First Vehicle Leasing Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Looking at 219 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the helpful staff for guiding them through every step with clear explanations and prompt responses. People also appreciate the smooth and efficient delivery service, regularly mentioning that vehicles arrive on time and drivers are very polite. However, some customers also noted frustrating delivery delays, sharing conflicting information regarding arrival dates from the team. A few people experienced poor communication and unhelpful management when trying to resolve these unexpected scheduling issues. Reviewers expressed disappointment over broken promises and a lack of accountability when problems arose with their orders.

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Staff

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Service

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Delivery service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Third time using this company, all staff are helpful, efficient, not push or sales-y at all make you feel really comfortable and always get the best price. Great delivery, easy to book in collections... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional seamless service from start to finish. The staff were so helpful answering any questions or concerns put to them. The processes were straight forward and we received our new car within... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had Nick (Tynan) looking after me. He was excellent from start to finish ensuring I was kept in the loop at every stage and making sure everything went smoothly. Even following hold ups in the p... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So let me start by saying I knew nothing about First Vehicle Leasing until being introduced by my partner. At first I had to do a little bit of research before deciding to take the plunge. I was conta... See more


Company details

  1. Leasing Service
  2. Car Leasing Service

About First Vehicle Leasing

Written by the company

With over 20 years experience - whether it's for business or personal use, we will tailor a low cost and flexible car leasing package that is just right for you and your budget!

We've made a cheap car lease easy and accessible to everyone, visit our web site and see for yourself just how competitive we are.
Our budget-based search facility makes hunting down the most competitive lease deals simply child's play - just select your budget price-range and there you have it - you won't find a better price anywhere! And you can get a direct price by using our instant quotation facility - nothing could be simpler.

Visit us today at First Vehicle Leasing and find out for yourself why we are first... or call us for free on 0333 222 3296 today.

Best UK Car Leasing Deals for Personal and Business contracts

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Promise 1: The best deal.
A great deal. We negotiate with manufacturers and dealers daily to secure vehicles at prices others simply can't match. Try us.
Promise 2: The best service.
We know cars, and we have a large team of experts at the end of the phone ready to help you, with an average of over ten years of experience.
Promise 3: No sales pressure.
We recognise that an enquiry is just that. It is not an invitation to harass you with phone calls or 'buy now' emails. We don't need to push people into doing business with us. We have been in business since 1999 because we respect our customers' privacy.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Great unless there's a problem!

Initially I thought the customer service and ease of of the process was great, but as soon as there was a problem with their supplier I got nothing but excuses and silence.

No follow up on promises, being told that I was lucky that the delay getting my car wasn't longer and not even an apology for not sending me things like they were supposed to do.

In summary, all good until they needed to either show up or show some accountability. Very disappointed and I wouldn't recommend as it seems like they have no contingency plans if there's a problem with their suppliers and no oversight to ensure customers are kept informed or promises are kept.

29 April 2026
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Reply from First Vehicle Leasing

Hi Michael

I'm sorry to hear you did not have a good experience with us. I'm keen to find out more about what went wrong and how we might avoid this in the future. Could you contact me at - crm@fvl.co.uk - and let me know some more details about what happened from your point of view so I can look into it, please?

Thanks

Duncan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Quick to take your money

Quick to take your money, but if something goes wrong, and you don't get a car and you've lost your money.

2 March 2026
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Reply from First Vehicle Leasing

Hi Stuart

I'm sorry you felt that things did not go well in your experience with us. I can see that you were unable to complete the finance documents to the requirements of the finance company. We offered several solutions which you were unable or unwilling to take up. After that, you ceased to engage with us to resolve the scenario. As such, and after several attempts, we cancelled your order and retained the fee you paid as we had completed the work we said we would.

I hope this explains but, should you want to discuss further, please email me - crm@fvl.co.uk

Duncan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Faulty car on delivery

Car was found to my requirements and I was offered a far earlier delivery than I'd been warned of so all that was great.

HOWEVER, the car then turned up and as I stood outside guiding the driver to where to park I could hear a loud vibrating/buzzing noise. I raised this straight away and the driver hadn't heard it inside, but agreed it was not a noise he felt was normal.

The whole point of having the lease was so I could afford a new car for reliability on my work journeys. I had the option of it being collected by garage but I decided to reject it as I just don't want to risk having a car that will let me down. The guy at the office was very understanding and said they'd be in touch as soon as possible to find another car. The car then had other issues as the driver tried to take it away. It had come from an airfield and as such had quite ingrained dusty dirt inside the engine. All in all I wonder how much of a check this car had had. Monday came and no contact. So I emailed. No reply. So I called and waited for a call back. I was then told the car was fixed and they'd be delivering it to me....!! I'd explained clearly that I had rejected it. I was then told there was nothing else they could offer me. The lady I was speaking to said she didn't know my requirements (so how did she know they had nothing for me!?) and she'd get the relevant people to call me back. No further call back received so I decided to write to the helpful sales consultant that found the first car. This lady was very apologetic over the situation and found me two alternatives - one out of my price range and the other with poor reviews so I politely declined. I was told she was waiting for other garages but I've heard nothing else from her and that was 8 weeks ago.

Losing faith entirely in this company, I decided to go for a new deal with a different company but I've lost my admin fee of course and I have had no car for 2 months now.

My warning would be, prepare for a ghosting if things have a glitch or go wrong with the car you leased. I would have thought they'd be desperate to keep their reputation.in a competitive landscape, but aside from a tick box exercise offering me the faulty car back and two unsuitable cars (but only when I chased them up), they've done nothing at all to help me. At the very least I would've assumed I'd have been refunded the admin fee for the inconvenience I've been caused, but I've heard nothing. I don't like leaving negative feedback but they've had ample time to put things right now. I have experienced terrible customer support when things didn't run to plan.

6 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from First Vehicle Leasing

Hi Gillian

I'm really sorry you had a poor experience with us. I can see that things went wrong with the initial delivery and the car making a buzzing noise. The supplying dealer took the car back and rectified the issue but you stated you no longer wanted the car. As mentioned, we offered some alternatives but they were not suitable either.

As far as I can see, the team have been responsive when you have been in touch and I am also available should you want to discuss this further - crm@fvl.co.uk

Apologies again that your expectations were not met but please get in touch should you need anything further.

Duncan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Amateur hand over of the car

Amateur hand over of the car
Just some guy drove 300 miles &had only been working for your business 1month then just asked me where the train station was to get back home laughable really on the positive side the car was in one piece and good to go.Regards G,Kelly

22 April 2026
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Reply from First Vehicle Leasing

Hi George

I'm really sorry to hear delivery of the car did not meet your expectations. Delivery of the car is organised by our suppliers and we will pass this on to them to let them know your were not happy with the way delivery went. We do have an agreement with all our suppliers as to how cars should be delivered and it has clearly not been met here.

Apologies again and, should you want to discuss this further, please email me - crm@fvl.co.uk

Duncan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing!

Amazing! They had by far the best deal and it just got better from
There! Incredible efficient service. Car delivered within 10 days from
Order and most of those days was waiting for my new DL to come! I work in the industry and I’m genuinely blown away by how good they have been! Thanks!

22 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAMMERS !!

SCAMMERS !!! Posting non existent lease deals on their website to obtain potential lease client details.
Screen shots below of lease deals advertised on their website but when you enquire about advertised deals they require your information and then tell you the deal doesn’t exist !
Should be illegal.

13 April 2026
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Reply from First Vehicle Leasing

Hi Sara

I would really like to understand what has gone wrong here but can find no trace of you in our system. Can you please email me at crm@fvl.co.uk to provide more details so I can look into this for you, please?

Thanks

Duncan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy customer

I gave been using FVL for a number of years now, first class service and I am delighted with my new car. Chris was very knowledgable and answered all my questions, no problems and great service!

11 April 2026

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