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Fleet Solutions by Volkswagen Financial Services UK,
At Volkswagen Financial Services UK, our focus is on you. Whether it’s getting you on the road, keeping you there, or ensuring your safety along the way, we’re dedicated to providing the support you need.
As a versatile provider supporting all vehicle makes and models, we simplify fleet funding, particularly for electric vehicles, enabling seamless management without multiple contracts. Our Master Lease Agreement can consolidate your Service, Maintenance, and Repair (SMR) plans into one monthly bill, significantly reducing administrative tasks.
- Business Contract Hire: Manage fleet costs effectively with low, fixed monthly payments and no depreciation risks.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Enhance employee retention by offering company vehicles through tax-efficient salary sacrifice schemes, simultaneously mitigating grey fleet risks.
- Finance Lease: Maintain cash flow and avoid end-of-contract fees, offering a smart solution for fleet financing.
Volkswagen Financial Services UK is committed to delivering bespoke solutions that meet the unique needs of your journey, from start to finish.
Contract Hire by Hilton Vehicle Leasing
Founded in 2007, Hilton Vehicle Leasing specialises in bespoke fleet solutions for mid to large-sized corporate enterprises. Our dedication to organic growth allows us to maintain the high standards our clients expect. We provide cost-effective and tax-efficient fleet management services, tailored to meet the unique needs of each corporate client in the UK, all within a service-focused environment enriched by a data-driven platform.
Contract Hire has become the most favoured fleet funding method due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. It is an operating lease that provides vehicles for a set period (typically 2 to 4 years) at a fixed monthly cost, covering vehicle acquisition, maintenance, and disposal.
The primary advantages of Contract Hire include:
- No substantial capital expenditure, thus enhancing cash flow
- VAT benefits, particularly for cars
- Off-balance sheet funding which does not affect your credit rating
- Predictable monthly expenses aiding in budget management
- Mitigation of vehicle depreciation and disposal risks
- Comprehensive maintenance coverage under full service contracts
- A single point of contact for all fleet-related queries and needs
Finance Lease by Hilton Vehicle Leasing
Founded in 2007, Hilton Vehicle Leasing specialises in bespoke fleet solutions for mid to large-sized corporate enterprises. Our dedication to organic growth allows us to maintain the high standards our clients expect. We provide cost-effective and tax-efficient fleet management services, tailored to meet the unique needs of each corporate client in the UK, all within a service-focused environment enriched by a data-driven platform.
Finance leasing is an excellent solution for businesses that require cars, vans, and commercial vehicles but find contract hire unsuitable. This type of lease offers flexibility and tax benefits, making it ideal for companies without immediate funds to purchase vehicles outright.
Businesses engaging in a finance lease will benefit from using the vehicles without the hefty initial cost, while also handling the administration and reflecting the assets on the balance sheet. The terms include fixed monthly payments and interest rates provided usage parameters are adhered to. At the end of the lease, the vehicle can be sold to a third party, or the lessee can make a final balloon payment to continue using the vehicle under a peppercorn agreement.
Fuel Cards by UK Fuels
Fuel cards are the flagship offering at UK Fuels, yet at our core, we specialise in enhancing fleet efficiency. Boasting over 25 years of experience, we're equipped to provide comprehensive support, from fuel consumption analysis and CO₂ emissions assessments to the development of tailored fuel policies for your business.
If you're considering fuel cards for the first time, you might be accustomed to traditional payment methods for fleet fuel, such as cash, debit, or company credit cards, followed by reimbursing driver expenses. However, fuel cards are gaining preference for their multitude of benefits.
Purchases made with fuel cards are instantly recorded and accessible through Velocity, our leading online management tool, available as both an app and through the website. This system offers more detailed insights than conventional credit card statements, allowing you to monitor your business's fuel usage, categorise purchases by driver, vehicle, or location, and even set up spend alerts for your drivers.
Transitioning to fuel cards eliminates the need for reimbursing driver fuel expenses and streamlines your bookkeeping processes. All fuel transactions can be downloaded and seamlessly integrated into your accounting systems, sparing you the hassle of manual data entry from receipts.

