I was on salary sacrifice for a Smart #1 until leaving my job at the end of this year. I t was a good deal for me, working out as about £380 per month net. This didn't factor in the child benefit repayment threshold however, with the sacrifice bring my pay down enough that I got to keep all the benefit. When I took the deal in 2024, I did compare against a PCP deal for a 4-year old used Leaf. Assuming very little value in the Leaf after a 4-year period (who would buy a leaf with a 9-year old battery), the insurance, service costs etc, then the total cost of the SS on the Smart #1 came out only a little higher. Was a no brainer for me, and the first time I ever treated myself to a new car.
In the end, I only had the Smart #1 for just under 2 years. There were no early cancellation fees due to me resigning from my Company, so it worked out really well. It was a good car, though not the most practical.
Once in my new job I will again compare SS options to used cars on the market. Possibly looking at the Ford Puma Gen-E. I like the look of the Renault 5, but might not be the best with two kids in the back. We still have the Scoda Scala for the long trips from Aberdeen to Hereford to see my family.
In the end, I only had the Smart #1 for just under 2 years. There were no early cancellation fees due to me resigning from my Company, so it worked out really well. It was a good car, though not the most practical.
Once in my new job I will again compare SS options to used cars on the market. Possibly looking at the Ford Puma Gen-E. I like the look of the Renault 5, but might not be the best with two kids in the back. We still have the Scoda Scala for the long trips from Aberdeen to Hereford to see my family.
- received by email from Volvo yesterday:
