Mark101

I moan how busy I can be, trying to be in 3 places at once most of the time, then I moan when it is quiet/little to do - I'm just a moaner I guess. I would love the pace to even out, so every day is busy rather than caotic, hectic or slow.

I could not agree more. For me, if it fails within 3 months/3,000 miles (except tyres or breakage due to an accident) I'm gonna fix it - that's my self funded warranty and I would stand by that. >3 Months, I will take my chances and do everything to help besides paying. How on earth can you drive every car 100 miles? for me, that would be 1500 miles per month on top of sourcing, collecting, prepping, advertising, selling, warranty repairs oh and sleep - not realsitic.

Was it after 3 months or within 3 months and what warranty did you offer the guy? No biggie, worst case car back - refund minus usage charge at 50ppm (and hope he's done close to 6k miles)

Now that was funny. To be fair I used to use them on the pitch + bunting + boots open, now that just makes me cringe. The bunting did have one useful benefit, it scared the birds (flying type) away = less shit.

I had a Chevette, tried selling the plate ALF 225S (didn't happen)

If you get in to this game, your next post might be a repeat of your first line here. Rude question, how old are you? I am 44 with 3 points, had 3 or 4 years personal NCB. Trade from home, unlimited number of stock up to £20k per unit including personal use. Off road, on road you name it, online MID updates and I paid about £1400 (+ another £500 for telling them that I had incorporated the business - still stings). Tradewise via Autonet Insurance. I reckon you were living in Oz by the way.

Didn't you pay them your deposit

I have the exact same one albeit rebranded by yet another importer, paid £169 delivered (but I live in the middle of the country so free postage). Cracking for the money but mine is a pig to start until warm. Maybe I should change the plug?

My mates got a newly built (albeit basic) unit on a farm. The farmer is gradually building several (about 20 so far) sheds and wait for it £250 month all in. At 44, I'm probably already too old to bother joining the list Seriously though, I would be happy with any old shit storage. Continue trading form home and pay for a wash, dry tyre shine before the pre appointed punter turns up. I just need somewhere to stick the over stock and rotate as and when someone requests a viewing.

I'd but 2 or 3 more stock cars instead

I used to do that too but if I'm honest, it was only to stroke my ego.

If a car had "as new" plates on without any chavvy emblems, I wouldn't do them. Cars that need new plates, why not add your name £40 one off feee (unless I have made a mistake)

I am considering this and I do have a few £30, £20 RFL cars in stock. Unfortunately, on my side of the cul de sac most have drives, the other side is all huge three storey Victorian houses none of which have drives but many have 2-3 cars. Their side of the road is carnage and my only saving grace is that although it looks like a forecourt (minus the bunting and signs) I DO NOT take up anyone elses already limited space.

I've got stock coming out of my ears (for a doorstepper). 11 on driveway, 3 with valeter, 1 in workshop and 2 sold waiting for collection. I reckon my new wrecker may just tip the neighbours over the edge. Oh, and 1 more stored in my mates unit because I'm completely out of space - where do all the other doorsteppers keep excess stock? I need to think outside the box. Nothing is in the road I may add.

I went to Santander with about £7k in notes, sent to post office. Other day, I had a taxi waiting (on way to collect a car) outside the bank. I queued and queued for the one cashier whom said, "Is that cheque for a business account, we can't accept that over the counter, you will have to use the machine." Touch screen was really slow and I nearly walked out in handcuffs.

This is what I did (James) https://www.gov.uk/register-as-number-plate-supplier/dvla

Are you shitting me? Terry is in there telling all the behind the scenes antics (from the other side) I don't remember him Used to love Terry and June

Turntable, does reverse not work?

I think it was £40 one off fee. The motor factor can then make my plates up and why not whilst we’re at it, add the company name. You’re right James, it’s vanity but when I often change plates because the existing ones are tired, I thought I would just budget 12.99 to each car and at least lose all the crap Union Jack, Euro flag, welsh dragon stuff and promote? my business instead of the last supplying dealer. Makes me at least proud to see one of my cars being used around town.

I always say that cash is my least preferred payment method. Transfer being favourite (until I get FCA).

I’m not sure any incremental business will come as a result of a little name on a number plate. having said that, I normally put new plates on because they make the car look so much brighter. I have just sent DVLA app off for permission to supply plates. for £12 a set with my name on, it is a no brainier and adds that little bit of professionalism. Years down the line, it’s surprising how many you see about town.

Not at all Sir lol

Wrong topic The only thing wrong about Freemasonry is misguided outsiders perception of all the good work they do

Thanks for the update - two bites of the cherry

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