About Rivervale
Our History and Future
Who Are We?
An Introduction to Rivervale
Since our start as Endeavour in 1957, when Sir Tommy Sopwith accompanied by Peter Rigden, acquired a modest Ford garage in Brighton, we’ve grown into Rivervale—a family-oriented business built on trust, integrity, and personal connections.
Rivervale House opened in Brighton in 2016, and our expansion to Eastbourne and Bicester has reinforced our strong industry presence. Our vision is to be the UK’s most trusted vehicle provider.
Whether leasing a new car, van, or minibus, purchasing a used vehicle, or maintaining your current one with our Bosch service centre, we’ve got you covered.
As we’ve expanded over the years, from our beginnings in Brighton to our recent acquisitions, we’ve never lost sight of what matters most—our commitment to making motoring manageable.
What We Do
- Vehicle leasing for Cars, Vans and Minibuses
- MAXUS franchise dealership for Sussex and Surrey
- BOSCH Car Service Workshop in Brighton
- Minibus Supply, Training & Compliance
- Driver training and safety inspections
- Fleet Management
- Used car and van sales
2024 1st Choice Vehicle Finance
Joins the Rivervale Family
Rivervale complete the acquisition of Eastbourne based 1st Choice Vehicle Finance
Our Community Partnerships
Official Sponsor
Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club
Supporter & Vehicle Provider
Charlton Athletic Community Trust
Official Vehicle Partner
Brighton Marathon
Charity Partner
Russell Martin Foundation
Charity Partner
Chestnut Tree House Childrens Hospice
Environmental Partner
Field Studies Council
Our Funding & Supplier Partners
Funding Partner
ALD Automotive
Funding Partner
Alphabet Partner
Funding Partner
Arval
Governing Body
BVRLA Leasing Broker
Funding Partner
Lex Autolease
Funding Partner
Kinto UK
Funding Partner
Lease Plan
Funding Partner
Leasys FCA Bank Group
Funding Partner
Novuna Vehicle Solutions
Funding Partner
Santander Consumer Finance
Technology Partner
Millbrook Technology
Broker Partner
Nissan
Broker Partner
Tesla
Funding Partner
Volkswagen Financial Services
Funding Partner
Select Lease by Mobilize
Our Locations
Our main office and showroom is in Brighton, but we have a secondary leasing office in Eastbourne and Bicester is home to our Minibus Operation
Our Commitment to ESG
Over the years we have supported numerous local charities and community organisations, however, now our commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance responsibilities now forms a larger part of our decision making process.
What our customers say about us
