Welcome to Business Car Manager

This month we have re-launched our Knowledge Bank. All the information has been re-edited by author and business car management expert Colin Tourick; all the downloads have been re-designed; and there’s a new partner for the Knowledge Bank – Total Card. I think you will be amazed at the amount of useful information you’ll find there. It’s simply crammed full. All the downloads are available in pdf format with no fiddly forms – just click on the link that interests you and let the download begin. There’s no charge for it. With a business director convicted for using a mobile phone, having the right information, and the right policies in place, could mean the difference between running a business; and ending up in the courts.

What’s value? In this tough economy a flashy new car might possibly seem imprudent or unwise. But a new Golf – the classless hatchback – is a sensible one: safe, solid, and dependable. If the Golf provides value, is free fuel good value? Free is something of a misnomer. You pay tax on free fuel. Now might be the time to revaluate its worth.

Ralph Morton - editor

HEADLINE NEWS

New Knowledge Bank

Our Knowledge Bank is full of invaluable information to help you run your business cars more efficiently. And it’s just been fully overhauled. More here.

ALSO IN THE NEWS

Director convicted after phone-driving crash

Do you have a mobile phone driving policy? How watertight? Lynne-Marie Howden has been banned and fined £2000 – after a crash while on her hands-free.

Geneva motor show report

The first European motor show of the year: full of fast cars, small cars, electric cars. And, of course, glamour. Editor Ralph Morton on the star cars.

ROAD TESTS

VW Golf: right car for a crisis

When the stock market’s on the rocks and the banks have shut the doors you need certainty. Enter the new Golf. Ralph Morton tests the car for a crisis.

ADVICE CENTRE

Free fuel: why it’s not the real deal

Getting the company to pay for fuel sounds a great deal. But think again, says the Energy Saving Trust’s Nigel Underdown. It’s not the bargain you believe.

How to avoid end of lease charges

You’ve spent three great years with your lease car. But then get hit with extra charges when you return it. Why? And how to avoid them. By Hitachi’s Tim Bowden.

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