Mark101
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Ban on diesel cars proposed for Bristol
Mark101 replied to John Bowman's topic in General Dealer Chat
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So I am not the only one who hates Football then?
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I budgeted on £250 a corner, so I am happy with that but I thought Pirelli were OEM.
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I was just going to ask David that question because these 20" are all on about 3mm and quickly approaching slicks. I have had the car 2.5 days and just filled up for the second time - worth every single bloody hard earned penny. Had someone ask me how much the tax was, I said, I wouldn't let that concern you
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WhatsApp Business - am I missing something.
Mark101 replied to NOACROSS's topic in General Dealer Chat
We are brothers from different counties.... exactly the same for me. Best thing I have done in this business (apart from taking a holiday) was to get a new completely seperate mobile number/contract for the business. This is where all VOIP calls are routed too. When work finishes (or I decide), phone goes off and I can relax knowing when my own mobile rings, it isn't a screamer. BTW, for those of you who have my number, that is my personal one, so I am not blocking "forum fweinds" just the midnight dreamers and screamers. I don't see WhatsApp on @umesh website. Cracking site though, lovely set up too by the looks of it. -
It’s a GoPro Hero 3 (I think) fitted to boot lid.
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I am seriously tempted to get a set of Miltek exhausts fitted but the thing is deafeningly loud anyway. Three neighbours came out this morning for a look. On a serious note, the car can be a handful and in the wet, probably the slowest car I have driven. I need a bigger gap to pull out (in the wet) than in a 1.0l Micra because it will simply sit and spin. With traction control on, you can look like a hero - with it off you're a brave man in the rain. This is a video I took of my final drive in my old XKR before chopping it in for a E350 cab.
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In 2014, I sold my XKR and it is the only car I have ever regretted selling, I actually regretted it instantly and have done since. Yesterday, that all changed when I bought myself another one and as I pulled out of Blackbushe sideways yesterday and pretty much for the rest of the day, I remembered exactly why I love them so much. I am almost certain this one has been breathed on because it seems so much quicker than my last one.
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Where have all the "what's the lasta Prica brigade gone?"
Mark101 replied to Arfur Dealy's topic in General Dealer Chat
I think Madonna owns the rights to cash 4 kids -
I bought a couple of cheapie Lidl battery chargers/conditioners - very good for a few quid.
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A lot of these classic dealers work on SOR. I have done a bit of SOR (I have one at the moment but the vendor is a PITA, wanting daily updates - I have offered him £15k for his car but he prefers £16k SOR - madness).
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I gave him an extra ton last week. Mate, he was blown away. He is a top guy and knows his onions (diagnosis isn’t his strong point but fitting is his game). He wants me to invest in a unit with him and/or form an alliance - I am considering.
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I’m talking off the cuff of course. Discs and pads always amaze me how inexpensive they are given their function. I always use quality parts, not the cheapest. Mann filters, Gates Belts etc. I am lucky with my mechanic (he’s the one I am considering partnering with BTW). Last month he did 5 services and inspections for me £115 - I supply the parts and fluids (I have 45 gallon drums, well 200l in modern money).
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I’m always drinking. Mobile mechanic £150 for the day. Belt kit - £60 4 shocks £160 Discs and Pads £ 70 Oil and Filter £15
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Between £400 and £500
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The price isn't the issue with BCA deliveries, it is the timescale. Waited 3 weeks once.
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No I mean VT (1 package) Sage (2nd Package, supplied by VT as they do programming for Sage they can offer discounted packages). The two equal £500. You can take VT as a standalone but then it can't do MTD.
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My kind of customer. And neither shall I. There are probably 20 serious active traders on here and even if all 20 bothered to complain, it would be a drop in the ocean to all their other customers. We are small fish my friends. I will stay with AT regardless what they do for as long as I can realise a return. The minute that stops, I will try something different.
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There are no other real limitations. Being picky, it isn't very flash looking - my own created invoices looked much nicer but as regards to knowing your anticipated margin, SIV, VAT margin (and of course MTD) it is excellent. Both packages about £500 per year. I will do my VAT return on Monday and it is as simple as one click.
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With Dragon 2000 - can you invoice workshop repairs and car sales? VT is great (for vehicle sales, margin, MTD etc) but on the rare occassion we do a service job, I have to manually create an invoice.
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It looks slick but I doubt it is any better than CD5 website and my VT/Sage set up?
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Not a chance (unless part of a larger load) Lol, that's why it isn't cheap (8 hour round trip). Truck + driver + fuel + loading at Blackbushe. I think £277 will be the best money you've spent mate.
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Moaning is futile. They are not daft, believe me. For as long as they are more important to us than we are them; either put up or shut up. Personally, they haven’t isolated me to ginneau pig an idea, it affects everyone from main agent to doorstepper., level playing field. Do I like it, no - is it the same for everyone, yes. So, my question; What has changed?
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BB to Manchester £277, bargain IMO.