Need a New Company Car? How to Choose the Best Vehicle for Your Business*

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Running a business involves making lots of big decisions. Some can be tough, but others are a lot of fun. One decision that falls into the latter category is choosing a new company car. Selecting a new vehicle for your business is undoubtedly one of the most exciting company purchases you can make. But knowing which vehicle to choose can be a little trickier. The following tips should help to make that decision easier for you and guide you to making the best possible choice for your business.

Consider Your Brand

When it comes to driving around in a vehicle that represents your company, ensuring that it is on-brand is vital. Turning up in a rusty old banger to business meetings is a definite no-no.

Likewise, when you’re trying to secure a big money deal, you don’t want to arrive in a cheap vehicle that suggests your business is struggling financially. Instead, choosing a vehicle made by a manufacturer that is synonymous with quality, such as the new Defender, is essential. 

Thinking carefully about your brand and what it represents is the best place to start when selecting a new company vehicle. 

Think About Practicality

The next step is to think about what you need from the vehicle. Choosing a company vehicle based on appearance alone is always a big mistake. Instead, you need to consider the practicality of the vehicle. What will you use it for? Where do you need to travel in the vehicle? If you’re simply going to be travelling to and from business meetings, you will have far more flexibility over the type of vehicle that you choose. However, if you’re going to need to make constant deliveries and collect large amounts of stock using the vehicle, then there’s a lot more to think about.

If you will be using the vehicle for picking up stock and delivering goods, it’s wise to check the payload of any vehicle that you’re considering. The internal dimensions will also be a crucial factor when choosing your company vehicle. Carefully checking all the measurements and the payload will help you to determine whether the vehicle can accommodate your needs. These checks are essential to ensure that the vehicle is functional for your business. Don’t forget to check these before you sign a lease on your new company car and enter into a contract.

Determine Your Budget

One final step to take when choosing a new company vehicle is to ensure you have a budget in place before you start shopping. Knowing how much the car will cost to lease each month is one thing, but you also need to understand the running costs that it will incur each month. Figuring this out in advance will help you to avoid any nasty surprises when you actually start using the vehicle.

As you can see, there are a few factors to consider when choosing a company vehicle. But with careful research, you should find it much easier to make the right choice.

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