Marques tailor finance services

Inchcape, the authorised distributor of Subaru, LDV, and KGM vehicles in New Zealand, has announced a white-label finance partnership with UDC Finance Ltd.

The agreement includes the launch of Subaru Financial Services, LDV Financial Services, and KGM Financial Services, which will provide tailored finance solutions to improve customer experience and dealer support.

Inchcape says the collaboration strengthens its Accelerate+ strategy to deliver end-to-end solutions in the New Zealand market and enable its dealer network to provide brand-aligned finance options directly to consumers.

Kym Mellow, general manager of Inchcape New Zealand, adds: “Inchcape’s global expertise in automotive distribution, combined with UDC’s strong local market knowledge and financial capability, offers an unmatched proposition for both customers and dealers.”

UDC Finance, which has been operating for more than 85 years, describes the deal as a natural evolution of its commitment to the automotive sector.

Don Atkinson, UDC’s chief executive, says: “Partnering with Inchcape, a world-class automotive distributor, enables UDC to strengthen our footprint across these three respected brands.

“Through these white-label programmes, we’re providing Inchcape dealers and customers with direct access to tailored finance solutions under each vehicle brand. 

“It’s about simplifying the customer journey while offering the financial flexibility they need.”

Subaru Financial Services, LDV Financial Services, and KGM Financial Services are set to be rolled out across Inchcape’s authorised dealer network from July.

Pictured above are, from left: Claire Dalton, LDV national sales manager, Wayne McClennan, Subaru national sales manager, Grey Lynskey, UDC national distribution manager, Andrew Brough, UDC general manager-dealer, Jerry Delaney, Inchcape NZ head of distribution, Nick Proctor, UDC sales manager, and Bevan Dale, KGM national sales manager