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Another aspect is 2nd car ownership - it doesn't take much of a change in use (especially combined with a recession or future economic uncertainty) for households with 2+ cars to make the saving and only use one. I am sure you can work out that a bit more working from home and a bit less socialising will have an effect here. Also one thing I've seen is a certain amount of "talking up" the bounceback; or the stability in car values. The fact is, the car industry can only control the supply side of the equation and as shown in other posts and predictions, we don't know how big the recession will be. Entire sectors of the economy - like, pubs & restaurants - are wiped out. I've seen 20-35% contraction reported. I think it will hit home only when a big scalp is gone - ie a big franchise (in addition to Lookers, who are dead anyway); perhaps even a big manufacturer such as Ford or BMW will go too.

See I’ve heard that happen a few times but it may be more down to luck than anything. Copart work on commission so will do as much as they can to get the highest price for their cars, they will defiantly get them running if they can.

Temperature testing and wearing of masks is completely irrelevant. There simply isn't the accuracy in a handheld thermometer to be useful. Also, masks.....they're only really useful if you actually have the virus to stop spreading it to others, and only then if its not valved; and if you have the virus the current guidelines are to stay at home and self-isolate. Staff wearing masks.....probably make infection transmissability worse! N100 (FFP3) Mask + face visor + apron + gloves in a care setting (ie if need to get closer than the 2m or so) is effective IF they are taken off using proper aseptic technique, pretty useless otherwise. Are car dealers going to "suit up" then go for a test drive? Then be trained (nurses all have a degree now) to remove and dispose of them safely? Or keep them on all day? "Plain old" social distancing ie keeping your distance would work. Except it jars with selling. No more trying to get the customer inside, then to sit down any more. Its bad enough in a spacious posh showroom but most other places are, errrr.....cramped? And sitting in the back in a test drive.......not really. Same goes for any dealer who is going in now deep cleaning after a few weeks not at work......you know its already dead, don't you? Viruses don't survive outside their host.....this is GCSE Science stuff...... Given they're basically ineffective, temp testing and masks are likely to give a false sense of security meaning the ACTUAL measures which do prevent spread are not as well applied, meaning Reffective would be worse.

lots of reports on other forums / groups that plenty of business is still being done remotely, by the larger groups and other smaller independents, some dealers even complaining they cant buy stock, it would appear anyone who is in the market currently for a car is finding a way to buy it and take delivery, and as the weeks roll on these dealers and others will get more adapt at it, note vardy say from this coming monday they will start delivering the 1000 units they claim have been sold during lock down already, so that puts paid to any thought of a future pent up demand come post covid, some franchises are also already having customers ask to cancel new cars that were currently on order, regards the sub£2k market i'm convinced these punters are also still being served, but sadly by the many social media group type street traders. of course a lot of these dealers need to do some business as they are hurting, if you can afford to stay shut or will stay shut due to your morals then that's great, if you can't afford to close but are just uncertain on how to proceed i would suggest you have another look at a solution, of course the government will be watching how the trade cope and if they are operating safely - ironically if they see things are working o.k then that will give them no reason to let premises fully reopen in the short term, in other words a happy compromise.

He does a lot of work with people who have been in trouble (in the past)

Got to try haven’t we mate, finding ways to do things rather than ways not to as much as we can.

I’d avoid unrecorded. It’s usually dealers px scrap. I’d also avoid categorised cars that appear to have no damage as it’s usually cars that have been bodge repaired and sent back through for a quick profit. The start and drive guarantee is a bit iffy aswell, as all that means is it will start and move a few inches under its own steam. Doesn’t guarantee that the engines not knocking its boobs off.

£30k Q7 £20k glc £17k Focus ST £7k fiesta ST since thursday here - mixed bag of stock. Mixed bag of customers. q7 - lease is ending, logistics company are still collecting he needs a new car ST3 focus just wanted a new car fiesta wants new car glc been working hard in a supermarket management and fancied treating herself as current car was past its best. having to be really selective with deals, and quite picky around pxs. need another recovery truck if anyone has one they want rid of aswell.

vehicle smart total car check both my goto apps daily.

I was interested to read the comments by some of the ‘experts ‘. CarWow’s survey that 70% of Londoners would reconsider using public transport suggesting a boost in sales.How reliable is that,where are they going to park. The Hey Car girl thinks people in cities will go out and buy electric cars.She appears to think they are good value. I think the only one worth taking notice of is Mr Gupta who will have had first hand experience of the effects on trade after extraordinary events . I think trade could take off with people missing out on holidays,getting refunds and the like.The might think that they deserve another car. Whatever happens,switched on traders will usually adjust to the market.

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Really? Can you remember what it was called? P.s, I tend to buy online, despite being 10 minutes from my local BCA. It allows me to get on with other things while still being able to bid, I can't really afford to spend half a day at the auction hall twice a week. Although I do enjoy bidding in person when I get the chance/ make time

james, yes fear of going back to public transport will mean more sales but unlikely to produce any notable spike, and these sales will be wiped out by the inevitable down turn in sales anyway. the reality is - when company's are allowed back to work they loose all the current benefits ie furloughed staff, but many will have no customers or orders for the get go, this will be fatal for many company's. a lot of company's were already servicing loans and will have no appetite to lend more money in the short term, and lets not forget things like vat have only been deferred not given away free. forget the talk of getting back to normal, things have changed and that's a fact, some company's have already realised they can do without certain things since lock down and many are likely to want to continue those savings post lock down, its amazing what you can do without when you are told you cant have it. sorry it sounds negative, but the reality is we are going to be in for a serious down turn in business for some time across many trades, and that will without doubt hit the motor trade hard. hold on tight chaps, the ride is about to get very bumpy,good luck all.

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I use vehicle smart all the time, or I did Not really into apps yet I'm learning slowly