daverichardson
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I am available though!
I am doing this too - well not with MrsMarkMas
Well, that's good to know!
I am available though!
Possibly useful & surprisingly close by too:Rental is not looking too attractive. To do overnight (which is my intention) I'll need two days + fuel. I guess that might save some money but not a huge amount. I might end up with a more comfortable car and fewer miles on the maser. Significant risk of not making it back in time to return and having to leave late to avoid 3 days rental.
C
Possibly useful & surprisingly close by too:
https://www.avis.co.uk/car-hire-offers/european-offers/free-days-3-for-2-europe#
Need to include a Saturday though. Which still covers you for Mon, Thurs & Fri. Sods law dictates you'll need Tue & Wed though
Seems it makes the most sense to keep and use the GT. It is going to be tough to sell at a decent price so may as well enjoy it, get the use of it & don't think you'd drop as much as you would if you changed it out for an intermediate car until to GT-S time.
How long you talking for? 18 month?
I’d buy a GTS and do the boring commute in a banger. Just bought my dogs a Saab 9-3 turbo sport wagon with 64k, two owners and full history for £1300. They sell for £3k or so at a dealership with 100k miles on them so I reckon is I keep it 2 or 3 years, let the dogs scratch the bumper etc, i will still see at least a grand back.
Thanks all
Comfort is definitely a factor here as well. I get 22p per mile so renting may well make some sense.
I shall think on
C
If they are business miles then the tax man will allow you to claim the tax back on the difference between 45p and the 22p you are getting (for 10,000 Miles) that’s worth best part of a grand.
Yup, if your car costs more to run than the allowance offered/given that so doesn't cover it then you can claim tax relief against the difference.
Me too, I was of the opinion you just get the 45p for first 10k then 22 or 25 thereafter. That's it.I thought that ‘commuting’ mileage was not allowed as being tax deductible?
I thought that ‘commuting’ mileage was not allowed as being tax deductible?
That is the recommended govt. guidelines of 40p for first 10k then 25p per mile over that. That is for full fuel & wear/tear. Your employer can pay more or less than these guidelines or just the fuel element. However either way you claim tax relief if it doesn't cover it or pay more tax strictly if it costs you less as is seen as income/benefit.Me too, I was of the opinion you just get the 45p for first 10k then 22 or 25 thereafter. That's it.