AS we prepare to park 2020 behind its COVID-19 face mask, it’s worth reflecting on some of the major trends in the leasing broker sector. Many of the changes were accelerated by the impact of coronavirus – in similar fashion to the way coronavirus accelerated trends already evident in society as a whole – such as the focus on improved digitisation, and…
THE Bridle Group is keeping up the pressure on its broker expansion programme with the purchase of Kew Vehicle Leasing. The acquisition of the Richmond in Surrey broker was completed at the end of September for an undisclosed sum. Bridle said it would rebrand Kew to Bridle Leasing Richmond by the middle of October, which would include switching it over to the…
RICHMOND-based broker, Kew Vehicle Leasing, has launched an Authorised Representative (AR) programme as part of its 2020 growth strategy. Managing director, Lee Jones, said that the aim was to recruit up to 25 ARs with an offer that was similar to a franchise, but allowed the AR to retain their brand and trading style. Commenting, he said: “I think the time is…
RICHMOND-based leasing broker, Kew Vehicle Leasing, has moved to new offices. While staying within its greater London locale, Kew has transferred its operation to more spacious premises to meet its expansion goals Managing director, Lee Jones, said: “We needed to expand the business and take on new staff and where we were situated just didn’t offer enough space for our growth plans.…
RICHMOND-based broker Kew Vehicle Leasing is taking the lead in customer transparency: it is now openly disclosing the amount of finance commission it receives on all regulated Personal Contract Hire (PCH) agreements. It is the first broker to take this step. In addition, Kew Vehicle Leasing says it will also disclose the lender as a matter of course. Commission structures are the…
LONDON-based Kew Vehicle Leasing has updated the look and feel of its logo with a refresh of the brand. “The new look coincides with the imminent change for our website which will also have a fresher appearance,” explained managing director, Lee Jones. “We also wanted to reflect our locality better as we’re based in Richmond, close to Kew Gardens where we took…