The rest of the country may be enjoying Spring time but for professional drivers it’s Silly Season.The time of year when big, busy events come round at an unrelenting pace. We’ve compiled all the key dates and some you might not have thought of to help you keep track of what’s happening and where.Unfortunately it Continue Reading…
The new F1 season is underway and I’m very pleased to say that at the time of writing Britain’s Lewis Hamilton is in contention for another driver’s title. The Constructors Championship should be just as hard fought. With that in mind I thought I’d take a look at how technology developed in Formula 1 and Continue Reading…
By 2020, HMRC will have transitioned to a completely digital tax system. This is a historic progression that will lead to the end of the tax return as we know it. Between the scaremongering from the accounting industry and the untrustworthy optimism of the HMRC, there are real issues and considerations to take into account.Digital Continue Reading…
Motor traders tend to be incredibly busy people. Running your company probably doesn’t leave a lot of spare time or energy for networking and learning at industry events. Although wrenching yourself away can be a struggle, doing so could prove a very worthwhile investment! Meet the Plan Team The automotive sector covers a wide range Continue Reading…
We are very pleased to announce that we are sponsoring thechauffeur.com’s vehicle reviews. thechauffeur.com is an incredibly useful resource for professional drivers. Their reviews provide insightful vehicle assessments with the chauffeur industry specifically in mind.In the first video since announcing the partnership, thechauffeur.com test drive the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. One of the most popular choices for Continue Reading…
Minimising the effects of the Discount Rate Ruling You may have seen press headlines in February relating to expected insurance cost increases due to a judicial ruling on “The Discount Rate.” Rightly or wrongly the Lord Chancellor decided that from March 20th 2017 the discount rate should be cut from 2.5% to -0.75%. Although this Continue Reading…
Cross border hiring is severely affecting both private hire and public hire drivers across the country. London black cab drivers will tell you that they see Uber drivers from as far afield as Manchester and Sheffield operating at weekends in the capital. Private hire operators in the west country, south coast and midlands complain about Continue Reading…
In these turbulent financial times investors are increasingly turning to classic cars. Many are not even enthusiasts. Their purchases are purely based on the fact that sort after models represent the best safe haven for their surplus cash. As experienced motor traders you’ve probably already spotted the trend long ago. Being involved in the trade Continue Reading…
Uber have successfully challenged the TfL’s requirement for private hire drivers to hold hire and reward insurance through the duration of their vehicle’s licence period. The regulator hastily introduced the rule on July 11th last year for existing licence holders without consulting the insurance industry.At Plan we don’t actually think the outcome will have a Continue Reading…
“Cyber-Crime” is a phrase we hear in the news all the time. But what does it actually mean? And is it a real threat to your business? Probably the first thing you think of when you hear cyber-crime is hacking. With a data theft scandal being at the centre of the US election it’s been Continue Reading…
