{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ignite & Scale - The Cambria Private Capital Podcast with Mike Allen","title":"Ignite & Scale – Final Episode of Series 2 with Dave Timmis, Founder of Leasing.com","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2107,"description":"Ignite & Scale – Final Episode of Series 2In the final episode of Ignite & Scale Season 2, Mike sits down with Dave Timmis, founder of Leasing.com, to discuss his 25-year journey in the UK car leasing industry. From the early days of ContractHireAndLeasing.com to leading the UK’s largest car leasing comparison platform, Dave shares valuable insights into: • The Evolution of Leasing.com: How the industry has shifted from classified ads in car magazines to a fully digital marketplace that connects millions of UK lessees with leasing providers. • Navigating Industry Shifts: The impact of Brexit, COVID-19, supply chain shortages, and how Leasing.com stayed ahead through technology and market adaptability. • The Growth of EV Leasing: Despite reduced subsidies, electric vehicles (EVs) now make up 26.4% of leasing enquiries—why more consumers are making the switch. • Consumer Trends in 2024: Shorter leasing terms, rising demand for used car leasing, and why compact SUVs like the Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Tucson dominate the market. • What’s Next for Leasing.com: The future of car leasing, growing demand for subscription-based vehicle ownership, and why Dave believes leasing is the future of mobility.  Key Insights from the Leasing.com 2024 Insights Report We also dig into Leasing.com’s 2024 market report, covering: • Average monthly leasing costs have dropped from £373 in 2023 to £342 in 2024, making leasing more attractive. • Top leased models: The Nissan Qashqai, Tesla Model Y, and Volkswagen ID.3 lead the rankings. • Business vs. Personal Leasing: 79.5% of leases are personal (average £322/month), while business leasing remains resilient (average £420/month). • Fuel Type Trends: Petrol leads at 49.8%, but EV adoption is growing rapidly, rising from 19.9% in Q1 to 31.1% in Q4 of 2024. • Rise of Used Car Leasing: More drivers are opting for pre-leased vehicles, benefiting from lower costs and immediate availability. 👉 Download the full Leasing.com Insights Report...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bS5q2m9uGUpvUHSzJ_mM__v1xrgK6WxoZeam7CZMzMc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5MTYzLzE3MDY1/MTkzNDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}