Family-run specialist brokers
We come to you.
Specialist insurance for the motor trade, detailers, PPF installers, tuners and property owners. We visit, we learn how you work, and we stay in touch all year.
Michelle and her 981 GT4Years in insurance between Stuart and Michelle
Detailing and PPF studio cover up to £250,000 any one vehicle, and higher by arrangement.
We aim to visit every client – no call centres
Members of the award-winning Cobra Network of independent brokers, giving us access to leading insurers.
What we insure
Four specialisms.
Motor Trade
From the forecourt to the body shop – customer cars, road risks, trade plates and your workmanship.
Insurance4Detailers
Built for detailing and paint protection film (PPF) studios, not the car wash – limits set to suit your studio, available up to £250,000 any one vehicle and higher on a bespoke basis.
Tuning & Performance
Remaps, dyno cells and engine builds, on anything from performance daily drivers to supercars. We read the small print.
Property Owners
Residential and commercial portfolios for landlords, reviewed through the year. With certain insurers we can offer a three-year long-term agreement, giving you peace of mind on premium in an ever-changing market.
We visit your premises and review your insurance requirements from scratch. We work through a business continuity plan with you, so you understand how you would recover from a serious loss such as a fire. We then take the time to go through the insurer’s terms, conditions and requirements, so you’re fully aware of them and complying with them. We do the same at every renewal.
Who you’ll deal with
A family business.
We’re petrolheads. Michelle has her prized 981 GT4, and Stuart is usually working on any number of projects – at the moment an old SL500 and a rusty old Cayenne, though that will probably have changed by the time you read this. We also run our own property portfolio on the side. So whether it’s your garage, your studio or your rental, we understand it as owners as well as brokers.
Michelle Leniston
Director
Michelle runs the show and is usually the first person you’ll speak to. She’s the boss.
Stuart Leniston
Director
Always out and about seeing garages. He loves nothing more than finding gaps in cover and offering a solution.
Georgia Leniston
Part time
Studying science and here to help Michelle with admin and gain work experience, working around her course.
What our customers say about us
“Stuart and Michelle are the best out there.”
“From our first meeting it was clear Stuart genuinely understood the detailing industry. He took the time to visit us, understand how we operate and arranged insurance that reflects the specialist work we carry out. It’s reassuring to work with a broker who shares our passion for cars.”
“They have looked after our car sales operation for years, couldn’t recommend them enough.”
“The service from Stuart and Michelle has been second to none. Whether it’s a policy query, an amendment or renewal time, everything is dealt with quickly, professionally and with the personal service that’s becoming increasingly hard to find.”
“Stuart and Michelle have dealt with my business insurance for many years, are both very knowledgeable and offer a fantastic service.”
“Finding insurance that truly reflected our business wasn’t straightforward until we spoke to Leniston. They understood our requirements from day one and arranged cover that gives us confidence our business and our customers’ vehicles are properly protected.”
“We’ve used Leniston Insurance Brokers for several years and have always received excellent, personal service. Stuart and Michelle understand our business, are always easy to contact and make sure we have the right cover in place. It’s reassuring to have an independent broker we know and trust looking after our insurance.”
“Leniston don’t just arrange our insurance and disappear until renewal. Their annual reviews and ongoing advice ensure our cover keeps pace as our business evolves. It’s exactly the kind of long-term relationship we were looking for.”
“We have been with Stuart & Michelle for about 12 years. Their service levels, cost of insurance, accessibility and ease of dealing with are second to none. Insurance, while being essential, is not core to our business, we need a provider who is always accessible, easy to talk to and proactive. Any claims have been handled promptly and efficiently without any drama. Stuart and Michelle save us time and money while providing reassurance that we are dealing with the right people.”
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