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28 August 2013

Volvo V40
The Volvo V40 combines the business car priorities of practicality, style, and low running costs

WHEN deciding whether to lease or purchase cars for your business it’s important to weigh up all the options as there are pros and cons for each scenario.

 

Purchasing a car

Generally speaking, if you’ve got the money to buy a car and plan on buying a fleet of cars for investment purposes then there’s no doubt that purchasing a car is a better option. However, purchasing cars can definitely come with a hefty price tag. Aside from the initial purchase there are also maintenance and servicing costs to take into consideration, not forgetting the gradual depreciation in value of the car should you decide to sell it on at a later date…

 

Leasing a car

A great option for most businesses, especially those that don’t necessarily have the funds to purchase a car out-right, is car leasing available at Lease Cars Direct. There is a whole host of positives when choosing to lease cars for business purposes; monthly payments tend to be lower, employees will receive brand new and reliable cars – leasing plans can even sometimes include free servicing.

The downside to leasing is that there tends to be a mileage cap and if you go over this it might incur charges so you’ll need to be able to predict expected mileage.

So it’s easy to see why car leasing is becoming a more popular option for businesses – but which car do you choose? Which is the most cost-effective for your company?

 

Volvo V40

When you’re looking for a company car, whilst you’ve got to find a car that is practical and reliable for your employees you also want a car that is stylish too. For a combination of the two, look no further than then Volvo V40. 

The interior of the V40 is stylish and with many upgrade options for you to choose from you really can have the car how you like it. The car is relatively spacious although the back seats are a bit short on headroom – especially if you’re over six foot.

Not only does the car look the part but you can also rely on low running costs. Fuel costs around £8 – £18 per 100 miles and you can feel environmentally friendly whilst you’re driving around as CO2 emissions vary from 88 – 194 g/km.

It’s common knowledge that Volvos are reliable cars, but how does theV40 drive? Whilst the D2, T3 and T4 models are all very smooth, the V40 is unfortunately quite a firm ride. At speed, there is a lot of wind noise and gearshifts can be quite notchy.

However, if you’re looking for a company car where safety comes first, it’s the V40. As well as the usual selection of airbags and electronic driver aids, the V40 has an updated version of Volvo’s City Safety system, which automatically applies the brakes if you get too close to a car in front. Volvo has also fitted an airbag that pops out from under the bonnet to cover the windscreen and front pillars if sensors detect a collision with a pedestrian. All this helped the car achieve a five-star crash rating from Euro NCAP.

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Matt Morton

Matt Morton

Matt Morton is an automotive content writer for Business Car Manager

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