News Category: Diesel

Advisory Fuel Rates from 1st September 2019

HMRC has released the latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), which will come into force from September 1st 2019. Diesel Diesel company cars with an engine of 1,400cc or less will remain the same as the previous rate and diesel cars with engines of above 2,000cc will also go unchanged from previous rates. The AFR for diesel… Read more »

Which cars beat the 4% BIK diesel supplement?

The Real Driving Emissions Stage 2 (RDE2) was introduced to capture a ‘real-world’ view of a car’s performance. The start of the new WLTP emissions testing procedure last year impacted all road users including company car drivers, having implications on company car choice and tax rates. WLTP also introduced the on the road Real Driving… Read more »

Adblue? Why you’ll need to read this

You may have heard of Adblue, but what does it do? Adblue is a product name that’s set to become a familiar one to those who drive diesel. It’s a clever chemical that helps the reduction of harmful emissions produced by diesel engines by injecting the clear liquid into the car’s system. How does it… Read more »

Top 5 light commercial vehicles to help move your business forward

These days, light commercial vehicles play an essential role in most businesses, if not all. If your business doesn’t currently operate one, now might be the time to discuss how Sandicliffe Motor Contracts can support your needs with a free consultation. From the movement of goods and stock, through to an adaptable tool that can… Read more »

Our Top 5 Pick-up Trucks for the UK

For many businesses, commercial vehicles are the backbone to their operations with light commercials such as vans and pick-ups being the workhorse choice of many businesses. Although recent YTD new registration figures published by SMMT for commercial vehicles show a -2.7% decrease on the previous year, there is a significant growing demand for 4x4s and… Read more »

Could Pick-up Trucks replace SUVs as the next top trump?

In March 2018, there were signs that the commercial vehicles market was going through a rough patch, with the number of registered vans versus the previous year down by -5.6%[1].  Since then SMMT have published new YTD data showing a recovery of nearly three percent, now down to -2.7%[2]. Although the overall picture paints a… Read more »

Top 10 Low CO2 SUVs

For many company car drivers, topping their shopping list are three things: ✓ It must have a low CO2 ✓ It must have a low BIK rate ✓ It’s got to be an SUV The SUV market continues to boom Since it’s explosion on the scene in 2007, the Nissan Qashqai is the biggest selling… Read more »

WLTP: How is RDE2 affecting fleets today?

WLTP: how is RDE2 affecting fleets today

As part of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedures (WLTP), the Real Driving Emissions Stage 2 (RDE2) aims to capture a ‘real-world’ view of a car’s performance. A big annoyance for many motorists when buying their new vehicle, is the disconnection between real-world fuel economy and the emission figures to what the manufacturer advertises…. Read more »