Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has expanded its VWFS DRIVE online car leasing platform to now include Škoda.

Customers wanting to drive a Škoda on PCH can now apply for Finance and Credit Check for available stock vehicles using VWFS DRIVE

The recently launched personal contract hire (PCH) platform already gives access to brands across the Volkswagen Group brands, including Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, via an online search and finance application method.

The new functionality means that customers wanting to drive a brand-new Škoda on PCH can apply for a finance and credit check from any device, anywhere, on VWFS DRIVE. Once they’ve chosen their vehicle, they can obtain a personalised quote.

All the cars are leased from available stock and drivers are able to choose a local franchised Volkswagen Group retailer from which to collect their new vehicle – all within a month of starting the process.

Charlotte Cheeseman, head of marketing at VWFS UK, said: “Lockdown has given many people time to reassess their lifestyle choices, including how we finance our cars, and there has certainly been a shift towards digital technology over the past 12 months. That’s why we’re really excited about the new proposition on VWFS DRIVE for Škoda customers. First and foremost it will undoubtedly support our customers, but it will also be a key factor in helping us move towards a more digitally focused operation.”