Fix Auto UK partners broker to back bodyshop investment
Fix Auto UK has announced a new partnership with a finance broker to support continued bodyshop investment.
It has linked up with Charles and Dean Finance, one of the UK’s leading independent finance brokers, to provide franchise partners with access to flexible, specialist, funding tailored to their individual needs.
This can be improving cash flow or investing in new equipment and technology.
The announcement comes on the back of significant growth from franchisees, with Fix Auto UK announcing last October that more than £8m had been invested by its network. That figure has swelled since then with further investments announced by Fix Auto Gloucester, Fix Auto Walsall and Fix Auto Mitcham.
Individual needs
Rob Pugh, commercial director at Fix Auto UK, said: “Delivering unique services and specialist expertise that help strengthen our franchise partners’ businesses is fundamental to our proposition. This partnership with Charles and Dean Finance perfectly reflects that commitment.
“Traditional high-street lenders can often be restrictive. Charles and Dean works with a broad panel of specialist lenders, securing finance solutions tailored to individual business needs rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach. This enables faster decisions, greater flexibility and funding that aligns with workload and growth plans.”
Flexible finance
Marshall Parr, head of marketing for Charles and Dean Finance, added: “We have a proven track record of delivering the best financial packages for a diverse portfolio of businesses in a varied raft of industries and all aimed at strengthening those individual businesses.
“For any business, securing the right finance for the right needs can be complex and time consuming. Working with a specialist commercial broker like ourselves ensures Fix Auto UK franchise partners can gain access to funding that truly fits their business needs.
“With nationwide coverage and direct access to a wide panel of lenders, we’re able to offer fast and flexible finance options that go beyond the traditional high-street banking experience. From application to payout, the team manages the process end-to-end, liaising with lenders and suppliers so branches can focus on running their business.”
