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Navigating Pick-Up Tax Changes from April 2025

The recent announcement from the Autumn Budget 2024, released on 30th October the same year, brings important changes to the tax treatment of double cab pick-up trucks, set to take effect from April 2025. These shifts in tax legislation will impact businesses and drivers alike. As a result of the new measures, vehicles like the Double Cab Isuzu D-Max will no longer be classified as Light Commercial Vehicles for certain tax purposes and will instead be treated as passenger cars. This change could have significant tax implications, particularly for businesses that rely on these vehicles. Importantly the road tax classification and VAT status (reclaimable on purchase) is unaffected.

Importantly, if you take delivery of or order your double cab pick-up prior to April you can continue to benefit from the current rules for a transitional period.

Here at Nunns of Grimsby, we’re committed to helping you navigate these changes and ensure you’re fully informed about how they will impact your business and vehicle choices. Get in touch with our team to learn more or if you have any further questions.

Let’s break down what the new rules mean and how you can act now to avoid higher tax obligations in the future.

What’s Changing?

Starting in April 2025, double cab pick-ups with a payload capacity of one tonne or more will be reclassified as passenger cars for certain tax purposes. This shift will affect how businesses claim capital allowances, Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) taxation, and deductions from business profits.

Key Dates:

1 April 2025: Double cab pick-ups will be treated as passenger vehicles for the purpose of Business Capital Allowances.

6 April 2025: Double cab pick-ups will be treated as passenger vehicles for the purpose of Company Car Driver Benefit In Kind (BIK).

How Will This Affect Double Cab Pick-Up Company Car Drivers?

The current flat BIK rate (around £3,960 annually) for double cab pick-ups will no longer apply, and instead, the new tax treatment will reflect that of passenger vehicles. Currently BIK rates for passenger vehicles varies between 2% and 37% based on the vehicle’s CO2. This will result in a significantly higher monthly BIK charge for running a double cab pick-up as a company vehicle.

Impact on Capital Allowances and Business Deductions

With the reclassification, businesses will experience a significant change in the way they can claim capital allowances and business profit deductions.

Capital Allowances & Business Profit Deductions: Capital allowances allow businesses to deduct some or all the value of the items (such as vehicles) from the profits before tax. Businesses will only be able to claim capital allowances at the current rate for double cab pick-ups purchased before April 2025. Any double cab pick-up ordered after this date will no longer be classified as ‘plant and machinery’ for CA purposes and instead will be subjected to the company car rates, which can vary between 6%, 18% and 100%, based on the vehicle’s CO2.

Transitional Arrangements for Existing Vehicles

To help ease the transition, businesses that purchase, lease or place an order for a  double cab pick-up before April 2025 will be allowed to continue using the previous tax treatment. This transitional arrangement is only valid until:

  • The vehicle is disposed of

  • The lease expires

  • 5 April 2029 (whichever comes first)

This flexibility allows businesses time to adjust their vehicle strategies before the new rules fully take effect.

No Changes To The VAT Status of Double Cab Pick-Ups

VAT treatment of double cab pick-ups remains unaffected. All double cab pick-ups with payloads over 1 tonne qualify for VAT reclaim if the business is VAT registered.

The Time To Act Is Now

For business owners or individuals using double cab pick-ups, these tax changes represent a key shift in vehicle classification. Since these vehicles will be treated as passenger cars for tax purposes, it’s important to plan for the increased BIK rates and changes in allowable deductions.

If you’re considering purchasing a double cab pick-up, now is the time to act. With the April 2025 deadline approaching, buying your vehicle before these changes take effect can help you avoid the higher costs that may come with the new classification.

Why Choose Nunns of Grimsby?

At Nunns of Grimsby, we’ve been proudly serving the local community with exceptional customer service and a great selection of vehicles for years. We understand that navigating tax changes and regulatory shifts can be complex, and we’re here to make the process as simple as possible for you. Our knowledgeable team is ready to guide you through the options for purchasing a new double cab pick-up and help you secure the best deal before the new tax laws kick in.

Whether you’re interested in the rugged Isuzu D-Max or another model, we can offer expert advice on which vehicle will best suit your needs and how you can take advantage of the current tax benefits before April 2025.

Book Your Test Drive with Nunns of Grimsby

Don’t wait until after April 2025 to make your purchase. The current tax treatment of double cab pick-ups offers significant benefits, and acting now means you can lock in those savings before they’re gone. At Nunns of Grimsby, we invite you to book a test drive today and experience the unmatched durability, safety, and capability of the Isuzu D-Max. While we’re not accountants, our team will help you understand the new rules and ensure you’re fully informed.

Visit us at Nunns of Grimsby or contact us for more information. We’re here to ensure that you make the best decisions for your future fleet.

There’s no better time to invest in a double cab pick-up than now before the new tax regulations come into effect. Contact Nunns of Grimsby today to get the best advice, explore our range of vehicles, and secure your new Isuzu D-Max at the current rates before the price hike.

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