Hitachi Capital’s highly-praised affinity schemes allow employees to buy their cars directly from us at prices typically lower than on the high street. Our purchasing power means we can buy straight from the manufacturers at reduced rates. We know we are competitive, and routinely beat dealership quotes, sometimes by as much as 30%. Deals can be offered free of benefit-in-kind tax, making it a very attractive employee incentive.

Companies using the scheme have reported on its numerous benefits - not least the boost in staff morale achieved at no extra cost to the business! Our offers include finance terms on as many as 5,500 vehicle models.

Affinity schemes are open to all employees and their families - whether they drive as part of their job or not - and vehicles can be viewed and quoted for via a dedicated website www.hitachicapital.co.uk/affinity

Other features include:

• 24 hour online quoting
• Telephone support for queries and ordering
• Intuitive online comparator and configuration programmes to advise on the most appropriate vehicles
• Car insurance quotes take 45 seconds with premiums fixed for three years, available from Zurich, Cornhill and Norwich Union
• Employee direct debit payments set up to relieve employers of additional administration costs.