Chief executive Andrew Cope has been surprised by the levels of interest. He said: 'From the moment we launched our Salary Exchange scheme just over a year ago we were confident that the value to employers and employees would generate substantial interest. Looking back, I think even we have been pleasantly surprised by the employer and employee take-up volume on the schemes we have launched'.

The Zenith Provecta Salary Exchange scheme is designed to provide customers with a comprehensive and fully outsourced solution, which operates from initial vehicle quotation via a dedicated web platform, to bespoke invoicing and payroll reporting throughout the Exchange period.

The scheme includes contract hire, fully comprehensive insurance, payroll reporting and management, accident and risk management, breakdown assistance, road fund license, termination insurance solutions, servicing and maintenance.

The average CO2 for the new cars ordered on the scheme is 115g/km.