Global Autocare
Based in Leeds, Global Autocare is one of the country’s leading providers of unique fleet solutions to both large and small-scale businesses across the UK.
Driving growth
Its services include daily vehicle rental, contract hire, fleet management, mobility solutions, maintenance and repair, vehicle movements and storage. The business is focused on providing flexibility to its clients and its “GlobalFlex” service combines the benefits of daily rental and leasing, without the drawbacks of high costs and long-term commitment.
This innovative approach and meticulous customer focus means the firm manages each relationship uniquely. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution they continue to deliver what the client and their business actually needs. Global Autocare also has a strong track record when it comes to organic growth, having delivered this by over 20 percent, year-on-year, since 2010.
Global Autocare also makes widespread contributions to the Yorkshire community and a keen supporter of local teams, events and initiatives as well as proudly sponsoring elite sports teams across Yorkshire, including Leeds United Football Club, Leeds Rhinos Rugby Club and the Tour de Yorkshire – the major international cycle race held in Yorkshire annually.
In July 2020 Global agreed a new expanded four-year partnership with Leeds Rhinos which included the renaming of the rugby East Stand as the Global East Stand. Global Autocare have partnered with the Club for over a decade and are proud to have continued this long-term partnership.
It was the future growth plans of Global Autocare that caught the eye of private equity house LDC. LDC specialises in partnering with ambitious business leaders of mid-market businesses across the UK that are looking to scale up. Through its offices in Leeds and Newcastle, LDC has been investing in businesses across Yorkshire and the North East for over 30 years.
In December 2019 LDC made a significant minority investment into Global Autocare to support its founder and his management team to accelerate its national growth plans, building on its strong relationships with some of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers.
The investment is also helping Global Autocare expand its client roster, which consists of businesses operating across a range of industries, but all with significant vehicle fleet requirements.
