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I've got a relatively cheap camera circa £100 ish - Point & Shoot - take some 'arty' pics - not too sunny days & no filters as mentioned - Video I feel is a must -but not silent movies a walk around with description - SELLS cars for me .... http://specialistcars-stoke.co.uk/showroom/8199/ I feel the more the merrier but do get carried away sometime up to 100 pics ! plus 360 interior and exterior spins !

Just to say guys and girls, we're beavering away in the back ground and you'll soon see exactly whats to come ..... ' Exciting times ahead ' #'IMDA - If you haven't as yet registered simply click here www.theimda.co.uk And if anyone has resisted and not received an email in the last month - please register as you've added your details incorrectly ( We've seen a lots bounced emails as incorrect and obviously we don't know YOUR correct details! )

Felt like saying it a few times , but have to keep cool and " sorry decline " and walk away ! No point in getting agitated.

#franchised Funny you should say that .... A few a go friend of mine worked at a franchised dealer that had been taken over [ same sales manager - that;'s the important bit ] .. Comes to my friend who was in after sales asking about some cars which were showing up on stock and if he knew anything about it ? All these cars had sat at their compound for just short of 12 months - Brand new ( Pre reg) about 10 I think of memory .. How could someone FORGET all all these cars ??? And the fact that he was in charge when they were registered !

Big/ bigger dealers £40k doesn't really show a shortfall in the cash flow / system , I've heard about Ten of thousands£££ with some BIG players and it took months and months before they find an issue /shortfall ! Just very sad that these people are put in place of trust and abuse that trust! Heard a few years back small franchised dealer had new sales man , He was always willing to work wekkend's etc , The owner thought wow, this is a great find, ... as time goes on owner steps back a little bit more ! Salesman off ill one week customer comes in with an issue on a car he'd bought over the weekend - a cheapie , no trace of sale or that vehicle - Long story short , you can guess .. the salesman was selling majority of the swappers for cash - most deals showed no PX , Can of worms opened that day - I Remember him telling me how heart broken he was and thought there was at least 7/8 cars a month being sold by the salesman and pocketing all the money !

Been there too many times , but if you've promised then you have to stand on ! I do explain and tell them how it is and just say if it falls through for any reason then you'll let them know , mostly appreciate the truth and respect it , only last weekend had identical situation - the customer was a no show so I called the 1st guy and told him it was up for sale - came straight down and bought it.

Guys just need to bring to your attention of a guy who’s scammed his former employee out of thousands of ££££ Changed bank details on the invoice so the dealers pay into his account as opposed to the business ! Full details on http://www.theimdaforum.co.uk ( Formerly twitter car dealer forum !) http://twittercardealers.ning.com/ Just worth noting !

Thought I'd post this on here to help everyone if you're aware of the DVLA website to check on vehicle recalls : https://www.gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-been-recalled Umesh

Always amazes me - they spend thousands of ££££ on a car and moan about £200/500 for a service , just like when we get high performance cars in the tyre shop asking us for part worns or 'cheapest' ... Had an M5 In for 4 wheel alignment a few months back - he'd just had a part worn fitted by a garage around the corner - Massive bulge on the inside wall ! #deathtrap

You've got to have a website ! thats your shop front regardless of how many cars you have , people need to know all about you / your business etc ! And you'll also be amazed at how many keep an eye on your website for new stock arriving to buy for themselves or recommend others to your cars/website !

Had one when i was just learning back in 1983 - Customer on a Morris 100 [ Yeap one of those ! ] Guy came in looked at it said Can I come back in a couple of days and take it for a long test drive - I explained I would have to be with him- He said Of course you do , but I need to make sure it drives well up those hills. Comes in to the dealership as appointed , was based in leek , Staffs - we start driving out of Leek towards Buxton , No major concern at this stage as that'e the most hilly part [ Very Scenic ! ] We continue , continue ..right into Buxton some 12/13 Miles - Centre of Buxton he pulls over , walks around the car - Thanks I'll be in touch ! Never saw him again !!

" Well we think it looks good" Is even more worrying...! What would he describe as bad then !!

A Bit more of what we've been doing http://mailchi.mp/9a286bd52cfa/imda-in-the-times-newspaper-71809?e=82d798e0c5

IMDA Now has you tube channel if you guys wish to have a look !

Jim ... You know what they say about the pennies ..... ! Spot on with using book keepers and accountants ! Concentrate on the job in hand let the experts do their bit .. Cheaper and more efficient in the long run !! As I explained to some one a few weeks ago doing their own valeting to save £50 , Took them sometimes 2 days to get the car mint but saved £50 not paying someone else .. I pointed out they could earn a lot more with their time dedicated to buying/selling/marketing their cars/business than saving £50! #JustSaying

Jimbo VAT - Catches lots out - quick calc is profit /margin £1000 - divide by 6 = £166.66 that is the vat element ! We're all here to help shout away ! Umesh

Thanks Rory, Appreciated. Bit more here as we go forward with who's who and WHY ! Hope that helps? IMDA ' Independent Motor Dealers Association' Launched. A ‘not for profit’ trade body for independent motor dealers has been formed by a group of seven motor dealers and industry experts. The Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) says it aims to be the voice and support for the independent motor dealer in the UK. The founder members of the IMDA are, Jim Reid , Umesh Samani, Phil Weaver, Stuart Saunders, Chris Roach, David Bilsborough and Philip Nothard. In a statement, the IMDA spokesman and Crewe based owner of Cheshire Cars, David Bilsborough, told Motor Trade News “We believe that independent dealers deserve the right to have an association that will represent their interests. With the amount of change that the industry has seen and the amount yet to be seen it has never been needed more than at present. The association will be run on a ‘not for profit’ footing. This was voted for by all of the founding members early on in the discussions. “The association will represent each and every member equally. By having one voice to represent our member’s opinions and concerns at a national level and engaging with other bodies and associations for the good of all. The association will also provide a point of reference for best practice and alongside everything that is needed every day to run a successful and transparent motor dealership. We have already received many offers of support and help from suppliers to set up and deliver cutting edge training and advice without the need to leave the work place. At present no association purely represents the independent motor dealer. The IMDA will provide the platform for the representation to take place for the independent dealers. “We have already proven that there is an appetite for change and support via our association, by the many numbers of dealers and suppliers alike who have signed up with their initial interest at this early stage. We have all been working extremely hard behind the scenes to get into place a constitution plus a mission statement with pillars which has now been achieved. We have also voted and agreed upon a Chairman and Vice Chairman a Secretary and Treasurer. We are asking all perspective new members to express their interests in joining the IMDA by using our landing page at http://www.clickandjoin.co.uk/” Please share this with fellow like minded dealers.

Love Cars - BHM -There is no voice for the Independents , it snot going to change the world over night but if we all join forces as independents then we have some chance of making important changes - its an Association to help us all. We can all sit and moan all day , every day but if we want change we have to act and make things happen , its only officially launched yesterday in the press but already the number of interested numbers is incredible, showing there is interest from so many. Watch this space but in the mean while it would be good to know what things you would like on the agenda [ Realistic !] And spread the word. The IMDA 'Providing the voice and support for the Independent Motor Dealers'

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As already said - Its different for all of us ! Dealers who say they can't survive without AT and spend thousands because it works for them , and I know personally a numbers of dealers who don't spend a penny with AT and have a very successful business. You have to work out what is viable to YOU ? You won't get instant sales over night I don't believe just by being on AT - Just read the forum and you'see for yourself the mixed sentiments. Not sure of your stock or the margins you are working on , do you need to sell one car a month to pay the AT package to break even ? you know your own margins / sales required - do the sums and if you feel you want to try it give it a try for 3/6 months - One thing is if it isn't working pull the plug the move on - don't sit on the fence thinking too long , find an alternative ! Hope it helps Umesh

Talk to Jem Emirali Company Website address Company Name Aston Scott Mobile 07850 322 592 The MAN who can help ! Feel free to mention my name.

Always closed from day one , 20 Years but have meet customers with appointments - Only a odd one not turned up and the odd one I didn't deal. ( Usually PX not quite as described !) 2 Sunday appointments this year - did deals on both. I do qualify as much as one can for Sunday appointment's and only if I have nothing else on, but to be honest many have said they would come back when open , the odd one/two deals I may have missed - well that's life - I don't worry about it as I do like my time off and have other interests !. Each one to their own its a personal choice.

you've got some fast growing weeds ! Don't forget those 'cleaver' ones who then type your reg no into buying platforms and get a valuation pretending they are selling that car !! We all have various reasons works for me - doesn't work for everyone.

I only use them for the pictures , all the cars outside don't have them but all the cars in the showroom do ! Just looks NICE ! ... As said genuine /interested parties call for Reg Numbers etc - but no one has ever questioned why I cover them .... And it does 'help' stop cloning.

Did you pay by credit card ? .. Hoping you did then you have a good chance other wise very difficult especially when you know this could be a major issue. Either way sounds like you might as well get the car back before there is any issues getting it back or damage or simply gone missing before you start any action !