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We are not in a recession – yet! But signs are that we are moving that way so now may be the correct time to consider leasing your car and take advantage of some of the deals that are about at the moment. It’s all about cash flow and contract hire will certainly provide you with the best cash flow and there is some even better news which I’ll talk about in a moment. If we look at the Audi A6 that we have on special at the moment the cost after 3 months payment in advance would be £329 + VAT per month (£387 per month inc VAT) but if you bought the car on HP over 4 years you would be paying close to Read more »

We have finally had confirmation from the treasury that the tax changes mentioned in the last budget only apply to new cars. Not that anyone expected it to be otherwise but the statements should never have been so vague in the first place. Cars that are already in use by April 2009 will not be subjected to the new rules so this will no doubt spur on a lot of activity between now and next April as companies look to maintain their current beneficial tax Read more »

Deliveries are becoming a nightmare, I have today been given a further delay on a VW Golf with the new 1.4 engine that was ordered on the 1st February 2008 with an estimated lead time of 12 weeks. Delivery is currently expected to be end of August to the dealer. Whilst this situation is exceptional, explained by VW as being the result of amazing International demand for the smaller engine that can be tuned to produce 170 BHP, long lead times are not uncommon. However, most funders will Read more »