The move will see the introduction of a new asset finance and vehicle purchasing proposition, offering specialist finance packages along with streamlined solutions with quick decision making and industry specific risk assessment. Patons added that Fleetline’s volume purchasing and preferred industry supply status with Ford and Vauxhall means that it can now supply vehicles with huge savings against retail prices.

“Over the past few year we have seen an increasing number of operators facing difficulties procuring and funding their fleets,” explained Billy Paton, chief executive of Patons. “With this in mind, we have been using our longstanding experience supplying and financing vehicles to create a new range of industry-specific options designed to make fleet investment easier and more accessible.”

“We are committed to developing tailored business solutions, finance and fleet services that meet the precise needs of our customers. By doing so, we are able to support the private hire, chauffeur, taxi and fleet sectors by helping operators expand their businesses and add value to their operations,” he added.