Welcome to Business Car Manager
The changes to Corporation Tax next year are important if you buy your business cars. Because from April they will probably cost you more in tax. The Writing Down Allowance will reduce to 20% in most cases; and to just 10% for higher emission vehicles. But the changes won’t be retrospective – as our main story details. You should also have a look at our new downloadable guide to business car tax.
Dealers. Do you have a good relationship with them? If not that could be about to change. Dealers are starting to take small businesses more seriously. And they’re beginning to understand our business car requirements better. Finally, approved mileage rates – our Advice Centre story guides you through the different charges.
Ralph Morton - editor
HEADLINE NEWS
There’s a fundamental change in the Writing Down Allowance next year. When does it start? What’s changing? And what cars will be affected? Read our story for more.
ALSO IN THE NEWS
Ever felt dealers didn’t really want your business? If so, that attitude is changing as dealers gear up for for small businesses. Are you getting the best from your dealer?
Now with the latest Advisory Fuel Rates, this Daimler Fleet Management guide is a great all-in-one summary of the key taxes affecting business car motoring. And it’s free.
Honda takes the Mr Reliable crown while Volkswagen’s reputation takes a bashing. The Which? Car reliability report details which cars to rely on; and those to shun.
ROAD TESTS
Is it a 4x4? Or a coupe? BMW thinks its stylish new X6 is none of these but a Sports Activity Coupe. Cross-code confusion or brilliant execution? Bob Murray reports.
Here’s the estate car version of Audi’s urbane A4 saloon: the Avant. With an economical diesel engine, and smooth-shifting auto, it makes a polished carry-all.
ADVICE CENTRE
Approved mileage rates; advisory fuel rates. Confused by it all? Audi’s Sally Livingstone provides a no-nonsense guide to the jargon – and which rate applies to you.
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