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News update - Bank introduces car plan helpdesk
Bradford & Bingley has introduced an employee helpdesk to aid staff when choosing cars from its employee car ownership plan (ECOP). The financial services firm refreshed its fleet offering after it ran a study which looked at ways to save employees money. Staff can now direct any queries to the ...
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News update - Charities join to buy cars
A number of well known charities have clubbed together to get cheaper company car deals.The Charities' Consortium, led by Barnardo's, has signed a three year deal with Vauxhall Motors to supply 3,000 new vehicles.Terry Loizou, corporate transport and insurance manager at Barnardo's, went out to tender for the deal, which ...
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News update - Roche sees fall in fleet prangs
Pharmaceutical company Roche has seen a 20% fall in accidents since introducing a driver training and risk assessment programme.The company, which has two operations in the UK, also found that its claims frequency was reduced after training its high mileage drivers in line with its corporate health and safety policy.Gill ...
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Feature - Managing damage to company cars
If you read nothing else, read this ... Minor accidents are one of the most common causes of damage to company cars. Regular vehicle checks and a good risk management policy can help to identify why damage is occurring. Taking a proactive approach to reduce minor accidents can reduce ...
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Lex publishes 2004 'Rough Guide to Company Cars'
Lex Vehicle Leasing has published the 2004 edition of its 'Rough Guide to Company Cars'. The guide has been updated to include the latest tax and safety issues to help employers and drivers comply with duty of care legislation. It also covers topics such as how to identify the best ...
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Following 2000 fuel crisis, 59% have considered buying diesel
With 86% willing to pay the additional cost for a more efficient vehicles this figure looks set to rise. ¨ For more information contact the marketing department at LeasePlan on 01753 802678.
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Citicapital Fleet launches Pocket Car Tax Guide 2002/2003
Citicapital Fleet has launched a new Pocket Car Tax Guide for 2002/2003. It features a scale charge calculator, approved mileage rates, diesel supplements and VAT on private fuel, among others.
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Flexible Benefits research supplement 2002 - Results at a glance
Most common benefits offered in flexible benefits plans [sample: 25 respondents] Season-ticket loan 68% Dental insurance 56% Home insurance 56% Long-term care insurance 48% Legal advice/counselling 44% Company cars 40% Critical illness insurance 40% Share or share option plan 40% Luncheon arrangements/vouchers 32% Group personal pension plan (GPP) 32% Additional ...
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Fleet Management Supplement 2002 - Research: Employers embrace CO2 tax
The changes to company car taxation will be the issue with the biggest impact on benefits in 2002. The move to making employees pay tax on the basis of the CO2 emissions of the car they drive, rather than on the number of miles they cover, will do for company ...
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Fleet Management Supplement 2002 - Research: Results at a glance
Attitudes to company cars (Sample: all respondents) Which of the following do you agree with? Cars are seen as part of the overall benefits package 75% Cars are an essential recruitment and retention tool 54% Administering the fleet is increasingly complex 33% We would get rid of company cars if ...
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Fleet Management Supplement 2002 - Research: Employers embrace CO2 tax
The changes to company car taxation will be the issue with the biggest impact on benefits in 2002. The move to making employees pay tax on the basis of the CO2 emissions of the car they drive, rather than on the number of miles they cover, will do for company ...