Velux has switched its entire UK fleet of cars and vans from outright ownership to contract hire through Lex Autolease.
The fleet management provider worked with Velux to develop a contract hire solution with a full service and maintenance package with the aim of making its fleet more sustainable by reducing running costs and minimising vehicle downtime.
Following site visits prior to Covid-19, Lex Autolease completed the implementation of the policy during lockdown so that the new vehicles would be on the roads and ready to go once restrictions eased.
Velux finance director Lorraine Kane said: “Making the move to a fully leased fleet was a huge decision for us, and it felt pretty daunting but it became clear after meeting with the Lex Autolease team that we had nothing to worry about.
“They worked hard to understand exactly what we needed and developed a completely outsourced solution that will not only save us money but will bring our vehicles right up to date, making them greener and more reliable.
“In the long-term, in line with the Velux Sustainability Strategy 2030, we plan to continue introducing hybrid and electric vehicles to our fleet and we’re confident we have the best support in place to make that transition seamlessly.”
Lex Autolease business development manager Christopher Hoey said: “By really getting to know the Velux team and how the business operates, we were able to recommend and develop a solution with the right vehicle for the right job, while showing them the benefits of contract hire by looking at the whole-life cost and the positive impact it can have on cash flow and the tax benefits.”
The new Velux commercial fleet is predominately made up of Volkswagen Highline models, alongside a handful of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models.
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