have a word with the wife

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  1. Posted

    I don,t think its quite so clear cut:unsure: If a customer walks into a estate agent, and the sign on the door says no more than 2 customers at a time, how much time  would a average customer spend in the shop ? if the same customer walked into a car showroom, and was buying, or browsing, how long would they spend in there ? [ longer?] so if, the car showroom, could obviously let more people in, because they are bigger, so the car dealer would, in my opinion, have less customers per day than the estate agent ?

    if the government determines that they are worried that test drives cannot be fully safely carried out, and they consider that test drives are part of the sales process, then we could be put with hairdressers, july 4th at the earliest ? :wacko:

    having read up on what estate agents have to do on viewing, it is really not that easy.

  2. Posted

    1 hour ago, Boycie said:

    It's all very reasuring to tell us that car washes can't open, but they are.

    Sytner Auction is selling again.

    They are allowing collections. 

    Are you going to tell us that they shouldn't be?

    So what did trading standards says when you reported the car washes ? as you are obviously concerned :huh: ?

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    44 minutes ago, craigpughcars said:

    I know it's a change of subject from the auctions , noticed a few hand carwash buinesses are operating with one claiming to had approval to do so from trading standards and even selling cars from the forcourt which they've been doing for a few weeks now 

    car washes cannot be open unless part of a petrol station

    36 minutes ago, Mojo121 said:

    Mate, if fucking B&Q can open so can we.

    The only reason I'm not is I'm waiting on the auctions

    see video this afternoon re wessex garage and trading standards

  5. Posted

    12 minutes ago, Mojo121 said:

    https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/car-dealerships-will-face-government-inspection-prove-safe-reopen-random-spot-checks/192293
     

    article from James explains what measure might be put in place at workplaces, we can imagine how auctions would impose this. 
    Can’t find a link to guidelines for retail or cars though?

    The eight separate guidance documents include:

    • Construction and other outdoor work
    • Factories, plants and warehouses
    • Homes
    • Labs and research facilities
    • Offices and contact centres
    • Restaurants offering takeaway or delivery
    • Shops and branches HERE
    • Vehicles HERE

  7. Posted

    i have noticed on my "daily exercise" where the old peoples bungalows are, the majority have not been moved / washed in at least 2 month, so yes i can see this coming, so if anyone goes out to buy them take a footpump, a jump pack and a hammer ...........

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    19 minutes ago, Roberto said:

    As far as I'm aware this is still a free country, and, I have a vested interest as my new car is sat in the showroom, and, I thought this would be a good place to get information as to when dealers would open again. If me being here upsets your sensibility then this will be my last post.

    so we got there in end ! he has a car waiting in showroom ! well, let me give you some news then as you think we have the answer ? and not your supplier ?

    ● Opening non-essential retail when and where it is safe to do so, and subject to those retailers being able to follow the new COVID-19 Secure guidelines. The intention is for this to happen in phases from 1 June; the Government will issue further guidance shortly on the approach that will be taken to phasing, including which businesses will be covered in each phase and the timeframes involved.

    please note the above underlined part ...........

    goodbye :wacko:

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  10. Posted

    22 minutes ago, Roberto said:

    If we don't  get rolling there won't be an economy. UK will be a nation of neurotics. Things can progress if proper safety is in place such as masks in public, and, yes I have lost friends to this too but we can't go on being afraid of our own shadow just in case it's infected. 

    i alright :rolleyes:

    it is not the decision of "boris" by the way, let me put it simple, if the 5  conditions are not met, and the hospitals cannot cope, and  YOU cut your hand bad, then you will simply bleed to death, or, heart attack, for example.

  11. Posted

    Wanted a1 autos :D

    simon, truly all the best to you, hearing you talk reminds me yes, we are flexible, and can respond quickly to change, a thing bigger dealers will struggle with, so we will get through, glad you got the point over re scrappage, and you mentioned your location and a pitch, i truly think you are far better off as you are, i know there are jobs going on in the background but to run this set up with just your wife well done !

    "bits of paper all over " yes me too :D planning, bills etc.

    so thanks again james and simon :)

  19. Posted

    5 hours ago, New year revolutions...... said:

    I'm actually amazed how many businesses in my area haven't claimed the £10,000 grant. I've helped one to get his and unfortunately another friends daughter has fallen through the crack of leaving a 5 year lease when the new rent was increased by 100% she took up a new lease with a better landlord too late to be able to claim

    so called accountants are not up to speed i have discovered.

  21. Posted

    26 minutes ago, Halfpenny said:

    That's not the way it works.  Judging by a query from you about Jaguar disc sizes (and being reluctant to take a wheel off to measure) I suspect you are not involved in the service side.

    Sadly there are an awful lot of people who can't afford to properly maintain the £15k cars they are driving around in.  We meet them every week. They max themselves out buying a used Merc or BM and then have nothing in reserve for maintenance. We see them with Chinese tyres down to the cords, pad warning light been on for weeks... Just before lockdown we had a 5/6 year old X5 in with a £1500 transmission fault. The owner outright told us he had no money to fix it. Was going to have to look for a loan.

    thankyou

  22. Posted

    The whole aspect of this bb loan is incredible, from the application form  to the interest rate, i really hope it is used wisely and not frittered on sticking your hand up until your last bidder at the block for example .

    I will be also looking into this, there is i understand no cut off date and no "total pot" to run out :huh:

    still worried that it is actually there though, it asks many questions :(

  23. Posted

    10 hours ago, TangoVictor32 said:

    Oh god here we go... Accusing others yet we dont know.... Everyone has their own client base. 

    Not every buyer is a stingy tosspot. If someone is forking out £15k for a motor they will look after it. If you're selling a £1500 banger then stick with your mr mechanic know it alls. 

    Some of us pick and choose who we sell to.

    Some of you are later than usual... Guess this time at HMP is having a knock on effect... :lol:

    Take it easy lads. 

    Go do a crossword :ph34r:

    That is totally unfair, let me tell you why was on here till late, i was doing invoices, signing cheques, generally making sure i can keep my company afloat by checking all recent gov uk sites for updates, scanning news journals trying to get a general idea looking at other countries ways of going back, and coming on here to set people straight to the best of my knowledge and research.

    Let me set you straight on point number 1, the main point of  this ! the extension of the mot was to  to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).NOT [ your quote] for key workers, to keep traffic off the road, quite simple thing to do, x amount of mots due in the next 6 month, x amount removed from the road on journeys, simple.

    If i am wrong and this is not extended after 6 month from 30th march then i will eat shit, but, let me remind you and others what was said at the daily meeting, a point many missed, this exemption will continue until the end of lockdown, if you want confirmation i will find the link !

    quote =Some of us pick and choose who we sell to.

    every customer who comes through my door is qualified, if your trouble or i sense trouble in the future you will not be sold a car, it is my car and yes, and i sell to who i beleive is right.some may slip through the net, a hazard in many jobs.

    quote = Not every buyer is a stingy tosspot.

    and yet you are asking how to measure discs so that you can buy on-line and cut out someone's profit ? and boasting how you got your son cheap insurance ? 

    quote = If someone is forking out £15k for a motor they will look after it. If you're selling a £1500 banger then stick with your mr mechanic know it alls. 

    well i find quite the opposite, walk round any supermarket car park and look at the tyres on these big lumps, handy because many are on full lock, see the cords hanging out on the edge, living beyond there means, 2 cars in drive and f*ck all in fridge is the saying, and yet the banger market may at least consider part worn to keep them legal.

    now, where is that crossword i have not got the time to do !

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  24. Posted

    21 minutes ago, James Baggott said:

    I’ve been promised an official comment this morning. It’s happening. Will make a huge difference to my business!

    Even better ! does not apply to me as i have already received the grant but really good news for many !

    on another note i understand that the bounce back loan has been set at 2.5% interest and many directors can use this as a "wage" who can not furlough, simple to apply i understand............

     

  25. Posted

    Boris expected to give the detail on thursday , i was hoping tuesday but oh well :huh:.

    That day is three weeks since the lockdown and a announcement was due anyway, friday is bank holiday, so we have got all weekend to get the cobwebs off the mirrors [ she says with a wink] :)