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 »
On Thursday 30 March, 2017, our Fuel Card partner BP, launched their mutual acceptance agreement with Esso. Partnering with BP for over a year now, we are encouraged to see their network grow. As a result, our customers can benefit from a larger network of fuel sites across the UK. From today, the BP Fuel… 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 »
New changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) will come into effect for new cars registered from 1 April, 2017 as part of the VED Reform. The below table shows the new charge system (on the right) against the outgoing system (on the left): *cars over £40,000 pay £310 supplement for 5 years What has changed… Read more »
With cost reduction and improved efficiency high on every business’s agenda for 2017, making your company’s vehicle fleet cheaper and easier to run could play a huge part in making this a reality. We understand that things take time to get right and quick fixes are often just that – a quick fix that doesn’t… Read more »
As we approach 15 years of partnership with Holstein UK and their subsidiary companies, the relationship between Sandicliffe Motor Contracts and Holstein UK remains as strong as ever. Being the largest independent breed society in Europe, Holstein UK are at the heart of the dairy industry. Over the past decade, the Society has built up… Read more »
As the name suggests, Grey Fleet is not as simple as black and white. And Grey Fleet can pose some real ‘grey areas’ for businesses indeed… As an employer, making sure that you fulfil your duty of care obligation to employees using their personal vehicles for work can be a difficult task. What is Grey… Read more »