Vehicle Consulting

What Vehicle Consulting does

Vehicle Consulting Group Ltd is a UK-based, FCA-regulated credit broker (Firm Reference Number 673523) founded in 2002 and headquartered in Stockport, England. The company arranges vehicle leasing, salary sacrifice employee benefit schemes, business contract hire, commercial vehicle leasing, and outsourced fleet management for more than 2,500 UK businesses, ranging from sole traders and small limited companies to enterprises with 1,000+ staff. Its core proposition rests on a panel of eleven competing UK finance providers (LeasePlan, ALD Automotive, Alphabet, Arval, Lex Autolease, Santander, Novuna, Drivalia, Ogilvie Fleet, DSG, Leasys) that bid on each deal, positioning the broker as a price-discovery intermediary rather than a single-funder reseller.

The product surface spans four core offerings (Salary Sacrifice, Business Contract Hire, Commercial Vehicles, Fleet Management) supplemented by add-on services including vehicle insurance, EV charging, fleet electrification, fleet audit, fuel cards, carbon measurement, grey fleet management, and bespoke maintenance. Underlying technology is a combination of self-service portals (Salary Sacrifice Platform, iManage Fleet Management, iDrive Vehicle Management, Customer Login Portal) layered on top of third-party platforms such as Automotus/FleetIQ, with no proprietary AI or ML components disclosed. Revenue is generated from three streams: credit broking commissions paid by funders (varying by funder, volume, and satisfaction), a £299.99+VAT processing fee per arranged transaction, and novation fees equivalent to three months' rental on agreement transfers.

Vehicle Consulting employs a consultative, sales-led go-to-market combining enterprise direct sales for large schemes, inside sales for SME quote requests, and self-serve portals for existing customers. Distribution is supported by paid and organic social (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), YouTube video content, Mailchimp email nurturing, and Calendly-driven booking funnels. The company is led by Managing Director Lee Wolstenholme (25 years in leasing, 21 as Director), alongside Commercial & Operations Director Gareth Richards and a leadership team with deep automotive industry tenure. It is privately held with no disclosed external investment, no parent company, and operations confined to the United Kingdom.

Name

Vehicle Consulting

Legal name

Vehicle Consulting Group Ltd

Website

https://vehicleconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vehicle Consulting Group Ltd is a UK FCA-regulated credit broker (founded 2002, Stockport) that arranges vehicle leasing, salary sacrifice schemes, and outsourced fleet management for 2,500+ UK businesses through a panel of 11 competing funders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Leasing & Fleet Management Services

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321), Passenger Car Rental and Leasing (53211), Passenger Car Leasing (532112)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Auto & Vehicle Loan Brokerage (FSAEAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Vehicle Subscription & Flexible Access Programs (TLABALAH), Fleet & Commercial Vehicle Finance (FSAKADAE)

Keywords

• Vehicle leasing
• Salary sacrifice
• Fleet management
• Commercial vehicles
• Credit broking

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockport

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Credit Broking Commission: Vehicle Consulting Group Ltd acts as a credit broker (not a lender) regulated by the FCA. They receive commission from finance providers when customers enter into lease agreements through their introduction. Commission amounts vary depending on the funder selected, specific agreement terms, customer satisfaction, and volume of sales.
2. Processing Fees: The company charges a processing fee of £299.99 plus VAT (£359.99 total) for credit broking services. This fee covers costs incurred from arranging the transaction, assisting in arranging finance, and ordering and organization of vehicle delivery. Payment is taken once finance acceptance has been obtained from the relevant funder.
3. Novation Fees: Fees equivalent to three months rental are charged for transferring agreements. This applies to both regulated agreements (private individuals, sole traders, small partnerships) and non-regulated agreements (Limited Companies, LLPs, Large partnerships). Additional charges may be levied by the funder.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Vehicle Consulting is an FCA-regulated credit broker (not a lender) that arranges business vehicle leasing, salary sacrifice car schemes, commercial vehicle sourcing, and fleet management services for UK businesses. The company connects customers with a panel of 11 competing funders and dealerships to source vehicles, manage finance arrangements, and administer ongoing fleet operations.

Product overview

Vehicle Consulting offers a modular vehicle leasing and fleet management platform comprising core products (Salary Sacrifice scheme, Business Contract Hire, Commercial Vehicles, and Fleet Management) complemented by add-on services (Vehicle Insurance, Charging Solutions, Fleet Electrification, Fleet Audit, Fuel Cards, Carbon Measurement, Grey Fleet Management, and Bespoke Maintenance). The company operates through a network of 11 competing funders to secure competitive pricing, and provides self-service portals (Salary Sacrifice Platform, iManage Fleet Management, iDrive Vehicle Management, Customer Login Portal) for different user roles. Founded in 2002, the company serves over 2,500 businesses throughout the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Employees can save up to £13,660 over 3 years on vehicles like Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor Plus
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Automotus (FleetIQ/iManage/iDrive platforms)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing fleet management platforms including iManage Fleet Management and iDrive Vehicle Management systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• Zenith Vehicle Contracts:

Direct peers

• Leasing.com: UK online vehicle leasing comparison and broker platform aggregating offers from multiple funders, with growing salary sacrifice offerings. Directly comparable as a multi-funder leasing intermediary.
• Rivervale Leasing: UK independent vehicle leasing broker offering business and personal contract hire from a panel of funders. Comparable credit-broker model and target customer base of UK SMEs and directors.
• The Electric Car Scheme: UK salary sacrifice scheme focused exclusively on electric vehicles, competing head-to-head with Vehicle Consulting for the same employer-led employee benefit budgets. Operates a similar broker-style aggregator model.
• Nationwide Vehicle Contracts: UK vehicle leasing broker offering contract hire, leasing and salary sacrifice schemes to businesses and individuals. Comparable business model as a credit broker sourcing finance from a panel of lenders.
• Tusker: Tusker is a UK salary sacrifice car scheme specialist and one of Vehicle Consulting's most direct competitors, offering employers a similar employee car benefit product via a panel of funders. Both compete for the same mid-market and enterprise HR/Finance buyers.
• Select Car Leasing: One of the largest UK independent vehicle leasing brokers, offering business contract hire, personal lease and salary sacrifice. Direct overlap with Vehicle Consulting on multi-funder business leasing for SMEs and corporates.

Broad incumbents

• Alphabet (BMW Group): Large UK and European fleet leasing and mobility provider owned by BMW Group. Listed as one of Vehicle Consulting's 11 funders, but also competes directly with it on fleet management and salary sacrifice at enterprise scale.
• LeasePlan: One of the world's largest vehicle leasing and fleet management companies, merged with ALD Automotive. Sits inside Vehicle Consulting's funder panel but competes for the same enterprise fleet and salary sacrifice mandates directly.
• Arval: BNP Paribas-owned global fleet leasing and mobility specialist operating in the UK. Functions as one of Vehicle Consulting's funder panel members but increasingly goes direct to large corporates, making it both a partner and competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vehicleconsultinggroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vehicle-consulting
• Instagraminstagram.com/vehicleconsultinggroup
• TikToktiktok.com/@vehicleconsulting

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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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