Daihatsu - Company car of choice

Compact car specialist Daihatsu is combating the changes in tax rules that under the current regime penalise both employees and employers where thirsty, instead of environmentally-friendly vehicles, are provided.

As the Government shows no sign of deviating from their strategy, added to the uncertain fuel-costs and tighter budgets, this has left most companies in a quandary over alternative arrangements.

Daihatsu, which is behind the ‘National Cheaper Motor Campaign’, can add a fifth ingredient to the menu of its four key features – excellent fuel economy, low Road Fund Licences, five-year warranty and proven reliability – the added bonus of taxable benefit!

Cars producing CO2 emissions of 120g/km or less are subject to a taxable benefit of 10% of the list price under the Inland Revenue Company Car Scheme rules.

Daihatsu’s 1.0S and 1.0SE Sirion models produce just 118g/km, and with the 1.0S costing just £8,495 on the road, a basic rate tax payer opting for this car as their company vehicle will pay tax of just £14.16 per month or £169.90 per annum.

In addition, all Daihatsus now come with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty plus five years’ UK roadside recovery. The offer is not transferable and applies to all retail sales.

Paul Hegarty, Operations Director, Daihatsu Vehicle Distributors Ltd said: “We are delighted that the Inland Revenue is finally giving recognition to motorists wishing to ease the burden not only on the environment, but also on their wallets. Daihatsu is a brand that is synonymous with reliable, low-polluting and economical compact cars. Despite the difficult economic climate, our cars really are perfectly tuned for these challenging times.”