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Using your own car for work?

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girlfriend44 · 16/08/2023 21:09

I don't mean driving to work, I mean using your own car as part of the job. Visiting People and Places etc as part of the Job.

Although you get paid mileage, that dosent really cover the true cost of using the car for example wear and tear?

You see alot of jobs say must drive but how many people are getting the true cost of using their car back.

Does it annoy you?

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Timeforabiscuit · 16/08/2023 21:21

We get the 40p mileage, but it doesn't wipe its face with costs imo.

Timeforabiscuit · 16/08/2023 21:21

Yes, it doesn't feel very fair, particularly if the company could provide pool cars.

I've started tactfully refusing and stopping to offer use of my private vehicle, I dont see why a business should benefit,and I don't get paid more than a non driver/owner.

Caprisunny · 16/08/2023 21:19

If you are getting the 45p a mile rate it does include wear and tear.

It’s a standard rate. But there’s 2 rates, which do you get?

Anyone using their personal car for travel is give the higher rate where I work

rwalker · 16/08/2023 21:17

There used to be a higher and lower rate think 25P/43p
this was deemed the correct cost by various motoring organisations
tbh I’ve just been to Asda 6 mile round trip don’t think that’s cost me anywhere near £3 to get there and back

WhatCameFirstTheChickenOrTheDickhead · 16/08/2023 21:14

The 45p is to cover wear and tear as well, although I think the AA have recently recommended it should be increased to around 63p due to increased costs.

Strawberryfieldsforeverrr · 16/08/2023 21:14

I believe if you get more than 45p per mile it becomes taxable. But yes I agree, it doesn't feel enough any more.

jc12689 · 16/08/2023 21:13

girlfriend44 · 16/08/2023 21:09

I don't mean driving to work, I mean using your own car as part of the job. Visiting People and Places etc as part of the Job.

Although you get paid mileage, that dosent really cover the true cost of using the car for example wear and tear?

You see alot of jobs say must drive but how many people are getting the true cost of using their car back.

Does it annoy you?

How much is your mileage, if it's around 40p plus then it does factor in wear and tear.

VisionsOfSplendour · 16/08/2023 21:12

Does your car cost more than 45p per mile to run?

Doggymummar · 16/08/2023 21:11

I get 45p a mile, it's doesn't annoy me. Other times I've had a lump sum that's fine too