What Carparison does

Carparison (legal entity: Carparison Limited) is a privately-held UK automotive leasing broker headquartered at Matford Park Road, Exeter, that intermediates between individual consumers, businesses, and a nationwide network of vehicle funders and dealers. The company, founded in 2018, markets Personal Contract Hire (PCH) for individuals and Business Contract Hire (BCH) for organisations, presenting a catalogue of more than 3,600 live lease deals across electric, hybrid, petrol, and diesel powertrains and multiple body styles. Carparison Limited is registered in England and Wales and operates under FCA authorization held by Product Partnerships Ltd (registration 626349), with BVRLA membership number 8064; sister brands Vanparison (van leasing) and Corparison (fleet solutions) extend the group into adjacent vehicle verticals.

The technology footprint is non-proprietary: a self-serve website (carparisonleasing.co.uk) built on standard infrastructure — Azure, Cloudflare, Cookiebot consent management, Stripe payments, Calendly scheduling, and Feefo for verified reviews — supplemented by side-by-side vehicle comparison, online enquiry forms, and a customer account system that lets users save favourite deals. Customer service is delivered through phone, email, and dedicated Leasing Consultants handling each enquiry end-to-end. Product breadth is the differentiator, not technical depth.

The revenue model is broker economics: Carparison earns credit-broker commission from funders when it arranges a lease, plus referral fees from supplying partners when customers add ancillary products such as maintenance or insurance. Pricing is publicly disclosed on the website, with monthly payments ranging roughly £210–£877 depending on vehicle, term (24–48 months), mileage allowance (5k–30k+), and initial rental. The go-to-market is sales-led across consumer and SMB segments, with content marketing, Feefo reviews, and sister-brand referrals feeding the top of funnel and consultant-led phone support closing enquiries.

Name

Carparison

Legal name

Carparison Limited

Website

https://carparisonleasing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carparison is a UK-based vehicle leasing broker headquartered in Exeter that intermediates between consumers, businesses, and a nationwide network of funders and dealers, offering Personal and Business Contract Hire across more than 3,600 live deals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Leasing Brokerage

NAICS

Passenger Car Leasing (532112), Nondepository Credit Intermediation (5222), Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)

SIC

Loan Brokers (6163), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Leasing & Lease Buyout Financing (FSAKADAC)

Keywords

• Vehicle leasing services
• Car leasing broker
• Personal contract hire
• Business contract hire
• Fleet leasing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Exeter

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Credit Broker Commission: Carparison acts as a credit broker and earns commission from lenders/finance providers for arranging vehicle leases. Commission is included in the financial figures presented to customers and detailed in their Initial Disclosure Document.
2. Referral Fees: Additional referral fees are received from supplying partners when customers choose additional products or services (such as maintenance packages, insurance, etc.)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carparison is a UK credit broker that arranges vehicle leases by connecting personal and business customers with a nationwide network of funders and dealers. Its core products are Personal Contract Hire (PCH) leases for individuals and Business Contract Hire (BCH) leases for organisations, supported by dedicated Leasing Consultants, a side-by-side Vehicle Comparison Tool, an online Enquiry Form, and a Customer Account system that allows users to save favourite deals. The company aggregates over 3,600 lease deals across multiple fuel types and body styles, earning credit broker commission from lenders and referral fees from supplying partners.

Product overview

Carparison operates as a vehicle leasing broker offering a web-based platform for personal and business car leasing. The core products are Personal Leasing (Personal Contract Hire) and Business Leasing (Business Contract Hire), supported by a Vehicle Enquiry Form for submitting lease requests, a Vehicle Comparison Tool for side-by-side evaluation, and a Customer Account Management system for saved deals. The company also provides extensive Leasing Guides covering topics from ordering and returning vehicles to electric driving and mileage FAQs. The platform aggregates deals across multiple funders and dealers, offering vehicles across various fuel types (electric, hybrid, petrol, diesel) and body styles (SUV, hatchback, coupe, saloon, estate, convertible, MPV).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vanparison: Van leasing brand operated by the company, accessible at vanparisonleasing.co.uk
• Corparison

Products and services

• Personal Leasing (Personal Contract Hire) Vehicle leasing service for UK individuals funding cars themselves, including company car opt-outs and cash allowance recipients. Customers receive fixed monthly payments over 24-48 month terms with a choice of annual mileage (5k-30k+) and initial rental (1-12 months). Prices are shown inclusive or exclusive of VAT depending on customer type, with example deals such as Hyundai Ioniq 5 from £288.56/month inc VAT.
• Business Leasing (Business Contract Hire) Business Contract Hire (BCH) service for UK organisations or businesses funding vehicles for employee use. Covers both business-only and mixed business/personal journey usage, addressing fleet procurement, cost management, and employee vehicle provision with dedicated consultant support.
• Leasing Guides Educational content library covering vehicle leasing topics including ordering, returning, paying, maintenance, selling vehicles, electric driving FAQs, and mileage information, designed to help customers understand the leasing process and make informed decisions.
• Vehicle Enquiry Form Online form enabling customers to submit enquiries about specific lease vehicles or deals, collecting personal or business details, vehicle make/model preferences, and contact information for follow-up by Leasing Consultants.
• Vehicle Comparison Tool Comparison feature allowing users to evaluate multiple vehicles side-by-side across leasing deals and specifications to support informed purchase decisions before submitting an enquiry.
• Customer Account Management User account system enabling customers to log in, save favourite lease deals, and revisit saved configurations, providing a retention mechanism that supports ongoing engagement and repeat decision-making.

Quantifiable outcome

• Feefo rating of 4.8/5 based on customer reviews

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association)coreOthersBVRLA membership (Number: 8064) indicating compliance with industry standards and regulations for vehicle leasing brokers.
• Product Partnerships LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarparison is an appointed representative of Product Partnerships Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (registration number 626349). Product Partnerships provides the regulatory umbrella under which Carparison operates as a credit broker.
• FeefominorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeefo provides verified customer review platform enabling Carparison to display independent customer testimonials and ratings (4.8/5).
• Funders and Dealers (Nationwide Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarparison works with funders (finance companies) and dealers across the country to source the best leasing deals for customers.
• VanparisonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSister company specialising in van leasing, with cross-referral agreement directing van leasing customers to Vanparison.
• CorparisonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSister company specialising in fleet solutions, with cross-referral agreement directing fleet customers to Corparison.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• DriveElectric: UK specialist in electric vehicle leasing for personal and business customers. Comparable as an emerging player targeting the same EV-driven UK leasing demand that Carparison increasingly serves.
• Van Monster: UK van leasing and sales specialist with national reach. Comparable as a sibling-segment peer given Carparison's sister brand Vanparison operates directly in the same van leasing category.

Direct peers

• LeaseFetcher: Online car leasing comparison platform aggregating personal and business lease deals across UK funders. Closely comparable as a digital-first leasing broker targeting the same self-serve comparison shopper.
• Hippo Leasing: UK-based vehicle leasing broker providing personal and business contract hire deals across a panel of funders and dealers. Comparable as a sales-led UK leasing intermediary with similar product mix.
• Select Car Leasing: UK-based car and van leasing broker offering personal and business contract hire across multiple funders and dealers. Directly comparable as a multi-funder leasing comparison and broker serving the same UK consumer and SME customers.
• Nationwide Vehicle Contracts: UK broker specializing in personal and business car and van contract hire and leasing, working with multiple funders. Direct competitor on product offering and target customer segments.
• ZenAuto: UK personal car leasing specialist offering contract hire on a curated range of vehicles. Comparable in the personal leasing space, although ZenAuto operates a more vertically integrated leasing model.

Broad incumbents

• Lex Autolease: One of the largest UK vehicle leasing and fleet management providers, owned by Lloyds Banking Group. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same contract hire and fleet leasing category with much greater scale.
• Arval UK: Major UK and European vehicle leasing and fleet management provider serving corporate customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the business contract hire and fleet leasing space where Carparison's Corparison brand also operates.
• LeasePlan (Ayvens): Global fleet management and vehicle leasing provider operating extensively in the UK. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same business and fleet leasing customers served by Carparison and Corparison.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/carparisonuk
• Facebookfacebook.com/CarparisonLeasing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carparisonleasing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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