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Refrigerated vehicle hire: what if you stopped buying?
Control your costs, gain flexibility and hand over the management of your refrigerated fleet to a refrigeration specialist.
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No capital
tied up
tied up
Full Service: maintenance,
inspections and 24/7 support
inspections and 24/7 support
Vehicles tailored
to your business need
to your business need
Flexible hire: from 1 day to several years
Renting or buying
The benefits of renting versus buying
Criteria
Renting
Buying
Investment
No capital tied up, monthly rent known in advance
High initial investment and unforeseen costs
Flexibility
Duration and fleet: light commercial vehicles or heavy goods vehicles tailored to your needs
Fixed fleet, difficult to adapt
Management
Maintenance, claims management and 24/7 assistance covered
In-house maintenance management, downtime in the event of a breakdown
Flexibility
A fleet that adapts to your business
Tailored duration
From a few days to several months, you can tailor your vehicle hire to your actual needs, with no unnecessary commitment.
Peak periods & seasonality
You can boost your fleet with refrigerated vehicles for the festive season, the harvest season or new shop openings, then return to normal at the end of the period.
Try before you buy
You can confirm the right vehicle size before committing to a long-term contract.
Investment
Control your budget without tying up capital
With rental, you don’t have to make a heavy investment in purchasing a refrigerated vehicle, nor in its day-to-day maintenance. Your costs are bundled into a single, fixed monthly payment, known in advance and accounted for as an expense. The result: you preserve your cash flow, keep your investment capacity intact and benefit from a budget under control, with no surprises.
Got a project? Get in touch!Management
With Full Service, you focus on your business; we manage the rest.
Preparing your project
Choosing the right refrigeration equipment, branding in your colours, on-site installation, a tailored customer portal and insurance.
Managing your day-to-day operations
Comprehensive vehicle maintenance, regulatory inspections, driver training and telematics tools where required.
Dealing with the unexpected
24/7 support, a network of local branches, on-site assistance and a replacement vehicle if needed to ensure your operations continue smoothly.
Planning for the future
Support with your energy transition and the roll-out of charging solutions and infrastructure for your vehicles.
For businesses
Find the refrigerated vehicle
that meets your needs
Transporting fresh produce, delivery rounds or food distribution: every business has its own constraints. With Petit Forestier, you can quickly access a wide range of refrigerated vehicles tailored to your business.
Light commercial
vehicles
for urban delivery rounds
Refrigerated heavy goods vehicles
for transporting larger volumes
Our industry-specific solutions
A solution for all professionals who depend on cold
Retailers & tradespeople
Easily expand your fleet during peak season (festivals, markets, tourist season) or to launch a delivery service without investing in additional equipment.
Food industry
Cope with production peaks by quickly adding refrigerated vehicles, without affecting your existing fleet. You can ensure your delivery times and volumes whilst maintaining a clear overview of your costs.
Mass retail & retail
Support new store openings, promotional campaigns or peak periods (festive season, summer) with additional refrigerated vehicles. You ensure the continuity of the cold chain between depots, stores and new points of sale.
Healthcare & pharmaceuticals
Ensure the temperature-controlled transport and storage of medicines, vaccines or sensitive products using vehicles that meet traceability and regulatory compliance requirements. You secure your supply flows without oversizing your fleet.
Events
Easily manage one-off requirements during trade fairs, festivals, tours or temporary events. You have access to refrigerated vehicles for as long as needed, ensuring product freshness on site without tying up resources all year round.
Investment
Which refrigerated vehicle is best suited to your needs?
Every project has different characteristics: volume to be cooled, available space, operating conditions or regulatory requirements. The experts at Petit Forestier will help you identify the refrigeration units and equipment best suited to your projects and business applications. You’ll benefit from a reliable solution, tailored to your sector, and designed to ensure the performance and efficiency of your installations.
Got a project? Contact us!Rental or purchase
What you gain by renting
- Rent with Full Service for greater flexibility
Renting
Buying
Wide range of refrigerated vehicles suitable for all sectors and needs Limited choice, difficulty in selecting the right vehicle Fleet configured by a refrigeration expert Fixed fleet, with a fixed investment even in the low season A constantly updated fleet, with access to the latest technologies and standards Vehicles quickly become obsolete due to regulatory changes Flexible lease terms: short, medium and long term One-off financing, with no flexibility - Rent with Full Service for simplified management
Renting
Buying
Maintenance and repairs included, 24/7 support, replacement vehicles, a single point of contact Costs and management of repairs at your expense Connected services: telematics Additional technology solutions to be financed Driver training In-house training to be arranged - Rent with Full Service for better cost control
Renting
Buying
No initial investment, controlled costs, no risk of depreciation High investment, uncertain resale value Rent deductible from operating expenses Depreciation to be managed for accounting purposes Simplified administrative management (insurance, claims, compliance, centralised billing) Internal management mandatory
Frequently asked questions
Renting versus buying
a refrigerated vehicle
- Is renting more expensive than buying in the long run?
It all depends on your usage, the duration and the hidden costs of ownership. With Full Service, you control your overall budget (equipment + maintenance + support), with no nasty surprises. The rental fee covers most of the services associated with using your refrigerated vehicles, allowing you to plan your expenditure and avoid unexpected costs related to maintenance or repairs.
- Can I convert a short-term hire into a longer-term contract?
Yes, you can extend a short-term contract to a medium-term one if your needs continue, without having to start from scratch. This flexibility makes it easy to adapt your fleet of refrigerated vehicles to changes in your organisation or to one-off needs that become long-term.
- What happens if a piece of equipment breaks down or malfunctions?
You contact our 24/7 support team: we organise the response, carry out on-site repairs and provide a replacement vehicle or an alternative solution if necessary to ensure the continuity of your operations. Our technical teams provide a rapid response to minimise any disruption to your temperature-controlled storage or transport operations.
- Is there a minimum rental period for a vehicle?
We offer solutions tailored to every need: from a few days to several months, or even longer. Your advisor will guide you towards the most suitable option based on your sector and seasonal requirements. This flexibility allows you to adapt your fleet or refrigerated equipment to both your peak periods and your one-off requirements.
- Can I customise the equipment to reflect my company’s brand?
Yes, it is possible to brand the refrigerated vehicles (logo, graphics, messages) to boost your visibility. This customisation is incorporated into the project from the moment your requirements are defined. It also allows you to promote your brand directly on the equipment you use every day.
- How is the lease treated for accounting purposes?
The rental cost is generally recorded as an operating expense, which simplifies budget monitoring and avoids burdening the balance sheet with additional assets to be depreciated. This approach allows you to preserve your investment capacity whilst maintaining greater clarity over your operational expenditure.
Ready to switch from buying to renting?
Let’s discuss your refrigeration needs: our teams can advise you on the best rental solution for your business.
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