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Financial bods expertiese needed!

This is a bit of a quandry. A work college of mine was promoted at the beginning of this week, he deserves it too, he works his butt off. Anyway, part of the perk of this promotion is a company car.

He's looked through all the figures and taxes and would make significant savings and also have a much more desirable car than his current Vauxhall Astra.

The Astra in question is on a 3 years contract hire agreement with 2 years to run. He has decided he wants rid of the Astra and go ahead with getting a company car. He spoke to the company his lease is with, who confirmed he is free to sub-lease the car to someone else, however there is a catch. The agreement has to remain in his name and he would be liable for any arrears or missed payments.

I've suggested he gets an agreement written up by a solictor if he is that desperate to get rid of it (which he is). Are there any other suggestions you could offer other than to keep the car?

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  • Rafter
    Rafter Posts: 3,850 Forumite
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    Why not wait 6 months then he can simply hand the keys back? Or is it not that kind of agreement?

    Certainly wouldn't recommend sub-leasing to a stranger.

    R.
    Smile :), it makes people wonder what you have been up to.
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