A new partnership has been announced to provide 'peace of mind' for UK motorists.
Select Car Leasing has joined forces with automotive aftersales specialist MotorEasy to offer a range of insurance products and services to lease customers.
Both companies are headquartered in Reading, Berkshire, and place a great emphasis on customer service, with each firm boasting a five-star 'excellent' rating on the reviews website TrustPilot.
MotorEasy also has specific products that cover electric and hybrid vehicles, including extended EV warranties.
The first products to be launched include Lease GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection), Cosmetic, Alloy, and Tyre insurance.
Lease GAP insurance covers the shortfall between a main insurer's payout and the outstanding balance on a lease agreement if the vehicle is declared a total loss.
From November, every customer who leases a vehicle with Select will automatically receive 30 days of free GAP insurance.
Alloy insurance starts at £6.50 per month and covers the cost of repairs to damaged rims.
Cosmetic insurance provides financial protection against scratches, dings, dents, bumper scuffs, and any other bodywork damage.
Tyre insurance covers the cost of damaged or punctured tyres, whether the customer has normal, run-flat, or performance tyres.
Mark Tongue, joint CEO and founder of Select Car Leasing, said: "As the UK's most trusted car leasing company, we're delighted to have partnered with MotorEasy in an exciting and long-term relationship that comes with enormous benefits for our customers.
"The collaboration provides additional peace of mind to Select's extensive database of customers and also introduces MotorEasy's membership of more than one million car owners to some of the most competitive lease deals on the market."
Duncan McClure Fisher, CEO of MotorEasy, said: "It's great to be working with a like-minded organisation like Select that shares our aspiration to enhance and enrich the driving experience for UK motorists.
"Our comprehensive GAP product will protect customers from the moment they take delivery of their car, while our alloy wheel and cosmetic cover will help safeguard them against potential end-of-lease damage penalties."
Select customers will also gain access to a dual-branded 'Digital Garage', which provides a central location for a car's history and documentation, helping motorists manage, protect, and maintain their vehicles at discounted rates.
Warranty cover will be the next product to be launched, offered as an add-on protection for cars on lease terms that exceed their original manufacturer cover period.
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