FEATURE
Expertise – members of the AVL team.
NICE PEOPLE TO DO BUSINESS WITH
Advanced Vehicle Leasing continues to make vehicle finance refreshingly simple for businesses across the region and beyond …
Over the last three decades, Advanced Vehicle Leasing( AVL) has become something of a Teesside institution.
Family-run since day one, the Riverside Park-based company has earned a loyal following by keeping vehicle leasing simple, personal and genuinely customer-focused.
Its motto,‘ Nice people to do business with’, is more than just a strapline. It’ s the approach that has shaped the company from its first customer to the thousands who continue to return today.
Specialising in car leasing, van leasing and bespoke finance solutions, AVL has built its success on removing jargon from the motor trade and making the process easy to understand.
Its team believes customers should not need a finance degree to lease a vehicle. Instead, AVL takes care of the complicated part, guiding businesses and individuals through finance products, tax implications and manufacturer deals to find the right option.
This honest, straightforward approach has helped the business thrive, largely through reputation and word-of-mouth referrals.
Trust sits at the centre of everything AVL does, reinforced by a team that continually updates its expertise. Staff regularly undertake specialist training to stay ahead of changing tax rules, vehicle legislation and industry developments.
While quick to point out they are not accountants, AVL works closely with clients and their financial advisers to ensure businesses understand the benefits available when leasing or financing vehicles.
Commercial electric vehicles have become a particular area of expertise. With more companies looking to reduce costs and improve sustainability credentials, AVL has seen demand for electric cars and vans surge in recent years.
The company helps businesses understand not only the environmental benefits of switching to electric, but also tax savings and lower company car tax rates available through business leasing. AVL is particularly passionate about helping businesses avoid costly mistakes when financing commercial vehicles. Traditional contract hire agreements can appear attractive at first glance, but excess mileage charges and damage penalties can leave companies facing hefty bills at the end of a lease term.
For hardworking vans carrying tools, equipment and materials every day, that can quickly become an expensive headache.
Instead, AVL often recommends finance lease agreements offering greater flexibility, no mileage restrictions and the option to own the vehicle outright at the end of the term. It is all part of the company’ s bespoke approach- finding the right solution for how customers actually operate rather than squeezing them into a standard package.
The business also benefits from nearly three decades of trusted relationships with manufacturers and suppliers, allowing AVL to secure competitive deals on new and used vehicles.
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of lenders, the team can match the best vehicle with the best finance package available.
Today, the company employs around 20 sales executives alongside directors Stuart and Clarke Beagrie, plus dedicated administration and finance teams, all focused on delivering a personal service from start to finish.
Customers are looked after from first enquiry through to delivery day and beyond, with the team often available outside traditional office hours for support and advice.
AVL also offers fully maintained packages including servicing, tyres, roadside assistance, breakdown cover and accident management, taking yet another layer of stress away from busy businesses. As the automotive world continues its shift towards electric vehicles, AVL expects demand to keep accelerating, particularly as more manufacturers introduce electric van alternatives and businesses increasingly prioritise environmental, social and governance goals alongside cost savings.
Despite the changing industry, however, one thing remains exactly the same- AVL’ s commitment to treating customers properly, offering honest advice and making the whole process feel refreshingly human.
And when the initial conversation happens over a good cup of Yorkshire Tea- even better!
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