Welcome to Business Car Manager
A neighbour down the road said he was considering selling his Mercedes C-Class: it had just cost over £70 to fill up. I reassured him that he was not alone on that score. We were all suffering. Fortunately, HMRC has reacted to the high cost of fuel and not only increased the rates, but brought forward their implementation date so business drivers are no longer out of pocket.
Staying legal on the road: what are the chances? The number of people getting caught for motoring offences is going up. But receiving the right legal advice early can help your case. Have a look at our Carry on Driving special offer. Staying legal in the first place is preferable of course – as our experts advise a reader’s question about the Corporate Manslaughter Act.
Ralph Morton - editor
HEADLINE NEWS
Good news from HMRC. The advisory fuel rates, for repaying company car drivers’ business mileage, are going up. And the new AFRs can be used now. Don’t miss out.
ALSO IN THE NEWS
On the outside little on Porsche’s iconic sports car has changed. But underneath there’s cleaner more powerful engines and a new fast-shifting double-clutch option.
The sophisticated Audi A4 saloon and Avant range has a new 120PS turbo diesel engine, which puts the A4 firmly in the 18% company car tax bracket. More here.
Free legal advice if you find your motoring has slipped the wrong side of the law. Carry on Driving is a free service to Business Car Manager readers. Details here.
ROAD TESTS
The SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive: no road tax; only 13% company car tax; 100% first year writing down allowance. Do you want more? OK. How about fun to drive, too?
Sportingly striking, the Ford Kuga now goes on sale with more than appealing good looks. There’s best in class economy and a range of personalisation opportunities.
ADVICE CENTRE
Mike Furness-Jones wants to know if there are any age restrictions on business cars under the new Corporate Manslaughter Act. We asked one of our experts.
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