Professionals: Why Switch to Long-Term Vehicle Leasing?

What is Long-Term Leasing?

Long-term leasing is a vehicle rental option over a fixed period, usually between 12 and 60 months, which includes associated services such as maintenance, insurance, and roadside assistance. Unlike purchasing or lease-to-own (also known as lease with option to buy), the lessee does not intend to become the vehicle owner. At the end of the lease, the vehicle is returned, allowing the company to regularly update its fleet.

The main advantage of this approach lies in having access to one or more modern, well-maintained vehicles suited to the company's needs. Additionally, it avoids the heavy investment required to build a complete vehicle fleet. Key benefits of LTL for professionals include included services like maintenance, repairs, and a replacement vehicle when needed. Mileage can also be customized over a period of up to five years.

What are the Financial Benefits for the Company?

Between budget control, tax optimization, and reduced TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), LTL offers several advantages for professionals.

Budget Control

LTL helps smooth out vehicle-related costs over the contract period. With fixed monthly payments, all expenses are predictable, avoiding unpleasant surprises from unexpected repairs or sudden depreciation.

Tax Optimization

When opting for LTL, rental payments are fully deductible from the company’s taxable income, within legal limits. This makes LTL a smart financial strategy, especially for companies subject to corporate tax.

TCO Reduction

The total cost of ownership is often lower than that of buying a vehicle outright. With CarGo, you can further optimize your operational costs while benefiting from advantageous framework agreements with manufacturers and insurers.

How Does It Simplify Fleet Management?

Between operational peace of mind and all-inclusive service, long-term leasing ensures simple and efficient fleet management. It includes preventive and corrective maintenance, eliminating the need to juggle multiple service providers. You’ll have a single point of contact managing all vehicle-related services.

Encountered a breakdown? Had an accident? CarGo is by your side with immediate assistance and a replacement vehicle if needed. Additionally, LTL frees you from administrative hassles: registration, resale, claims management... Your team can focus on what truly matters. CarGo offers personalized support and simplified tracking to meet all your needs.

What Flexibility Does It Offer for Fleet Management?

LTL offers flexibility and adaptability, with scalable solutions and a wide range of vehicles for regular fleet renewal.

A Flexible Fleet

Depending on the industry, some companies face seasonal spikes in activity. With LTL, the number of vehicles can be adjusted thanks to scalable solutions, including modular contracts and multi-vehicle offers.

A Wide Range of Models

Whether you need SUVs, compact cars, vans, or utility vehicles, long-term leasing adapts to every professional need. With a network of 450 agencies across mainland France, Corsica, Martinique, and Réunion, CarGo ensures wide availability of recent, well-maintained, and well-equipped models.

Regular Fleet Renewal

LTL allows for frequent fleet renewal. This means your teams can drive newer, less polluting, better-equipped, and safer vehicles.

How Does It Support the Energy Transition?

Energy transition is now a major concern for businesses. With environmental regulations and low-emission zones in major cities, companies must rethink mobility. LTL makes it easier to test electric or hybrid vehicles, avoiding the risks of purchasing new technology outright.

This allows you to adopt an environmentally friendly fleet without bearing the high upfront costs. Choosing clean, well-maintained vehicles also boosts your brand image with clients, partners, and employees—demonstrating a responsible and committed stance in the transition toward sustainable mobility.

A Construction Company Adopts LTL with CarGo

In northern France, a construction SME previously operated with a fleet of 8 diesel utility vehicles. The problem? High maintenance costs and a negative image on job sites. Thanks to CarGo, the company switched to long-term leasing of 10 newer utility vehicles with diesel and hybrid engines.

As a result, the company reduced its overall fleet cost by 18% over three years while improving employee satisfaction. It also enhanced its CSR image and reliability—with zero downtime reported.

In Summary:
Switching to long-term leasing means choosing an economical and stress-free professional mobility solution. By entrusting fleet management to a trusted partner like CarGo, you receive tailored support from a network of more than 450 agencies offering comprehensive, perfectly adapted services to meet your needs.