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jwoody · 11-23-2005, 08:02 AM

I've been offered a company car but I'm undecided whether to take it or not. It would be nice to have a vehicle with no innitial financial outlay but there's a lot more to it than that.

I've had company cars in the past and one particular incident left a sour taste, which may be clouding my judgement. This clerical error at my previous employer meant I was left with humongous tax bill which took years and a lot of hardship to pay back.

Another aspect to consider is that, if I was choosing a car, the Hyundai Getz wouldn't be anywhere near the shortlist.

Then again, it isn't every day you're offered a life of carefree motoring.

Talk to me please. I've got until Friday to make a decision one way or the other.

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I'll save between £30 and £40 per month on insurance.

I'll save £100 per month on fuel costs.

I'll save £125 per month. The cost of replacing my current vehicle. I had planned to spend roughly £1500 on a banger which would, hopefully last 12 months.

I'll save roughly £20 per month in servicing and repairs.

Total: + £280 per month.

I'll lose between £106 and £136 per month in taxes.

I'll lose between £75 and £100 per month in 'expenses'.

Total: - £207 per month.

11-23-2005, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
jwoody Shackle Me Not Location: Newcastle - England.	*Hyundai Getz: Would you have one for free? I've been offered a company car but I'm undecided whether to take it or not. It would be nice to have a vehicle with no innitial financial outlay but there's a lot more to it than that. I've had company cars in the past and one particular incident left a sour taste, which may be clouding my judgement. This clerical error at my previous employer meant I was left with humongous tax bill which took years and a lot of hardship to pay back. Another aspect to consider is that, if I was choosing a car, the Hyundai Getz wouldn't be anywhere near the shortlist. Then again, it isn't every day you're offered a life of carefree motoring. Talk to me please. I've got until Friday to make a decision one way or the other. _________________________ I'll save between £30 and £40 per month on insurance. I'll save £100 per month on fuel costs. I'll save £125 per month. The cost of replacing my current vehicle. I had planned to spend roughly £1500 on a banger which would, hopefully last 12 months. I'll save roughly £20 per month in servicing and repairs. Total: + £280 per month. I'll lose between £106 and £136 per month in taxes. I'll lose between £75 and £100 per month in 'expenses'. Total: - £207** per month. __________________ . Last edited by jwoody; 11-23-2005 at 08:52 AM..