How to keep total cost of ownership on company cars low
Depreciation, maintenance, and fuel variables dramatically alter the total cost of running company car or van. Here are tips to cut your business’ costs…
Fleet Zone
As a growth business, running a company car or van fleet becomes a necessity to support your expansion.
Our Fleet Zone is for business owners who want to get this crucial investment right from the start. Whether your company requires commercial vehicles to enable your team to carry out their work or your fleet is designed as an employee benefit you will need to consider the fundamentals – cost, choice of vehicles, and fleet management itself.
We’ll help you choose between leasing and outright purchase, look at the total cost of ownership, what a best practice driver policy looks like, consider any tax or regulatory implications, and reveal what car choices you make will say about your business.
Best fleet car options for business in 2018
We select three ideal vehicles to suit key roles in your business – from the car you drive to how your delivery drivers get from A to B…
Fleet cars: Best for ‘The Boss’
What car should you be behind the wheel of? As the owner of your company we look at options that reflect your status while demonstrating your business acumen…
Fleet cars: Best for the ‘Sales Director’
First impressions count with clients and as a commercial leader the right car can inspire. So what car should your sales or marketing director drive?…
Fleet cars: Best for a ‘Salesperson’
Your sales team tend to cover more miles than most, so the company car they drive is all-important. Here are three suggestions to get started……
Fleet cars: Best commercial vans for delivery drivers
Efficiency is key when it comes to delivering your products or services. So what commercial vehicles would suit your delivery drivers?…
Fleet cars: From the dependable to the off-road options
Every fleet manager has some niche company car needs. So what would suit the employee who needs a good little runner or the business with an off-road jobs?…
What every business needs to consider for their company car fleet
Pros and cons of running a fleet for a growing business, leasing vs outright purchase, and the three C’s to guide your company car and van strategy…
Running a business fleet: What to know
Get your copy of The Indispensable Guide to Fleet Management for Growing Businesses, with answers to some of your biggest questions on commercial vehicles and company cars…
Entrepreneurs in the fast lane: Stephen Newton on change, taking first place, and challenger brands
Closing in on its first decade, Stephen Newton’s challenger consultancy Elixirr is in extremely rude health. And for an accountant-turned-entrepreneur he knows all about taking the racing line…
Entrepreneurs in the fast lane: Joseph Valente on Apprentice success, money matters and mistakes
Joseph Valente shot to prominence when he won The Apprentice in 2015, securing £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar for his plan to build a nationwide network of gas…
5 of the latest trends in fleet management you need to know
Whether you already manage a company car fleet or are considering your options, this guide covers the biggest fleet trends for 2018 and beyond… 1. Confusion over fuel economy,…
How to manage a ‘grey fleet’ if you don’t have company cars
Letting your employees drive their own cars for work might seem an easy option, but you could be prosecuted if you don’t manage it…
Why ditching diesel may not be best for your company cars
Choosing the right fuel for your company cars is an essential part of fleet management, but changes to the way emissions and consumption are measured will have an impact on your costs. We look at your options…
Penalties for overloaded vans: What are the legal limits?
Before you try to squeeze that one last item in, be aware that the authorities take overloaded vans and commercial vehicles seriously…
Commercial vans: a buyer’s guide
From van costs and leases to van branding considerations, here's what you need to look for when purchasing a van for your business…
Commercial vans for business: Should you buy or rent?
Not sure whether to lease or buy a van for your business? Read our guide to deciding the right commercial van option for you…