Specialist Vehicle Hire
Williams Partners has been engaged by the retiring owner to offer for sale the business
and assets of a well-established vehicle hire operation. The business continues to trade and
is expected to do so up to any formal appointment of administrators who will conduct the
sale. This presents a compelling opportunity for an incoming purchaser to acquire a
recognised operator within the private hire, taxi and chauffeur sectors.
The business benefits from many years’ industry experience and has developed a strong
reputation for service delivery across a diverse client base. It works with insurance
companies, accident management providers, security firms, film production companies and
corporate organisations, with particular strength in cross-hire arrangements to major
insurers and accident management companies. This provides a solid platform of repeat
business and ongoing demand.
At the core of operations is a varied and modern fleet, including Transport for London
licensed vehicles, electric vehicles and commercial offerings. The fleet is tailored to meet a
wide range of requirements, from PCO car hire through to executive and luxury chauffeur
vehicles. The business has demonstrated an ability to adapt its fleet composition in line with
customer demand, maintaining the high standards expected within the chauffeur and
security sectors.
The Company also operates a commercial vehicle offering, including pick-up trucks &
camper vans equipped for practical use, alongside a comprehensive hire proposition
supported by manufacturer warranties, roadside assistance and maintenance packages. Its
experienced team provides industry-specific knowledge and responsive service, which has
underpinned long-standing customer relationships and repeat engagement.
Williams & Partners invites offers for the business and assets. Interested parties should note
that the majority of vehicles are subject to hire or hire purchase agreements; accordingly, a
purchaser will be expected to settle or novate these agreements, subject to acquiring the
vehicles for any associated equity value, in addition to the goodwill of the business. This
represents an attractive opportunity for a strategic buyer or operator looking to expand
within a resilient and specialist segment of the vehicle hire market.
If you are interested to know more about the above opportunity, please note that
offers must be received by no later than 12:00pm on Friday 7 May 2026 with a sale
concluded by no later than close of business on Friday 14 May 2026 (subject to the
novation or settlement of the finance agreements) and, therefore, only parties that
are able to work within this time frame should respond. However, Williams &
Partners Ltd reserves the right to close the bidding early or extend the deadline,
without liability or notice.
Due to the confidential nature of this sale, interested parties will be invited to sign a
non-disclosure agreement before further details can be released and will be asked
to provide proof of funds with any offer submitted, although Williams & Partners Ltd
reserve the right to request proof of funding at any time during the sales process
and may discontinue negotiations with any party that does not provide satisfactory
evidence when requested.
If you are interested in finding out more about the above opportunity, please
contact Antony Berg of Williams & Partners Ltd, Valuation and Insolvency Agents on
020 3195 1407 or 078 0303 5445.
NB: Applications received within 48 hours of the deadline may be too late to receive
an NDA and Information Pack.