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Talking of valeting and not that I like to 'burn' fellow traders, but check out the 'stainage' on the seats of this car? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201704104266470?price-to=2000&radius=50&maximum-mileage=90000&exclude-writeoff-categories=on&advertising-location=at_cars&year-to=2006&model=207&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&make=PEUGEOT&fuel-type=Petrol&sort=price-asc&aggregatedTrim=S&minimum-badge-engine-size=1.4&quantity-of-doors=5&postcode=ig62ln&maximum-badge-engine-size=1.4&page=1

.....to find an early one, that's neither thrashed nor has a 'box made from chocolate?

I've just completed it too. And I must say a nice change to be asked for information and actually receive something in return! Well done Ben!

I specialise in cars that don't sell

Didn't there used to be a guy call Paul Mimmack who sold ex police vehicles. I think he had an article about him in Autocar magazine back in the day

Uber?

..... and still keep a few 'oddballs' out the back

Maybe the turbo wasn't the only problem

There are still huge amounts of punters that actually believe cars are priced with a profit margin of 90%, and in that case you can afford to take a huge chip without hurting.

I seem to remember reading that there are a number of vehicles that require resting voltage to be way over 12v or faults occur

It's been many years since I bought trade ins from a dealership, probably nearly 30yrs, and in those days there was a pecking order of trade buyers. It always worries me when I hear about guys who have a 'special' arrangement with a local dealership to be a sole buyer; why would a dealerhip want to do that?

You're right, problem is nobody wants to admit to selling 'old tat'?

Yes, they are all good at taking your money, but the real test is how they handle a problem.

I've always had a good quote from them regardless. I'm with Tradewise

It's an import Skyline; it'll be full of 'bent' parts anyway

DNA insurance

... and you thought that pack of bulbs from Poundland was a bargain!

I have a nephew that buys and sells a lot of companing/caravanning stuff. It all goes on Gumtree and sells faster than any other platform

... and me, still looking after 30yrs

Don't knock it, they could knock on your door instead?

Agree

I've noticed AT are running a campaign offering free 'private' ads for cars under £1k at the moment. Interesting that apart from their issues with traders that they must also be losing a lot of revenue from private sellers using facebook for 'free'?

Apologise if you've already tried this but you used to be able to buy coolant hose repair tape (not insulating tape) that you would wrap around the leak like a puncture kit, but I've not seen this for some time. I think I've still got a roll in the shed somewhere; again, sorry if you've already tried this

How much is a hose?

Could be good news if points mean prizes