Introduction ABC Accounting has given Southern Cross Business Consultants an oppourtnity to investigate the vehicle choices available to them as a company. They have given several requirements to consider, but have asked as a consultant to do the research for them. As the Marketing Assistant to Southern Cross Business Consultants the research must meet requirements as well as the company look, which includes not buying from any unethical companies. It is important that there is research both for the short-term and long-term consequences of potential purchases. The burning question: diesel, petrol or hybrid? It is proven that diesel is the best practicality for a business. Expensive isn’t always best when it comes to vehicles. This is the prediction that will be …show more content…
They are also covered by a warranty which provides some certainty about future operating costs. New car warranties typically provide cover for 3 to 5 years and 60,000 to 100,000km. You can get the latest features, which are important to the business and a new car could be a better choice as they tend to come with the latest technology. Every year car makers aim to improve fuel efficiency. This can translate to savings for those that buy a new car as they tend to be more fuel efficient. (RACQ, 2018) These are the effects that occur over or relating to a short period of time from buying a vehicle for a business lifestyle. Fuel is also an example of a long-term and short-term effect. Cleaning, repairs and replacing items of the car such as the battery is a long-term effect. Everything people do in the present such as buying a car affects their future. Everything done in the past is what causes what happens right now. Choices, no matter how big or small, have an impact on what happens and what it becomes. (Goldlily’s Media,