Stellar growth at Warrantywise creates 62 new jobs and head office expansion

By Scott Dawson Advertising

26 Jan 2021

lawrence-whittaker-ceo-of-warrantywise-on-site-at-his-head-office-expansion-pic.jpg

Warrantywise, one of Britain’s largest car warranty companies, has had a record year in sales growth. They are celebrating an outstanding 55% growth in sales year on year, which is remarkable in the tough business conditions of the global pandemic. 

Lawrence Whittaker, CEO of Warrantywise, attributes this to a number of reasons: “We’ve had a fantastic year for sales, and worked really hard on setting goals to achieve this. We hired a new chief sales officer, Mark Khan; invested in our IT to keep our systems ahead of the game; and also have seen consumer trends which have benefited us.

"People are keeping their cars longer and not upgrading them, and coming to us for a warranty for peace of mind on an older car. People are buying inexpensive used cars as they prefer to use those rather than use public transport in these times. We’ve seen an increase in our lower value car warranties being sold, alongside growth in all areas of our business.”

In order to manage the huge growth, Warrantywise are installing a new £500,000 first floor development in their flagship head office, to enable them to double the size of the sales floor. The stunning, fully glass walled building will now have capacity for 124 in the sales team, bringing the total team size to 200. This is doubling the size of the current sales team, and requiring a recruitment drive when the works are finished. 

The works when complete represent a £500,000 investment in the building, and since Warrantywise made it their headquarters a total of £4m has been spent on purchasing and improving the Rocket Centre. 

Sara Britcliffe, MP for Hyndburn and Haslingden, said: “I’m delighted to see further growth for Warrantywise, creating additional jobs in Hyndburn. The building really is a flagship and shows off just how much Lawrence is prepared to invest for the future. Really great news!” 

Warrantywise offer warranties on cars, vans, fleets, trade warranties, vehicle inspections and also home cover. More can be seen on their website https://www.warrantywise.co.uk

Latest news

1

New chapter for Guy’s Thatched Hamlet after Bowland Inns and Hotels acquisition Thatched Hamlet Terrace at Guys

New chapter for Guy’s Thatched Hamlet after Bowland Inns and Hotels acquisition

11 Mar 2026

2

Heritage manufacturers embrace digital technology with Made Smarter Siddique Rasul digital project manager and Steve Allen of Darwen Terracotta

Heritage manufacturers embrace digital technology with Made Smarter

11 Mar 2026

3

BAE reaches pay deal with striking workers Typhoon production Warton

BAE reaches pay deal with striking workers

11 Mar 2026

4

Lancashire canalside holiday destination and marina for sale Tewitfield Marina

Lancashire canalside holiday destination and marina for sale

10 Mar 2026

5

Tributes paid to Fort Vale chairman Edward Fort photo. Pic by Fort Vale.

Tributes paid to Fort Vale chairman

10 Mar 2026

Background image for hub sign up block

LBV Hub

Leverage Lancashire Business View platforms

Post your news
Post your events
Post your offers
Build your network
Improve your SEO
Gain coverage in the magazine
Sign-up
Events
LBV127 March/April Magazine Networking Event
Jan/Feb Networking Event - Closer up
Networking
19 Mar 2026

LBV127 March/April Magazine Networking Event

Salmesbury Hall, Preston New Road, Lancashire, PR5 0UP

08:30 - 10:30

AI & Cybersecurity Summit
AI and Cybersecurity Logo
Summit
28 Apr 2026

AI & Cybersecurity Summit

Dunkenhalgh House , Blackburn Road, Clayton Le Moors, BB5 5JP

08:30 - 11:00

Sub36 Networking - Outdoor Elements
Sub36
Networking
29 Apr 2026

Sub36 Networking - Outdoor Elements

Outdoor Elements, Pump House Dean Wood, Trapp Lane, Burnley, BB12 7JD

09:00 - 11:00

LBV Magazine Networking Events - SAVE THE DATES
Jan/ Feb Networking Event - Talking
Networking
14 May 2026

LBV Magazine Networking Events - SAVE THE DATES

Lancashire

08:30 - 10:30

Red Rose Awards 2026
Rra26 Logo315x315
Awards
12 Mar 2026

Red Rose Awards 2026

Winter Gardens Blackpool

18:00 - 02:00

Payroll Update 2026 Red Hall Hotel
Payroll calculator new.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
13 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026

Payroll Update 2026 Red Hall Hotel

Red Hall Hotel, Bury, BL9 5NA

08:00 - 10:00

Chamber Business Lunch with guest speaker – John Pye, Eden Project Morecambe
Logo.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Dinners / Balls
13 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026

Chamber Business Lunch with guest speaker – John Pye, Eden Project Morecambe

Morecambe Football Club, Morecambe, LA4 4TB

11:00 - 14:00

Could your business be a King’s Award winner?
King's Cross Awards
LBV Hub
18 Mar 2026

Could your business be a King’s Award winner?

11 Victoria Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7QS

16:00 - 18:00

The Business Network Central and East Lancashire
LBV Header (30).png.png
LBV Hub Networking
19 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2026

The Business Network Central and East Lancashire

Barton Manor, Preston, PR3 5AA

11:30 - 14:15

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up and Coworking Day: March
March Freelancer Square.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
19 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2026

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up and Coworking Day: March

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

10:00 - 12:00

Exploring Debt Finance: Unlocking SME Growth
LCC Event Logos
LBV Hub Exhibitions
24 Mar 2026

Exploring Debt Finance: Unlocking SME Growth

Farleys Solicitors, 3 Mead Way, Shuttleworth Mead, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 7NG

09:00 - 12:00

The Marketing Meetup Lancashire
TMM Lancs - 27th Jan.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
25 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

The Marketing Meetup Lancashire

Six Connections, One Slater Terrace, Burnley, BB11 1BU

18:00 - 20:00

Advertise with us

Reaching 50,000 members, our print, digital and event platforms offer a fantastic way to raise your business profile and help you grow.

Find out more LBV124 Online Graphic
Subscribe now

Weekly news bulletin