Row

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  1. Posted · Edited by Row

    1 hour ago, D&M said:

    Hi All,

    We've got a little MiTo in at the moment - its the 1.4 16v 95BHP Non Turbo model.

    The gearbox needs repair/replacement as its very noisy and can't be put into gear unless you're releasing the clutch to make it pop in. Sticks in reverse too!

    Easiest option would be a 2nd hand box from a breaker, but wondering if anyone here could recommend a gearbox guy to try.

    Thanks!

    Got a great repair guy in Leeds if that's any good for you D&M

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    3 hours ago, YaranCars said:

    Good Morning everyone, 

    I have been reading this forum for over a year and I have learnt so much from everyone who contributes. I wanted some advice from people who are more experienced than myself.  I have been trading from home for over a year and have been getting good sales and very good reviews. I am based in west London and I buy ex-lease cars that have full maintenance history that range in price from £6k - £13k retail.

    I am thinking of investing more into this business and renting a showroom close to where I live. This showroom has the capacity to hold 14 cars and the asking rent is for around £3k/ month. I have managed to source around £100k that from several people who can invest into this business.

    I am excited for this venture but I want some words of advice from any of the members here. Is it a good time to be going into this sector? is the investment enough? will I be able to be profitable with £3k/month rent for 14 car showroom?

    Thank you,

    Faz

    If you want to do it then do it, because if you wait for a good time it will never come.

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    4 hours ago, Mercftw said:

    Hi there guys 

    I'm due a renewal on 20th of this month my current insurer has just quoted me £1k more which is way too much for me on monthly payments

    who would you guys recommend as a good broker, I'm currently with Premier Insurance in Winsford

     

    thanks lads 

    How much have you been quoted Mercftw?

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    34 minutes ago, Lakeside said:

    Pointless them reopening yet anyway, they’ve not got enough stock coming in to warrant having full daily auctions running again.

    Although WBAC have reopened some branches this week so bca will be getting some stock starting to roll in now.

    Yes I noticed WBAC are operating again but kicking them in the *****cks

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    16 minutes ago, S & J Trading said:

    Thanks Guys

    Started in November doing ok until the lockdown. Had 6 weeks off but just started buying cheapies 1-2k and managed to move them. I think next year is going to be the test!

    Steve

    Hi and welcome.

    Next year will be your best year :)

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    2 hours ago, have a word with the wife said:

    car washes cannot be open unless part of a petrol station

    see video this afternoon re wessex garage and trading standards

    The car wash near me has just opened, he says he has had an email from the council saying he can but no valleting and no opening the doors to do the door jorms!

  20. Posted

    2 hours ago, Nick M.K. said:

    Spiros Motor Technicians on 4 Sunbeam Rd, NW10, 10 minutes from Ealing

    Very good garage that I use for stuff like this, they have Autologic diagnostics, you can give your customer my number and I can book it in. 

    I've sent you a pm Nik thanks

  21. Posted

    1 hour ago, Halfpenny said:

    I'm not in London but I do know of Technosport (well regarded BMW specialist) who would be about 5 miles from Ealing I think.  technosport.co.uk

    The fault you mention is quite likely to be one of the shock accelerometers. We've done a couple - they seem very prone to failure. Part cost is around £120 and its a 30 min job IIRC..

    Thanks Halfpenny I will try them tomorrow.

  22. Posted

    Can anyone help please, I have a customer with a 2014 BMW 5 series touring showing a "Chassis function restricted" message on the dash and I could do with a workshop in the area to check it out for me so I don't get raped by a main dealer, I'm  200 mile away so I could do with a recommended workshop near my customer in Ealing W5 4TP, Thanks.