Despite the economic turmoil, Skoda has performed particularly strongly this month with its sales in the fleet sector now exceeding sales to retail customers, making it formally a fleet brand.
Skoda’s fleet sales were up by an impressive 12.2 per cent despite an overall sector decrease of 3.3 per cent. The company’s total brand share was also up to 1.8 per cent from 1.7 per cent. The Czech manufacturer also increased its fleet market share to 1.8 per cent, compared to 1.4 per cent last year.
Head of Business Sales at Škoda UK, Martin Burke, comments: “The low running costs and high residual values of Škoda vehicles are obviously appealing to cost conscious fleet operators.
“During these uncertain economic times it is imperative that fleet owners do their utmost to get the most value for money – which is something Škoda has always prided itself on.
“We expect to continue our success in the fleet market with the launch of the new Superb which offers competitive emissions and tax rates, low whole life costs and high residual values at an affordable list price.”
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