For any business looking at expansion plans, the likelihood that they will grow their team resource through increasing support engineers or sales reps. With any growth plans, ultimately the requirement of resource requires investment in support for vehicles to help drive the business growth forward. Over the decades, Sandicliffe Motor Contracts’ team of experienced professionals have… Read more »
In the spirit of the 2018 World Cup, we size up two favourites of the fleet world: contract hire vs outright purchase. In terms of vehicle funding, outright purchase ran the show for decades until businesses became wise to the benefits of contract hire. It was in the early 1980’s when business contract hire began… Read more »
A van is more than just a vehicle that gets you from A to B. For many owners, a van is their office and workshop. Choosing the correct van for the job is therefore vital, but it is easier said than done. Not only do you have to consider the purpose, the size, and the… Read more »
In 2011, a group of friends became disheartened when they realised that too many apples were going to waste around the Derbyshire village of Ashover. Wanting to do something about it, they thought about their love for cider, and from that, the Ashover Cider Company was born. Committed to producing a traditional and natural cider,… Read more »
As we approach the midway point of 2017, it’s time to reflect on the past six months. We’ve seen many changes already this year, from VED Road Tax, to revised laws for mobile phone usage and speeding offences. But one thing that hasn’t changed, is the need for company vehicles. And that’s why business fleet… Read more »
As contract hire continues to be the most popular way to fund company cars, it’s no surprise van contract hire is on the rise too. Reservations in the past around the fear of not being able to tailor the van to business needs, going over mileage or the condition the van is returned at the… Read more »
Possibly one of the hardest purchasing decisions you will make today is choosing your next company car. Let’s face it, the amount of makes and models that are available on the market today is quite overwhelming. Having to consider the engine size, price, and not to mention evaluating whether it fits your fleet policy, can… Read more »
Following the changes to VED tax, and the war on diesel, the benefits around adding ULEVs (Ultra Low Emission Vehicles) to your fleet are growing. By running cleaner vehicles and improving the efficiency of your fleet, you can without a doubt save money in the long run. And although BIK tax for employees may not… Read more »