When can apprentice expect to get a van.

JustJoe7240

Currently undertaking an apprenticeship in an on road role, going in to 2nd year, Doing high mileage up to 1k km a week in my own car. Do get paid mileage but being an older vehicle, wear and tear is racking up some repair bills (suspension parts). When would it be normal to be given a van?

Buddy Bubs

What mileage rates are you getting? 1000km a week mileage could be very lucrative if you are getting decent rate.

The answer to when you should get a van is when it's cost effective for your employer to provide you with one.

As for using your car you could stop agreeing to do so but it really depends what you agreed to in the first place.

Del2005

Are you commuting to a site or are you driving while working? You need business use insurance if you are driving while working.

When do other apprentices at the company get vans? That's when you'll get your van. There could be a tax hit when you get the van depending on how it's issued so you could loose money when you get it.

JustJoe7240

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121091455#Comment_121091455

33c/km.

would have agreed to use my own vehicle.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121091489#Comment_121091489

Driving while working.

BIK exempt for amount of mileage.

have been asked to carry a load in my own van a couple of times. Went along with it to avoid confrontation but not overly keen on the idea.

Del2005

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121091576#Comment_121091576

You need business use as you are driving for work. You'll also need commercial insurance if you are carrying loads.

JustJoe7240

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121091641#Comment_121091641

I have commercial insurance as I’m also self employed

Risteard81

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121091808#Comment_121091808

Is the self-employment separate from your Apprenticeship, or are you claiming to be a "self-employed Apprentice"?

Iodine1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121091808#Comment_121091808

Your on a good rate @33c for that mileage. You will likely never qualify for a company van as you are not an employee. Questions will arise with revenue if you get a company van yet are not a taxable employee? Are you using the van for your own business work etc? Potential minefield here for supplier and recipient.

JustJoe7240

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121091962#Comment_121091962

Apologies, To clarify, I am a PAYE employee. I’m additionally registered as a sole trader for some outside weekend work unrelated to my trade.