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Your van. Your invoices. Your VAT. Even your premises.

One independent relationship covers your commercial vehicles, asset finance, VAT loans, invoice finance and commercial property — across Wales and the whole UK. 

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✅ FCA Authorised    ✅ No Broker Fees    ✅ Independent Advice  ✅ 20+ Years Experience 

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    Our Reviews

     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I have been buying my vans from Yohan for over 10 years. Exceptional service every time — great communication, delivery always as promised, and vans arrive in pristine condition. Cannot recommend enough." — Ben Rule 

     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "We have been dealing with Claire for ten years. She goes above and beyond to ensure her customers get the best deals and service. Excellent customer service — would recommend to everyone." — William Soudan 

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An absolute pleasure to deal with — very responsive and competitive. Definitely the go-to company for vehicles." — Calum Reid

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I have dealt with Claire for a good few years — she goes above and beyond for her customers. When I'm ready for my next vehicle, I'll definitely be giving her a call." — Smashed Up 

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Claire has been looking after both my van needs as well as my wife’s car needs for years now. Amazing service and I can highly recommend her to anyone in the market for a new van or car." -  Willem Van Der Merwe 

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yohan and the team are amazing Great customer services and after care  Highly recommend -  Gareth Morris

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We have had a very positive experience working with Yohan for many years and we are sure that this will long continue due to his excellent knowledge and helpfulness.-  Stean Hall

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  What can I say!  Yohan has dealt with myself for the last 9 years supporting us as a business for our fleet of private ambulances. He is essential to providing the best possible vehicles when we need him too. He has an understanding of our requirements and delivers every step of the way.  Not a pushy man and it’s left in our hands if we want to complete the deal.  Top work Yohan and thank you again for our new vehicle this week.  All the team at stevens family funeral directors in London.- Gary Stevens

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  -   Ashley Johnson

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  -   Five stars is not enough! I feel like Clare couldn’t help me enough. I look forward to dealing with her again soon. Adam Groves

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  -   Brilliant company to deal with, I’ve been buying vans for many years with Claire.  - Bryant Electrics

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     The Fleet Lab was built on one belief — UK businesses deserve independent advice with no sales agenda. Based in Cardiff, we work across Wales and the UK with no lender ties, no targets, and no broker fees.

    Commercial Vehicles We Supply

    PANEL VANS

    TIPPERS & DROPSIDES

    LUTON & BOX VANS

    Small to large commercial vans ideal for electricians, locksmiths, couriers, florists, plumbers, builders, caterers, IT services, delivery fleets, tradespeople, NHS & care providers, utilities and event support 

    LUTON & BOX VANS

    TIPPERS & DROPSIDES

    LUTON & BOX VANS

    High‑volume load space for removals, furniture retail, events, pallet freight, e‑commerce, disability equipment, appliances and medical supplies. 

    TIPPERS & DROPSIDES

    TIPPERS & DROPSIDES

    CURTAINSIDERS & FLATBEDS

    3.5t to 7.5t vehicles built for landscaping, groundworks, garden waste, skip hire, demolition, haulage, scaffolding, plant hire, quarrying, civil engineering and aggregates. 

    CURTAINSIDERS & FLATBEDS

    SPECIALISTS & BESPOKE VEHICLES

    CURTAINSIDERS & FLATBEDS

    Easy‑load configurations for pallet and mixed freight, including building materials, manufacturing, national haulage, 3PL operators, retail supply chain, plant hire, construction and wind energy. 

    MINIBUSES & CREWS

    SPECIALISTS & BESPOKE VEHICLES

    SPECIALISTS & BESPOKE VEHICLES

    Seating for 9–17 passengers, ideal for staff transport, construction crews, utilities, rail & infrastructure, care homes, schools, sports clubs, airports, hotels and local authorities.

    SPECIALISTS & BESPOKE VEHICLES

    SPECIALISTS & BESPOKE VEHICLES

    SPECIALISTS & BESPOKE VEHICLES

    Purpose‑built and converted vehicles for ambulance & patient transport, medical spec, first responders, mobile workshops, racked & fitted vans, gas engineers, telecoms, facilities management, equestrian, farming, rural businesses and camper vans. 

    tell us what you need - we'll source it

     Independent advice. FCA‑authorised. No broker fees. 

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    MANUFACTURERS

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    Vauxhall commercial vehicle logo
    Toyota commercial vehicle logo
    Ford commercial vehicle logo
    Mercedes commercial vehicle logo
    Fiat commercial vehicle logo
    Nissan commercial vehicle logo
    Iveco commercial vehicle logo
    Peugeot commercial vehicle logo
    Kia commercial vehicle logo
    Citroen commercial vehicle logo
    Volkswagen commercial vehicle logo
    Maxus commercial vehicle logo
    KGM commercial vehicle logo
    • Maxus commercial vehicle logo
    • KGM commercial vehicle logo
    • Man Tge commercial vehicle logo
    • Isuzu commercial vehicle logo
    • Renault Trucks commercial vehicle logo
    • Vauxhall commercial vehicle logo
    • Toyota commercial vehicle logo
    • Ford commercial vehicle logo
    • Mercedes commercial vehicle logo
    • Fiat commercial vehicle logo
    • Nissan commercial vehicle logo
    • Iveco commercial vehicle logo
    • Peugeot commercial vehicle logo
    • Kia commercial vehicle logo
    • Citroen commercial vehicle logo
    • Volkswagen commercial vehicle logo
    • Maxus commercial vehicle logo
    • KGM commercial vehicle logo
    • Man Tge commercial vehicle logo
    • Isuzu commercial vehicle logo

    MOST POPULAR VEHICLE FINANCE

    Hire Purchase (HP)

    Hire Purchase (HP)

    Hire Purchase (HP)

    Pay a deposit then fixed monthly instalments. 

    The vehicle is yours at the end of the term. 

    Interest is charged on the full amount financed.

    Monthly cost: Medium–high
    Ownership at end: Yes — yours outright
    VAT: 100% reclaimable
    Tax relief: AIA — 100% in year one
    Balance sheet: Asset & liability shown
    Best for: Long-term ownership

    Finance Lease (FL)

    Hire Purchase (HP)

    Hire Purchase (HP)

    Payments are based on depreciation only, so monthly costs are lower. You use the vehicle but never own it. At the end, it's returned or a secondary lease period arranged.

    Monthly cost: Lower
    Ownership at end: No — returned
    VAT: 100% reclaimable on payments
    Tax relief: 100% deductible — commercial vans
    Balance sheet: Asset & liability shown
    Best for: Regular upgraders

    Contract Hire (CH)

    Hire Purchase (HP)

    Contract Hire (CH)

    A fixed monthly rental that can include servicing, tyres and road tax. No residual value risk. Hand it back at the end  subject to fair wear and agreed mileage.

    Monthly cost: Fixed all-in
    Ownership at end: No returned
    VAT: 100% reclaimable on payments
    Tax relief: 100% deductible — commercial vans
    Balance sheet: Off balance sheet
    Best for: Fleet simplicity

    WHAT WE CAN FUND

    HARD ASSETS

    HARD ASSETS

    HARD ASSETS

    Fleet of Ford Transit Vans

    • Vans 
    • Pickups
    • HGVs
    • Coaches
    • Minibuses, Camper vans, Motorhome
    • Construction Equipment 
    • Agricultural Machinery 
    • Plant Machinery

    SOFT ASSETS

    HARD ASSETS

    HARD ASSETS

    Dentist and medical equipment

    • IT Equipment
    • Office Furniture
    • Office Fit Out
    • Medical Equipment
    • Beauty Equipment
    • Fire Protection
    • CCTV

    BUSINESS LOANS

    COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

    COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

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    • Business Loans
    • VAT Loans
    • Tax Loans
    • Cashflow Loans
    •  Merchant invoice finance 
    • Unsecured Loans
    • Invoice Finance
    • Stocking Loans

    COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

    COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

    COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

    Restaurant room and hospitality equipment

    • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Premises
    • Café / Restaurant
    • Steel Structure Buildings

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    About The Fleet Lab Ltd

    Our Team

    The Fleet Lab was created by two directors who believed UK businesses deserved something better than sales‑driven advice. From our base in Cardiff, we built an independent, client‑first service shaped by transparency, expertise, and long‑term thinking. No targets. No tied products. Just honest guidance and a commitment to doing what’s right for every business we support. We didn’t set out to be the biggest, only the most trusted.

    Our Services

    Independent sourcing of new and used light commercial vehicles from across the UK market with no dealership bias. Whether you need a single van or a full fleet plan, we help you choose the right vehicles and the right funding structure, backed by clear, end‑to‑end support.

    Flexible, transparent finance solutions designed to protect cash flow and support long‑term growth. From asset finance and sale‑and‑leaseback to tax and insurance funding, we give you a full view of your options through one trusted relationship.

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    The Fleet Lab Ltd

    91 Rhyd-Y-Penau Road, Cardiff CF23 6PZ, UK

    02920034858

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    The Fleet Lab Ltd | Company No. 16976022 | Registered in England & Wales

    Registered office: 91 Rhydypenau Road, Cardiff, CF23 6PZ

    VAT Registration No. 512 6931 03

    The Fleet Lab Ltd is an appointed representative of Commercial and Asset Finance Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA Registration No. 729014). Commercial and Asset Finance Ltd is registered in Scotland (No. SC334879), registered office: 11 Walkinshaw Street, Johnstone, PA5 8AF.

    The Fleet Lab Ltd acts as a credit broker, not a lender. We do not charge fees for our brokerage services. Finance is subject to status and eligibility.

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