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Style
Simply select a body style that suits you eg. 5 Door hatchback This selection alone will bring back a lot of results, so combine it with other criteria to narrow your search.

List Price
This is a guide price to include delivery etc. It is the maximum price for the basic vehicle and as a guide is relevant for tax planning purposes. Be wary about price, it does determine your tax liability and might be relevant to company policy - it is only a part of the costing process in any finance package.

Engine Size
Minimum engine size maybe relevant if you intend to tow or maybe cover large distances. Maximum engine size maybe part of your company’s fleet policy. Take care not to be too restrictive with the criteria for example there are very few diesels below 1400cc and fewer above 3500cc

Transmission
Automatic transmission includes all varieties, traditional automatic, variomatic, tip tronic, indeed anything that doesn’t need a clutch pedal. Again care has to be taken not to restrict choice too much for example a small diesel engine and automatic transmission will almost certainly bring back few results.

Fuel Type
The choice is petrol, diesel, dual or hybrid. Dual fuel is normally petrol and LPG Hybrid is normally a mixture of petrol and battery. We expect to see more dual fuel and hybrid cars during the coming months.

CO2
As of April 2002 this is going to be of key importance to your pocket, if you are running a company car. A percentage of the value of your vehicle decides your tax liability - the key here is that the percentage is between 15 & 35% and is dependant on the CO2 output of your vehicle. See the Company Cars for more

MPG
The quoted figures are the European combined figures, based on a cross section of driving conditions

Insurance
Insurance group is based on the advisory 1-20 rating by the Association of British Insurers (1 being the cheapest). If you are covered on a company policy, you should check if there is a limit on insurance group. The selection will include all vehicles up to and including your selection.

Options
These items may well be standard features in the selected vehicle. Our interest at this stage is to find you a package that is unbeatable in the market therefore we need to understand the key features you need in your car. If air conditioning is a must we don't want to waste your time with vehicles without it!

Colour
If you have a colour preference simply select it here, likewise if there is a colour you really wouldn’t want please let us know. Suppliers will confirm back the available colours and the precise shade etc. can be selected at a later date.

Delivery
The location enables the dealer to decide whether he wants to bid and if he needs to build in delivery costs.
Let us understand when you need the car, if the timescales can’t be met it is better we all know now!

Expected Mileage
You need to consider your total mileage, not just business. If you think your mileage may change over the contract period enter and average mileage per annum. The important part is the total mileage because above that you will have to pay excess mileage charges (these will be included in your quotation)

Agreement Length
Things to remember: Depreciation is heaviest in the first year - so generally a short contract is expensive.
The market currently favours 3-year cycles and therefore this tends to be the most fiercely competitive area. There maybe reasons for some fantastic short deals - if this is the case we will let you know

Funding
If the vehicle is funded directly by the company select the scheme your company prefers - if policy is your decision and you want further help check out the Company Cars section. If you are opting out of a company car scheme select the most suitable scheme - advise and help is available in the Company Cars section.