CONTRACT hire company Evans Halshaw Fleetcare has clinched one of its biggest deals on record to supply at least 750 cars to credit hire specialist 1st AutoMotive. The agreement will run for three years, with vehicles taken on 12-month contracts by the Altrincham-based firm.

1st AutoMotive has a fleet of around 400 cars, but this is expected to expand rapidly over the coming months. Vehicles will range from Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz to superminis to enable like-for-like replacements for its customers. Evans Halshaw Fleetcare has more than 5,000 vehicles under its management.