Originally Posted by
Dingy
as the topic states.
I have been told that uk law doesn't allow you to service your own car and use it for business milage.
Is this true ?
Seems like a load of bullshit to me.
Corporate Manslaughter and Duty of Care legislation will be behind this. If you have an accident while driving your car on their business they will want to be able to prove the car was properly maintained.
A note from you saying you serviced it probably won't be adequate to protect them if the crash investigator finds a burst brake pipe, worn tyre or whatever else. However, if they have something from a "professional" saying the car is maintained correctly, that is a better defence for them.
If they pay an allowance, they are entitled to set rules like that, and you have the choice to accept their rules or let them provide a company/pool car for you to do your business travel. Unless your Ts & Cs of employment stipulate that you provide a car that is maintained to their satisfaction and taxed, tested, insured etc.
Originally Posted by
Sp3no
My company insists that i insure my car for buisiness miles, i do les than 1000 business miles a year and it cost ME and extra £100 on my premium for this which i get nothing back for. We have to submit proof of Insurance, driving licence, Tax MOT's when ever requested.
For 1000 business miles a year why not tell them that they can provide a pool or hire car for your very occasional business miles? That would be a much better solution for them under the legislation I've mentioned and it saves you some money (though you will lose out on your mileage reimbursement)