Car dealer Benfield Motor Group has launched a leasing and contract hire business.

Rosedale Leasing.com will provide retail customers and small business owners with “more competitive and low cost” leasing rental prices.

Benfield, who already supply over 12,000 cars to businesses locally and nationally through its fleet division, is taking advantage of its buying power through manufacturer partnerships, to launch the new premium service, adding an additional five team members at new offices on the Team Valley Business Park, Gateshead. Brands on offer are: Audi, Dacia, Ford, Hyundai, Honda, Kia, Lexus, Nissan, Renault, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.

The interactive service at www.rosedaleleasing.com will offer “no nonsense and transparent” online leasing quotations.

Jason Smith, general manager, Rosedale Leasing, said: “This new competitive service has been tailored to meet the growing demand of individuals and small businesses who value a source of flexible payment options and choice of any make, any model.

“Our new service will offer fully interactive multi-manufacturer brand lease quotes, without filling in forms and waiting for a call-back.

“Customers can explore, compare and get access to vehicle information relevant to their requirements directly from their computer, tablet or mobile device.

“Business users may be relatively experienced in their understanding of vehicle leasing, some personal users may need to explore the option for the first time and there is lots of help and information for those considering leasing for the first time”

“By using this new service individual customers are also protecting themselves from unforeseen drops in used car values and also have the added option of including full servicing and maintenance in a guaranteed fixed monthly payment.”

Benfield has 30 dealerships in the North East of England, Yorkshire, Cumbria and South West Scotland representing 14 car retail brands and are in the top 20 UK dealer groups.

Image: Jason Smith and the Rosedale Leasing team