Welcome to Business Car Manager
I remember family holidays to Wales. They usually involved my uncle’s many and lovely Mini Clubmans and Travellers. We’d jump in the back and, too excited to sleep, travel all through the night. It’s time to update those memories – with MINI’s thoroughly modern take on the Clubman estate. Can’t wait!
How do you run your business vehicles? Please tell. Do you use contract hire? Or buy secondhand? Do you mix public transport with daily rental? Our reader survey is quick and simple. It will help us tailor www.BusinessCarManager.co.uk more closely to your needs. And you will have the chance to swank around in a Mercedes SLK for the weekend – thanks to partners Guy Salmon Prestige Rental.
Ralph Morton - editor
HEADLINE NEWS
We would like to hear how you run your business cars and vans. Answer our survey and you could be driving a Mercedes thanks to partners Guy Salmon.
ALSO IN THE NEWS
Diesels are more economical to run. That’s the myth. But editor Ralph Morton argues a business can save money by running petrol cars. And your drivers can save on tax, too.
It has five doors – but not necessarily where you would expect to find them. That’s the marvel of the new MINI Clubman, where chic motoring gets stylishly practical.
Make sure your cars have a full service history. Or the bottom line will suffer - by up to £2500, says BCA’s small business specialist, Simon Henstock.
ROAD TESTS
Yes, you too could be Lewis Hamilton in the new McLaren-built Mercedes sports car. Auto Express road tester Sam Hardy reports from the cockpit.
It’s the most futuristic-looking panel van on the market. And now it has an updated engine to match. Mark Bursa reports on Vauxhall’s challenger to the Transit.
ADVICE CENTRE
Should a small business owner finance a company car? Or buy a private car and charge it to the business? Accountant Tim Heaton considers the financial arguments.
Business Car Manager Ltd, 95 Station Road, Hampton, Middx TW12 2BD. Registered as a company in England and Wales 5581943, and a member of the Federation of Small Businesses.
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