In 2006, Andrew made the decision to start his own business with the knowledge accrued over his time in the profession.
In 2009, Andrew and his son, Henry, opened their first site in Tiptree, Essex. Initially providing quality second-hand cars, their reputation for customer care and attention to detail began to spread. Andrew Richards Cars, Tiptree has been able to source good quality used cars at affordable prices due to relationships built in the industry over two generations.
In 2018, the family made a decision to invest in the franchise Herd Hire, to hire vans for both long and short term contracts. The popularity of this venture caused the fleet to grow rapidly and provided the drive needed to procure new premises for further expansion.
In 2022, an exciting new location became available – the Alresford garage on Main Road, Alresford. This spacious and modern facility has allowed the family to continue to provide used cars and van hire to a larger base of clientele and, featuring all makes and models, Andrew Richards Cars has become one of the leading used car dealers in Essex.
Our herd of Vanimals are available to hire at competitive rates for both long and short term! Our vans can take the hassle out of owning and running a van!
We supply a range of sizes, from our small car-derived van to our mighty Mammoth Luton with tail lift. For all your van hire needs, we are confident that we have the perfect partner.
Andrew Richards Cars are pleased to have been approved to offer RAC warranties. All cars over £2000 receive a 6 month RAC warranty with extended warranties available.
In addition to this, all cars with RAC warranty also come with 12 months complimentary Breakdown and Recovery with the RAC.
We offer great deals on finance with our partners, MotoNovo and Evolution Funding. We can customise your finance agreement and are governed by the Financial Conduct Authority. We can also help if you have had problems getting finance before.
We offer competitive part-exchanges and are able to value and buy your car from you with no obligation to purchase from us.