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My avoid list is now bigger than my wish list

Definitely a greyish area. I'd agree,nearly all probably keep a V5 new keeper notification for at least 30 days.. I didn't want to be a total doomer.. just letting you know what could happen..experience counts but also you shouldn't over think these things.. Make getting your trade plates a priority.. Good luck with the new business..

Being an internet seller I get punters from all over the UK. The Irish used to be regular buyers but that dried up about 5 years ago. I’ve sold cars to many countries, Kenya probably the furthest. I had a Foreign Office employee come from Lagos to check over a Passat estate but not sure that counts as he was a Brit so back here sorting out his affairs. The Passat went via Pickfords. The two furthest physical collections & driven away must be Italians for a 15 year old white Lincoln town car limo (4 of them, all collecting a limo each on their way down from Scotland - driving to Italy at about 6 m.p.g. each car, they must of been bankrupt by the time they got there) and a fella from Cyprus for a diesel Yaris who planned on taking a leisurely fortnight’s drive through Europe.

I guess it's too much to hope that you're fixed and on your way.. They can be trouble if the battery is weak, or brake light switch if you're lucky. Do you hear the pump prime when you open the door? Test by getting out, locking it, wait a few minutes, unlock, open the drivers door and listen for the pump priming. If it's not the battery or brake switch, it would be specialist for me.. Sorry I can't help more.. I feel your pain..! Good luck

We had a guy keep coming in for over 15 years... walked like he shit his pants, we all avoided him because he asked multiple stupid questions... anyway Last year he walked in and bought an Audi A1 for his wife.. We all nearly fell over after he paid for it!

I am sure everyone with a pitch gets these guys.We just used to say hello and leave them to it.It is not as if you have a motor cycle showroom where you get inundated with these people.

most within 30 miles for us. but we do sell a lot of our most expensive stuff to people out of the area, being in the lake district they usually treat themselves to a weekend away at the same time.

We’ve been keeping a spreadsheet since January so will update exactly but most are within 30miles and then the odd long distance

£1200 inc VAT.

and carpet (i.e. proper carpet you'd have in your dining room) overlaying the boot carpet

Reminds me of the old line Q : "how do you become a millionaire car dealer" A: " Start off with two million..!!