Optimize your time and your budget with SEAT Flex, the most economical option to acquire a new vehicle

What if my love for you was not eternal? What if I just wanted to give it a try and see what happens? This concept, often present at the beginning of many romantic relationships, can also be applied to the purchase of a car. Fortunately, there are more and more possibilities to acquire a model without making a permanent commitment.

Traditionally, owning a car was tied to certain personal and professional circumstances. However, this notion has evolved at the same rate as mobility itself and the needs of drivers.

Changing circumstances require solvent solutions

We are going through an interesting time. We are witnessing an unprecedented technological revolution that offers tremendous potential to improve social well-being. However, this era is also marked by an atmosphere of transition and constant change.

A striking example of this dynamic is the significant increase in removals to Spain. After the pandemic and with the advent of telecommuting, changes of residence increased by 40%. It is not surprising that this coincides with a deep process of digitization.

Although sociology has long explored this complex area, it is generally accepted that the emergence of many technologies, including recently emerging AIs, provides greater freedom of movement.

Does this context influence our reflection on the acquisition or choice of a specific model? Absolutely. A few decades ago, we had the idea that certain surrounding situations would remain maintained for long periods of time. Just look at the evolution of the labor market over the decades. Today, we can no longer be certain in this regard.

If we focus on mobility, we see how Low Emission Zones (ZEZs) impact the purchase of certain types of vehicles based on the DGT badge, or comment on the rapid evolution of the automotive industry making them obsolete many infotainment systems that were interpreted as recent innovations only a few years ago.

How to deal with this change? flexibility

Given this context, it is not surprising that the options for accessing a vehicle have diversified. On the market, different methods coexist to simplify and lighten the load (both material and mental) related to the purchase of a car.

Many manufacturers, aware of the changing environment in which people operate today, have taken the initiative to adapt rather than asking drivers to adapt. They found ways to match supply to demand to help drivers.

Among all the possibilities available on the market today, some stand out, such as the SEAT Flex program. The Spanish automaker has maximized flexibility by offering its entire range.

SEAT's innovative new buying model offers a high level of freedom to access and own a new car, with plenty of customization options. It is also easily accessible for drivers who, due to their personal circumstances, do not need or wish to opt for a car over a ten-year period.

What are the benefits of opting for a flexible purchasing model?

Opting for a flexible acquisition formula such as SEAT Flex has advantages that go beyond the simple question "what am I going to do with the car in a few years?". In fact, the first advantage is in not having to ask this question, and we will discover the benefits when the time is right.

Beyond that, what are the concrete benefits of making acquisition more flexible?

1) Access to new models that meet our needs

With few exceptions, the smell of a car fresh from the factory is unmistakable and for many drivers is even addictive. It penetrates our subconscious and it's no surprise that we end up emotionally down to the driving experience itself.

There was a time when it was difficult to find that smell of new throughout our lives. However, this small peculiarity has changed thanks to flexibility.

Let's take the SEAT Flex program as an example. It offers an extended period ranging from 12 to 60 months during which the car is our property.

When the last term of the contract arrives, we have the choice to continue paying a last installment, to opt for a change of car or to return it without any additional commitment.

Another fundamental advantage related to flexibility concerns our personal situation. We may need a roomier model in the SUV class as our family is growing. Or maybe we will need a temporary mobility solution, such as a motorbike, to get around town quickly. In this sense, SEAT Flex offers a complete range of vehicles, covering different segments, and even includes the 100% electric motorcycle SEAT MÓ 125.

2) Personalization of payments

Flexibility also applies to how we cannot access vehicles and make payments. According to the financing terms and conditions, it is not necessary to shell out a large sum of money to be able to start enjoying the vehicle.

SEAT Flex stands out for its wide range of options for accessing vehicles, taking into account variables specific to each buyer. This includes the option to choose whether or not to pay an initial amount, as well as the number of kilometers (between 10,000 and 40,000 kilometers) driven each year. The duration of vehicle ownership can also be adapted according to our needs or preferences.

For example, take the SEAT Ateca with 1.0 TSI 110CV engine and REFERENCE XM finish. This model is available from 180 euros per month for a period of 36 months, offers an entry fee of 5,688 euros. It is also possible to opt for a formula without entry fee, for a monthly payment of 345 euros. These amounts are calculated on the basis of an annual use of 10,000 kilometres.

3) Lack of concern for maintenance and warranty expenses

Closely associated with what has been mentioned previously is the concern of when the useful life of the vehicle will end, as well as the consequences of a serious breakdown and the other uncertainties that this may cause. With purchase options such as the SEAT Flex, the mechanical aspects are not a concern, as they include maintenance and warranty for the duration of the chosen contract.

This allows us to cover years and tens of thousands of kilometers without encountering more problems than those related to normal wear, the passage of time and the kilometers traveled. This is equivalent to subjecting the vehicle to a trial period on our part.

Maintenance is a financial item to consider. A 2017 study by the EuroTaller network nationwide found that, on average, we spent €616.24 on maintenance that year.

4) Take advantage of the latest features and technology

The possibility of releasing a vehicle has an additional advantage. We can enjoy the latest features offered in the market without fear of being overwhelmed as technology is spreading rapidly and making us obsolete.

The technological factor manifests itself in the use of the most advanced types of thermal and electric propulsion, such as the plug-in hybrid variants of the SEAT León e-HYBRID and the SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID. In addition, it allows us to benefit from the environmental labels ZERO, in the case of previous models, or ECO, for micro-hybrid models such as the SEAT León eTSI. It also means that we can access low emission zones without restrictions.

In addition, the flexibility of the purchase gives us the opportunity to follow attractive trends, such as the digitization of instrumentation, embodied at SEAT by its 10.25-inch digital cockpit. We can also take advantage of state-of-the-art ADAS assistance and safety systems, as well as the latest generation of engines with better performance and more efficient consumption.

All these details weigh in our favor, especially when we are in a period of our life where we are not looking for a long-term commitment, but rather a mobility solution that can be adapted to our constantly changing needs.