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  1. Posted

    4 minutes ago, NOACROSS said:

    I’ve messaged her for you. They’ve been excellent for us. 

    I have spoke to Natalie myself, she was more than helpful, but I am out of her area, but thanks all the same, much appreciated.

     

    I am attempting to do it myself online, it seems to be a different form than last time I tried it.

     

    It is asking for 'Details of auditor/reporting accountant' - Is that just my accountant or something completely different?

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    Has anyone used a 3rd party company to help with the FCA approval system?

    I trade from home at the moment on a party time basis, typically LCV's and minibuses between 3-6 years old, values ranging from 8-12k.

    Vat registered limited company, approaching the end of my first years trading. 

    I think having the opportunity to offer finance will help sales, however, im struggling to get any of the finance companies to help.

    Is there a company any of you has used? Im getting to the point where I would rather pay someone a one off fee just to get it sorted so it will speed the process up for me.

    Flippingcars.co.uk offers it for £500+vat, does anyone have any experience with them?

     

    Thanks

    Dane

  4. Posted

    11 hours ago, Natalie Draper said:

    Hi I work for blue motor finance so any questions you have please don’t hesitate to call me. I cover the south west but can also put you in touch with the correct reps for your region. We have no claw back as long as the customer has paid the first 3 months. We fund full VAT on any LCV, we pay the commission with the advance and do everything from prime to sub prime. Plus we are a direct lender and if you are a new customer you get a free iPad or iwatch within the first 3 months after the first 2 deals paid out then another for the next 4 so and and so forth up to 5 in total. We also do a lot more. I can also help you complete your fca for you if you don’t have one. You do have to be VAT registered though. Thanks Natalie 07849 832045 

    Hi Natalie,

    I would be interested in speaking to someone in the northwest, (liverpool/manchester area) about being able to offer finance and doing the FCA. Mainly do LCV's around 8-12k price, vat register.

    Thanks

    Dane

  7. Posted

    2 hours ago, tradex said:

    I believe Tradewise used to operate direct but go thru brokers now? 

    Yeah it just says put in your postcode for the closest broker, the first reply is something to do with mortgages.

     

    i spoke to another company before and wouldn't touch me for minibuses over 8 seats and she reckons there is only tradex who will offer that cover

  8. Posted

    On ‎17‎/‎02‎/‎2018 at 11:27 AM, tradex said:

    What sort of cover are you looking for? Site or kerbside trader?

    home trader

    On ‎16‎/‎02‎/‎2018 at 7:56 PM, EPV said:

    I'm with Trade Wise. They have a handy online portal (I'm sure others do too) where you can nip online via your smartphone, punch in the reg and be covered in seconds. Saves ringing someone up and going through all that. See what they quote you?

     

    https://www.tradewiseinsurance.com/

    do I speak to them directly? the website is pointing me to a local broker?

  9. Posted · Edited by D7neo

    Can anyone recommend a trade insurance provider that is reasonably priced?

    i was with tradex/clegg Gifford this year but renewal has literally doubled. 

    I did have an 'accident'. Literally touched a car, zero damage to either vehicle, driver is now trying to claim whiplash, so that's going to be investigated, so I understand it may go up cause of this, but I think going up by £3600 is a bit much?

     

    any input is appreciated 

  10. Posted

    I looked in to this myself, from memory, you only didn't charge the VAT if he is VAT registered in Malta and provided all his information and signed the necessary paperwork, he would then have to pay VAT to malta when it arrived. there is a part on government website that explains it. if he is private then from memory he has to pay it.

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  11. Posted

    2 hours ago, met said:

    I say Ebay. Copart is for 'dreamers' and breakers yards. I have also noticed a lot more traders selling non-runners on AT these days..

    Just out of interest, did you get it from Colchester's non runner sale? I used to quite like something to play with, but I've found that these days, non runners tend to be absolute basket cases

    no mate it was haydock on a Friday morning sale. In all honesty I would never buy another non runner due to how manheim handle them. There was another none runner parked next to it very close by so I asked them to move it, along came a forklift, they just put the forks under the vehicle wherever they wanted to and dragged it out the way. A simple none runner fix could cost more to fix than the damage they have caused moving it around the yard.

    8 hours ago, Mojo121 said:

    eBay. Fully described, with suggestions of what the fault might be and anything else that's wrong with it. You might make a little money.

    I would be surprised, it isn't the cleanest example. If I was in the auction room I wouldn't of bought it, the online pictures didn't really represent it very well. You live and learn!

  12. Posted · Edited by D7neo

    On ‎08‎/‎02‎/‎2018 at 2:03 PM, Andy Entwistle said:

    Bought mine through an import agent, there are plenty out there, was more for fun/ interest  than any outright profit.

    It must be older than 10 years or you will have a real pain trying to register it, unless the model in question was officially sold here. Factor in that they will all need a good service, likely some bodywork and you'll need to fork out a few quid on getting it converted ( speedo, radio, fog light etc), also factor in that it could turn up with no service or book pack ( likely). Its a small market now, so unless its something special do you really want to tie up a few thousand quid in a piece of metal that will be sitting on a boat for two months?

    The vehicles are after only seem to be in japan, small coachbuilt motorhomes on a diesel 4x4 chassis, they'll be for myself as opposed to selling them on. there a chap in Bristol who imports them but they seem to be a lot of money from him....

     

    Or to be fair, maybe they aren't, but that's why I would like to find out the true cost of one to compare the difference

  13. Posted

    Can any of you suggest the best place to get shut of a none runner?

    Its a 2009 Hyundai i800, bit of an impulse buy from Manheim (as a non runner), bought it months ago and haven't done a thing with it. Just want to cut my losses.

    Is it better going back to manheim, co-part, car-transplants or another?

     

    Thanks in advance

  14. Posted

    6 hours ago, Scooby who said:

    Was at it large scale till the crash in 2008. Always kept a few japs since then but prices have risen in recent times. Sports cars have just gone through the roof in price and the 6-8 week shipping lead time is frustrating.

    I have a very reputable contact out there who's Irish and very trustworthy. PM me if you need more info

    will do mate thanks

    On ‎05‎/‎02‎/‎2018 at 0:42 PM, Andy Entwistle said:

    yep, imported 3 in the last year....

     

    Do you mind saying how you went about it?

  16. Posted

    On 1/31/2018 at 4:35 PM, sparky said:

    I knew buying would be tough this month, but it's now to take the ****. Thing is, I can't see prices being sensible in Feb either so bugger it, I'm buying a few more shipping containers.

    and do what with them?

  17. Posted

    I tried Merthyr Auctions in wales last week, have to put a 2k deposit down to bid. I was interested in a minibus that was going through, Id probably look to sell it for £8500, sold loads of them this year, went through the block at £9750, then there was about £700 in fees on top of that, plus delivery!!

  21. Posted

    Just wondering if any of you guys do any vehicle hire along side the sales? I currently sell LCVs part and hoping to go full time this year. I have been considering weather to open a vehicle rental from the same premises. It seems it is difficult to start off in this game insurance wise with not many companies offering the insurance, and the ones that do are in the region of £25k p.a for 5 vehicles. 

    Is it worth it? The local companies seem to be busy every time I've had any involvement in trying to rent a van...

  25. Posted

    Hi All,

    I have been trading just under a year from home, vat registered limited company. 

    I mainly deal in commercials, majority being minibuses, generally 3-5 year old, in the 8-12k price range. 

    If I was to become FCA approved, would any lenders deal with me, with the fact I'm a home trader?

    i only currently do it part time as I work full time in construction. I want to add the flexibility of finance to the sales to hopefully wider my audience as they aren't cheap vans. Then hopefully look at doing it full time and move to a proper sales pitch.

     

    thanks in advance