Changed working site, urgently need car for 3 months

[quackhandle]

eBay is your friend.

And so is autotrader.

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[SueEllen]

Unless you want to configure it how you like.

OP lives in London and doesn't have a car now so obviously doesn't really need one.

I expect after the end of this contract the car will spend 90% of the time sitting on the road near/outside their dwelling. When s/he does bother using it i.e. to the supermarket/DIY store/whereever in London s/he will find there are idiots who will scrap the paint work or drive into their parked car then drive off leaving damage.

[SueEllen]

An year old A3 sportback costs more than brand new one (Online sites gives £3k discount)

Get an older one see the above post.

[SpontaneousOrder]

OP lives in London and doesn't have a car now so obviously doesn't really need one.

I expect after the end of this contract the car will spend 90% of the time sitting on the road near/outside their dwelling. When s/he does bother using it i.e. to the supermarket/DIY store/whereever in London s/he will find there are idiots who will scrap the paint work or drive into their parked car then drive off leaving damage.

That's precisely why he needs to buy a brand new one with the optional extra battering ram.

[BolshieBastard]

Tell your client if they want you to work at a different location for 3 months, they have to provide you transport ie a pool car.

You really dont want to be messing with buying a car for 3 months. You'll have breakdown membership, VED and insurance to sort out so it isnt just the cost of the car.

Personally, I'd have told them no way.

[northernladuk]

No way will that work. Only employees are allowed to drive company cars and even if they get round it your IR35 status would be trashed. Terrible idea IMO.

[BolshieBastard]

No way will that work. Only employees are allowed to drive company cars and even if they get round it your IR35 status would be trashed. Terrible idea IMO.

Rubbish. I've worked at a number of clients who wanted contractors to go to another site and gave them a pool car to go there.

And judging by the post I've read here recently, the 'no difference' argument would cover the IR35 implications.

But as I said, I would simply refuse to go and if they wanted to terminate, good for them.

[Taita]

Rubbish. I've worked at a number of clients who wanted contractors to go to another site and gave them a pool car to go there.

And judging by the post I've read here recently, the 'no difference' argument would cover the IR35 implications.

But as I said, I would use to simply refuse to go and if they wanted to terminate, good for them.

Employees having regular use of pool cars are likely to be assessed for benefit in kind. It follows that IR35 status also could be seriously compromised in similar circumstances.

[NickNick]

And so is autotrader.

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I Think the OP would be better off with Drivethedeal.com or carfile.

From
Buy a new car

The secret is to use one of the long-established car brokers that put buyers in touch with dealers who have cars they want to shift in significant volumes in a bid to grab sales bonuses. Drivethedeal.com, which has been in business for 18 years, is one of the biggest names in this area. Carfile.co.uk is another long-established broker, and there are many others also vying to offer the best deals.

Drivethedeal's sales manager, Andy Blackmoor, says the savings can be so good that he can often supply a brand new model for less than local dealers will charge for a one-year model with 5,000 miles on the clock.

Buyers using the site input the car they want, and stipulate any extras such as metallic paint, and the firm then matches the buyer to a dealer looking to do a deal. The supplying dealer could be at the other end of the country – but you get the exact same, brand new car you would have got from your local dealer. You pay a £500 deposit direct to the selling agent, and the balance on the day of collection or delivery.

[quackhandle]

I Think the OP would be better off with Drivethedeal.com or carfile.

From
Buy a new car

The secret is to use one of the long-established car brokers that put buyers in touch with dealers who have cars they want to shift in significant volumes in a bid to grab sales bonuses. Drivethedeal.com, which has been in business for 18 years, is one of the biggest names in this area. Carfile.co.uk is another long-established broker, and there are many others also vying to offer the best deals.

Drivethedeal's sales manager, Andy Blackmoor, says the savings can be so good that he can often supply a brand new model for less than local dealers will charge for a one-year model with 5,000 miles on the clock.

Buyers using the site input the car they want, and stipulate any extras such as metallic paint, and the firm then matches the buyer to a dealer looking to do a deal. The supplying dealer could be at the other end of the country – but you get the exact same, brand new car you would have got from your local dealer. You pay a £500 deposit direct to the selling agent, and the balance on the day of collection or delivery.

I was mainly coming from the used market angle since OP only wanted a car for three months as opposed to a new car.

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