Present at the Inchcape and UDC Finance partnership announcement are (left to right) Claire Dalton (LDV National Sales Manager), Wayne McClennan (Subaru National Sales Manager), Grey Lynskey (National Distribution Manager - UDC), Andrew Brough (General Manager - Dealer UDC), Jerry Deaney (Head of Distribution - Inchcape NZ), Nick Proctor (Sales Manager - UDC) and Bevan Dale (KGM National Sales Manager)
Inchcape and UDC Finance Partner to Deliver Tailored Auto Finance Solutions for New Zealanders
Inchcape, the authorised distributor of Subaru, LDV, and KGM vehicles in New Zealand, announced a strategic white-label finance partnership with UDC Finance Limited (UDC), one of New Zealand’s most trusted and established financial institutions.
The partnership includes the launch of Subaru Financial Services, LDV Financial Services, and KGM Financial Services, designed to provide tailored finance solutions that enhance customer experience and dealer support.
This collaboration strengthens Inchcape’s Accelerate+ strategy to deliver end-to-end solutions in the New Zealand market and enable its dealer network to provide competitive, brand-aligned finance options directly to customers through a single, seamless platform.
“Inchcape’s global expertise in automotive distribution, combined with UDC’s strong local market knowledge and financial capability, offers an unmatched proposition for both customers and dealers,” said Kym Mellow, General Manager of Inchcape New Zealand.
“This partnership represents growth, trust, and a shared commitment to delivering greater value. UDC’s reputation for reliability, its robust dealer support model, and customer-first mindset align perfectly with Inchcape’s vision of bringing mobility to communities”, said Blair Read, Managing Director of Inchcape Australasia.
UDC Finance, with over 85 years of experience of helping Kiwis finance their ambitions, sees the collaboration as a natural evolution of its commitment to the automotive sector.
“Partnering with Inchcape, a world-class automotive distributor, enables UDC to strengthen our footprint across these three respected brands,” said Don Atkinson, CEO of UDC Finance.
“Through these white-label programs, we’re providing Inchcape dealers and customers with direct access to tailored finance solutions under each vehicle brand. It’s about simplifying the customer journey while offering the financial flexibility they need.”
The launch of Subaru Financial Services, LDV Financial Services, and KGM Financial Services will provide finance products customised to the individual needs of New Zealand drivers from competitive rates to flexible terms, GFV and fast approvals. These services will be rolled out nationwide across Inchcape’s authorised dealer network from July 2025.
As a leading global automotive distributor, Inchcape brings a combination of in-market expertise, global experiences and digital and analytics capabilities to connect the products of our brand partners with customers, and enable growth. UDC’s proven track record in automotive finance makes them an ideal partner in delivering this shared vision.
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Inchcape New Zealand
Catherine Pattison
PR & Communications Manager
Email: catherine.pattison@inchcape.co.nz
UDC Finance
Robert Orr
Head of Marketing & CX
Email: robert.orr@udc.co.nz
ABOUT US
About Inchcape
Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor, with operations across six continents. Our distribution platform connects the products of mobility company partners with customers, and our responsibilities span product planning and pricing, import and logistics, brand and marketing to operating digital sales, managing physical sales and aftermarket service channels. Delivering for our partners, our customers and our people – so they can realise their ambitions in the new world of mobility. The Group is headquartered in London and employs over 17,000 people globally.
Inchcape Australasia has a diverse portfolio spanning distribution, where we hold the custodianship for some of the world’s most recognised brands – Subaru, Peugeot, LDV, KGM, Deepal (Changan Auto) and FOTON; fulfilment, where we are the market leader in integrated, omni-channel automotive fulfilment solutions; retail, where we deliver an exceptional experience at every stage of the customer journey and financial services, where we deliver the right financial services solution to our distribution brand networks, retail businesses and customers.
Our diverse and rich history inspires us to adopt a longer-term perspective, contributing to a more sustainable and responsible automotive industry while generating a positive impact for our customers and the communities in which we operate.
Inchcape Australasia employs over 1,300 team members across Australia and New Zealand, with its head office located at Norwest in New South Wales, Australia.
About UDC Finance Limited
UDC Finance is New Zealand’s largest non-bank lender and has been funding vehicles, equipment, and other productive assets for over 85 years. With a strong presence across a wide range of industry sectors, UDC offers asset-backed finance solutions for businesses and motor vehicle loans for individuals.
Our focus is on delivering the finance our customers need through specialist products and services that help them achieve their goals. We are committed to supporting our customers, delivering on their finance needs, and helping our partners create great customer experiences. By building strong, long-term relationships and offering expert, personalised support, UDC continues to enable success for Kiwi businesses and individuals alike.
