Double-cab pickups: Beat the tax changes
17th March 2025
Changes to the way double-cab pickups are treated for some tax purposes are coming in April 2025 – act now to get a Ford Ranger before the tax change.
Whether you’re a farmer, contractor, or agribusiness owner, there are significant tax changes coming this April that could impact you.
The tax landscape for double-cab pickup trucks is shifting, and understanding these changes is crucial.
Ford breaks down the upcoming tax changes and explains how you can leverage them to your advantage, specifically with the Ford Ranger.
Pickups – let’s get into the grit
From the start of April 2025, double-cab pickups with a payload of one tonne or more will be classified as a car, impacting benefit-in-kind (BIK), capital allowances, and some deductions from business profits.
This shift will impact the cost of ownership for some drivers, making now the ideal time to invest in a Ford Ranger.
Let’s delve deeper into what this means for you. The reclassification of double-cab pickups as cars for tax purposes has several key points:
- Benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax: If you or your employees use a double-cab pickup for both business and personal use, the BIK tax you pay on that vehicle will likely increase.
- Capital allowances: The rules for capital allowances, which allow you to deduct the cost of an asset (like a vehicle) from your taxable profits over time, are also changing. This means you could lose out on valuable tax relief under the new classification.
- Business profit deductions: Certain deductions from business profits may also be affected by the reclassification, potentially impacting your overall taxes.
Lock in lower tax – act before 6th April 2025
The good news is, there’s still time to act and avoid these increased costs.
By investing in a Ford Ranger now, you can secure significant tax advantages and protect your business from the upcoming changes.
If your employer places a new order before 6th April 2025, you can still secure a Ford Ranger at the lower BIK value for vans (applies until sale, lease expiry or 5th April 2029, whichever comes sooner).
Similarly, if you enter into a contract and pay a deposit before 1st April (corporation tax), or April 6th (income tax) and the vehicle is registered and paid for before 1st October 2025, your pickup will still be treated as a van for capital allowance purposes – so get yourself a new pickup now and beat the tax changes.
The ultimate workhorse for farmers
Built tough and built ready – Ford says the Ford Ranger is its undisputed heavyweight. The ultimate workhorse you can count on, making light work of heavy tasks.
Explore the iconic Ranger, the UK’s best-selling pick-up and take advantage before it’s too late.
Available in eight different series, delivering a one-tonne payload and 3.5-tonne max towing capacity to get the job done.
With the best in towing, payload, and off-road performance, it’s clear why the Ranger won the International PickUp Award in 2024 and continues to be Europe’s best-selling pickup truck.
Secure your savings today
Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity to save money and get behind the wheel of the ultimate workhorse.
The clock is ticking, the April 2025 deadline is fast approaching, and the opportunity to secure these valuable tax advantages won’t last forever.
If you’re interested in finding out more about the mighty Ford Ranger or learning how the tax increases of double-cab pickup may affect you, don’t hesitate to contact Ford’s dealers.
They will be happy to provide you with any information or advice you may need.
Even better, book a test drive in the Ranger to see how it really performs behind the wheel.
