Company car and interview

[Greenbot35]

I've recently been interviewed for a job and on the face of it does sound good but a few red flags have appeared which are concerning me.

Travel to clients sites is required and I asked if a car would be provided? i was given a strange reply."This role does qualify for a company car and you will be reimbursed at hmrc rates". I followed this up for clarification as I know the current rate is 45p per mile and I've not been able to get any further response.

From that answer would you take it that you get mileage paid for company mileage? Are there any advantages/ pit falls to this approach as I've always had a van to use.

Cheers

Edited by Greenbot35 on Sunday 5th December 23:01

[Sarkmeister]

I'm not sure your question makes sense. Is there a "not" missing from the statement (ie you dont get a company car)?

If you get a company car, they most likely wont be reimbursing you are the HMRC (45p) rate.

[Greenbot35]

Its a role involving some travelling to customers sites and I asked if I would get a company car, the answer i was given was about hmrc mileage rates. I assumed that would mean I would need to use my own car but it seems strange for this type of role.

Having no experience of hmrc rates I wanted to know what to expect. Would someone using a 2.0 petrol at hmrc rates be out of pocket?

[Greenbot35]

Sarkmeister said:

I'm not sure your question makes sense. Is there a "not" missing from the statement (ie you dont get a company car)?

If you get a company car, they most likely wont be reimbursing you are the HMRC (45p) rate.

That was their reply, hence why I asked for clarification.

[mr_spock]

Seems like they provide a car but not a petrol card, so you reclaim mileage at HMRC rates. I’ve had this on every company car I ever had

[this is my username]

Google:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/advisory-fuel-rates

[StevieBee]

Greenbot35 said:

Would someone using a 2.0 petrol at hmrc rates be out of pocket?

The HMRC is (IIRC) designed to cover fuel and running costs. If you're running a 5.0 Shelby Mustang then likely this will be a 'contribution' towards your costs. If you're running an Aygo then you'll be up on the deal. It is what it is so is up to you determine how it works for you.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

Greenbot35 said:

Sarkmeister said:

I'm not sure your question makes sense. Is there a "not" missing from the statement (ie you dont get a company car)?

If you get a company car, they most likely wont be reimbursing you are the HMRC (45p) rate.

That was their reply, hence why I asked for clarification.

I take it to mean that you will get a company car, but not a fuel card. You'll be reimbursed business miles at HMRC co car rates, whatever they are now (11p/mile petrol car up to 1400cc etc)

[julian987R]

Greenbot35 said:

I've recently been interviewed for a job and on the face of it does sound good but a few red flags have appeared which are concerning me.

Travel to clients sites is required and I asked if a car would be provided? i was given a strange reply."This role does qualify for a company car and you will be reimbursed at hmrc rates". I followed this up for clarification as I know the current rate is 45p per mile and I've not been able to get any further response.

From that answer would you take it that you get mileage paid for company mileage? Are there any advantages/ pit falls to this approach as I've always had a van to use.

Cheers

Edited by Greenbot35 on Sunday 5th December 23:01

you've not been able to get any further response?! you sure you want to work for this company?

[Greenbot35]

julian987R said:

you've not been able to get any further response?! you sure you want to work for this company?

Haha I've decided against it, too many "business demands" unknowns. They wouldn't answer anything with solid answers.

[Sheepshanks]

Greenbot35 said:

They wouldn't answer anything with solid answers.

Better than a previous MD I had (he came along after I started) - he used to promise people a better car than they'd get and tell internal sales staff they'd be regularly visiting suppliers in the US and flying business class.

[Greenbot35]

Stuff like this is really starting to grate as it seems alot more common than it used to be. If you're honest then you stand more chance of employing the right people.