wilbo83 Posted 18 January 2011 Report Posted 18 January 2011 I am starting a new job next Monday where I get a fairly decent car allowance. My contract states that the allowance is "paid on the condition that you have an appropriate vehicle available when required to undertake a business journey for the company". I wont be on the road all the time but probably visiting customers once a week, usually alone although would occasionally need to take people out on business trips. I was just wondering if anyone has a similar car allowance and use their celica? Have been toying with the idea of moving to something larger, but would like to keep the celica for a little while especially with petrol prices as they are, as it is more economical than what i would move to.
TMOUSSE Posted 18 January 2011 Report Posted 18 January 2011 I am starting a new job next Monday where I get a fairly decent car allowance. My contract states that the allowance is "paid on the condition that you have an appropriate vehicle available when required to undertake a business journey for the company". I wont be on the road all the time but probably visiting customers once a week, usually alone although would occasionally need to take people out on business trips.I was just wondering if anyone has a similar car allowance and use their celica? Have been toying with the idea of moving to something larger, but would like to keep the celica for a little while especially with petrol prices as they are, as it is more economical than what i would move to. only problem if there is more than one customer, you cant really expect them to squeeze in the back. having said that, you can't get rid of the celica
wilbo83 Posted 18 January 2011 Author Report Posted 18 January 2011 only problem if there is more than one customer, you cant really expect them to squeeze in the back.having said that, you can't get rid of the celica Thats the issue, even when i take colleagues out at lunch time at the moment, i feel sorry for them having to duck in the back. Wouldn't want to do that with a customer / client
NJay Posted 19 January 2011 Report Posted 19 January 2011 We had 6 in the car park at work as they were allowed as company cars when Toyota actually sold them. It does have 4 seats and a boot so no issues really. I still have mine as I took the money in lieue of a company car and use it to 'run' my car lol.
shadow750 Posted 19 January 2011 Report Posted 19 January 2011 Just thinking what if ya get 3 6 foot customers ? Get a roof rack sorted
Dan23 Posted 19 January 2011 Report Posted 19 January 2011 (edited) Just thinking what if ya get 3 6 foot customers ? Get a roof rack sorted simple answer to that is one in the front seat, one laying down in the back and one curled up in the boot, problem solved Edited 19 January 2011 by Dan23
Scott Baker Posted 19 January 2011 Report Posted 19 January 2011 MY cousin used to use his Ford Capri for his company car, got all his kit in the boot and often had 2-3 people in the car when taking them out for lunch. I'm sure if the people you take out appreciate your car for what it is then you should be fine
rpsmith79 Posted 19 January 2011 Report Posted 19 January 2011 I suppose it also depends if you intend to mod the Celica, i can't imagine many business clients being too impressed if you have it stiffly sprung and with a loud exhaust
Ghoulie Posted 19 January 2011 Report Posted 19 January 2011 Errrr have you not seen my work car?????? Ok I dont go and see customers, but if I did, park it round the corner
dublet Posted 19 January 2011 Report Posted 19 January 2011 Doesn't "appropriate" mean that it needs to be safe to drive (i.e. have a current MOT, plenty of thread, etc) and fit for you to exercise your role within the company? So if you just have to drive places to visit people, a Smart car could be appropriate.
wilbo83 Posted 19 January 2011 Author Report Posted 19 January 2011 I suppose it also depends if you intend to mod the Celica, i can't imagine many business clients being too impressed if you have it stiffly sprung and with a loud exhaustIt is lowered on TTE springs, has a Blitz Nur Spec exhaust and Blitz Sonic induction kit. Also planned to get a set of 18s and a carbon bonnet next
InsolentMinx Posted 19 January 2011 Report Posted 19 January 2011 It is lowered on TTE springs, has a Blitz Nur Spec exhaust and Blitz Sonic induction kit. Also planned to get a set of 18s and a carbon bonnet next sounds like my kind of company car!!
Ghoulie Posted 19 January 2011 Report Posted 19 January 2011 My work runabout 17 inch Alloys and a Mongoose exhaust Half gloss half matt
InsolentMinx Posted 19 January 2011 Report Posted 19 January 2011 suppose you could go for some kind of saloon which might get a good mileage. Can't really think of any models off the top of my head. If you're giving clients lifts, maybe a 4 door?
wilbo83 Posted 19 January 2011 Author Report Posted 19 January 2011 suppose you could go for some kind of saloon which might get a good mileage.Can't really think of any models off the top of my head. If you're giving clients lifts, maybe a 4 door? If I have to give the celica up for a more practical car, from a space perspective, ie 4 doors and 5 seats, then the 2 I am considering are an Impreza WRX (with PPP) or a Seat Leon Cupra R 225. As you can see, I don't want to lose the performance or give up a hobby I love.
ams Posted 19 January 2011 Report Posted 19 January 2011 Doesn't "appropriate" mean that it needs to be safe to drive (i.e. have a current MOT, plenty of thread, etc) and fit for you to exercise your role within the company? So if you just have to drive places to visit people, a Smart car could be appropriate. agreed - also need to declare it your insurance as "business use" which is differnt to commute.
InsolentMinx Posted 19 January 2011 Report Posted 19 January 2011 can't you keep the Celica and use the car allowance to buy a car for company use? You might not want all those business miles to take their toll on your pride and joy's engine, tyres, bodywork... do they pay for insurance, road tax, etc etc.? i'm not 100% sure how a car allowance works.
wilbo83 Posted 19 January 2011 Author Report Posted 19 January 2011 can't you keep the Celica and use the car allowance to buy a car for company use?You might not want all those business miles to take their toll on your pride and joy's engine, tyres, bodywork... do they pay for insurance, road tax, etc etc.? i'm not 100% sure how a car allowance works. The mileage was another factor as it has 88k at the moment, and my customers are going to be based all over England so that would increase pretty quick. The car allowance is just paid like normal salary, insurance, tax etc is still my responsibility.Not sure I could afford to keep 2 cars, if I get another one I would need to sell the celica for some capital. As much as it upsets me, I think I may have to sell up and get a lower mileage, bigger car.
InsolentMinx Posted 19 January 2011 Report Posted 19 January 2011 The mileage was another factor as it has 88k at the moment, and my customers are going to be based all over England so that would increase pretty quick. The car allowance is just paid like normal salary, insurance, tax etc is still my responsibility.Not sure I could afford to keep 2 cars, if I get another one I would need to sell the celica for some capital. As much as it upsets me, I think I may have to sell up and get a lower mileage, bigger car. could the allowance stretch to cover a 5-6 year old Golf or Fiesta/Focus? Low insurance, low tax, good fuel economy, relatively inexpensive upkeep, & kinda roomy with 4 doors...
rpsmith79 Posted 19 January 2011 Report Posted 19 January 2011 I wouldn't go for an Impreza then if you are going to be doing big mileage, well unless you have shares in BP anyway Even if you get a fuel allowance it is usually a flat rate of so many pence per mile, in which case you will still be paying a hefty chunk of the fuel bills yourself
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