Lookers-owned Charles Hurst Group has launched a new business to business vehicle division to support local businesses.

Working in partnership with its corporate division, Fleet Financial, the new venture promises business owners and managers "help, advice, choice and value" when acquiring business vehicles.

Charles Hurst said the dedicated new service removes the hassle associated with acquiring new vehicles for business and covers everything from initial enquiry to vehicle delivery.

Operations director at Charles Hurst Group Colin McNab said: “Charles Hurst has always been successful in the delivery of fleet and contract hire services to our growing business community.

“However, this important venture with our corporate division, Fleet Financial, means that we can enhance and improve our offering for the benefit of all our loyal business customers and for those who are seeking the best value, choice and service available in Northern Ireland.

“Any local business can now log on to the Charles Hurst website, simply click on the B2B brand, which will provide them instant access to a wide range of vehicles and finance offers as well as comprehensive advice on taxation and carbon emissions.”

Sales and marketing director at Fleet Financial, Philip Miley, said: “With almost two decades of trading success behind us, Fleet Financial has already built up an unrivalled reputation among the local business community.

“The launch of ‘B2B’ is an exciting milestone in our company’s development  - using the choice, access and economies of scale of Charles Hurst and our own specialist knowledge and expertise within the business sector, we can make sure that our combined offer is the best available to local businesses.

“‘B2B’ takes out all the legwork usually involved for any business when they are seeking the best-value package on offer with one simple call to us.

“Under the B2B brand, our two companies can offer even greater choice, more value, finance opportunities and service than ever before and all under the reassuringly powerful partnership of Charles Hurst and its corporate division, Fleet Financial.”