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I recently sold the Toyota Hilux Invincible Double Cab pickup we had in the business as it didn't really suit my needs. I inherited it from an outgoing Director and it was massive but didn't really use the back seats as it was all work use. We had the back box so it had a decent sized load area but wasn't much better than a large estate really.
I have been using my XC90 mainly for work use and it is a great all in one car. However still a bit compromised for my broad use. So have decided a mid sized van would be better. It will only be used for work use so a commercial the business can claim the VAT back for and get decent tax relief on. So something like Vito, Transporter, Trafic, Vivaro, Dispatch, Expert etc.
I will mainly use driving on my own however with some jobs sometimes another person or 2 or 3 so a crew van works well. I can get other contractors in when occasionally required or remove the 2nd row of seats to increase load-space when not required. The Vito is very car like to drive with 2 good captain style armchair seats rather than 3 across the front. Therefore more comfortable for me most of the time. You can get a Vito with a 3.0 V6 diesel and decent auto box and the Sport especially with the Brabus alloys looks decent enough.
Now there are obvious complexities that HMRC has introduced around some of these crew vans being vans. With some being regarded as a car then attracting BIK tax. Most of this seems to be around 3 key points. It is generally regarded as a van for tax purposes if:
1. The payload is over 1000kg.
2. The load space is bigger than the passenger space.
3. If it is used for business/commercial use with zero, inconsequential or very occasional personal use (emergencies or when other car does start etc.)
Has anyone looked at these or done this or have any knowledge, advice or opinions please?
I have been using my XC90 mainly for work use and it is a great all in one car. However still a bit compromised for my broad use. So have decided a mid sized van would be better. It will only be used for work use so a commercial the business can claim the VAT back for and get decent tax relief on. So something like Vito, Transporter, Trafic, Vivaro, Dispatch, Expert etc.
I will mainly use driving on my own however with some jobs sometimes another person or 2 or 3 so a crew van works well. I can get other contractors in when occasionally required or remove the 2nd row of seats to increase load-space when not required. The Vito is very car like to drive with 2 good captain style armchair seats rather than 3 across the front. Therefore more comfortable for me most of the time. You can get a Vito with a 3.0 V6 diesel and decent auto box and the Sport especially with the Brabus alloys looks decent enough.
Now there are obvious complexities that HMRC has introduced around some of these crew vans being vans. With some being regarded as a car then attracting BIK tax. Most of this seems to be around 3 key points. It is generally regarded as a van for tax purposes if:
1. The payload is over 1000kg.
2. The load space is bigger than the passenger space.
3. If it is used for business/commercial use with zero, inconsequential or very occasional personal use (emergencies or when other car does start etc.)
Has anyone looked at these or done this or have any knowledge, advice or opinions please?
