Funding Solutions for SME’s

It has been reported that over 1 million vehicles will be registered to fleet and leasing companies this year. Fleet managers, especially those in small and medium sized businesses will be looking to secure finance for their new vehicles. However it appears they will be facing a tough battle, with underwriting criteria still very strict and funders such as Lombard and Hitachi Capital Solutions both pulling out of the broker market altogether.

The BVRLA is hopeful that its members will catch more of the small fleet business. “The SME market has traditionally lagged behind other business sectors in its use of vehicle leasing but we think this could change in 2010. Some of our leasing broker members have reported record levels of SME business in recent months. As some small and medium businesses struggle to access enough affordable finance from their existing lenders they may well turn to leasing” said John Lewis BVRLA chief executive.

Here at Crusader Vans not only do we have the backing from the BVRLA as an appointed leasing broker but we also have several different funding options including ING, Commercial Vehicle Finance, LEX Autolease, Lombard and Arval PHH. Give one of our experienced sales team a call to discuss the different funding options available on Free Phone 0800 955 5055.

Crusader Vans become BVRLA members!

Crusader Vans have become members of the BVRLA
After 18 months, Crusader Vans has finally become members of the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association). Just so that you have some idea of how relevant the BVRLA is, they represent some 800 members who between them run more than two million vehicles and who buy 45% of all new vehicles sold in the UK. Our membership number is 1589 and we are very proud to call ourselves members.
So, why has it taken so long?
The BVRLA have very strict criteria to meet. Involvement in the industry does not automatically qualify us for membership. We have been through interviews with the board, our premises have been vetted by our local area rep, and we have had to prove to the BVRLA that we meet their required standard through our everyday working process.

Becoming a member of the BVRLA, gives us the credibility of belonging to a professional trade body. BVRLA members are quality assured and operate under a code of conduct. This gives you the customer the confidence that you are dealing with a reputable company and we will offer you the highest levels of service.