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Showroom and workshop closed, however taking deposits from customers and they all fully understand collection won't happen until we're open after we're told to do so. 4 Deposits so far as they've all seen the video of cars and happy with they see.

Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it @have a word with the wife Yes The IMDA do have a forum on FB @metcars Thanks again for the feedback @sparky just trying to help anyone/everyone in the industry that we love, we're all the same we all have so much experience that we can all share and help each other with, I just wished when I started in 1997 there was help /support/forums and people that could have helped. Apprecaite the feedback. Thank you @trade vet Cheers @Rory RSC, Appreciated. Thanks @New year revolutions......, glad you saw the real me, sorry if my posts come over different to who I am, Really appreciate the feedback. Thanks to @david gott whos also done a podcast last week with me, great fun ! Link here if anyone wants a listen! Staysafe everyone.

FANTASTIC ! Something great to look forward to when the Covid-19 is over! Wishing you all the best.

Shaken not stirred ! works every time

March 1998 that’s about 8 months after starting the business, a couple come in to look at VW Corrado 16V and VW Golf VR6 Highline on a Saturday afternoon, 1st they go out in the Corrado at £12400 and then the Golf at £16700, I’m thinking that’s a fair bit of difference in price but just did the test drives. When they had driven both I couldn’t really get a feel for which way as she loved the Corrado and he loved the Golf, so having given them a drink and left them discussing in the showroom I went back to my office. After a few minutes the lady walks in says,” so how much are they again?” £12400 and £16700. She says, “can I write you a cheque for £25000 now and pay the rest when we pick them up?” I said you’re having them both. “yes, we can’t decide I love the corrado and John wants the Golf so we’ll have them both”

Commission definately not included, as we know a lot of sales people are probably on circa £12000 PA ( From what I'm hearing) so regardless of how much they earn in commission the gov only looks at the basic pay and will only pay 80% of the basic £800 !

The IMDA have today started a petition to the government to request for Furlough Leave to include Salespeople’s Commissions within 80% payment offer, as we know a lot of sales staff wages are heavily bias towards commission and we feel this is unfair and want to help all the sales staff. If you could please sign the petition. Thanks Umesh

Great interview and great insight, Daksh is always very open and good to listen to.

Autotrader announce full year results, in line with market expectations, but also announce hashtag#covid19 support for dealers. Advertising package fees for April to be waived and payment of March fees to be deferred for 30 days. Expected to produce a loss for the business in April of £6m-£7m. This will be very welcomed by all!

AA Cars: Sold a couple from there in the last couple of months, only been with them for about 4 months or so! So far so good I would say.

Only for franchise dealers not for used car dealers. I had a long conversation with them at one of the conference last year.

You're like an old stuck record Mr. H .... Just like ME! Same arguments, same conversations , same reasoning - Consumers are being MISLED and in a lot of cases the higher price ones are the BETTER BUY! #Simpes #KIP

Debit Card - Chip & Pin - ID Matches - licence matches etc , should be all OK. Defo not credit card' if BIG payment.

Not seen that ?? would be the best move @Rory RSC asThe IMDA asked for them to be removed totally but they were adamant in keeping it and we keep battling on with it, another meeting next week will keep everyone posted of the outcome.!

Markers are staying as @Rory RSC says! we ( The IMDA) have had talks and onging asking the removal of ££ under/over ! this is so mileading as we all know, hoping they will remove these!

Yes - a few ! Although ALL the conversations have started with " it's ove priced....." managed to convince them , but they must have been interested in my cars to even make contact ! the biggest worry is that how didn't bother to contact me and simply scrolled past .... !! As I keep saying to Autotrader 'we're starting on the back footwith customers, the motor trade already has a bad reputaion and these markers are not helping to build trust whenthey tell customers our cars are 'high price' with inaccurate data! IMO! Reduced my stock by 50%! [ No not in price - Advertised stock! ]

Good to see you back @jamslug ! Lot's has changed and nothing's changed if you get my meaning! Good luck in the new city and the new venture.!

#Ditto !

many on here won't know isopon p38 ...remember the stuf well!!

Agree with @David Horgan @Rory RSC@Nick M.K. the so called 'data and 'icontrol ' is sure way to blow your brains out. #MyThoughts

Marry Christmas to everyone, wishing you all a great 2020!

Really ! Can't belive that - customers just want it easy, so why not do that for them! seems bizarre!

Got 1000 on Autotrader , I'm led to belive they have circa 4000 cars in stock??

You can't stay on the fence for ever, its yes you want to go alone or stay put! Biggest thing is you'll be playing with your own money and not someone else's , if you're not going to do the 'job' right ie the clutch example then i don't think you'll so well long term, the days of not acting responsible are well over, CRA, Reviews etc etc. Good luck!

smart SKY ads can be targeted, was talking to them earlier this year as they were possibly thinking of joining the IMDA ! Very cleaver stuff and getting more affordable as such. Having another meeting with them soon to see how they maybe able to help the small/independent dealers with value for money advertsing. @Mark101 "days in stock" is so consumers can use that against the dealers to bash the prices down !