Business Insurance - Businesses may save money on VAT by opting for Subaru

Business car insurance buyers in the hunt for a new company fleet might like to choose a Subaru after the manufacturer announced it will not include the new extra 2.5 per cent VAT on all of its models.

The brand pointed out it will be absorbing the additional rate in sales duty itself, leading to 80 per cent of its range staying unchanged for this year.

Subaru UK marketing director Kenyon Neads said: "For the vast majority of our customers the decision not to pass on the VAT rise is great news, particularly anyone in the market for a Forester, Legacy, Outback or WRX STI Type UK."

People keen on the new Subaru 2011MY STI WRX models may be delighted to note both the four and five-door options will stay at £32,995.

Last month, the manufacturer announced a charity donation it made to the Yorkhill Children's Foundation has proved "vital"

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