MHC Mobility’s 2025 National Fleet Survey on Key Industry Trends and Challenges for Companies Completed
The recent National Fleet Survey conducted by MHC Mobility has shown that the fleet management habits of Hungarian companies are undergoing significant changes. The survey results highlight that more and more companies are looking for cost-effective solutions, while the role of professional fleet management and operational leasing is constantly growing.
One of the biggest changes at the market level is that the demand for operational leasing has increased by 10% compared to the previous year, which is primarily due to the predictability of the structure. In other words, the issue of plannability is becoming increasingly valuable for corporate fleet operators, regardless of size.
The average age of company-owned vehicles has continued to increase, exceeding 6 years. Although this is far behind the average age of the 4.2 million cars in Hungary, a car over 6 years old is considered old as a work tool. This suggests that most companies prefer to postpone the replacement of vehicles until maintenance costs reach a critical level, otherwise they look for the right solution. The two biggest problems in aging fleets are the unpredictability of service and maintenance costs and the difficulties of technical administration. “More and more companies are realizing that the hidden costs of owning their own cars exceed the predictability offered by operational leasing in the long term,” said András Lauscher, CEO of MHC Mobility.
Hungarian companies are replacing their own cars later and later
The research showed that companies are replacing their own vehicles later and later, which can lead to increased service costs and business risks. In companies that own their own vehicles, the cars are significantly older, as companies strive to achieve a longer return on their investment.
In the case of SMEs, it is common for a significant part of the fleet to be over 7 years old. Due to the aging fleet, sustainability aspects and operating costs (e.g. fuel consumption, maintenance) can also be a problem for these companies. In contrast, the average vehicle age in the case of operational leasing with operated vehicles is 2-4 years, and in the case of financial leasing it is 4-6 years.
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