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Boyle County discusses leasing vs. buying fleet vehicles; local dealers and fleet rep urge different approaches
Summary
County staff and two local dealerships discussed options for county vehicle acquisition, weighing outright purchases, closed-end leases and open-end programs. Dealers emphasized local service and the risks of open-end leases; a fleet representative described leasing benefits for low-mileage vehicles.
Boyle County Fiscal Court members and vehicle vendors spent an extended portion of the April 22 meeting exploring options for county vehicle procurement and fleet management. The court heard presentations from John Welsh of Bob Allen Fleet and from representatives of local dealerships who urged caution about certain lease structures.
John Welsh, representing Bob Allen Fleet, described leasing as appropriate for vehicles with low annual mileage and noted market-value…
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