DAILY rental operation Thrifty is launching a leasing division in response to growing interest from customers in longer term car rental. Operating from Thrifty's Cambridge office, the division will be headed up by former Automanagement contract hire specialist Peter Briffett.

Thrifty Leasing will offer the full range of financial packages including contract hire with and without maintenance, finance lease and lease purchase on both new and nearly new ex-rental vehicles. The new division aims to offer a 'one-stop-shop' solution to customer requirements with staff at all Thrifty's outlets trained to advise customers on their needs.