Can we include custom livery and tail-lifts in the finance?

Yes. Modifications such as custom brewery wrapping, tail-lifts, reinforced suspension, or refrigeration units can be rolled into the total finance package, meaning you do not have to pay for them out of pocket.

Should we finance electric vans?

Electric vans are increasingly popular for urban and local deliveries due to zero-emission zones and fuel savings. We work with lenders who offer excellent rates on EVs, and we can also finance the installation of charging points at the brewery.

Can we finance a used van?

Yes, absolutely. Hire purchase and finance lease are readily available for second-hand commercial vehicles, provided they are purchased from a reputable dealer and are of a suitable age and mileage.

What happens if a vehicle on Contract Hire gets damaged?

General wear and tear is expected, but you will be liable for the cost of repairing damage outside the BVRLA fair wear and tear guidelines when the vehicle is returned. For breweries, where keg loading can be heavy-duty, Hire Purchase is often preferred to avoid these end-of-term charges.

Vehicle Finance

Finance for brewery delivery vehicles & drays

Self-distribution is key to protecting margins and building trade relationships. We arrange flexible vehicle finance for delivery drays, transit vans, and warehouse forklifts to keep your beer moving.

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1-5 years

Finance terms

Vans, Drays & HGVs

Vehicle types

150+

Lender panel

£0

Broker fees

How brewery vehicle finance works

Independent broker with an extensive panel of 150+ UK lenders. No upfront fees.

Hire Purchase (Ownership)

The most popular choice for commercial vehicles. You pay a deposit and fixed monthly instalments. The vehicle sits on your balance sheet, and once the final payment is made, the brewery owns it outright.

Finance Lease (Flexibility)

You rent the vehicle for a set period. This is highly tax-efficient as rentals can usually be offset against taxable profit, and the VAT is spread across the monthly payments rather than paid upfront.

Contract Hire (Hassle-free)

Effectively long-term rental. You pay a fixed monthly cost that can include servicing and maintenance. At the end of the term, you simply hand the vehicle back and upgrade to a new one, avoiding depreciation risks.

Warehouse & Logistics

Vehicle finance is not just for the road. We also finance warehouse equipment including electric forklifts, pallet stackers, and heavy-duty racking systems to optimise your logistics.

Vehicles & logistics equipment we finance

Specialist finance options to match your requirements.

Transit & panel vans

Curtain-sider drays

Refrigerated delivery vehicles

HGVs & articulated lorries

Electric & hybrid vans

Forklifts & reach trucks

Electric pallet pump trucks

Heavy-duty warehouse racking

Event & festival trailers

Sales rep company cars

Custom vehicle livery

Vehicle tracking & telematics

Who you could speak to

Kacper Materek

Fleet & Mobility Finance Specialist

Fleet, car rental, driving schools, coaches and vehicles

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STEP 1
A conversation with a broker
You talk to a real Sorbus broker about the business, the purpose and what is affordable. No application at this stage.
STEP 2
Credit placement
If you choose to go further, we prepare the case and decide which lenders on our panel of 150+ are worth approaching.
STEP 3
Lender assessment
The lender, not Sorbus, underwrites and makes the credit decision. Approval is never guaranteed.
STEP 4
Documentation
If a lender offers terms and you accept, we help coordinate agreements and payout paperwork with you.

Every step after the first is optional. You can stop after the conversation. Sorbus is a broker, not a lender.

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