James Baggott

Not sure. They have gone very quiet on us. I am trying to find a contact to talk to

They haven't spoken to us since 2018 It has to be! Gives me an excuse to keep it clean these live shows haha! He is a great guy. I get very annoyed by people who give him grief. He's the most genuine and lovely person you'll ever meet

Are you sure you don't want a refund?

@Jack Regan https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/small-firms-missed-10k-grants-benefit-new-600m-government-scheme/191497

Join us here... and before you moan, he's a good friend of mine so be nice... https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/car-dealer-live-29-tvs-mike-brewer/191808 Enjoy!

You're very welcome - it's keeping me busy...

I enjoyed that one - like supercars, so was good to hear about selling them

The used car market is facing a volatile first few weeks post-lockdown with prices likely to take a dip, says CAP HPI’s head of valuations. In an exclusive interview with Car Dealer Magazine, Derren Martin revealed CAP HPI had not moved values for six weeks, but will begin to start adjusting them next week. Read the full story here: https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/used-car-prices-face-volatile-weeks-cap-prepares-start-moving-values-next-week/191818

Thank you. I think the awards will probably be delayed but will definitely go ahead as soon as they are allowed

The website is going strong though - this is the views so far this year! Look at the jump! Shame it doesn't bring in the money in the same way yet. That's very, very kind of you - thank you!

I've battled with them, and battled again. But they're sticking to their guns - painful really, but there are some businesses out there screwing over small firms like mine. This is one of them. I'll never use them again, and I'll tell everyone who'll listen never use them again. Thanks for the subscription call - it would help us hugely. We're not printing the mag right now but we are producing a digital copy and publishing so much stuff on the website every day. A helping hand is appreciated, but I don't expect it. Thanks for your kind words.

I don't want to piss people off but it would certainly help! Most costs for the events have gone out already too which is even more painful - plus one of the venues trying to charge us 50 per cent again to move it, despite it being cancelled by the virus. Yes Farnborough International I'm looking at you...

Should be a good one this... https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/car-dealer-live-28-tom-jaconelli-romans-international/191697

Our revenue is bolstered by our events - CDX and the Used Car Awards - both of which have been put on hold. Our advertising revenue is down 90 per cent as suppliers shut up shop during this time. It's incredibly tough for us. The magazine is paid for by the advertising, we have very few paid for subscriptions - they're here if anyone else wants to support us by the way, CarDealerClub.com - but we are trying all we can do to keep things going online. The forum is free, click on a few of the Google Ads for us as that will help a little, but we're fighting for our survival just as many others are. That's the honest picture, but there's no point masking it. We may look busy and successful, but publishers firms like mine are hit severely when there's a downturn as advertising is usually the first thing to get cut. Thanks for the note and for subscribing - you won''t believe how much difference the £50 makes to us right now.

Glad you enjoyed it!

At midday I'm talking to dealer bosses Nathan Tomlinson and Tony Denton on Car Dealer Live - join us here https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/car-dealer-live-27-nathan-tomlinson-devonshire-motors-tony-denton-md-batchelors-motor-group/191613

This broke this afternoon - story with some comment from experts here: https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/lookers-pendragon-merger-talks-experts-expect-come/191509

It's true! Official confirmation just received and story updated here! I hope that means we'll get it now... https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/small-firms-missed-10k-grants-benefit-new-600m-government-scheme/191497

That’s true. Covered that this morning too. I’ll be applying for one Monday https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/bounce-back-loans-interest-rate-will-2-5-per-cent-chancellor-tells-banks/191493

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

MP accidentally let slip this was coming last night. I called the Treasury this morning and BEIS, but no official word yet. Why am I so keen? My business missed out on exactly this and we could do with the cash desperately! https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/small-firms-missed-10k-grants-benefit-new-600m-government-scheme/191497

I'e managed to get some further information from yesterday's meeting - details are below - but it looks like it won't mean click or collect, but a restart of sorts https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/guidance-document-car-dealers-can-reopen-discussed-summit-government/191476

Love the 570S. Could never ever live with the infotainment system. It’s the most infuriating thing in the world. Great car to drive but I’d go mad with that before the need of the first week. See the value of this? https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/mclaren-supercar-sells-online-auction-half-original-price-drops-temporary-blip/191325

Thanks for all your thoughts. I’ll keep an eye out on what happens. Trying to get the best picture from those out there who aren’t on furlough. Not the easiest thing right now...

Government and auto industry meeting took place today, sources confirm https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/car-dealers-open-soon-may-11-talks-government-took-place-today/191445