MANCHESTER, NH- In honor of its commitment to "go further", Merchants Leasing is sponsoring a free photo contest for all to enjoy. Whether it's climbing to the top of K2 or volunteering at a local soup kitchen, Merchants is looking for snapshots from people who take the time to go that extra mile in life.

"It's a celebration of good old-fashioned drive," said Gary Singer, vice president and principal of Merchants. "Our employees always go above and beyond what's expected, and it felt right to recognize others with the same energy and spirit. The theme is quite open - we're excited to see how contestants make it their own."

Entries are unlimited, and the winning three contestants will each receive a 32GB Apple iPad.

Contestants can view entries and upload photos of how they "go further" at gofurther.merchantsleasing.com. Winners will be notified by e-mail. Deadline for entries is June 30, 2010 at 11 a.m. EST.

About Merchants Leasing

Merchants Leasing is a full-service leasing company committed to developing tailored fleet programs for its customers. It goes further to offer a unique No Risk closed-end lease option and a comprehensive choice of leasing programs and fleet solutions.

In addition to its wide range of vehicles for lease, customers can take advantage of Merchants insurance and maintenance programs, roadside assistance, telematics, fuel cards, local and nationwide delivery, and expert fleet management and administration.

Headquartered in Greater Manchester, NH, Merchants is part of the Merchants Automotive Group and a Singer Family Company. For more information about Merchants Leasing, visit www.merchantsleasing.com.