Are you driving or am I driving?

Sun + beach = a drink. Either one or the other. But suddenly you realize that you are in the car, and alcohol and driving are a bad marriage, you know that. Now that nice colleague who is with you for a few hours of sea view has offered to drive back. She is on an antibiotic course and wants to stay away from alcohol for a while.

Moreover, she is incredibly curious about your nice Renault Twingo because it looks so cute and she only hears good stories about it from you. That it has such a short turning radius, is small but has five doors, that it drives so cheaply and that you can lease it so easily and cheaply. Add up your train costs and your Uber overview and I’ll bet you that leasing is cheaper. And more comfortable.

Well, that colleague then. She is willing to do that.

You remain enthusiastic, but when the word leasing comes up, you suddenly get scared. Because you have signed that contract. Can someone else drive your car then?

No worries; that is allowed. Just like with a car that is really yours. As long as that person has their driver's license. You still remain responsible for the car, just like in all other cases. If that person drives too fast, you will get the fine. It’s wise to discuss this beforehand, so there are no misunderstandings.

But for now, I would say: breathe in, breathe out, refill your glass nicely (and your colleague's with Pellegrino or our secret editorial drink latte on the rocks), enjoy the sun and the ride back.

Here you can find information about private leasing.