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What is a Novated Lease?

Novated Car Finance Options

A novated lease is a tax-effective option that lets you bundle
your car payments and running costs into one monthly payment that your
employer pays for using a combination of you pre and past-tax salary.

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How does novated lease work?

If you have the option of receiving a car as part of your salary package, a novated lease allows you to enjoy significant tax savings because payments associated with your vehicle are paid from your pre-tax salary.

With an Auto Car Finance novated lease, we’ll source and purchase the car of your choice. Your employer will deduct the cost of the lease and your vehicle’s running costs (fuel, servicing, tyres, etc.) from your salary, and you’ll enjoy hassle-free driving in your new car.

Compared with other types of car finance, a novated lease gives you the convenience of having all your car costs packaged into one simple payment and access to fleet discounts on fuel and servicing – along with great tax benefits.

All your car costs covered in one monthly payment

At Auto Car Finance, we’ll set you up so that your novated lease payments cover your car’s expenses during your lease term. Your monthly payments will include the costs of:

Finance

Your lease repayments can be drawn from your pre-tax salary, saving you thousands in tax.

Fuel

02We offer our novated lease clients shell or caltex fuel cards or you can get us to reimburse you for the fuel costs you’ve incurred each month.

Registration Insurance

03We can pay your registration and insurance for you or reimburse you for these cost.

Servicing & Maintenance

04You’ll receive fleet discounts on servicing and tyres, and we check every job to ensure youre not overcharged.

Roadside Assistance

05Drive with confidence when you bundle 24/7 road assistance into your novated lease.

Regular Reporting

06We’ll let you know how you’re tracking against your budget throughout your lease to keep you on track and avoid surprises.

Frequently Ask Questions

Our frequently asked questions.

What is a novated lease?

A novated lease allows you to treat your personal car like a company car. It’s a three-way agreement between you, your employer and Auto Car Finance, and allows you to access significant income tax and GST savings and fleet discounts for fuel and servicing.

Why should I choose a novated lease?

Save on tax – You can access significant income tax savings by paying for some of your car’s running costs from your pre-tax income. You’ll also save the GST portion of your running costs and the vehicle’s purchase price (when you buy from a licenced dealer).

Save on the purchase price – At Auto Car Finance we’ll get you the best price for your new car and the best value for your trade-in. You can choose to novate a new car, used car or your current car. Because we manage more than 20,000 cars and request over 3,000 quotes each month, we have access to favourable pricing.

Save on running costs – Let us take care of your servicing and repairs. Our network of vehicle servicing specialists offers fleet discounts on parts and labour, and we monitor all jobs and billing to ensure you’re not overcharged.

Enjoy convenience – Your Auto Car Finance fuel card is accepted at more than 90% of suppliers across Australia, and offers savings from 3 cents per litre on petrol and diesel products. You’ll also have 24/7 access to your account online to keep track of your finance and running costs.

How does a novated lease work?

Under a novated lease, you agree to forgo a portion of your salary to cover your car’s running costs, some of which you can pay for in pre-tax dollars. Auto Car Finance then uses regular salary deductions to pay for your car’s running costs including finance, insurance, registration, fuel, servicing and tyres on your behalf.

What is a residual value?
The residual value is the GST-inclusive amount owing on your car at the end of your novated lease. When your lease expires, you’ll have the option to pay the residual value or re-finance the lease for a further term.

At the end of your novated lease, you’ll have a residual value payment due. The residual value is the GST-inclusive amount owing on your car at this time.

The residual value is calculated by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and is usually expressed as a percentage of the amount financed:

Lease Term Minimum residual value
1 year 65.63%
2 year 56.25%
3 year 46.88%
4 year 37.50%
5 year 28.13%

* Please treat these values as guidelines only

We’ll be in touch six months before your lease term ends to discuss your residual value and the options you have, which might include:

  • Signing a novated lease for a new car
  • Refinancing your residual value for another loan term
  • Paying out your residual value so that you own your car outright
What does a novated lease include?
A novated lease includes all of your car’s major running costs, including:

  • Finance
  • Insurance
  • Registration
  • Fuel
  • Servicing, tyres and repairs
  • Roadside assistance
How do I know if I’m eligible for a novated lease?

First, check with your employer if you’re entitled to a novated lease. Then call us on 1300 547 226 to explore the best option for you and work out how much you can save.

How is my employer involved with a novated lease?

Once you sign a finance lease with Auto Car Finance, a second document called a novation agreement is used to transfer some of your lease obligations to your employer. Your employer will deduct a set amount from your salary (split into pre and post-tax portions) and transfer the money to Auto Car Finance to pay for your car’s lease and running costs.

What kind of car can I choose?

Unless restricted by your employer, you can choose any make and model Australia-wide. You can use a novated lease for a new car, a used car, or your current car. Speak to your employer initially to check if they impose any restrictions on the types of vehicles you can finance.

What car products are not included in a novated lease?
The ATO (Australian Tax Office) stipulates that the following items cannot be included under your novated lease:

  • Road tolls and e-TAG expenses
  • Fines and other infringement notices.
  • Accessories fitted to the car after purchase (such as tow bars, roof racks, etc)
Is roadside assistance included with my novated lease?

All Auto Car Finance novated lease customers can enjoy 24/7 roadside assistance, nationwide. You’ll have the option to include roadside assistance as part of in your running costs budget for the life of your lease.

Can I organise my own roadside assistance?

Absolutely. But if you organise your own roadside assistance, contact the provider directly to confirm that your policy will cover you for the life of your novated lease.

Can I break my novated lease contract?

When you enter into a novated lease, you agree to lease the car for a fixed period of time, so it’s important to choose a lease term that reflects how long you intend to keep the car. If you break the lease, you’ll simply calculate a current payout figure.

What is fringe benefits tax (FBT)?

A novated lease allows you to reduce your taxable income. To offset some of this reduction in income tax, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) levies another tax called FBT on the novated lease that your employer provides to you.

The amount of FBT you’ll be charged mainly determined by the value of your car. A novated lease is tax effective because in most cases, your income tax savings will be greater than the FBT payable.

What are my ‘consumer guarantee’ rights under Australian Consumer Law?

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has created a fact sheet for new car buyers to receive at the point of purchase. The fact sheet explains consumer guarantees and their interaction with warranties, and details what consumers can expect if there is a problem with their new car. A copy of this fact sheet should be provided by the dealer supplying the leased vehicle at delivery.

As the owner of the vehicle, Auto Car Finance will pass the benefit of these ‘consumer guarantee’ rights to you during the lease term and provide you with assistance to enforcing your ‘consumer guarantee’ rights if required.

What is included in my Novated Lease?
Your Novated Lease not only includes the finance for your new car, but it also includes:

  • Your registration and on-road government insurance
  • Maintenance and upkeep for carwashes and detailing

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