Dilemma

[mcmaddy]

If your car is set up and on your payroll before April next year you'll get protection from whatever the government does until April 2021. Quite how the NHS can negotiate something with the government not affect its scheme is being me. Why should they be exempt while other local government departments take the hit?

[Skye]

Thanks for replying.
Unfortunately my lease contract expires the 8th May.
The NHS Fleet Solutions (according to its website) offers lease cars to other health trusts, local authorities and public sector workers.
It is run by Northumbria Health Care Trust and there must be incentives for other trusts, local authorities etc to sign up. I was told they were talking to the Government and as yet do not know how any of the budget what will happen or agreements can be made.
I agree that it would not be fair to single out NHS Fleet Solutions for special treatment but hypocritically it's how I my cars.
From the other posts here,  it does not seem to be those in the higher tax brackets that are affected but those on lower wages. Those going for a VW UP will be penalised much more. Now that to me is not fair.

[fredgroves]

I've already asked my fleet manager about the future as my new car may or may not come before April.

She tells me that if the car is not DELIVERED to me before 5th April 2017 then it is subject to the new regime.

Makes me think twice about ordering a Golf which might take 20 weeks!!! Russian roulette time.

NHS or not, there is no negotiating with the taxman, well not unless you are talking about corporation tax. PAYE for employees? Jog on kitty!

Time for a stock vehicle from a private lease for me. Been looking at beamers and minis today. BMW cars have very short lead times it seems and there is stock too, unlike VAG!

[monkeyhanger]

You'll get a BMW within 8 weeks of ordering, none of this allocation malarkey either - you're in a queue the moment you place your order - BMW seem a car company willing to take your order and give you what you want, when you want it. No waiting 8.5 months for an R bullsh!t. I'd have a 1 series next time if they weren't so fugly.

[fredgroves]

Yes, its a bit sad that VAG can't seem to compete with BMW for delivery times.

I wonder how many Audi (in particular) sales they loose to BMW over that one issue?