• Vehicle supply challenges

  • Long waits for new cars

    We are still seeing wait times for some new cars are stretching to 9-12 months or more as ongoing impacts of the pandemic, global supply pressures, and the conflict in eastern Europe create mounting challenges for the auto industry.

    Global car production dropped by as much as 40% when the shortage of semiconductor chips was at its worst, and other supply chain issues also caused manufacturing slowdown. European production is feeling added pressures as Ukraine is a key supplier to this sector.

    This unprecedented situation impacts our business, and our customers. We ask for your patience and assure you we are doing all we can for you. Our best advice is to get your new car orders in as early as possible, plan for a potentially long wait before delivery, and be prepared for changes that may occur as a result of the long wait times.

    • Demand continues to outstrip supply, and the queue only gets longer the longer you wait
    • Get your order in early and secure your place in the queue for a new car
    • We will track your order as best we can with our supplier partners
    • Please be patient, we are doing our best along with our supplier partners
    • We will keep you informed of any progress and changes along the way

     

    Let us know if you need more information about the long wait times for your new car.

    While waiting so long is not ideal, remember the benefits you will enjoy by salary packaging your car with a novated lease when you get the keys....

  • Less income tax 

    Your novated lease payments are made from your salary before tax is taken out; reducing your taxable income and the amount of tax you pay. You are being tax-effective and getting more out of your salary. 

    If you do it yourself, you earn a salary, pay income tax, and then use what’s left to pay the car finance and operating costs. So even if you could get the same car at the same cost, it would leave you with less in your take home pay compared to packaging with LeasePlan. 

  • No GST 

    A novated lease is yours GST free. You pay no GST on the vehicle purchase price, on fuel or on service and repair costs.
     
    Pay at least 10% less than other drivers, just like that. 
     
     

  • Discounts 

    We manage thousands of cars around the country . We negotiate volume discounts from our extensive, national supplier network - and you get the benefit. Purchase price, servicing, repairs, tyres, glass, batteries and labour. 
     
    Choose a car and let us source the best price. When you’re driving, just drop your car at one of our supplier partners and pick it up when it’s ready – all at our agreed prices. 
     

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    FBT and ECM

    Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) applies to novated lease vehicles. It is applied at the same rate for all, regardless of kilometres travelled.
     
    We use the Employee Contribution Method (ECM) on our novated leases.
     
    With ECM, a portion of the vehicle lease cost is deducted as an ‘employee contribution’ from post-tax salary, effectively eliminating the FBT and improving the tax effectiveness of the arrangement.
     
    Reducing or eliminating the FBT lowers the overall packaging cost and increases the employee’s disposable income.
     
    Choose an eligible electric or plug-in-hybrid vehicle, and you can enjoy FBT exemptions under the Electric Car Dicsount Bill.
     

    See how this works

  • So easy

    Talk about convenience. We do all the negotiating of prices for you, we oversee all maintenance and repairs on your car and we’ve already found all the best suppliers. 
     
    Everything is covered in your salary deductions and you enjoy the perks of a professionally managed car. 
     
    Never open your wallet for driving costs, no bill shock at registration or insurance renewal time, and regular reporting that lets you keep track of everything.