What is FAVR vehicle reimbursement?

FAVR (Fixed and Variable Rate) is an IRS-approved vehicle reimbursement method that reimburses employees for both the fixed costs of owning a vehicle (depreciation, insurance, registration) and the variable costs of operating it (fuel, maintenance, tires). FAVR payments are tax-free for both employer and employee when administered in compliance with IRS Revenue Procedure 2019-46 and applicable annual IRS notices.

How does Kliks compare to Motus and Cardata?

Kliks offers the same IRS-compliant FAVR and CPM programs as Motus and Cardata at $24.95 per user per month — over 50% less than the typical enterprise pricing of legacy providers. Kliks also implements in 14 days vs. 3-6 months for legacy providers, provides a named compliance specialist with a < 2 hour response SLA, and includes native Salesforce integration at no additional cost.

Is Kliks enterprise-ready?

Yes. Kliks is built for enterprise reimbursement programs with security, integration, compliance, and support requirements. Kliks is trusted by Fortune 500 and mid-market teams managing 50 to 5,000+ drivers, reports 99%+ customer retention, and integrates with Salesforce, SAP Concur, Workday, ADP, and BambooHR.

How long does it take to implement a FAVR program with Kliks?

Kliks implements new FAVR and CPM programs in 14 days on average. This compares to 3-6 months for legacy enterprise providers. The implementation includes data migration, driver onboarding, integration setup, and compliance configuration.

How does Kliks help companies migrate from Motus or Cardata?

Kliks provides a vendor-ready handoff checklist for Motus, Cardata, or another incumbent provider. The checklist covers secure data transfer, file formats, field definitions, date ranges, owner contacts, validation totals, driver data, FAVR rates, workflow rules, reimbursements, documents, and audit history. Kliks then loads a sandbox so customers can compare feature to feature, complete testing and UAT, and cut over only after production readiness and stakeholder sign-off.

What is the difference between FAVR and CPM reimbursement?

FAVR (Fixed and Variable Rate) provides a personalized, location-specific reimbursement that separates fixed ownership costs from variable operating costs — resulting in more accurate, tax-free payments for each driver. CPM (Cents-Per-Mile) is a simpler flat rate per mile driven, which is easier to administer but less precise. Kliks offers both programs and can help organizations determine which is most appropriate for their driver population.

How much does Kliks cost?

Kliks is priced at $24.95 per user per month, all-inclusive. There are no setup fees, no annual rate update fees, no integration surcharges, and no hidden costs. This compares to typical enterprise FAVR platform pricing of $40-$80+ per user per month from legacy providers.

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Transitioning from Motus or Cardata: What to Expect and What to Ask

A FAVR vendor transition should be planned around data export, rate validation, driver onboarding, payroll files, integrations, and support ownership.

Published January 21, 2026. Updated May 23, 2026. By Kliks Editorial Team.

Switching FAVR vendors is manageable when the buyer confirms data portability, rate methodology, driver onboarding, payroll exports, integration scope, and post-launch support before signing.

Key takeaways

Ask for a complete export of drivers, vehicles, rates, reimbursement history, and evidence status.
Run a parallel validation period when the program has complex rates or payroll dependencies.
Require named support ownership, source-data transparency, and clear implementation dates.

Hundreds of companies have switched their vehicle reimbursement programs from legacy providers like Motus and Cardata to Kliks. Yet, many finance and HR leaders hesitate to make the move, trapped by the inertia of "it's too hard to change." They endure 3-to-5-day support response times, opaque pricing models, and outdated mobile apps simply because the thought of migrating a 500-driver fleet feels overwhelming.

If you are evaluating your 2026 vendor contracts and considering a switch, you need to know exactly what the transition process looks like. Here is an honest account of what to expect, what questions to ask your new provider, and what you will gain when you leave legacy platforms behind.

The Fear of Switching

The primary hesitation in switching FAVR providers is the fear of disrupting the field team. Sales reps and service technicians are highly sensitive to changes in their compensation or reimbursement. If the new mobile app fails to track miles, or if their monthly payment drops unexpectedly due to a poorly modeled transition, the resulting noise will land directly on the HR director's desk.

Legacy providers understand this fear and often use it as a retention tool, suggesting that their proprietary data models are too complex to replicate. The truth is, FAVR is governed by IRS Revenue Procedure 2019-46 [1]. The math is standardized; it is the technology and the service that differentiate providers.

The 3-Step Transition Process

A modern platform like Kliks is designed to execute a seamless transition, often getting enterprise clients live in just 14 days. Here is how the process works:

Step 1: Program Analysis and Rate Matching

Before any driver is notified of a change, the new provider must analyze your current program. You provide an anonymized roster of your drivers, their zip codes, and their current standard vehicle profiles.

Kliks runs this data through our ontology-based AI to match or optimize your current rates. We will show you exactly what each driver will be paid under the Kliks platform compared to their current legacy payout. In many cases, our more precise geographic data modeling results in fairer payments, while our $24.95/user software fee immediately reduces your corporate overhead by 50% or more.

Step 2: Driver Onboarding and the App Transition

The most critical phase is migrating the drivers to the new mobile app. Legacy apps are often clunky and require manual intervention to classify trips.

The transition involves a coordinated communication campaign. Drivers receive an invitation to download the Kliks app, which features zero-friction, AI-driven trip classification. The onboarding process takes less than five minutes: drivers upload their insurance declarations and input their vehicle data. Our platform's "Compliance Watch" immediately flags any missing evidence, ensuring your team is audit-ready from day one.

Step 3: Systems Integration

A modern FAVR program should not require manual data entry by your payroll team. During the 14-day transition, the provider's implementation team will connect the reimbursement platform to your existing HRIS (like Workday or ADP) and your CRM (like Salesforce).

This integration ensures that when a new rep is hired in Salesforce, they are automatically provisioned in the reimbursement platform, and when month-end arrives, audit-ready payment files are pushed directly to payroll.

Questions to Ask Before You Switch

If you are evaluating a move away from Motus or Cardata, ask these three questions during your vendor evaluation:

What is your support SLA?

Legacy providers often take 3 to 5 days to respond to a driver's ticket. Kliks guarantees a response in under 2 hours, and every enterprise client receives a named compliance specialist. You should not have to re-explain your program to a new support agent every time you call.

Is your pricing transparent?

Ask for a flat, per-user software fee. Legacy providers often bundle software fees, implementation fees, and data access fees into opaque contracts. Kliks charges a flat $24.95 per user for Total-FAVR(R).

Can your AI explain its decisions?

If the platform automatically adjusts a driver's rate or flags a compliance issue, can it explain why? Black-box AI is a liability during an IRS audit. Kliks uses explainable AI, providing an action trail and source data for every recommendation.

Conclusion: Better Service at Half the Price

Transitioning your FAVR program does not have to be a painful, months-long ordeal. By choosing a provider with modern API architecture, AI-driven onboarding, and dedicated support, you can eliminate the friction of legacy platforms. You will gain happier drivers, audit-ready compliance, and a 50% reduction in software costs-all in less time than it takes a legacy provider to answer a support ticket.

Editorial note

This article was prepared for finance, HR, and operations leaders evaluating vehicle reimbursement programs. It is educational content, not tax or legal advice; confirm policy changes with qualified advisors.