31 OCT 2025
Explaining the different car body types When you’re choosing your next car, terms like hatchback, SUV, or saloon pop up everywhere, but what do they actually mean, and which is right for you? Understanding car body types can make a huge difference when you’re deciding what to lease or buy. Each one is designed with a different purpose in mind, whether […]As with all good business ideas, P+B began with a simple goal:
How could we change the way people buy cars?
Then, like now, we began our learning with the most important resource to any business; people. The more people we spoke to, the more difficult this industry of ours seemed; whether it was the complexity of financial agreements, overwhelming and confusing sales pitches or simply being ignored whilst in vehicle showrooms.
We’ve always believed people shouldn’t have to choose between a single-brand, outdated dealership model and an impersonal, low-skilled call centre, especially when making one of the most significant and expensive decisions for their family.
That’s why our two founders created Pike+Bambridge (now P+B): to give the people of the UK a genuine alternative, and a better way to secure their next vehicle.
“You may know already, but P+B actually began with a visit I took with my wife, Lana, to a well-known dealership brand. We’d just arrived back from living in the US and had no idea what to expect from the process. I’d actually always bought used VW Golfs up to that point!
We were blown away at how hard it seemed to get clear information and straight answers to our questions. Maybe it was just a bad day at the office for the salespeople that day, but as we asked around, it felt like everyone we spoke to had a similar experience…buying a car was a complete pain in the…
Assuming things could be done differently, P+B was born. Our belief is clients shouldn’t have to choose between a single-brand, outdated dealership experience, or an impersonal, low-skilled call centre for one of the most important, and expensive, choices they will make for their family.
Now, as we did at the very beginning, we look ahead to the future, and to changing the way that people buy cars.”
Piers Bambridge
Chief Executive Officer – CEO
Our leadership team
With a team that includes specialists across Business Contract Hire, Personal Leasing, EV Salary Sacrifice and the wider automotive industry, our clients receive expert guidance at every step. We’re independent, fully-regulated by the FCA and partnered with long-standing organisations such as the Law Society of Scotland and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.
Having worked with a large US-based multinational for 9 years following university, Piers started the next chapter of his life in East Lothian, founding P+B back in 2012.
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Douglas joined the P+B family in March 2023 as our first CMO. With previous experience from Scottish business success stories including Scottish & Newcastle during their acquisition by Heineken and Skycanner, where he worked during their rapid growth phase.
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Beth is one of our longest-standing team members with over a decade of experience at P+B. She leads our team of specialist Relationship Managers, providing expertise and advice on the best available cars to suit our clients’ needs and wants from our core brands.
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Amy joined the team at P+B in 2024 after spending 8 years at ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants) of Scotland, where she worked her way up to lead the Partnerships team.
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Changing the way people buy cars
We set out to offer something different from the rest of the industry. Here’s how we do it.
Simpler
Our Relationship Managers do the market trawling, so you don’t have to
Faster
One point of contact means no need to explain things twice or wait to be passed around a call centre.
More personal
A dedicated team you’ll know by name, offering support from initial enquiry to end-of-lease requirements.
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The rise of Chinese cars: Are they really worth it? Over the past few years, the car market has seen a quiet revolution. While European brands like BMW, Audi and Land Rover have traditionally dominated UK roads, a new wave of manufacturers from China is shaking things up, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) space. If you’re no stranger to UK roads, you’ll have certainly […]23 OCT 2025
The most-popular EVs on Salary Sacrifice right now (and why) Written by Louis Sumner Choosing your next car through Salary Sacrifice can feel overwhelming with so many EVs entering the market each year. The good news is that certain models consistently stand out, making them firm favourites amongst our employees. Whether you’re looking for a cost-effective commuter car, a family-friendly SUV, or something sleek and […]