance and servicing costs are covered by the rental contract. The rental provider will look after any damages done to the car and will offer you a replacement car, depending on the circumstances.
• At Compello you will have access to a reservations team who are readily available to assist you with anything you may need.

What are the Risk Factors of renting or leasing your car?

Leasing must be an informed decision

• Once you have chosen your car, you can’t swap the car for another. It’s important to ensure the car you opt for is a reliable car.
• Leasing vehicles for business have stricter terms than for personal use, if you wish to terminate the contract early you will most likely still have to pay for the remaining contract. It’s important if you opt to lease that it’s a calculated decision.

Rental has the least consequences

• Simply swap the car out for another if it isn’t right for you with rental.
• If you wish to terminate the contract early, you can be charged a fee, it is dependent on the rental agreement. Some come with a minimum term agreement which would need to be paid for.

It is worthwhile considering all factors of the requirements of a vehicle to truly understand whether leasing or renting is best suited to your business’ requirements. With more flexible terms, rental can be a brilliant option to consider with fewer risks and less time lost on administrative tasks.

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Your business can take control of its rental needs, saving admin time and costs, whether it’s in business hours or not. The best part: the system is free to Compello customers.

We took a look at frequently asked questions on how to best manage a rental fleet and have the solutions with Compello Connect below for you.

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“A very big thank you to everyone who contributed so many items of food, clothing, basic essentials and money for the Dawn centre! We received more than we could have imagined in such a short space of time. Gary, the manager of the centre and his staff were extremely grateful and passed on a big thank you as this time of year they do rely on donations to see them through the winter months.”

– Kim, Fleet Manager

Together, as a team, our van was bursting with donations! If you would like to donate or find out more about The Dawn Centre and how you can help, click here:

Compello’s Donations to the Dawn Centre

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With the future of the UK heading towards a zero-emission 2050, we want to help you champion the change and look to going green with your fleet.

We looked at charging time, range and CO₂ emissions with data from Podpoint and Fleet News to help you best decide which vehicle is for you. Bear in mind charging times can vary, our stats show the 7kW charging point, but there are other options available. Range in distances varies depending on weather and speed etc.

The Nissan Leaf hits the top of our ranks and is director Jake Samuels’ personal favourite. The Leaf is great for a relaxed drive with zero emissions and reaching 155 miles on a single charge. With a 0-60mph time of 7.9 seconds and suppressed road noise all for a great price and low tax.

Other great zero-emission cars are the Golf GTE and the Hyundai IONIQ, the Hyundai reaching 175 miles. On the other spectrum, we have the hybrid Toyota RAV4, a more economically friendly SUV. Our top plug-in hybrid for the best of both worlds has to be the Mitsubishi PHEV with a fast charging time and a great range of 500 miles but with only 41 CO₂ emissions.

Talk to us about trialling a Nissan Leaf or any of the other vehicles mentioned.

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Tony Haddley joins the Compello team as Business Manager, North West. Tony will be building on Compello’s successful operations in the West of the country and will be focusing on delivering the Compello, Enlightened Vehicle Rental proposition to the rest of the North West region.

Hazel Chesworth, Head of Sales for Compello said, “We are attracting so much interest from new and existing clients that we are expanding our businesses development team”. She continued, “We are delighted that Tony has joined us, bringing a wealth of expertise with him. He is a natural fit for our solution orientated, client-centric approach to business”

Tony has been working in sales and client management since 1988, in a variety of senior business development roles. His most recent role at Volvo Group UK, focused on specialist vehicles and trucks where he was ‘Best newcomer’ and highly commended for a multitude of high value fleet deals.

Speaking about his new role, Tony commented, “This is an extremely exciting opportunity to work with such an ambitious and exciting company that is changing how business is done in this sector”. He continues, “Compello is a new breed of vehicle rental company that focuses on delivering a service orientated, innovative and cost-effective business solutions to its clients”.

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The event started with drinks in the ballroom and then moved into the main room for the first part of the awards. There was then a fantastic dinner and the second part of the awards. Then, entertainment given by Adam Hills, comedian most known for presenting the Last Leg.

Jayson Drew, Commercial Director, “It was an amazing night and I would like to congratulate all of the award winners in every category. We had a great time with our guests and all the people who we met on the night. Overall a fantastic evening.”

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