Wednesday 7 January, 2009
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Land Rover Defender in the snow
Top Tips: Driving in winter weather

By the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM)

In blizzards and plunging temperatures, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has this advice for driving business cars in winter weather.

Fuel cards can help with fuel management costs
Advice: Why fuel cards will save you costs

By Corrine Harrison, head of small business services, Arval

Arval’s Corrine Harrison dispels some of the myths that fuel cards cost you money and drivers additional tax.

Tyre tread depth should be a minimum of 1.6mm over three quarters of the tread
Advice: Check your tyre tread

By Rob Beddis, chairman, TyreSafe

With darker nights and winter approaching, TyreSafe’s Rob Beddis advises taking a safety check on tyres.

Refuelling at a filling station - but make sure you put in the correct fuel
Top Tips: What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car

By Elvin Ravenscroft, technical development manager, RAC

Last year, RAC Rescue saw a 15% increase in misfuelling mistakes. What should you do if you're a victim? RAC's Elvin Ravenscroft provides top tips to prevent putting the wrong fuel in your business car.

Mercedes C-Class: available to rent from Guy Salmon Prestige Rental
Advice: Tax-efficient travel when money’s tight

By Frank Reynolds, Guy Salmon Prestige Rental small business unit

Look successful even when cash-flow is tight. Guy Salmon’s Frank Reynolds with smart tips to look good.

Mark Smith, director, Ignite
How I run my business car

Mark Smith, director, Ignite

Mark Smith is one of three directors of consultancy firm Ignite. Mark explains the company's car policy for directors – and why the only thing better than his old Saab 9-5 estate was a diesel version of the same.

Two business people discuss a company car policy
Advice: Creating a company car policy for a small business

By Robert Wastell, managing director, CompareContractHire.com

Why a company car policy could pay dividends. By CompareContractHire.com’s Robert Wastell.

Mike Lloyd of Central Contracts on what car brokers offer small businesses
What is a car leasing broker?

By Central Contracts’ Mike Lloyd

There are thousands of brokers offering tempting deals. But what is a broker? What do they do? Are they worth using? And what are the pitfalls? Mike Lloyd, managing director of Central Contracts, offers advice.





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