Initial lease enquiry

Past credit issues?
Start with a clear answer.

This is a short-term vehicle lease enquiry, not a car-finance application. We do not use a traditional credit-score assessment for the initial enquiry, but identity, licence, affordability, documents and supplier checks still apply.

No credit-score decision at first enquiryTypical terms of 3–12 monthsEvery application reviewed individually
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Watch: Flexible leasing explained (22 seconds)
RouteShort-term vehicle lease
Initial enquiryNo traditional credit-score assessment
DecisionAffordability and supplier fit
OwnershipYou return the vehicle
The 30-second answer

What “no credit check” means here.

It means the first enquiry for this short-term lease route is not decided by a traditional credit score. We still need to understand who you are, whether the payment is affordable now, and whether a suitable vehicle and supplier route are available.

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We look at today

Your current circumstances

A past CCJ, default, missed payment or thin credit history does not automatically stop you from asking about this lease route.

  • Your identity and current address
  • A valid UK driving licence
  • Whether the monthly payment is affordable now
  • Any documents requested for the chosen route
  • Supplier criteria and live vehicle availability
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Clear expectations

What we do not promise

The first check helps us understand whether this route may suit you. Approval is never automatic, and vehicle availability, costs and handover timing still need to be confirmed with you.

No automatic approvalNo guaranteed vehicleNo hidden finance claim
What is not used?
We do not use a traditional credit score to decide whether you can make the initial short-term lease enquiry.
What is still checked?
The 60-second first check needs no document uploads. If you continue to a full lease application, we check your identity, address, driving licence, affordability evidence and supplier requirements.
What happens after that?
The team explains any suitable vehicle, the complete costs and the next steps. You can then decide whether you want to continue.
Could this suit you?

Start with your situation today.

These are common reasons customers ask about the route. They are not approval criteria or a promise of acceptance.

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Rebuilding after credit issues

A previous CCJ, default or missed payment does not automatically stop you from enquiring.

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Work has recently changed

Current income and affordability evidence can help explain where you are today.

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You need practical transport

Tell us the space, transmission and monthly budget that would make everyday travel work.

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You prefer a shorter commitment

Typical 3–12 month terms can suit customers who do not want to buy a vehicle now.

How it works

Four steps. No guesswork.

You see the checks, costs and agreement details before you decide whether to go ahead.

  1. 01

    Tell us what you need

    Share your budget, preferred vehicle and a few basic details. The first online check takes about 60 seconds.

  2. 02

    Complete the full lease application

    If this route may suit you, complete the secure application with your licence, address, income and bank evidence, DVLA share code and National Insurance number.

  3. 03

    Review the decision and written offer

    The team checks affordability, licence, identity, supplier fit and vehicle availability. If approved, review the initial payment, monthly payment, term, mileage and inclusions in writing.

  4. 04

    Confirm and arrange handover

    If approved and you want to proceed, documents and payment are completed before the vehicle is secured and handover is arranged.

Not sure which vehicle to choose? Start with your comfortable monthly budget and the team can explain the options available.

Start my 60-second check
Before you commit

Know every figure in advance.

Pricing and availability vary by vehicle and supplier. Your written offer is the source of truth for the exact figures and inclusions.

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Upfront

Initial payment

The newly allocated cars and vans show one month's rental upfront and a separate £1,000 security deposit, refundable subject to the written agreement and permitted deductions. Other offers may differ; check your written breakdown. The £150 processing fee is separate.

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Ongoing

Monthly payment

Your fixed monthly figure is confirmed before you sign. Choose a vehicle and payment that remain comfortable for your budget.

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Agreement

Term and mileage

Most offers run for 3–12 months. Your written offer confirms the term, monthly mileage and any excess-mileage charge.

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Package

What is included

Newly allocated offers include road tax, MOT when due, routine servicing and maintenance, and delivery. Other packages may differ. The written offer confirms every inclusion and exclusion; insurance is not automatically included.

Choose the right route

Lease and finance are not the same.

Pick the route that matches what you want to do with the vehicle.

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No-credit-check leasing

Use a vehicle for a shorter term

You pay for use of the vehicle and return it at the end. Mileage, condition and return terms apply, and you do not own it.

  • Initial enquiry without a traditional credit-score assessment
  • Typical terms of 3–12 months
  • Current affordability and supplier checks apply
Check my lease options
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HP or PCP car finance

Apply to finance a vehicle

This is a separate lender application. Credit checks, affordability, status, vehicle criteria and lender terms apply.

  • Formal lender decision
  • Longer agreement options may be available
  • Ownership or final-payment rules depend on the product
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Questions, answered

Read this before you enquire.

Straight answers to the questions customers ask most often about no-credit-check leasing.

Will this enquiry affect my credit score?

The initial lease enquiry does not use a traditional credit-score assessment. Before a full lease application, ask the team whether the selected supplier will make any credit-file search. A separate HP or PCP finance application can include lender credit checks and is subject to status.

Can I enquire if I have a CCJ, default or missed payment?

Yes. Past credit issues do not automatically stop you from enquiring. Your current affordability, documents, licence status, supplier criteria and vehicle availability are considered individually.

Am I guaranteed to be accepted?

No. An enquiry is not approval, and we do not promise a vehicle, price or delivery date until the full offer is confirmed in writing.

What documents might I need?

The 60-second options check needs no uploads. The current full lease application requires both sides of a valid full UK driving licence, proof of address, three months of bank statements and proof of income. You must also provide a DVLA share code and National Insurance number. Extra documents may be requested for your case.

Do I own the vehicle at the end?

No. This route gives you use of the vehicle for the agreed term. You must follow the mileage, condition and return requirements in the agreement.

Can I use the vehicle for taxi or private-hire work?

Not on the standard no-credit-check lease. Tell the team how the vehicle will be used before you apply so they can explain whether another route is available.

Ready for a clear answer?

Check what may suit your budget.

Share a few basic details. The team will explain the lease route, available vehicles, likely documents and full figures—without treating an enquiry as an approval.