About us / Key personnel

About us

1st Choice Vehicle Finance offers contract hire and leasing services to both businesses and individuals on a range of personal and commercial vehicles.  Established in 2006 1st Choice Vehicle Finance brings together a trustworthy team offering more than 20 years experience in the finance and automotive sectors.

Since our inception we have risen quickly to become a leading provider of car and van leasing services to both business and personal customers, offering a huge selection of cars and vans from a wide range of trusted manufacturers.

At 1st Choice Vehicle Finance we pride ourselves on our working relationships with our customers and contacts. Our strong links with finance companies and vehicle manufacturers mean that we can offer an excellent level of choice and service to contract hire clients and our team is dedicated to helping you find the vehicle you want at a price that will suit your pocket.

Our streamlined step-by-step leasing process is designed to take the stress out of selecting and acquiring the vehicle you desire. We offer our customers a trouble free way to begin driving the car or van of their choice.  But the journey doesn’t stop there. We are committed to ongoing customer service with our knowledgeable, friendly and helpful team on hand to assist with any queries or questions that may arise.

We at 1st Choice Vehicle Finance are dedicated to providing customers with a real solution to their entire personal vehicle and business vehicle needs.

Key Personnel

Neill Cole, Partner.

Prior to establishing 1st Choice Vehicle Finance as a leading supplier of Contract hire and Leasing services, I spent my entire career working within the banking, finance and motor industries. I believe that the key to our success has been achieved by providing a competitively priced, quality service – every time!

Away from work my time is spent largely with my wife and 2 daughters, although I do try to find time to get into the gym a few times a week and I’ve even started studying again – Accountancy – I must be mad!!

Mark Kinman, Partner.

Before 1st Choice Vehicle Finance I gained experience working within both main dealer and finance company environments.

1st Choice Vehicle Finance has given me the opportunity to pursue the challenge of developing a business that excels on both price and service to its customers.

When I’m away from the office I enjoy spending time with my wife, walking the dog, cooking, and the cinema.

Amanda Cole, Admin Manager.

I have been working in finance for a number of years, specifically in banking, reaching the level of Assistant Manager. I joined the team at 1st choice, bringing my strong administrative skills and good customer service.

I spend most of my spare time keeping up with the busy social lives of my 2 daughters. ‘Me’ time is generally spent relaxing with my 2 cats, reading a good book, or better still – shopping!