A Car Can Help Promote a Business
Having a company car can be a massive deal to you, the employer, as well as your employees. It can be an additional perk to working for you, helping to improve employee morale, but as the employer, having a company car can also help promote your business’s image. While it does not mean you should go above your budget, there are ways to finance a luxurious car that is sure to help promote your business.
To help you choose the best model for your company and get the best finance options, read the following guide for advice on the matter.
1. Know Which Models Are Best for Your Business
When you buy any vehicle, it should always be because it will accomplish the jobs you need it to do, and not because you like the brand or have always dreamed of driving that specific model. If you don’t choose the model of your vehicle based on need, you are only boxing yourself in the future. With company cars especially, you want the vehicle to perform how you need them to for as long as possible. This means if you need towing power, it is best to choose a strong model, whereas if you need a lot of storage space, choose a flatbed truck, and so on.
2. Don’t Buy the Newest Model
When you buy one or two company vehicles (that aren’t large transportation trucks), you can save a lot of money by buying a slightly used model. Remember, your car will lose half its value when you drive it out of the plot or dealership.
3. New vs. Used
Regarding used cars, so long as the vehicle is certified you can enjoy much lower costs on vehicles that are fairly recent, just because people often trade in their current vehicle for a newer model.
To save on new vehicles, all you need to do is choose the model that is one or two years old. Dealerships often want to get these models off their lots as soon as possible, and if you go during a sale or at the end of a fiscal quarter, you can likely save a lot of money and enjoy the full warranty of that new car.
4. Trade in an Older Vehicle if You Can
If you do have an older vehicle, it is often best to trade up. One of the key benefits of new vehicles is how efficient they are with their fuel. By doing this you can not only have a newer, better performing vehicle, but you can also save a lot on daily operating costs. When your company requires a vehicle to the point where owning one is paramount, it is best to reduce its operating costs as much as possible.
5. Find the Best Financing Rates
Financing is what will end up haunting you if you aren’t careful. Sure, you could get a vehicle for a very small down payment, but you will end up paying far more in monthly repayments. For businesses, this can be incredibly risky. Unless you are growing comfortably, even one bad month can mean these fixed costs hit you. That is why you owe it to yourself and your company to find the best auto financing options out there, and to do that you need to know the basics, like what the principle of the loan is, what APR is, and so on.
6. Know How to Negotiate
Learn how to negotiate, and always be prepared to walk away. You need a good deal to make trading a vehicle up worthwhile, and when you are just starting out as a company, it can often be your only option.
