A Car for a New Starter’s Settling-In Period
Committing a new employee to a 3-year company car before their probation period is complete is a risk. A short-term or flexible lease lets you provide a vehicle from day one, then move seamlessly onto a long-term contract once they’re confirmed in post.
Why businesses use this approach
Long-term company car leases typically run for 2–4 years — a serious commitment to make before you know whether a new employee will pass probation. A short-term lease or flexible subscription removes that risk: the employee has a car from their start date, and if things don’t work out, there’s no lease to unwind.
Once the employee is confirmed in post, we can transition them seamlessly onto a long-term lease or traditional contract hire agreement, often in the same vehicle, without a gap in cover.
A Car for a New Starter’s Settling-In Period — FAQs
Can we move the employee onto a long-term lease in the same vehicle?
In many cases yes, subject to availability — we’ll talk through the options once the settling-in period is complete.
What contract length is typical for a settling-in period?
This depends on your probation period, but 3–6 months is common, moving onto our short-term car leases or long-term car hire once confirmed.
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