What Select Car Leasing does

Select Car Leasing is a UK-based independent vehicle leasing broker operating as a trading style of Select Contracts (UK) Limited. Founded in 2004 by Trevor Goodall and headquartered in Reading, the company intermediates Personal Contract Hire (PCH) and Business Contract Hire (BCH) agreements between customers and a network of more than 12 finance providers — including Alphabet, Lex Autolease, Santander Consumer Finance, RCI Bank, Leasys, LeasePlan, Mobilize Financial Services, and Novuna. The firm is FCA-authorised (FRN 670832) and a BVRLA member (No. 1846), operating within the regulated consumer credit framework rather than as a principal lender.

The company operates a multi-brand platform spanning core consumer car leasing, Select Van Leasing (commercial vehicles), Select Fleet Solutions (corporate fleet management including competitive tendering, fleet audit, and electrification programmes), Select Electric (EV and hybrid leasing), and Select Specialist Cars (supercar and luxury leasing). Supporting products include salary sacrifice schemes, short-term and used car leasing, a customer self-service portal, a Car Finance Eligibility Checker, maintenance packages, GAP insurance via Motoreasy, and a Price Match Promise. Distribution combines a sales-led motion (phone and online enquiry handled by leasing consultants) with self-service digital search across manufacturer, model, body type, fuel type, and budget filters, attracting over 500,000 monthly website visitors.

Revenue is generated through broker commissions and transaction fees paid by finance providers on completed leases, supplemented by ancillary income from add-on products (maintenance, GAP insurance, extended warranty, accident management via AX Motor Assist, and EV charging solutions through Kerbo Charge). As of February 2026, the live fleet surpassed 100,000 vehicles, making the company the UK's largest leasing broker by sales volume, with average weekly sales exceeding 1,000 units since January 2026. The business is privately held, bootstrapped, and has not disclosed external funding rounds. Note: the input contains conflicting leadership signals — Trevor Goodall is named as CEO in most primary sources, while a separate data block lists James O'Malley and Mark Tongue as Co-Founders/Joint CEOs; the discrepancy is unresolved and warrants clarification in any diligence process.

Name

Select Car Leasing

Legal name

Select Contracts (UK) Limited

Website

https://selectcarleasing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Select Car Leasing is the UK's largest independent vehicle leasing broker, intermediating car and van leases between consumers, businesses, and a network of 12+ finance providers, with 100,000+ vehicles in live fleet and 250+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Leasing Brokerage

NAICS

Passenger Car Leasing (532112), Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321), Passenger Car Rental (532111)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Finance Lessors (6172)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer/Private Lease & Subscription (Personal Contract Hire) (TLABAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

SME & Small Business Vehicle Leasing (TLABAAAB), Used Vehicle Leasing (Pre-Owned Lease Programs) (TLABAAAG), Premium & Luxury Vehicle Leasing (TLABAAAF)

Keywords

• Vehicle leasing broker
• Car leasing services
• Van leasing services
• Fleet management solutions
• Business contract hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Reading

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Broker Commission/Transaction Fees: Select Car Leasing operates as a credit broker not a lender, earning commission from finance providers and funders on completed lease transactions. The company works with Alphabet, Lex Autolease, Santander Consumer Finance, RCI Bank, Leasys, Leaseplan, Mobilize Financial Services, Novuna, and other major finance partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Select Car Leasing is a UK independent credit broker that arranges Personal Contract Hire (PCH) and Business Contract Hire (BCH) for new and used cars and commercial vans, working with more than 12 finance providers (including Alphabet, Lex Autolease, Santander Consumer Finance, LeasePlan, and Leasys) to source competitive monthly lease deals on vehicles from all major manufacturers. The company earns broker commissions on completed transactions and operates dedicated divisions for van leasing (Select Van Leasing), electric vehicles (Select Electric), specialist/exotic cars, and corporate fleet management (Select Fleet Solutions).

Product overview

Select Car Leasing operates as a multi-brand leasing platform offering car and van leasing services through several sub-brands. The core offering is car leasing (Personal Contract Hire and Business Contract Hire), supported by dedicated sub-brands: Select Van Leasing for commercial vehicles, Select Electric for electric and hybrid vehicles, and Select Fleet Solutions for corporate fleet management. Add-on modules include Short Term Leasing, Used Car Leasing, Specialist Cars, Salary Sacrifice schemes, Car Leasing with Insurance, and Maintenance Packages. The platform differentiates through its Customer Portal, Price Match Promise, and partner services like Motorway (vehicle sales) and Kerbo Charge (EV charging). The company acts as a leasing broker working with multiple finance providers to offer competitive rates across all major manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Select Van Leasing: Dedicated van leasing division offering commercial vehicle leasing deals for new vans and pick-up trucks.
• Select Fleet Solutions
• Select Electric
• Select Specialist Cars

Products and services

• Car Leasing Personal Contract Hire (PCH) and Business Contract Hire (BCH) arrangements for new and used cars from all major manufacturers with fixed monthly payments, manufacturer warranty, road tax, and breakdown cover included.
• Van Leasing Commercial vehicle leasing for small vans, medium vans, large vans, pick-ups, minibuses, tippers, dropsides, and Luton vans from all leading manufacturers including Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, Peugeot, Nissan, Fiat, Mercedes, VW, Toyota, and Citroen.
• Electric Car Leasing Lease 100% electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids from all major manufacturers, offering reduced CO2 emissions, lower fuel costs, and fewer moving parts for reduced maintenance.
• Fleet Solutions Comprehensive fleet management services including Competitive Tendering, Fleet Audit, Fleet Maintenance, Grey Fleet management, Fleet Finance Options, Fleet Accident Management, and electrification support for businesses.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Leasing Employee benefit scheme allowing staff to lease vehicles through salary sacrifice arrangements, with potential tax advantages and ESG benefits through reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
• Short Term Leasing Flexible 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month lease arrangements ideal for short-term motoring solutions, relocations, or trying new vehicles.
• Used Car Leasing Lease of pre-registered vehicles typically around three years old, available as 're-lease' options for both personal and business customers.
• Specialist Car Leasing Leasing of exotic supercars, luxury vehicles, and high-performance vehicles from prestigious brands including Aston Martin, Bentley, Maserati, McLaren, and Rolls-Royce.
• Car Leasing With Insurance Combined car leasing and insurance package providing a replacement vehicle in case of accident or breakdown.
• Maintenance Packages Optional add-on covering scheduled services, mechanical and electrical repairs, replacement of worn parts including tyres, brake pads, discs, bulbs, batteries, exhausts, belts, wiper blades, alternators, starter motors, and MOTs.
• GAP Insurance Guaranteed Asset Protection insurance bridging the gap between insurance payout and amount owed in case of vehicle write-off or theft.

Quantifiable outcome

• Surpassed 100,000 vehicles in live fleet - becoming UK's largest leasing broker by sales volume
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and support.

• Middlesex CricketminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 June 2026Sports partnership where Select delivered two new vans to Middlesex Cricket as part of an exciting new partnership, demonstrating community engagement and brand visibility in the sporting sector.
• New Life Special Care BabiesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 March 2026Charitable partnership where Select donated its front-of-shirt sponsorship spot for Reading FC's home match to the UK-based charity that provides specialist equipment to NHS hospitals.
• MotorwaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline vehicle buying platform partnered with Select to help customers sell their existing cars. Over 7,500 used car dealers bid for vehicles, providing customers with competitive valuations as an alternative to part-exchange.
• MotoreasysupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAutomotive services partner providing extended warranty, GAP insurance, and maintenance services. Select has teamed up with Motoreasy to offer Lease GAP insurance and extended warranty cover.
• AX Motor AssistsupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccident and breakdown assistance partner providing free Select Accident Aftercare service to all lease customers. Manages repair process and provides replacement vehicles when required.
• Reading FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFootball club sponsorship partner for which Select donates sponsorship spots to charitable causes, demonstrating corporate social responsibility.
• British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry trade body membership (BVRLA No 1846). Select Car Leasing abides by the BVRLA's mandatory Code of Conduct, undergoes regular inspections, and adheres to Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OSV (One Stop Vehicle Solutions): UK vehicle leasing broker offering personal and business contract hire across cars and vans, similar to Select. Part of the Hippo Motor Group, providing directly comparable brokerage services with multi-funder sourcing.
• Rivervale: UK vehicle leasing broker specializing in personal and business car and van leasing. Directly comparable to Select's core broker proposition, with multi-funder access and online deal search functionality.
• Nationwide Vehicle Contracts: UK independent leasing broker offering personal and business car and van contract hire with similar multi-funder access. Direct competitor to Select in the broker segment of the UK leasing market.
• Aldermore / Novuna Vehicle Solutions: UK-based vehicle finance and leasing provider, listed as one of Select's core funding partners. Operates both as a funder to brokers and as a direct leasing competitor in the personal and business contract hire market.
• Carparison: UK-based online car leasing broker focused on personal contract hire with a digital-first platform and multi-funder access. Direct competitor in the consumer PCH segment, competing for similar inbound traffic and deal conversion.
• Zenith Automotive: UK-based vehicle leasing and fleet management company serving corporate clients with contract hire, salary sacrifice, and fleet outsourcing. Directly comparable to Select Fleet Solutions in targeting enterprise fleet customers.

Broad incumbents

• LeasePlan: One of the world's largest fleet management and vehicle leasing companies, with a major UK presence through LeasePlan UK. Awarded Select multiple Platinum Franchisee recognitions (2016-2022), positioning LeasePlan as both a funding partner and a competitor for fleet leasing customers.
• ALD Automotive (Ayvens): Global mobility player (Societe Generale subsidiary, now merged with LeasePlan under Ayvens) offering full-service leasing and fleet management across Europe including the UK. Competes with Select for both consumer and corporate leasing business.
• Arval: BNP Paribas-owned global fleet leasing and mobility provider with strong UK presence. Both a finance partner of Select (Campaign Provider of the Year awards 2018-2020) and a competitor for corporate fleet contracts, offering full-service leasing and fleet management.
• Lex Autolease: UK's largest vehicle leasing and fleet management provider (Lloyds Banking Group subsidiary) and one of Select's core finance partners. Operates directly with corporate and personal leasing customers, competing head-to-head with Select for PCH and BCH business.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SC_Leasing
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/selectcontracts
• Facebookfacebook.com/selectcarleasing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/select-car-leasing
• Instagraminstagram.com/selectcarleasing

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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