FIRST Mutual Contracts has been chosen to supply and service Peacock Group's fleet of almost 100 cars. The Cardiff-based leasing firm was chosen after retailer Peacock Group, which is also based in the city, decided to outsource management of its mixed badge fleet.

It was previously handled in-house by one person, who has now been given other duties. One of FMC's first steps has been to set up a dedicated telephone hotline for Peacock Group staff, in order to deliver rapid responses to any of their motoring queries.