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Yeah, I would. I think there's a few places that'll do it

Yeah, I can't believe there's a car wash anywhere in London that doesn't have the council busting their ass about waste water. The only place the council won't go is a gypo site.

Open up those weird Polish grocery shops that sell jars of pickled vegetables and dozens of types of Vodka?

Same here, in fact there won't be any room for cars soon.

... not worth getting it repaired?

Well, another day in Max Brannings 'Maximum Motors' dealership. Flicked through a copy of AT and washed the cars with a sponge bought in the local shop

Not with a barge pole

Off the BCA website Marginal This means that no VAT can be claimed back on the vehicle by a customer that is VAT registered. VAT Qualifying This is where a customer that is VAT registered, purchasing the vehicle for a qualifying purpose, is able to claim VAT back on the vehicle, as it was originally bought by: Leasing and Contact Hire Companies, Daily Rental Companies & Taxi Firms/Driving schools for business use.

Uns But, its not 'extra' income, they have a funding shortfall to fill. I don't like paying more council tax either, but if central government slashes their budgets how else can they generate income? My local council outsource everything because they've made huge personnel cuts but they're not the best at managing contrctors. Remember Osborne's 'austerity' cuts are still ongoing until 2020? I'm not making the councils case but realistically what are they going to do?

A couple of blokes in a supermarket car park with a jet wash and a cloth isn't a valet!

Well it has to be said that the councils have lost huge amounts of central government funding as part of the 'austerity' programme (remember that); probably around 75% by 2020. The only way they can generate cash is from council tax and 'fines'. Expect those to increase very soon

"a thing of beauty is a joy forever!"

Let's hope so for everyones sake

Has all this 'jump starting' spiked it

Like it or not the finance sector generates huge amounts of revenue for UK. And it's the thing that makes us a world leader. Can't think of anything else other than F1 components and high end HiFi equipment. Maybe someone will start making Austin Allegro's again

There's probably a fancy vegan restaurant in Notting Hill that will sell you turnip stew in wooden bowl for £35! Plus £4.99 for the fancy Artisan bread to dip in it!

We never really recovered from the last recession. "London wealthy bubble", that's funny There's no wealthy bubble where I am mate, quite the opposite. Food banks are the growth industry

Plus, some punters will look more favourably on the fact that you are inviting them to your home, which implies a greater element of trust.

Yeah fuel in it. BHM mentioned the SCV and there's a few other bits. I'll have a play with it tomorrow

Well round my way everything sells but it's all buy to let stuff. Even the new builds and 'toytown' estates. God knows how first timers can afford to buy anything unless you've got parents that can give you their pension fund

No, been starting ok hot or cold, then this morning fail to start? I've also heard, EGR, starter motors. I've also just knocked the sensor thing off the screen so I've got the 'ump with it now anyway

My 'scanner' had a heavy night so I have to wait

Today's fun project is a 2007 2.0 d4d that has decided to fail to start this morning. Cranking but not firing. Full service history, motorway miles 120k battery changed this year. I thought I'd throw it open for comment before I "make the phone call".

Depends on who's buying them. In my area everything is bought to let, even the new 'toy town/gated community' housing estates. I guess there's the trade up/trade down/moving to the suburbs/retirement sector? The problem is for the average buyer they won't have much money left.

Does anyone on here use a strapline in their advertising. You know the sort of thing, "never knowingly under sold", "bloody good cars", "not too shabby" etc