Marian TDM

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  4. Posted

    Hello everyone,

    As per title, recently I bought a BMW 530GT 61 plate with UK number plates and UK V5 document.
    After testing the car I done a bank transfer and went online and transferred the V5.

    After 2 week DVLA is sending me a letter saying that the car has been permanently exported and unlicensed and because of that, they are unable to issue a V5.

    They would like me to complete a V55/5, 'Application for a first vehicle tax and registration of a used motor vehicle'. Along with the application they also want me to pay import duty through Notification of Vehicle Arrival (NOVA) at HMRC.

    I am looking for some advice, can I do anything about it? The seller was private and I bought it for myself.

     

    Thank you for your time and advice.

     

     

  9. Posted

    On 8/24/2019 at 3:20 PM, Casper said:

    I source most stuff from auctions . As do my friends in the trade and associates as well as part exchange there is a few online auctions you can use but most you have to be ltd or vat registered . 

    Did used to buy some from a main landrover dealer but the guy left who was our contact and think it all goes to dealer auction now .and also a Volkswagen dealer but it changed hands so it much harder to get into dealers now for part exchanges 

    There is a hpi free car price guide online

    you can always use the we buy any car etc to give you an idea what you should be paying but expect to pay slightly more as most of there stuff goes to auction ..  

    when buying to sell on use the Arnold Clark px price checker and expect to pay a bit more buying private 

    most dealers will have the cap and glasses price guides well online apps now that they use   But in your position this might might work what i suggested  above 

    when you register as a trader at the auctions with trade insurance etc the trade  catalogue has guide prices on it 

    Look out on gumtree there a lot of badly presented cars that come up well with a polish a new set of trims and number plates 

    If your able put a full 12 months mot on everything as it reassures your buyers  

    hope this helps .. 

    oh and aim higher 10 percent is not a lot but keep at it 

    I just came back to your reply after few months and I must say(again) THANK YOU.

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  10. Posted

    11 hours ago, metcars said:

    After a recent incident where my handy daily scanner was stolen im on the hunt for a replacement. I need something small enough to travel with me on my collection capers but be useful. I landed on an autel maxisys mp808. My problem is, where to buy one thats not a clone. Even the autel website itself looks sketchy?

    I was in your situation last month, actually looking for one to check the VIN numbers and hidden faults. 
    Looked for autel mp808 and then spoke with my mechanic and he suggested me to get WOW Wurth.

    I just went on ebay, bought the SNOOPER adaptor for 35 pounds ( comes with WOW WURTH V5 0.0.08R2 CD and then I went on google and downloaded WOW WURTH V5 0.0.12 and installed it on my laptop. 

    The process is very simple, just install the program and then use the generator to give you the credentials. (you find tutorials on youtube).

    It's a great free tool, better then 7k SNAP-ON.

    Good luck. 

    PS: You also can find the Delphi 2016 and Autocom 2016 but WOW Wurth is a better one

  12. Posted

    Hello everyone. 

    I hope you all you had a nice weekend. The weather was not great but still, I managed to make 2k profit from 2 cars last week.

    Just need a bit of advice, I am selling part time, I work full time and my profits from cars are decent I say. I feel like I need to step further and dream bigger. 

    I spend all of my spare time searching, buying and selling cars. (that's evenings and weekends). 

    What's next? Shall I find a place to store them? How long can I do it without being properly registered as sole trader?

    When do I know that I am doing alright? I am making enough from cars to pay my bills but still I am afraid is not enough to quit my day job. 

    Also I don't want to get in trouble with tax man. 

     

    Thank you for advice. 

     

  13. Posted

    3 minutes ago, jason doyle motor sales said:

    you would have to be off your nuts to want to be the proud owner of an french automatic diesel

    astra live the dream.zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz:lol:

    That's very true. I actually said myself to stop buying vauxhall, Peugeot and Renault but let's see how it goes in a month or so. 

  14. Posted

    38 minutes ago, Casper said:

    Yes the £20 and £30 road tax seem to help as well 

    I'm sure you will find an astra buyer eventually there is a bum for every seat .. 

    Keep the head up 

    I am not sure if my price is too high. 

    Cap value comes up around 5k

    38 minutes ago, Casper said:

    Yes the £20 and £30 road tax seem to help as well 

    I'm sure you will find an astra buyer eventually there is a bum for every seat .. 

    Keep the head up 

    I am not sure if my price is too high. 

    Cap value comes up around 5k

  16. Posted

    8 minutes ago, Mojo121 said:

    What? Your car isn’t selling in a week and you’re not taking a grand out of it?

    I thought all these car dealers were lying about the trade being shit.

    Definitely don’t buy any more diesels. Rubbish sellers.

    Thanks. 

     

    8 minutes ago, Tony911 said:

    What's last price cash?

    1st comes 1served. 

     

    12 minutes ago, C B said:

    Only 1 phone call in a week???

    I’d be trying to offload it to WBAC, if they won’t take it send it to the block? 

    If all else fails, burn it out!!!

    Selling as well 3 Series 63 plate and had 2 viewers after 6h I posted it. 

    Just now, Casper said:

    Or any more astras .lot of people seem to being doing ok with diesels still .. 

    I am near London. Everyone seems to be scared about Ulez. 

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  18. Posted

    7 hours ago, Casper said:

    Its not something I use but I guess a lot of buyers will pick them up in tesco etc and tell us all there px is worth x amount our cars are overpriced by x amount etc 

    always remember guys at the auction laughing between Themselves when the sharp dressed want to be car dealer had the phone In one  hand and parkers car price guide under there arm .it wasnt me honest :lol:. I'm not knocking them for using parkers but never take a book one in to an auction . Looks unprofessional .. 

    Noted that. 

    7 hours ago, trade vet said:

    Relying on Parker’s............maybe you are not quite ready to set up full time after all.

    :)

    Hopefully I will pick up quick. 

    10 hours ago, Casper said:

    I source most stuff from auctions . As do my friends in the trade and associates as well as part exchange there is a few online auctions you can use but most you have to be ltd or vat registered . 

    Did used to buy some from a main landrover dealer but the guy left who was our contact and think it all goes to dealer auction now .and also a Volkswagen dealer but it changed hands so it much harder to get into dealers now for part exchanges 

    There is a hpi free car price guide online

    you can always use the we buy any car etc to give you an idea what you should be paying but expect to pay slightly more as most of there stuff goes to auction ..  

    when buying to sell on use the Arnold Clark px price checker and expect to pay a bit more buying private 

    most dealers will have the cap and glasses price guides well online apps now that they use   But in your position this might might work what i suggested  above 

    when you register as a trader at the auctions with trade insurance etc the trade  catalogue has guide prices on it 

    Look out on gumtree there a lot of badly presented cars that come up well with a polish a new set of trims and number plates 

    If your able put a full 12 months mot on everything as it reassures your buyers  

    hope this helps .. 

    oh and aim higher 10 percent is not a lot but keep at it 

    Thank you very much for taking the time and offering me advice. 

    I am happy because I joined this forum and actually speak with you guys. 

    When I came in UK 4 years ago I couldn't even speak so everything that I am doing on the side of my job gives me joy and motivation.

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  19. Posted

    21 minutes ago, Casper said:

    Yeah I get you mate you get what I meant.  I get on great with most of my family although at times we have our moments ie the odd disagreement but its back to normal 10 minutes later ..

    Like David Im here to help people where I can anytime I can . David I agree you have always helped me out when I've asked for advice on here so I will vouch for David and can say he wont ever put you down ..  

    I am a bit stuck at the moment, I use parkers and autotrader for valuation before making offers on private cars but most of them online have quite high prices. I really need to find a better/easier way to source cars.

  20. Posted

    1 hour ago, David Horgan said:

    You cant head for 10% in this job Marion , 5k car with 10% mark up  wont pay the bills . 

    , Advert bills , Mechanical work , Cleaning , Fuel to fetch it and test it , Insurance bills, that's just while your part time .

    Full time then the bills multiply quite considerably . VAT , Rent , Power , Services for the cars , MOT's , Repairs , Accountancy , Bank charges  ,   and lots more . Then you will have more than 10% in costs to sell the car , 

    There's no shame in profit when your working for yourself , 

    Don't let this phase you though Marion , I made my daughter do it the hard way , Started with a £1,000 C2 , 1 earned a profit , then 1 became 2 , became 3  and so on and now shes into a 200k stock value and makes a good living that makes your Gas work look like a Saturday  wage , I'm a cruel old fashioned type though .

    Get on with it , dont let anything get in your way and remember PROFIT is the key , don't be shy to hold your hand out and take the money because you will be working hard for it . 

    Thank you for the great advice.
    Hard to find someone around to boost my motivation.

  21. Posted

    4 minutes ago, trade vet said:

    Hi Marian

     Could you possibly give us a ballpark figure on what you are currently earning in your day job.Unless you can afford it,not a good time to go solo in this job.One thing,I have to tell you is that those ‘ moments of joy ‘ you refer to may turn into ‘ moments of relief ‘when you go full time.Best of luck though,you will get plenty of good advice from the guys on here.

    I work full time as a gas and electric engineer earning 30k a year. (installing this smart meters that most of the people are almost forced by suppliers to have them). 

     

    6 minutes ago, Blenheim Car Sales said:

    you aim for 10% profit????  well done  best to aim high 

    Because I do it as a private seller at the moment I am trying to buy under 5k maybe a bit more for certain cars and sell for 500, maybe 1k profit. (just found a desperate seller that wanted a Skoda Kodiaq that sold me his 12plate Merc c220 82k miles for 3500 and luckily I sold it in 5 days for 4750£) 

     

    4 minutes ago, justina3 said:

    You wont find anything cheap in Blackbush i presume they have put you on a silver account there are people there who have a huge buying advantage who will be able to give almost close to retail and make the money up with added value of a lot and finance packages ect. 

     

    but good luck he who dares and all that.

    Thank you for your time. 

    I actually bought few cars from there  but on someone else's gold membership. 

    Was a decent profit but some were just luck. No one was looking at a RR 57 plate for 4500£ about 1year ago (because suspension on dashboard) 

    I bought it and was only needed topped up with suspension oil. 

    But that I am sure was luck so I won't try again. 

  22. Posted

    Hello everyone. 

    I am on this forum for a while so I decided to introduce myself and be more active on it. 

    My name is Marian, 24, I trade cars for almost 2 years now (just a car or two a month). The hobby started to become something more important than my job, I love doing it and gives me moments of joy most of the time. 

    There were moments when I lost money but I decided to keep going and now I am aiming for at least 10% profit on each car. Last year I made 7000 profit, not having trade insurance just buying the cars privately, paying day insurance and all the expenses before selling them. 

    At the moment I just became BCA member and hopefully I will find time to actually go to Blackbushe and buy my 1st car from there. If all goes right my plan is to get trade plates and start small with some cheap cars and work hard to get more moments of joy and quit my day job. 

     

    Thanks for your time reading this. 

     

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