Welcome to Business Car Manager
Car brokers are a knowledgeable lot. They’re very good with local businesses, can find good deals, and provide sound advice. Could your business profit from a broker? Brian Rogerson has the answers.
Less clear-cut is the issue of using private cars for business. Many, I’m sure, are insured correctly and totally roadworthy. But do you know if all your staff’s cars are like this? And what’s your responsibility for them? It’s a grey area – one reason why they’ve been called the ‘grey fleet’. A new report suggests that many business owners are oblivious to the risks. Our story, on their unseen dangers, is a must-read.
Ralph Morton - editor
HEADLINE NEWS
Car brokers know their local patch. They’re clued up on the best deals. And they can offer impartial advice. Shouldn’t you be using one, asks Brian Rogerson?
ALSO IN THE NEWS
Do you let your staff use their own cars on business? Most small businesses do just that. But there are potential negligence risks for business owners. Are you at risk?
It might have a slightly daft name, but the new Nemo sounds perfect sense as a city runabout. It’s small, easy to drive, and with 63mpg economy, easy on the pocket, too.
There will be a new and stylish-looking Honda Accord next year. And power will come from an ultra clean but highly powerful new i-DTEC diesel. Read more here.
ROAD TESTS
Remember the Frontera? It was pretty dreadful. But Vauxhall’s latest 4x4 is a long way from that. It’s stylish, well-built and good off-road. Sam Hardy reports.
If you want one of the smartest estate cars on the road, then take a look at this new Mercedes. But it’s not only looks that it does well. There’s space inside, too.
ADVICE CENTRE
Buying used vans, especially nearly new, can make a lot of sense for a small business. Matthew Tumbridge, editor of Used Van Expert, explains how to do it.
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