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Neither. You make a good case.

I agree with you, but as I've said before the 'new' ved system was put in place in readiness for future changes; it's just a 'key stone' as such. Don't forget road pricing is 'waiting in the wings' still?

But why bother with such an elaborate deception when there's heaps of cat c/d stuff advertised on there anyway? Making good money too, by all accounts.

Bloody 'AT' and that Cat D/C stuff is really annoying, especially in my neck of the woods. Is this a move by AT to make private buyers consider damaged repaired stuff in their searches now?

BCA Bedford has an 'interesting' vibe, and that's from someone who usually attends BCA Enfield?

I think there are many more changes on the way soon regarding 'toll roads' and how those charges are passed back to consumers. The updated VED system is just a building block for monthly charge back. Trade plates are a loose end for them to tie up. Sit back and enjoy the ride?

Cracking post!!!!

I was under the impression that P/T was intended for someone who was for example working as a 'GP' for 5 days a week and a car dealer for two, hence part time? Seriously, I wouldn't be surprised if P/T insurance actually worked out more expensive

Interesting, my broker told me my insurance would be going up now because of my ahem 'age'? Insurance man speak with forked tongue

Too cheap, should have been £595 with a 'clutch' and they can make an offer on that?

Exchange & Mart?

That's what happens when you sell a 'lemon' to the local gangsters?

I used to know a guy that delivered boats for a living. He had some great stories to tell

I'm of an age when FB/twitter etc leaves me cold. so I'm with you BUT, social media and Ebay virtual showrooms are the future like it or not. The whole balloons, bunting and "car of the week" is dying on its feet. The whole nature of shopping, and the whole "one-click-delivery-by-drone-if-you-don't-like-it-send-it-back-for-a-full-refund is the business model of the future. I would think that for you guys that are in your 20/30s there are some interesting times ahead.

Well done. I think this is an excellent idea.

Most of these seem to be bought by 'youtubers'

http://www.aol.co.uk/cars/2017/03/17/giant-car-dealer-seen-driving-convertible-with-head-above-windscreen-avoids-jail/ A couple of observations, at 6'6" he's only 4" taller than me and I am quite comfortable driving a KA? And "69" previous convictions, blimey?

Car SOS started off OK but the quality has steadily declined. I'm sure they'll be off to the US very soon, or doing a 'roadshow' I'm more Chasing Classic Cars at the moment

Carry on Car Dealer

Outstanding! You would have had to pay more for that if I was there!

But, it has to be said that "any tom dick or Harry" can set up doing anything from plumbing to brick laying. Off the books and all with potentially dangerous results for the consumer. In my small collection of family and friends consisting mostly of self-employed tradesmen they all have stories to tell of being under cut and low balled by 'chancers' unqualified and here today gone tomorrow.

Took the weekend off to go 'touring' in the old cmax. Two small issues. The first was that I noticed in the handbook that the rear seats come out so great. But, and with the caveat that I'm 6'2" ex rugby player, could not manage it? The combination of having to 'duck' inside the rear door, lift and support the rear seat at approx 45degrees, and operate 2 unlocking levers to release the seat while deadlifting it all up clear of the floorplan was too much for this old boy. The major fail was having two seperate levers to unlock the seat, which means having 3 arms. The second was while manouvering in a tight parking area outside some shops one evening the nearside sill made contact with some stone borders that will need paint. I was really annoyed about that. But, I'd be more annoyed if it was a 5yr old BMW? 'Smoke' on!

Sneaked that one in there!

Aah yes "the pointed finger points and always points down" Its a hardy perennial on this forum. You don't 'need' a showroom to offer service and quality. Plenty of crooks wear sharp suits!

People think that being a car dealer is about selling cars, but for me its more about buying them. That's what makes this job interesting. I enjoy reading the market and researching 'hot' prospects, the cut and thrust of auctions, prepping and repairing. The selling is for me only 10% of the job. This is why I couldn't work for a large dealership, I couldn't just stand in a showroom all day, I may as well just sell carpet or photocopiers? Just my opinion?