metcars

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  1. I remember when the ‘code extraction’ software was free if you knew where to look? Same with ‘mileage correction’. But then they gave it a simpler interface and packaged it up as a ‘side hustle’ business for £1500?
  2. Plus, don’t be surprised if these punitive ‘extra taxes’ aren’t applied nationwide at some point. I’ve noticed other cities picking ‘low emission zones’ (keep this to yourself but they do actually work). Punishing end users for the mistakes of industry seems to be the way forward for government. Motorists are a cash cow, and ‘ANPR zoning’ is a good, cost effective income generator for cash strapped local councils. So be warned, Its not just a London thing, it’s spreading like a cancer?
  3. Just as well you can now grow your own concrete?
  4. I’m a keen amateur photographer anyway. But as you say it’s easy for anyone to get excellent results with a little effort.
  5. Agee with the above. You need to put every effort into producing professional high quality images of your stock. Photography is now a huge part of the job and is always Time well spent!
  6. Its not heavy going, it’s just stating the obvious? I’m surprised they needed a university professor to tell us that HGV drivers need better incentivising? But, hardly surprising from a magazine that services the logistics industry?
  7. Sure, I don’t personally know any HGV drivers. As far as shortages go, I just go by what i see.
  8. So the reports of a massive industry wide shortage of HGV drivers is untrue?
  9. The only motivation issue is the lack of it from foreign HGV drivers to deliver our fuel?
  10. I thought it was the Wild West, but a new sheriff just rode into town!
  11. Those Polish lorry drivers must be really excited at the prospect of coming back to all the hate!
  12. I thought only teenagers thought electricity was free!
  13. Yeah I understand completely. The price volatility affects all of us? I wonder how niche markets have been affected, Supercars, RS/ST etc?
  14. And don’t get me started on those soft focus images that make scratches disappear! And special low res pictures on images with bodywork!
  15. I would be shitting myself that prices might slump back if I had a site full stock like that!
  16. Again, I wonder what it’s like for guys that source stock from private sellers? but you’re spot on with the bottom end of the market. The prices at the block can be insane for old shutters? Where’s the profit? I’m guessing it’s the fault of these youtubers making millions from ‘flipping cars’ that are creating an influx of newbies?
  17. The lack of moderation does seem to be the issue. Shame, because it was actually an interesting place, but now it’s become like the ‘wild west’. You’d think CDM would value a forum and encourage professionals? Weird?
  18. Just out of interest what’s the difficulty. Poor quality, availability or over optimistic vendors?
  19. So you’re paying sensible prices for stock? I’m guessing even private sellers have noticed prices are volatile?
  20. Let’s not be hasty, I’m still pondering the bitcoin ‘opportunity’ and I do need help with that report that’s due?
  21. Surely he should be taking this up with the mechanic, because it sounds like ‘pass the parcel’.
  22. Out of curiosity, I’m just wondering how those guys that ‘don’t’ use auctions are getting on sourcing stock? How are the current supply issues affecting you, if at all?