CO2 Information

All cars are assessed on the level of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions produced by the vehicle. Ongoing costs are best kept to a minimum. And those in the know will be able to take advantage of current trends that are allowing smart businesses to save money. Learn more about how you can do this, here.

As you may be aware, a new Capital Allowance regime was introduced in April 2009 favouring vehicles emitting 160g/km of CO2 or below. In summary:

• Expenditure on cars with CO2 emissions of 160g/km or below will attract a 20% Writing Down Allowance. Cars with CO2 above 160g/km will attract only 10% Writing Down Allowance.
• As with the previous system, a 100% first-year allowance applies to cars with emissions of 110g/km or less, with this allowance applicable until March 31, 2013.
• From April 2009, cars with emissions of 160g/km or below, that are leased are also eligible for 100% of their lease payments to be offset against tax. For cars above the threshold, the maximum claimable is 85% making them more expensive to lease.

The good news is, Vauxhall currently offers over 300 models with CO2 emissions of 160g/km or below attracting the full 20% Writing Down Allowance. With such a wide choice, including the sensational Insignia, and of course our ecoFLEX models, Vauxhall has an exciting solution for every business.

Improving the efficiency of your fleet just got easier with the award-winning Vauxhall ecoFLEX range. Vehicle CO2 emissions range from an impressive 105g/km to just 139g/km which can significantly reduce your carbon footprint as well as generating significant savings for your business.

With everything from Agila and Corsa models to Astra Sport Hatch, hatchback and estate plus the amazing Insignia and Zafira variants all offering significant BiK tax savings, drivers can now choose a car that is as individual as they are which still delivers the low running costs your business needs.

Benefits for your business...

• VED is only £35 for Astra, Corsa and Agila ecoFLEX models.
• Zafira and Insignia ecoFLEX models fall in the new VED Band E at just £120 a year
• All ecoFLEX models qualify for the 20% capital allowance rate generating cash flow savings
• Corsa 105g/km models qualify under the 110g/km threshold for 100% first year capital allowance

... and for drivers.

• Astra 1.7CDTi 16v (110PS), Corsa and Agila 1.3CDTi 16v (75PS) ecoFLEX models all fit in the lowest diesel Benefit-in-Kind tax band of 13%
• Drivers of Agila 1.0i 12v ecoFLEX only pay 10% BiK tax
• Zafira and Insignia ecoFLEX models fall in the second lowest diesel BiK band - just 18%

Visit the GM UK Fleet Hub for more information on the Vauxhall ecoFLEX range and benefits for your fleet.