BROWSE CERTIFIED COMPANIES
Carbase : Vanbase
Updated November 2025.
About Carbase : Vanbase
Company Overview
Founded in 2003 Carbase remains a family owned dealership. From its origin in a tranquil Somerset village the business has grown into the South West's leading independent used car supermarket. Today we operate from four locations spanning the region and our multi-award winning organisation boasts an impressive inventory of approaching 2,000 RAC approved vehicles.
At the heart of Carbase beats an unyielding dedication to providing exceptional service. Our team consists of approximately 200 employees operating as a tightly knit community of motivated individuals, all sharing a common mission: to ensure an unmatched customer service experience for everyone who steps into our showrooms.
Carbase : Vanbase Head Office
Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
South West England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Employee Demographics
Tenure
- <2 years - 44%
- 2-5 years - 29%
- 6-10 years - 16%
- 11-15 years - 5%
- 16-20 years - 2%
- Over 20 years - 2%
Company Culture at Carbase : Vanbase
The employee experience below at Carbase : Vanbase, compared to a typical company.
69% of employees at Carbase : Vanbase say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
93%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.
91%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their gender.
91%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.
88%
When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.
86%
I can be myself around here.
Working at Carbase : Vanbase
Carbase sponsor Downend Flyers - local girls football team
Carbase supporting Children In Need
Bristol store hosts MacMillan Coffee Morning - over £800 raised
Lympsham store BBQ in support of good causes
The team trained hard for Tough Mudder
A great turn out in Bristol for 5k Race for Life...all of these activities denote the social side of the business
Our 2025 Employees of the Month (so far!) all receive vouchers and the opportunity to attend a meal hosted by SLT!
Summer BBQs hosted by Carbase for all our teams.
Celebrating the end of year in style at our annual Christmas Party.
Carbase 'Gonk' competition, the results were made into fantastic video by our talented marketing team.
We were lucky enough to be donated a defibrillator for our Bristol site which was followed up with CPR & Defib training
Carbase celebrating Halloween and raising over £300 for Macmillian, a charity close to the heart of Carbase employees
Steve Winter, company owner, taking a Q&A session at our most recent Townhall briefing for all employees.
Getting the list of awards....
Best Workplaces Lists
Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise Carbase : Vanbase on the following Best Workplaces Lists.
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