Mikey

I would 'like' your thanks if they ever fix the god damn thing! I've just received this months issue and there's some great articles in it!

Rob you are aware that the new rules that came in at the beginning of the year don't ask you to cover the cars existing plates. They specifically state to display them externally and not to cover existing plates...

Compare sights are totally useless for trade insurance... but I guess you work for them as this is your first post!

Just to update I've used them a few times now and have to say they work well with no movement at all... The first couple of runs I used the bungee straps for extra security, but soon realised they weren't moving at all so removed them and went commando! Even at motorway speed they didn't budge an inch (25mm for you millennials )

I've used billboards in another Retail industry and it worked well for us! However that was for something new to the market or new to that particular town/city, so not quite the same as a used car dealer... Like you say, if you sell one car from it, then it's paid for itself, and if nothing else it's planted some seeds in peoples heads that you exist and maybe, just maybe the next time they want a car they'll come to you!

Yep here you go: http://cardealerclub.com/

Yep I still get the magazine posted out to me...It's all part of you membership if you're paid up.

Well my new trade plate holders have arrived today and these have the spring clips that fit over the ends of your existing reg plate, BUT display the trade plate below the existing reg, so as to not cover it up. I have to say it's really simple but well made and they fit everything front and rear that I have in stock at the moment. I've also purchased two security wires that dog clip to the trade plates that you can run through a grill or trap under the boot/bonnet as an extra bit of piece of mind so that they won't fly off... Plate holder: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322441729606?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Bunjy thingy: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381777653738?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Yep as Tom says cover your ass properly and get it PDI'd. I have a 140 point PDI pad from Lawgistic's that my Master Tech uses for every car, which is checked off, signed and stamped. The customer gets a copy which he also signs, and a copy goes in your file.

They are in the middle of nowhere lol... I can't count the amount of times I've said balls to it, and had a car delivered as the auction house in nowhere near the bloody train station, and the journey would have been like a john candy clip out of trains planes and automobiles just to get there! Yeah that's bad Andy and hopefully you got some dollar back for that! They need to held accountable for mis-describing the condition... What I meant was you wouldn't have detected the heater problem even if you'd been present, but by the sounds of it, you wouldn't have bid at all, or adjusted you bid accordingly given the new evidence.

Yeah but by the same token you wouldn't have picked that up either if you'd been stood out in the cold as the car drives into the hall asking the driver ''How does it drive mate''? You're always going to get discrepancies and that's accepted. It the blatant lies on condition that's unacceptable, and we've all been bitten at some point.

I actually prefer the layout of the Manheim website to BCA's... Although both could be improved immensely! Anyway back to the OP's question... The only difference is the on-line fee in addition to the buyers premium and any Surecheck fees. They charge this whether it be a live on-line auction or buy-it-now. I've never understood this fee at all, as surely it's just a con/revenue generator!?

Definitely brave Jim! But you're are in a good place to do this. You're well known, great reputation, many followers and presumably a good trickle of repeat business too, along with some tried and tested experience of this kind of media offering.

So as bad as the Auctions then... I can't count the amount of times I've been stung where the inspection and condition reports have described a perfect car and come collection I've found a myriad of faults not mentioned even on grade 1 stuff! And the Auction houses response...Well mate it's inspected from 1 metre away and it's up to you to re-evaluate it! Yeah like that works when you buy a car on-line from 250 miles away and either train it there, or have it delivered. If this was any other retail situation they'd be liable especially with distance selling regulations!

Yeah they have a strong following and very similar customers to Alfas. Clean low mileage one owner cars are getting rare now, especially as the newest are 6 years old already. Like most things, condition and history is everything in this market, and enthusiasts of the brand will pay good money if all of that is right.

No not me... Wouldn't have touched that to be honest... Dual mass on those are mega expensive, although the 2.4 5 pot is bomb proof, and a fabulous engine that will tune to 300bhp easily! Vastly underrated, and very addictive once turned, and actually sound good with the 5 pot burble for the devils fuel lol. Grade 3 BCA are usually pretty bad, Manheim not quite so, but with those sort of prices there's nothing left in the deal. I bought a mint 1 owner Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition instead today. Just waiting for quotes to come back from Movex to get it delivered as I'm too busy to get it.

One careful race team owner!

Not sure whether you saw this or not as the forum merged my posts... Try: Network Trade Insurance on 0800 121 6965 ask for Lee - or Premiere Insurance Winsford ask for John on 01606 863400

Yep agreed on both counts... 939 series cars particularly the Sportwagon's are going for silly money now. They seem to have had zero depreciation over the last few years. I sold a 1750tbi ti SW, one of the last off the line with the darkened 19'' ti wheels and mirrors for 14.5k in 2014, and a similar spec one at a London Specialist last month went the same money!!

Well that's a result then... See I told you lol. Anyway It wouldn't be an Italian car if it didn't make some sort of noise! I like to call it character

Haha I would really like to 'like' this post a lot.... but can't!!

Sk try Bollington Insurance who are owned by Ageas on 01625 854458 . They've been great for me over the years, so deffo worth a phone call. There's also two other brokers who specialise in road risk that were recommended to me on here when I was last shopping around, but their names escape me at the minute... Ones Nantwich way and the other Blackpool I think? I'll dig out my quotes when I get a second and pass on their details to you. Right here goes... Network Trade Insurance on 0800 121 6965 ask for Lee - or Premiere Insurance Winsford ask for John on 01606 863400

The only adjustment is where the actual glass is attached to the mechanism. The holes through the glass is much larger than the securing bolt that goes through it, so this gives you lateral and vertical movement so the window closes properly. On the 939 series cars the window drops an inch when you open the door, and likewise when you close it, it drops then rises again to seal against the body rubbers.

Yes I read that on this mornings email... Interestingly worded I thought!

Usually silicon spray works well on these. With them being frameless windows they are prone to getting grit down the runners, so that can cause the squeal. Have you also had a look at the regulator? The cables can wear after a while and eventually snap at the spring end, but can be noisy before that happens. eBay is usually the best place for parts, and also Italian eBay too. I've just rejected a 2008 2.2 LE Spider at Auction for not being as described. It wasn't from Leeds was it lol?