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Meet the Author

Meet Andy, one of our writers behind the JCT600 blog. With a passion for all things automotive, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every article. From car maintenance tips and dealership insights to the latest automotive trends.

Andy Bateman

Customer Experience Director

Hi, I’m Andy – Customer Experience Director here at JCT600. I’m passionate about all things customer experience and marketing, and I’ve spent much of my career focused on making sure our customers feel valued, understood, and looked after at every step of their journey with us.

From the moment someone visits our website to the day they drive away in their new or used car – and beyond – I work with teams across the business to make sure every interaction is as smooth, personal and memorable as possible. Whether it's improving digital journeys, rethinking how we communicate, or evolving the in-store experience, I’m always looking for ways to raise the bar.

Andy's Experience

I joined JCT600 in 2010 as Brand Director for the Volkswagen Division, before stepping into my current role as Customer Experience Director in 2018. Prior to joining JCT600, I spent 12 years at Volkswagen Group UK, having started on their graduate programme and progressed through a number of commercial roles. I studied Business and Marketing at Lancaster University and later completed a master’s degree at Leeds Beckett University.

Expertise

  • JCT600
  • Customer Experience
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Automotive News
  • Automotive Trends

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Representative finance example: Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)

Based on a cash price of £20,000 with a £4,000 customer deposit, borrowing £16,000 at a representative APR of 9.90% and the following:

48 Monthly payments of
£249.71
Fixed rate of interest per annum
9.90%
Optional final payment
£9,090.00
Amount of interest
£4,826.37
Total amount payable
£24,836.37
Annual mileage limit
5,000
Excess mileage charge
8.4p