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There you go - night shift now operating

I’ve got a back up Kia Soul - I think it is alright actually.

I don’t have a chip on my shoulder but other than that, I would be perfect

Thanks Tim Cheers Simon - keeps us humble Thanks TG I will conclude this story tomorrow when all done and dusted. Probably be something along the lines of my step mother hates it

Thanks Dave

I have had this broom for twenty years, that's a long time Rodney. Well it's two decades I wouldn't go that far but it's a long time. Priceless

It seems that way mate - struggling to keep at least 12 ready for December - not a bad problem to have.

Second one dealt for the day - subject to finance (pre approved and invoice requested/sent). I'm back, guess who's back, back again.

I have got all my buttons including the secret room

Final Result - DMF Locked Solid - now fixed Thanks Guys

Ut's my bloody OCD

You've brainwashed yourself there Dave, I don't normally disagree but that is an awful soft roader - G Wagon is good though. Anyway an update, things are looking up: BMW is in the garage as we speak - their quick and dirty assessment also points to DMF (but they aren't ruling anything out until a full inspection is performed) The Polish guy who I thought wasted my time yesterday has just sent a deposit on the BMW A very keen buyer is coming to look at the Peugeot swapper I took in the other week at 10 am BCA has already delivered my 3 purchases from last Thursday already - AND they all start. It's going to be a busy day but a good day

Et moi, mon petit pois

At least you’ve had sex at least one more time than me

I suggest you watch the rogue Aerial episode.

As much as I liked Harry Enfield - there is about 2 people who would know I had won the lottery and one of those would be the dog

Would you ask a builder if he still craves a country pile? I have been in and out of this game for a number of years, done well AND lost everything. Do I love cars? Yes Are you really telling me if you won the lottery, a significant car wouldn’t appear somewhere on your list? Personally speaking (family aside): Car(s) would be number 2 on my list. You can probably guess No. 1

How old are you Dealer? I am 45 in December and was divorced with 2 kids at 24. Life is great now (tough as a young dad/limited cash) but now I gloat at my friends who did things in a more traditional manner - live first, then marry, then kids. My kids came to live with me in their teens (both moved on now). You think the motor trade is tough

It’s like a mad house now (dad and step mother’s house). She’s mad, he’s deaf and it’s almost as if they have a script of everything they need to say and you’ve little to no chance of getting a word in - TV (not our colleague) is on super loud and my head is spinning by the time I leave. Mind you, they love a drink and I would hate to offend. I know mate but many a true word and all that. Of course the cars are shit - for example I’ve got an E280 sport arriving this week - the equivalent would cost you £50-60k new, so one for sale at £4000 is going to be shit (by comparison). I would love a big old S Class - I think they’re great. Shit off road though and winter is coming.

For the record, I will fix my dads car for ever without any complaints. He bought me up as a single dad from the age of 5 whilst running a successful business and gave me a childhood some people can only dream of - he truly is the nicest, gentlest, kindest most humble person you could ever meet (and people continue to tell me how much they love him) He is my hero but he is fucking irritating now he has gone deaf.

I agree with all that apart from prep - notwithstanding this was for Dad, I go well OTT on prep but yes, quite often stock can be shit. I often think, if a car is absolutely perfect why would someone be changing it (in the price range I deal in, run of the mill stuff approx £4-8k on average). That doesn’t bother me because often I can fix them relatively cheaply (trade actual vs. Private perception) and get a good return. lately DMF 1 Series (LUK with clutch kit too - £460 punters think it’s a grand and get rid quick) MX5 - hunting like a bastard - split pipe and short MOT - under £300 Timing Belts due - quite inexpensive My cars then look good value with full MOT, up to date Service, Valet, PDI and all faults fixed.

Thanks Tim It looks like I will get the award for bad run of luck from current runner EPV. After all this shit yesterday - get to work to a message from the winning bidder on my truck pulling out because it won’t carry his choice of cars. And, after many many emails, videos spent on Friday to a Polish buyer on a 325 coupe - he arrives, spends 2 hours crabbing followed by a test drive (which I explained twice the rules) only to be told he loves it and is going away to have a think. You’re right Tradex - I’m not worried about what the fix is - I will do whatever it takes, my only issue is pushing the garage to do something tomorrow when I spent last week backing them up after a good run. I will hopefully be laughing about it with you all by Wednesday. Thanks for all your kind words - not one bit of abuse

Thanks David Thank you Stocked Up

I feel shit for my dad to be honest. I bought him as a gift a Disco at the thick end of £30k and he was beside himself with happiness and gratefulness. Fast forward almost 6 years and he now lives back in UK and is 79 - doesn’t do the mileage, car is starting to need some £ spending (EGR, timing belt overdue, major service etc), RFL is over £500 and it does about 27mpg. Dad is no way skint but because he doesn’t earn a wage anymore, he hates to spend unnecessarily, despite still owning a number of properties which he rents out (I think asset rich cash poor is his favourite expression). So the solution is a 116D BM, £30 RFL 50+ mpg all sorted and ready to his spec (tow bar for his little trailer etc) We just agreed a straight swap, it suits me because a good Land Rover does everything I need and will tow 3500kg, fit the dog in the boot for muddy walks, get me anywhere if ever we have any snow (oh I hope we do) and is generally a nice place to be. My point is, no money is changing hands - I just wanted to get him a car that more suits his life style and one that suits mine - I just can’t quite believe how it has turned to such rat shit.

You going to grow the big tash and Hasselhoff style mop for the occasion - or are you done with the Magnum impressions now - more Don Johnson for Miami (you’d probably we Donna Johnson though, just to confuse us) Like every week now, I shall be open 8.30 to 5.30 working week, bank holidays and weekends by appointment.