February 14, 2025
Sara Davies
Wessex Fleet Updates
We’re excited to share the news that we won the contract to power AA lease. Just 9 weeks in, we’ve already managed to add a further 2,000 deals to the AA Lease site, in addition to the 1,000 we initially launched with.
This still-growing selection spans across 40 dedicated special offers, ensuring AA customers can find the perfect make, model and fuel type to suit their needs and budget.
The AA wanted to provide its customers with highly competitive leases across an extensive selection of vehicles. They saw in us, the perfect partner to help make it happen. In turn, partnering with them allows us to expand our customer base, leveraging and showcasing 20 years of expertise as an independent provider in the leasing market.
As well as opening up our competitive pricing and streamlined process to a new audience of AA Lease customers, the union will also prove instrumental in accelerating AA Lease’s electric offering.
Electric vehicles currently account for almost 25% of our lease vehicles, and this trend is expected to continue. Nearly 50% are already either electric or feature hybrid electrification.
Just last year, we launched a new salary sacrifice website for electric cars, through our Xcite brand. Our expertise in all aspects of electrification will enable the AA to gain an important foothold in this transformative area of mobility. Their website, due to be relaunched soon, will feature a page dedicated to electric car leases.
“This is a game-changing partnership for both the AA and Wessex Fleet Solutions,” says Will Bullen, Account Director at Wessex Fleet Solutions, who has returned to the company to spearhead this exciting new venture. “By joining forces, we’re creating a powerful synergy. The AA gains access to our extensive network and market-leading expertise, allowing them to offer their customers an exceptional range of leasing options. Simultaneously, Wessex Fleet Solutions benefits from the AA’s renowned brand and extensive reach, enabling us to connect with a wider audience and showcase our brilliant service. With over 40 special offers and nearly 3,000 prices, we’re confident that AA Lease will become the go-to destination for anyone looking to lease a vehicle.”
Martin Smith, Director of AA Lease, comments: “More and more drivers are turning to leasing, and this partnership will offer a huge choice to motorists wanting alternatives to buying their next car. The shift towards leasing is especially evident in the electric vehicle (EV) market. With the looming phase-out of traditional petrol and diesel cars, drivers are eager to explore EVs without committing to long-term ownership. Leasing allows them to enjoy the benefits without worrying about battery issues, as they can easily switch to a new EV at the end of their contract.”
Tim McNally, Director of Wessex Fleet Solutions, adds: “We’ve been providing lease options to customers for more than 20 years, and we’re excited to help AA Lease with its relaunch. We’ll be giving customers more choice than ever before, and going the extra mile to take the hassle out of getting a new car.”