ALD Automotive

ALD Automotive, leasing and fleet management within the Ayvens group

ALD Automotive Ltd (UK) is a British company integrated into the Ayvens group, itself a subsidiary of Societe Generale. The company is dedicated to vehicle leasing and fleet management, with an offering that ranges from pure car financing to comprehensive outsourcing operations. Its activity is aimed at customers of all sizes: large corporations, SMEs, professionals and private individuals.

The parent company, Ayvens, has more than 13,000 employees worldwide and over 60 years of experience. Following ALD Automotive's acquisition of LeasePlan in May 2023, the group manages a total fleet of 3.2 million vehicles worldwide. Societe Generale owns 52.6% of the capital and acts as majority shareholder.

Group structure in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the Ayvens group operates through two separate companies: Ayvens (trading style of LeasePlan UK Ltd) and ALD Automotive Ltd (UK). LeasePlan UK Ltd adopted the trading style Ayvens in October 2024, while ALD Automotive Ltd (UK) retains its brand and continues to operate as part of the global group. The company has stated that the transition to the Ayvens brand is being carried out in phases, with the aim of ensuring service continuity while aligning systems, teams and corporate image.

For ALD Automotive customers, this means that the ALD Automotive brand remains present and that the company continues to serve part of its portfolio within a gradual process of integration into the Ayvens group.

Services for drivers

The company offers drivers a range of assistance and maintenance services throughout the vehicle's life cycle. These include servicing and maintenance, tyre maintenance, breakdown and roadside assistance, accident and damage management, and the procedures associated with the end of the contract and vehicle return.

The website allows you to book a service and MOT, book tyre replacement, request a vehicle collection and request an invoice. It also includes additional tasks such as requesting a V5 authority letter, updating contact details and notifying a death during the term of the contract.

Services for fleet managers

For fleet managers, ALD Automotive brings together flex and short-term hire solutions, business intelligence and consultancy, electric vehicles, accident management, breakdown assistance, online management, risk management, fuel management and grey fleet management. The company also provides access to its Threesixty fleet management platform.

International presence and partnerships

The Ayvens group is directly present in 40 countries and adds a further 19 through commercial partnerships, including the strategic alliance in North America with Wheels. ALD Automotive itself presents itself as the leader in vehicle leasing operations in Europe and states that it manages over 1.7 million vehicles across 43 countries worldwide.

Corporate and regulatory information

ALD Automotive Limited is registered in England and Wales with number 987418 and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with firm reference number 308101. The company has its headquarters at Oakwood Drive, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7LB, United Kingdom.

Location and contact

Oakwood Drive, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7LB, United Kingdom