News & Insights

Santander Consumer Finance acquires CLM Fleet Management

Santander Consumer Finance (SCF) has acquired CLM Fleet Management, a specialist in full-service fleet management. The strategic deal marks a significant milestone in Santander Consumer Finance’s growth and expansion plans within the UK leasing sector. The acquisition is in line with Grupo Santander’s Europe-wide initiative to position Santander as a major provider of contract hire […]

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Catching up with our Dealer Contact Centre Advisor

Matt Spencer-Morrison, Dealer Contact Centre Advisor, gives us an insight into his role, the successes of his team, and the rewards that come with the job. The main priority for Dealer Contact Centre is to ensure our dealers and customers get the best outcome possible. I work in the Dealer Contact Centre who support our […]

Big Build News & Insights

Celebrating 15 years of community impact

Santander Consumer Finance have been making a positive impact on the local community for 15 years. Since 2009, Santander Consumer Finance, in partnership with Splash Projects, has been committed to making a positive impact on the local community. Our annual project, where our volunteers build and improve facilities for various local charities has become a […]

Electric vehicles News & Insights

What is EV Charge Anxiety?

In January 2024, the millionth electric vehicle joined the roads in the UK with 21% more electric vehicles being registered that month compared to the same time in 2023. This growth can be attributed at least in part to the manufacturers commitments to driving electrification, offering consumers a greater range in battery choices. According to […]

Awards News & Insights

Catching up with our Strategic Account Manager

We’re catching up with Mel Smyth, one of our Strategic Account Managers, who recently won the title ‘Best Relationship Manager’ at the 2024 Car Finance Awards. Mel delves into her role within Santander Consumer UK, giving insight into position as a Strategic Account Manager, where she works closely alongside our retailer partners. What does your […]

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Santander Consumer announces departure of CEO, Vik Hill

Vik Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Santander Consumer UK, is retiring today (31 May 2024) after more than 20 years leading the automotive finance business. Adam Goldhagen, Chief Operating Officer, will assume Hill’s responsibilities as interim CEO until further notice.  Hill joined Lombard Motor Finance in 1982, continued at the re-named First National Motor Finance following Lombard’s […]