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The number that decides your company-car tax bill isn't the one the salesperson points at. It's a single line buried in the…
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A £7,000 car allowance reads like a pay rise. By the time HMRC has taken its cut, a 40% taxpayer keeps somewhere…
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The cheapest part of running an electric car is the bit everyone obsesses over. It's the rubber underneath that quietly runs up…
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Porsche Panamera depreciation: the real 3-year forecast
Porsche Panamera depreciation is real but gentler than its class. We forecast the 3-year drop on a £90k-plus flagship and whether to buy or lease.
