CA Cars

CA Cars, specialist in dual control cars for instructors

CA Cars is the trading name of Commercial Associates LTD, a British family-owned company that has been operating since 1986 and presents itself as a leading supplier of dual control vehicles for driving instructors and driving schools across the UK and Northern Ireland. Its activity is structured around three channels: leasing or contract hire of dual control cars, short-term hire and the sale of new and used vehicles.

The company operates from a head office in Leicestershire and a branch in Belfast, and states that its service covers both Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It describes itself as a corporate member of the BVRLA, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association.

Leasing, hire and sale of driving school cars

The company's catalogue is organised by vehicle type and by method of access. Available cars include new and used options, automatic and manual, electric and hybrid. The website shows leasing plans with monthly and weekly payments, as well as cash purchase prices, and distinguishes between offers aimed at already qualified instructors (ADI) and trainee instructors (PDI).

• Leasing of dual control cars, with plans and terms that can be compared with each other.
• Short-term hire for occasional teaching needs.
• Sale of new and used dual control vehicles.
• Installation of He-man dual controls in lease vehicles.

The company also offers advice on vehicle specifications, fuel economy, contract length and pricing, and publishes guides on the leasing process, taking delivery of the car and returning the previous vehicle.

After-sales services and assistance

Alongside vehicle provision, CA Cars maintains a range of services for owners: servicing and inspection of brakes, clutches and tyres, breakdown management, accident procedures, change of address, mileage submission and garage locator. It has an out-of-hours contact number for emergencies and breakdowns.

Customer profile and commercial approach

The stated target audience is driving instructors and driving schools, a group with specific equipment and operating cost needs. The company presents itself as an exclusive specialist in this niche and attributes its sector knowledge to that dedication. In its communication it highlights its accumulated experience — nearly four decades — and the family-owned nature of the business.

Presence and structure

CA Cars operates from two locations: the head office on Welford Road, in Wigston (Leicestershire), and the branch at Adelaide House, on Falcon Road, Belfast. The company states that it serves customers throughout the UK and Northern Ireland from both sites.

Informative content

The website includes articles and tips aimed at instructors, such as recommendations for reducing running costs, guidelines for lessons during heatwaves, methods for preventing windscreen freezing in winter and warnings about water damage to vehicles. It also includes guides on how to become an instructor and on car finance.

Head offices and locations

Main location: Welford Road, Wigston Leicestershire, LE18 3TE

Belfast location: Adelaide House, 1 Falcon Road Belfast, Northern Ireland BT12 6SJ