Our History

We have always worked hard to deliver an award-winning service to our customers, but now it’s official! At the recent Fleet News Awards 2021, which recognises the best people, companies, and vehicles in the sector, we were delighted to be crowned the Leasing Company of the Year (up to 20,000 vehicles)…read more

Ben Creswick takes over as Managing Director. Ben joined VLS in the summer of 2018 and brought with him a wealth of experience and knowledge from the leasing and fleet sector having previously worked at Zenith and FMG.

Our website is refreshed for a more modern look using the latest technologies.

We are pleased to announce that our driveVLS app has made the shortlist for the Fleet News Awards 2018 in the Most Innovative Use of Technology category.

We launch our very own driver focussed app on Android and IOS platforms.

The people of the United Kingdom have voted to leave the European Union by a majority of 52% to 48%.

Thirty colleagues from Vehicle Leasing Solutions joined over 2000 members of staff at Leeds Arena as our dealer group hosted the firm’s first annual conference which provided an opportunity to mark their 70th anniversary in business.

A change of name to JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions.

Launch of our in house Driver Licence Checking System (DECS). Over 3000 driver licences checked in 2014.

Currently, one of, if not the most important fleet car. Following the previous trends of downsizing and upmarket choices, this is the ‘ideal’ combination of the two. Very closely related to its sister Golf, at this point in time it is all the car for most people with the right image for the same audience.

Atlantic Challenge comes to Yorkshire. We row to raise money for JCT600 Group’s Atlantic Sailing Challenge.

We move to our brand new Group Head Office at Tordoff House.

A stylish way to check up on leasing. Fleet News writes a commendable review of our website.

In memory of one of our team members Russell Dowson, we raise £15,479.17 to support his family.

It’s a record year for us, down to our strong customer care culture.

We survived the Y2K bug!

Supporting our eco-friendly businesses by supplying Mitsubishi Carisma GDIs to Holiday Cottages Group.

Fleet Controller grows in popularity.

A great day at the Breakfast Show, along with Audi who launch their A6.

Andrew Mann is appointed as our new Managing Director, as Nigel Stead leaves.

It’s easily forgottenn, but up to the launch of this car Audi’s profile was far lower than the premium manufacturer it is now. The A4 marked a watershed moment in the larger acceptance of premium manufacturer supplied fleet cars. This was very much a sign of things to come.

We changed our computer operating system to Motivity Solutions.

Sale and Leaseback for 150 cars with British Fuels. Some of our early customers include Needham & James Solicitors and Yorkshire Electricity.

We’re established at JCT600 Head Office, Sticker Lane, Bradford. Nigel Stead is Managing Director, Andrew Mann is Sales Manager, Brian Kirby is Company Accountant, Mike Smith is Maintenance Manager and Ann Ashwell is in Purchasing.