Deal overview
Listers Group has signed a multi-year renewal with Bumper to continue offering the company’s PayLater Buy Now, Pay Later service across all 55 U.K. sites, extending a partnership that began in 2018. Financial terms and exact duration were not disclosed. The renewal keeps flexible payment options embedded within Listers’ service operations.
What customers get
- Ability to spread repair and servicing costs over interest-free installments via PayLater.
- Consistent availability at all 55 locations across the dealer network.
- Companies say the model supports faster work authorizations and boosts satisfaction (as described by the article and Bumper).
- No new features or eligibility changes were announced; the renewal maintains current availability.
Company perspectives
Listers’ group retail operations director Caroline Woodcraft said the extension supports a seamless, stress-free experience by giving customers flexible ways to pay and enabling necessary work without delay. Bumper’s head of sales Daniel Christie framed the deal as evidence of growing market adoption of flexible payment solutions that help more drivers access repairs and servicing.
Why it matters for aftersales
BNPL continues to expand in dealership service departments to reduce friction for unplanned bills and larger maintenance items. Providers argue that interest-free schedules can speed approval of essential work and smooth workshop demand, with convenience and timely repairs emphasized alongside cash-flow benefits.
Industry context and recent activity
- Motor Trader has reported BNPL rollouts among franchised and independent groups; in October 2025 it noted Renault, Dacia and Alpine dealers offering BNPL in aftersales.
- Riverside Motor Group adopted Bumper’s Pro platform in December 2025, alongside PayLater.
- Bumper acquired the Cocoon digital payment platform in June 2025 and expanded its Pinewood.AI integration in May 2025; earlier reporting highlighted customers paying repair bills out of hours via digital channels.
- Against cost pressures, Listers’ profits reportedly fell 19% to £14.9m in September 2025; while not linked to the renewal, broader industry efforts favor payment flexibility for budget-sensitive aftersales work.
Scope and availability
The agreement formalizes what has been standard since 2018: PayLater offered throughout Listers’ footprint. Leadership emphasized consistent availability across all sites, giving advisors a uniform option when presenting estimates. No timeline for new features was provided, and no interruption in service is expected.
Bottom line
BNPL is now part of the standard aftersales toolkit. This renewal keeps Bumper’s PayLater live across all 55 Listers locations, with both companies pointing to flexibility and access as the key benefits.
