Stock drives in to SCC Leeds

A PRESTIGE cars business is expanding its range of performance vehicles to capitalise on what it sees as growing demand from motorists.

Up to 35 cars, including Mercedes and Porsche vehicles, are being acquired as stock by SCC Leeds, Yeadon, after gaining backing from Yorkshire Bank’s Leeds Financial Solutions Centre (FSC) through its Investing for Growth initiative.

SCC Leeds, which was set up by business partners Remo De Biase and Roman Slobodian in 2008, is now acquiring the vehicles from throughout the UK for its internet-based sales operation.

Mr De Biase, 42, said: “The prestige and high-quality used car market is very strong as motorists seek out value and vehicles which represent good investments.

“Our experience enables us to buy sought-after makes, models and marks of cars which we know will sell and are a good buy for our customers.

“As an internet-based enterprise with the potential for a high volume of buyers at any one time, it is vital for us to have a large pool of stock available to maintain a wide variety of vehicles.

“The Yorkshire Bank Leeds FSC funding enables us to have a pool of vehicles available without having to re-stock on a sell-to-buy basis. We are aiming to expand further in 2012 by further extending our stock and moving into new markets.” 

SCC Leeds, based at Moorfield Industrial Estate, buys and sells sports cars, 4×4 off-roaders and saloons up to four years old throughout the UK.

The business has five staff and a £6.5m turnover.

Michael Tew, Yorkshire Bank Leeds FSC business partner, said: “Having the right mix of stock available to meet customer needs is crucial for businesses in the current climate and we’re pleased to be helping SCC Leeds keep the wheels turning through Yorkshire Bank’s Investing for Growth initiative.”