Welcome to Business Car Manager
Times may be tough. But there are plenty of ways to keep costs down during this tricky economic period. Here are some suggestions. Try downsizing: the Ford Fiesta and Honda Jazz are both brilliant superminis with big-car characters. Go for an Audi A4 diesel: it’s what small businesses are choosing most – find out why. Alternatively, try a used business car instead. Values are going down – which is your chance to grab a bargain. Or avoid the jams and use the train: new ticketing arrangements mean fares are simpler and it's easier to bag a bargain. And, although we didn’t have room to include it here, you can read how to save on fuel costs with our Special Report on the website.
Ralph Morton - editor
HEADLINE NEWS
The Ford Fiesta. I’m sure we’ve all driven one. But the new seventh-generation model is the best of the lot. iMOTOR’s Tom Phillips on Ford’s great supermini.
ALSO IN THE NEWS
The Audi A4 diesel is the most ordered car by small businesses, says CompareContractHire.com. Should you be ordering one? Find out what makes it so popular.
This month revisions to the train ticketing system were completed. It means train fares have been simplified. And you can take advantage of cheaper travel.
Feeling the pinch as credit lines tighten? Then a used car for business could be a canny decision says a new report by Professor Peter Cooke.
ROAD TESTS
The Honda Jazz was always supremely practical. But this new version is even better. And there’s a dose more style, too. Tom Phillips tests Honda’s Fiesta alternative.
It’s time for a nip and tuck to BMW’s brilliant small saloon. There are changes to the 330d’s engine, too. But is your business better off with the 320d?
ADVICE CENTRE
Reader Robert Kemeny wants to know what car mileage rate his company should be paying. Our expert, Sally Livingstone, helps out with the answer.
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