Contract Cars

Contract Cars: car and van leasing broker in the UK

ContractCars.com operates as a vehicle finance broker in the UK. According to its own presentation, it serves both businesses and private individuals looking to lease a car or van, and offers a wide selection of vehicles with competitive leasing quotations. The company that manages the site is Big Media Presence Limited, which operates under the trading name contractcars.com.

The company defines itself as a credit broker and not as a lender: it provides vehicle finance brokerage services through third-party providers, via business and personal contract hire agreements. It is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), with firm reference number 662026, and is a member of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) with number 2274.

Vehicle catalogue and leasing options

The site's catalogue covers cars and vans, with separate sections for special offers, vehicles in stock and reduced fee deals. Car categories include electric, hybrid and automatic, as well as filters by price (from under £250 per month to over £750) and by body style: city, convertible, coupe, estate, hatchback, MPV, performance, pickup, saloon, SUV, touring and 7 seater.

The offering is also organised by manufacturer. The list of manufacturers includes, among others, Abarth, Aion, Alfa Romeo, Alpine, Audi, BMW, BMW Alpina, BYD, Changan, Chery, Citroën, Cupra, Dacia, DS, Fiat, Ford, Geely, Genesis, GWM, GWM ORA, Honda, Hyundai, INEOS, Jaecoo, Jeep, KGM, Kia, Land Rover, Leapmotor, Lepas, Lexus, Lotus, Maserati, Maxus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MG Motor UK, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Omoda, Peugeot, Polestar, Porsche, Renault, SEAT, Skoda, smart, Subaru, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo and XPENG.

In the van segment, the site distinguishes between personal leasing, business leasing and electric vehicle leasing, with price bands under £300, between £300 and £500, and over £500, plus a section for units in stock and the option to filter by manufacturer.

Leasing for businesses and private individuals

The company structures its activity into two main routes: personal leasing and business leasing. On the personal side, it offers contracts with monthly payments to access recent models; on the business side, it offers flexible terms aimed at keeping fleets on the road. The site also sells used car leasing, specifically electric and hybrid vehicles from fleets, available in stock.

The contracting process described on the website is set out in four steps: choose the vehicle from the published offers, request a quotation by selecting the payment options, sign the contract electronically and receive the vehicle at addresses in mainland UK.

Featured offers from the catalogue

The catalogue shows specific examples of contracts with a set initial payment, term and annual mileage, with monthly prices including VAT. Among the published examples are a BYD Seal Saloon Excellence AWD 83 kWh with a 36-month contract and 5,000 miles per annum for £314 per month; a BYD Sealion 7 SUV Excellence AWD 91 kWh with 36 months and 5,000 miles for £376 per month; an Audi A5 Saloon 2.0 TFSI 150 S line with 24 months and 5,000 miles for £311 per month; a BMW M3 Competition xDrive with 48 months and 6,000 miles for £691 per month; and a Volkswagen Tayron SUV 2.0 TDI R-Line 7 seater with 24 months and 10,000 miles for £351 per month. The website states that these prices and terms correspond to the information published at the time of analysis.

Customer service and territorial coverage

The company provides support through three telephone lines corresponding to different regions of the UK: North, South and Northern Ireland. The published opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm. Vehicle delivery is made to addresses in mainland UK.

Information resources and complementary services

The site includes guides and FAQs on electric and hybrid vehicles, a fair wear and tear guide, content on servicing and maintaining electric vehicles, and a blog with articles on recent models. It also offers the option to sell your own car. The company is registered in England and Wales with company number 05474936 and has VAT number 887 1715 83.

Locations and offices

Main office: 12 Ambassador Place, Stockport Road, Altrincham, Cheshire. WA15 8DB

UK North office: Telephone: 0161 928 3456

UK South office: Telephone: 0203 096 3705

N.IRELAND office: Telephone: 0289 018 3336