It all started in the summer of 2010 with a simple, bold idea: create a recognizable brand enabling professional opportunities across multiple industries.
2011 — Where It All Began
On May 19th 2011, the first Filtee company was officially formed.
After the idea for the Filtee brand was first conceived during the summer of 2010, May 2011 marked the point at which that idea became a reality with the formation of Filtee Driver Hire.
Starting from humble beginnings, Filtee Driver Hire specialised in supplying professional HGV drivers to businesses throughout the Northwest of England. The aim from day one was simple: to build a recognisable, professional brand that could eventually create opportunities across a number of different industries.
At the time, nobody could have predicted quite how far the Filtee name would go, but this first business laid the foundations for everything that followed.
2011 — Filtee Vehiclean Is Formed
September 2011 saw the next chapter begin with the formation of Filtee Vehiclean.
Just a few months after launching Filtee Driver Hire, another opportunity was identified within the commercial vehicle industry.
Filtee Vehiclean was created to provide professional on-site vehicle and fleet cleaning services, taking the service directly to customers’ premises and allowing businesses to maintain their fleets without the inconvenience of taking vehicles off-site.
What began as another relatively simple idea quickly developed into a growing mobile operation serving commercial fleets across the country.
In 2012, the company was renamed Filtee Fleetwash, creating the name that remains part of the Filtee brand today. From those early beginnings, Fleetwash went on to maintain the appearance of vehicles belonging to some of the UK’s most recognised brands.
2012 — Filtee Tyres Is Born
Another opportunity, another addition to the Filtee name.
In 2012, Filtee Tyres was created, taking the Filtee brand into another major area of the vehicle industry.
Initially developed around the supply of new car and van tyres through our e-commerce website, the business allowed customers to source tyres for an enormous range of vehicles.
It represented another important step in our original vision of developing Filtee into a recognisable name capable of operating across multiple sectors.
Filtee Tyres would continue to evolve over the years, eventually expanding beyond simply supplying tyres and becoming another established part of the wider Filtee operation.
2016 — Filtee Expands Its Services
Five years after our first company was formed, Filtee was becoming much more than a single-service business.
As our customer base grew, so did the number of services our customers required from us.
Rather than continually referring work elsewhere, we saw an opportunity to provide more of those services ourselves. During 2016, we significantly expanded the range of services available through Filtee, with the aim of becoming one point of contact for our customers, whatever their requirements.
This period represented an important change in direction for the business. Filtee was no longer simply operating individual companies — we were beginning to build a group of complementary services around the needs of our customers.
2018 — Filtee Facility Services Is Formed
Our continued expansion led naturally into the facilities management sector.
By 2018, the services being provided by Filtee had grown considerably beyond our original vehicle-based operations.
Filtee Facility Services was formed to bring those expanding commercial services together and provide businesses with a single, reliable point of contact for a wide range of facility requirements.
From cleaning and grounds maintenance to reactive maintenance and specialist commercial services, the formation of Filtee Facility Services opened the door to an entirely new sector for the group.
It was another major milestone in our ambition to make Filtee a versatile brand capable of providing professional services across multiple industries.
2019 — Filtee Moves Into New Premises
Continued growth meant it was time for Filtee to have a base of its own.
In 2019, we moved into new premises in the Northwest of England, bringing our expanding operations together under one roof.
Having a dedicated depot provided the infrastructure needed to support the next stage of our growth, allowing our different operations to work alongside one another from a central location.
Vehicles, equipment, administration and day-to-day operations could now be coordinated from one site, making the group more efficient and giving us the additional capacity needed to continue expanding.
For a business that had started with an idea less than a decade earlier, having a dedicated operational base represented another significant milestone in the Filtee journey.
2020 — Filtee Enters the Haulage Industry
Even a challenging year couldn’t stop the Filtee story from moving forward.
May 2020 saw us expand once again, taking on an additional unit next door to our existing premises to provide the extra space required by our growing operations.
Just one month later, in June, another chapter began as we applied for an operator’s licence to run three HGVs and Filtee Logistics Ltd was formed.
Moving into haulage was a natural progression for a group whose roots were already firmly established within the commercial vehicle industry.
From originally supplying HGV drivers back in 2011 to operating our own commercial vehicles, the formation of Filtee Logistics brought part of the Filtee story full circle and demonstrated just how much the business had developed during its first nine years.
2022 — Fleetwash Continues to Grow
More customers, more vehicles and another step forward.
By 2022, Filtee Fleetwash had developed considerably from the operation originally launched as Filtee Vehiclean more than a decade earlier.
Continued demand for our mobile fleet washing services resulted in further investment in vehicles, equipment and infrastructure as we expanded the Fleetwash operation.
As the size of the fleet increased, so did the requirements of the business, ultimately leading to another move into larger premises capable of supporting the growing operation.
What had started with a simple idea of taking professional vehicle cleaning directly to customers had developed into an established mobile fleet washing operation working with businesses across the UK.
2023 — Building for the Future
More than a decade after Filtee began, our focus remained firmly on growth.
Throughout 2023, we continued investing in the Filtee brand, our operations and the infrastructure behind the businesses.
Years of continually identifying opportunities, introducing new services and adapting to the requirements of our customers had transformed Filtee considerably from the company originally established in 2011.
Although our services had changed and expanded, the principle behind the business remained the same: provide a dependable service, look after our customers and never be afraid to explore the next opportunity.
2023 became another year of strengthening those foundations and preparing Filtee for its next stage.
2024 — Filtee Caravans Is Formed
The Filtee name enters another new industry.
In 2024, the next chapter in the Filtee story began with the formation of Filtee Caravans, taking the brand into the leisure vehicle industry for the first time.
A dedicated caravan sales pitch was established in Chorley, Lancashire, providing a base from which we could buy and sell quality used touring caravans.
Although caravans represented a completely different direction from some of our existing operations, the principles behind the business remained exactly the same — good service, straightforward dealing and building a reputation that customers can trust.
The launch of Filtee Caravans also demonstrated something that had been at the heart of Filtee since the very beginning: our willingness to recognise new opportunities and take the Filtee name into new markets.
From supplying HGV drivers and washing commercial fleets to tyres, facility services, logistics and now touring caravans, 2024 marked another important milestone in the continued evolution of the Filtee Group.
2025 — Filtee Tyres Goes Mobile
2025 — Restructuring for the Future
Sometimes moving forward means taking a step back, reassessing and focusing on what matters most.
After more than a decade of continued growth and expansion, 2025 marked an important period of change for the Filtee Group. We made the strategic decision to scale back the Filtee Fleetwash operation, allowing us to streamline the business, reduce unnecessary overheads and focus our resources on the areas offering the greatest opportunities for the future.
Far from signalling the end of Fleetwash, the decision was about creating a stronger, leaner and more sustainable operation. Having grown considerably since its beginnings as Filtee Vehiclean in 2011, the time was right to reassess how the business operated and ensure it remained fit for the years ahead.
The restructuring also gave us greater freedom to concentrate on the continued development of the wider Filtee Group, while maintaining the experience, reputation and relationships we had built over many years.
Business isn’t always about becoming bigger — sometimes it’s about becoming better, more efficient and better positioned for the next opportunity.
For Filtee, 2025 became a year of consolidation, renewed focus and laying stronger foundations for the next chapter of our journey.
2026 — Moving Forward Stronger
Fifteen years after the Filtee journey began, we’re still evolving.
2026 marks 15 years since the first Filtee company was formed, and perhaps more than any other year, it represents what has always been at the heart of the Filtee story — the ability to adapt, evolve and keep moving forward.
Following the changes made throughout 2025, we entered 2026 with a leaner, more focused group of businesses and a clear direction for the future.
Filtee Fleetwash, the business that has been part of our story since the very beginning, continues to provide scheduled mobile fleet washing services to commercial customers, operating on a more streamlined basis following the previous year’s restructuring.
At the same time, Filtee Tyres continues to grow its mobile operation. What began as mobile tyre fitting in early 2025 has developed into a broader mobile vehicle service, taking an increasing range of services directly to customers at their homes, workplaces and at the roadside.
Filtee Caravans continues to develop from our sales pitch in Chorley, buying and selling quality used touring caravans and establishing another completely different arm of the Filtee Group.
Filtee Facility Services adds another important dimension to the Group, providing practical, reliable support for commercial premises and helping businesses maintain clean, safe and well-presented facilities. As this side of the business develops, it reflects the wider Filtee approach of delivering flexible services that meet the changing needs of our customers.
Alongside these businesses, we continue to explore new opportunities for the Filtee name, while building on the reputation and experience gained over the previous 15 years.
The Filtee journey hasn’t always been a straight line. Like any business that has operated for this length of time, there have been periods of rapid growth, changes in direction, challenges, successes and occasions when we have had to rethink the way we do things. Every one of those experiences has helped shape the business we are today.
From starting with Filtee Driver Hire in 2011, through fleet washing, tyres, facility services, logistics and caravans, the Filtee name has travelled a long way.
But one thing hasn’t changed.
We’re still ambitious, we’re still looking for the next opportunity, and we’re still building.
The Filtee Group – Our Growing Family of Businesses
Buy My Tourer – Established 2026
Launched in 2026, Buy My Tourer was created as the dedicated caravan buying arm of the Filtee Group, working alongside Filtee Caravans to source quality used touring caravans from across the UK.
Building on the group’s long-standing family connections to the caravan industry, Buy My Tourer provides a straightforward, hassle-free way for owners to sell their touring caravans without the inconvenience of private advertising, timewasters or lengthy negotiations.
With a focus on fair valuations, quick decisions and a professional service, Buy My Tourer purchases caravans directly from owners nationwide, supplying stock to Filtee Caravans for preparation and resale.
As part of the growing Filtee Group, Buy My Tourer plays an important role in keeping a steady supply of quality used caravans flowing into the group’s retail operation, while offering sellers a simple and reliable way to turn their caravan into cash.
Filtee Dough Co – Established 2026
Filtee Dough Co was born in 2026, marking an exciting new direction for the Filtee Group as it expanded into the mobile food and hospitality industry.
Built around a specially converted horse trailer, Filtee Dough Co brings freshly prepared, authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas directly to customers, combining quality ingredients, traditional cooking methods and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Unlike a traditional takeaway or restaurant, Filtee Dough Co operates without a fixed address, travelling between local pubs, businesses, community locations and events throughout Lancashire and the surrounding areas.
The concept is simple: great pizza, great pints and good times. By working alongside local pubs and venues, Filtee Dough Co aims to bring something different to the mobile food scene, offering freshly cooked pizzas in places where people already come together to socialise.
With plans to develop regular weekly locations, private bookings and event catering, Filtee Dough Co represents another step in the continued growth and diversification of the Filtee Group.
