Company car tax guide
Company car tax, or benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax, applies to anyone that is entitled to personal use of a company vehicle. In most cases this is likely to be a company...
Company car advice
Parkers guide to company cars: news and advice to help you choose your next business car whether you're a fleet driver or a user chooser.
Keep up with the latest news below, plus we help you choose which particular model is best below.
To work out the company car tax on any current model, use our company car tax calculator
Latest articles
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AFRs: Current advisory fuel rates for company cars from 1 June 2021
The Government has announced the latest Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) taking effect on 1 June 2021. Most rates have been increased by a penny, apart from small and medium diesel allowances...
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£200 and six points for using your mobile phone while driving
Drivers caught using their handheld mobile phone while in control of their vehicle face tough fines, more points and a potential ban from driving. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling announced the new...
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Taking your company car abroad? Make sure you have the right documents
A company car may be yours to take abroad on holiday, but you must remember to source and carry the necessary documents before taking the vehicle out of the country. This...
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No diesel here: Toyota Corolla returns with more hybrid options than ever
Remember the Toyota Corolla? It’s one of the oldest names in the industry and, after a brief sabbatical, it’s back. Serving to replace the outgoing Auris, the headline...
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Will WLTP affect your company car choice?
The introduction of the more stringent WLTP test for new vehicles appears to be a positive move by the EU, providing drivers with a more representative figure in fuel efficiency...
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Amp-leaf-ied appeal: Nissan upgrades its small electric car
To keep the Nissan Leaf up to date, the firm has added two flagship models to it small electric vehicle range for 2019, badged 3.ZERO and 3.ZERO E+. Battery boost for...
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MINI Clubman City appeals to fleet drivers with 109g/km
The MINI Clubman City is now on sale with company car drivers in mind, offering affordable running costs and additional kit for those who spend more of their time on...
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Hybrid power for Honda CR-V means 120g/km CO2 emissions
Making its debut in the mid-sized CR-V range, the first ever hybrid SUV from Honda is due to arrive in UK dealerships in February 2019. Powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine...
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BMW 330e: plug-in power for 2019's new 3 Series
BMW has announced an all-new 330e plug-in hybrid saloon will join its lineup in July 2019. In its previous iteration, this version of the 3 Series proved incredibly popular with...
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A guide to winter tyres
The UK’s weather is a fickle thing. The long summer has passed and soon, according to forecasters, we can expect some snow. With that in mind, it's a good time to think about preparing...
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All-electric e-Niro charges its way to Europe for April 2019
Having been on sale since 2016, the Kia Niro range is set to include an all-electric version to sit alongside the hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. The initial First Edition...
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Great British BIK Off: seven-seat SUVs
For family buyers looking to combine space, style and value for money, practical SUVs appear to offer the best combination of traits. With an ever-growing number of them seen on the...
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Smaller three-cylinder engine for Volvo’s baby SUV
The Volvo XC40 range has now expanded to include two extra petrol engines and an additional diesel, all of which are available to order now across the range. Serving the largest...
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REx extinct for BMW i3
Proof that battery electric vehicle (or BEV), technology is constantly improving, the battery capacity in the BMW i3 is now double what the original model had when launched back in...
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A facelifted Vitara and Suzuki’s hybrid future
During the launch of the new Jimny compact 4x4, Suzuki surprised us with a first look at the updated Vitara. This time around there’s been an engine re-think to make the...
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Mitsubishi Outlander receives a boost for 2019
Mitsubishi has treated its plug-in hybrid SUV to a range of upgrades for 2019 and can be ordered now. With little styling changes made, you might be hard pressed to notice...
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Mazda CX-3: range updates bring larger diesel engine
The Mazda CX-3 gains a new, larger-capacity 1.8-litre diesel engine and is available to order from 31 August. The rest of the CX-3 range receives a raft of changes as...
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Kia’s mild-hybrid diesel to debut in the Sportage
Kia has launched its first electrically-assisted diesel engine, with the advanced powertrain making its debut in the current Sportage SUV. This is available to order now, with the rest of...
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Company car tax guide
Company car tax, or benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax, applies to anyone that is entitled to personal use of a company vehicle. In most cases this is likely to be a company...
Need more help choosing a company car?
Choosing a company car can be a tricky task: here we help unravel all the complications over company car tax, benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax and guide you through the best choices.
We help everyone from business drivers selecting a car off a choice list to smaller corporate user-choosers from smaller companies.
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