metcars
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... you've done it now, mention IMDA too many times and they'll appear! The highlight for me was being accused of unprofessionalism, but on the plus side I got a lot of phone numbers just in case I want to "talk about it" Seriously, and unsurprisingly I'm out. I actually think it's a good idea to have a trade association as a voice for independents, but it's all about personalities, and they're not my 'cup of tea'
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You can buy them in the joke shop
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The internet killed regional auction price variations
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So, if every household is charging a car, where is all this increased demand for electricity going to be coming from?
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I'm guessing all this ambiguity and confusion will cover any 'U'turns' from the Treasury
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You're right, but you can bet that when there's a 'huge demand' there's a huge price increase in electricity
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Ignore. Like most punters, they assume 'greedy' car dealers sell cars at 99% margin, and that you could accept any offer and still get a healthy profit.
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Bargain reduced down from £1395 I reckon £695 is where it should be?
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I've noticed a few 'proper' local forecourts with bangers at inflated prices. '02 Astra £1395 come on https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710080081772?onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&postcode=ig62ln&advertising-location=at_cars&model=ASTRA&year-from=2000&year-to=2003&sort=price-desc&body-type=Hatchback&make=VAUXHALL&radius=30&page=1
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In my neck of the woods they are hugely popular with a 'certain' type of guy (I know I shouldn't stereotype). They have to be three door though. I can't buy them in anywhere near decent nick, they are always worn out, dent on every panel and broken interiors from amateur HiFi installs.
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All those crazy price auction purchases are finally finding there way onto the market. There are some real chancers down this way trying to make money on some old shitters
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Yes. I found all this stuff the other day, even the little book they produced listing cars that run on unleaded
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I used to have a fancy green leather case for mine.
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Same here, we used to aim to buy at CAP prices and sell at Glass prices
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I'm not sure why my opinion is so important to them? I'm not sure what they have all taken offence to? I didn't name them the 'magnificent 7' Umesh did. All these snotty/barbed/patronishing comments remind me of the stories my dad used to tell about having to join Trade Unions back in the 60s?
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This is exactly the sort of 'barbed' comment I'm talking about? You understand I'm feeling a little bit 'under attack' here, just for having an opinion Welcome to the forum by the way, where are my manners?
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So did I? And why does having the freedom 'not to join' make me unprofessional? I'm starting to feel uncomfortable about the guys on here 'ganging up' on others, it has the feel of the old Union 'bully boys' after their weekly subs
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OK, Let's be clear. I never said I don't agree with them or doubted their abilities as business men. All those guys are giants in this industry and good luck to them. I may or may not join, I'm going to see how it all pans out. Is that OK with you?
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Yes, looks like the "magnificent seven" have ridden off
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No, but along with new injection pump or head gasket it is a huge selling point that can sway a buyer. Whereas having to rebuild A/C or change an alternator just sucks profit
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In my humble opinion the issues start when the punter gets home and a friend/relative/expert starts a forensic examination of the paperwork
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Yes, a new clutch is a nice selling point
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Love it, from now on I'm saying a car has a 'history of servicing' rather than 'a service history'
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What's the story with 'Autovola'?