Our Story

Silverstone Leasing is the trading name of Silverstone Corporation Limited, founded in Northampton in 2012 by Managing Director Scott Norville. In 2022, we unified our brands, Silverstone EV, Silverstone Fleet Management, and Embrace Leasing, under one name, bringing together over a decade of leasing expertise into a single, award-winning brokerage.

Scott came to the business with more than 25 years of motor trade experience, having worked across manufacturers from Hyundai to BMW. His eight years at Wollaston BMW, Northampton's leading BMW dealership, gave him a deep understanding of what both business and personal customers actually need from a vehicle. And it was there that he kept hearing the same question:

“Can you quote on other brands too?”

Scott knew the answer required something different — a car and van leasing brokerage built around flexibility, genuine choice, and a level of service that franchised dealerships simply couldn't offer. With the support of his sister Stacy and the directors at Filtration Control Limited, he took his first steps from a desk in their Brackmills, Northampton office. Managing their company vehicle fleet by day, he spent every spare moment building the foundations of what would become one of the UK's most recognised independent leasing brokers.

The name was a natural fit. Silverstone Leasing is proudly rooted in Northamptonshire — the home of British motorsport and the iconic Silverstone Circuit — and that heritage of performance and precision runs through everything we do.

The early days weren't without their challenges. Others in the industry pointed to a crowded market and a lack of trading history. Scott treated both as motivation. The business grew through long hours, relentless attention to detail, and an uncompromising focus on customer satisfaction — one happy customer at a time.

In that first year, 50 vehicles were delivered across the UK. Today, that figure stands at up to 1,500 vehicles per year, with 25% year-on-year growth maintained consistently since those early days in Brackmills.

That growth has been built on word of mouth as much as anything else. Private individuals searching for their first personal car lease, local businesses looking to manage a small company fleet, and national organisations requiring a full fleet leasing solution have all found the same thing at Silverstone: straightforward advice, access to the best available deals across every major manufacturer, and a team that picks up the phone. It's an approach that has earned Silverstone Leasing more than 20 industry awards since 2019 — including Best Small Leasing Broker, Mid-Size Broker of the Year, and multiple customer service honours — and a Trustpilot rating that reflects the same values Scott set out with on day one.

Our Northampton HQ: The Old Hay Barn

By 2017, the business had outgrown its beginnings. Silverstone Leasing needed a home that reflected where it had come from and where it was going — and found exactly that in The Old Hay Barn, a characterful barn conversion set in the Northamptonshire countryside at Preston Deanery, just south of Northampton.

The original barn dated back to around 1967 and had been a quiet fixture of the local landscape for decades. Transforming it into a modern leasing brokerage headquarters was no small undertaking. Two years of planning and twelve months of construction followed, with one of Northampton's most respected building firms carefully documenting and completing every stage of the restoration. Structural challenges, planning requirements, and the complexity of sympathetically converting a working agricultural building into a fully equipped office made it one of the most demanding projects Scott had taken on outside of the business itself.

The result speaks for itself. The Old Hay Barn retains every bit of its original character — exposed beams, natural materials, and a sense of space you won't find on a business park — while giving the team a genuinely inspiring place to work. The name was kept deliberately, as a tribute to the building's heritage and a reminder that the best things are worth the effort.

The official opening took place on 4th October 2017, attended by H.M. Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, Mr David Laing, and Councillor Matthew Golby, Leader of Northamptonshire County Council — marking not just a new chapter for Silverstone Leasing, but a real contribution to the local Northamptonshire community.

“Silverstone Leasing have gone above and beyond to not only create a beautiful working environment for their team but also to increase local employment. We’re proud to see this kind of growth and innovation in Northamptonshire.”

— H.M. Lord Lieutenant, Mr David Laing

Our Car Leasing Team & Funder Partners

Scott personally hand-picks his team, sourcing talent from across the industry to ensure every customer receives an exceptional experience. The first hire, Aby Mason, joined to support admin and deliveries, and remains a core part of the company to this day.

Today, our team of 13 specialists works with 10 of the UK's leading funders — including Mobilize, Arval, Santander, Lex Autolease, LeasePlan, Alphabet, Novuna, and ALD — to source the best possible car leasing deals and van leasing offers for our customers. Vehicles are sourced through the UK's most reputable dealer groups, including Inchcape, Vertu, Arnold Clark, Sytner, and Lookers, giving you access to an unrivalled range at genuinely competitive prices.

Why Choose Silverstone Leasing?

Silverstone Leasing is driven by one mission:
To deliver market-leading offers and remarkable service through innovation and care, becoming the UK’s premier leasing broker.

Whether you're a business exploring fleet leasing solutions or an individual searching for your first personal car lease, Silverstone Leasing makes the process straightforward, transparent, and rewarding. Browse our latest leasing offers or get in touch — the kettle's always on.

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