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Shocker. Hoping for better this month

Daily Mail seems to think so... Boris Johnson is set to ease restrictions for outdoor activities https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8351461/Boris-Johnson-set-ease-restrictions-outdoor-activities.html

Very deep pockets or a mate who’s very good at coding and just regular deep pockets I’d imagine

Something I’ve noticed at BCA and try to watch is cars going through in dealer groups with a report that’s basically telling you it's knackered on week 1, then going through on week 2 with no report. I put one through the blocks with BCA days before lockdown and it didn’t make reserve, it’s not on the ‘online only’ multi vendor listings so I called to ask why and had it sold. They told me that they don’t do online only for ‘private sellers’, I’m a platinum card holder so wonder who else’s do they list? Dealer groups listing in multi vendor?

Just subscribed to the magazine before James puts the price up

Had an email from Drive Vauxhall today to say they are reopening. Interestingly saying that Sales Dept are shut but you can have an unaccompanied test drive..

BCA Bridgwater occasionally do them, although it’s usually Fiestas and the occasional 3 series touring

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/small-businesses-boosted-by-bounce-back-loans Hopefully this will be useful for a lot of us. 100% government backed Up to £50k Interest and repayment free for 12 months I have yet to read fully, I wonder if there are any fees for early repayment after the initial 12 month period ETA: It does make me think that we could expect a while longer in lockdown yet.

Definitely, according to my local Copart account manager (who contacted me by facebook when i was trying to clear a spares/repair smokey 1 series on marketplace) a lot of their customers are exporters who will either strip them down for parts or clock them, fill it up lucas oil stabiliser and flog them on overseas..

I'd quite happily have a punt on some cheap fixers but whenever I've watched anything remotely interesting, it always seems to make money only sensible for something that hasn't been written off! The collection worries me a bit as well, I've heard it's a nightmare and takes hours. I haven't got the patience these days

Happy to help

Listened to it the other day while waiting in the car for the Mrs to finish the Sainsburys shop, really enjoyable again, keep them up!

Really? Can you remember what it was called? P.s, I tend to buy online, despite being 10 minutes from my local BCA. It allows me to get on with other things while still being able to bid, I can't really afford to spend half a day at the auction hall twice a week. Although I do enjoy bidding in person when I get the chance/ make time

Another great interview. I'm amazed by how much great 'content' is being created as a result of this lockdown. I really hope a lot of it can continue at some level once we're all back to it.

Tests drives are going to be the hardest part for me, I can't see many wanting to part with their hard earned without one.

AXA

Casper, I forgot to say thank you for the recommendation, I owe you a few beers!

I must be bored as I'm sat here organising the apps on my iPhone! What apps do you use to help you get the job done easier? I use: VehicleSmart - for checking MOTs, recalls etc can do free MID checks and HPI checks too Totalcarcheck - does the same as above with more details on spec of vehicle CarValue - cheap valuation app. I wouldn't buy based on prices but for 10-20p a pop its handy to show to a customer to give them a reality check about their 15 year old Mondeos px value Snapseed - free photo editing app, handy for making gloomy pics more attractive

Just to follow up on this, I got in touch with Ashley who sorted me a policy with more cover and still managed to save me about £1600 all told! Highly recommend him to anyone in need of a quote

Just tried and logged in ok.

I saw that too, next to the sign about buyers fees.. I’d be interested to see how much they are

I’ve seen they call it a Dutch auction, dropping the price until a buyer is found, which sounds pretty similar to how retail customers are found! If a customer put a claim in, I have doubts they would ‘get away’ with it, but I imagine most would take them at their word that they have no rights and not bother trying, saving them a fair bit of hassle in the first place? Just my guess.

Mainly answering calls and emails from people who think they can still pop down for a test drive and px valuation I have taken a couple of deposits though. Mobile mechanic is still working so he’s going in to sort a few jobs and mots which I’m hoping will help things along when they let us out to play again.

Also really enjoyed listening to the podcasts, keep them coming

Just given it a subscribe and like, will give it a listen in the garage later. Good luck with it all