Automotive Equipment Finance

Technology upgrades, specialist tools, new vehicles, and space expansions all come with a hefty price tag when paid up-front. There is no need to risk disrupting your cash flow. Our tailored finance for MOT stations and repair shops takes away the financial strain by spreading the cost into manageable monthly payments.
Whether you’re after specialist machinery or want to grow your fleet, our automotive equipment financing is the perfect solution for high-value investments. By choosing our automotive financing, you are protecting your working capital while accessing the tools you need to stay competitive.

  • Quick decisions and finance application turnaround

  • Expertise in many specialist sectors

We believe that all UK businesses have unique needs when it comes to accessing finance

How Can Automotive Equipment Finance Benefit You?

From dealerships looking to expand their showrooms to repair shops kitting out workshops with the latest wheel alignment equipment finance, we help businesses better control their funds.

We offer competitive terms on automotive equipment finance, as well as tailored auto equipment financing for garage tools, workshop assets, and commercial vehicles. If you have an asset in mind but aren’t sure where to source it, our team can offer procurement support.

Specialist Garage Equipment Finance for Every Workshop

To help you find the most relevant solution, we provide automotive equipment financing across several key categories:

Lifting and MOT Station Investment

High-quality 2 and 4-post hydraulic lifts are the backbone of any productive workshop. We provide the automotive finance needed to install or replace heavy-duty lifting gear and full MOT stations, ensuring your site meets DVSA standards without draining your cash reserves.

Body Shop and Diagnostic Upgrades

Modern spray booths and AC recharging units require significant capital. Our auto equipment financing allows body shops to stay eco-compliant and technologically advanced. We also offer specialised wheel alignment equipment finance to help garages provide high-margin precision services.

Tyre and Wheel Service Tools

Fast-moving parts of your business, like tyre changers and balancers, are essential for daily throughput. We make it easy to source and fund these tools, ensuring your technicians have reliable, modern equipment to keep the "show on the road."

Flexible Automotive Equipment Financing Options

Take a look at our quick and easy automotive equipment finance process:

Choose your asset

Find the automotive asset you want to purchase and contact our team.

Automotive equipment finance payments and proposal

Understand your financial position and agree on an affordable payment profile.

Approval and invoice from the supplier

Get a quick decision. We request the invoice from the dealer.

Documents are signed, and the supplier is paid

You sign the finance documents for automotive via email, and we pay the supplier.

Automotive Equipment we finance

2 and 4 post hydraulic lifts

MOT stations

Spray booths

Tyre changers and balancers

AC recharging units

We believe that all UK businesses have unique needs when it comes to accessing finance

Why use us to finance your automotive equipment?

  • Turnaround time – We aim to get you an automotive equipment finance offer in writing within 24 hours of the quote.

  • Service – our dedicated team of professionals will search the market to get you the best finance deal for you and your business.

Contact our team to discuss automotive equipment financing options in more detail and tell us your requirements.

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FAQs about Automotive Finance

Our automotive finance is suitable for independent garages, as well as franchised dealerships, MOT testing centres, and mobile mechanics looking to expand.

Any business operating in the motor trade, including body shops, tyre specialists, and commercial fleet operators, can utilise automotive equipment financing.

It can be used for almost any depreciating or hard asset, including wheel alignment equipment finance, diagnostic computers, and workshop expansions.

By avoiding high upfront costs, automotive equipment finance allows you to keep cash in the bank for day-to-day emergencies while the new equipment pays for itself through increased revenue.

Yes. We provide comprehensive automotive financing covering both the vehicles you sell or use and the garage equipment finance needed to maintain them.

More expertise in specialist sectors

Industries we work with

Agricultural

Agricultural

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Automotive

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Aviation

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Cleaning

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Construction

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Education

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Engineering

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Healthcare

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Hospitality

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Leisure & Sports

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Marine

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Retail

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Technology

Helping Armoric Freight Hit Gold!

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We are proud to support Plymouth-based Armoric Freight as they celebrate 50 years in business with the addition of three striking gold trucks. As their long-standing finance partner, we’ve worked closely with the refrigerated transport company to fund regular fleet upgrades, including the new Volvo, MAN and DAF vehicles unveiled for their golden anniversary.

Our relationship with Armoric Freight has grown over the years, continuing seamlessly through a successful management buyout by Directors Kath Lewis and Kevin Willcock.

Today, the company thrives with a modern fleet, a loyal customer base across Europe, and 28 full-time staff, all backed by our tailored finance solutions.

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