MDR95 1 Posted August 30, 2016 Hi guys, i started buying and selling cars in Feb - I have been through 25 now and managed to save and invest. The time is come where I want between 5 and 7 cars at a time... i have just moved to Sheffield and I'm struggling to find land to rent for storage etc.. Does anyone know the best way of going about.. I am budgeting around £200 P/m for the storage of 4/5 cars. I'm a full time uni student. So that is the maximum I want. let me know your thoughts /- cheers Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted August 30, 2016 You're a 'full time' student? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDR95 1 Posted August 31, 2016 Yeah I'm at university in my final year.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bestprice4cash 20 Posted August 31, 2016 1 hour ago, MDR95 said: Yeah I'm at university in my final year.. So are you operating as a proper registered business, paying TAX, insurances, warranties, etc? Or trading on the side cash in hand, no come backs, etc? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDR95 1 Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Registered business, I have Trade insurance and Pay Tax. I don't have trade plates yet either, don't justify them right now maybe when I have 6 or 7 cars... I am still a full time student as I study 35 hours a week - this is a secondary business. I dont do warranty, but that is due to the size - and with the nature of the cars I have and sell it is not an issue. Edited August 31, 2016 by MDR95 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted August 31, 2016 If your using cars that are registered to trade you need trade plates to move them or for test drives. I couldn't justify not having them. By don't do warranty what do you do if a customer has a fault with a car you sell? if I buy from you do I get any benefits over buying privately ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDR95 1 Posted August 31, 2016 Yes I know that, However, I just tax each car individually through direct debit - the majority of the cars I get are low/free tax - Ill look at trade plates but this is easier for me now. Any immediate car, I will give them there money back, but it is sold as seen - I trade from my house, its expected.. No none - customer's do not always buy for the extra benefits, a lot of people are wise to a lot of BS warranty companies... Customers buy the car. ANYWAY can someone actually help we with my issue, I'm feeling an interegation - I know the rules my parents have a sizeable dealership and I worked for Porsche. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted August 31, 2016 25 minutes ago, MDR95 said: I know the rules my parents have a sizeable dealership and I worked for Porsche. Obviously you don't, because otherwise you wouldn't be taxing cars without registering as the NEW owner. I would be interested to know how your insurer views this every time you put one on the MID especially if someone makes a claim against you and car not in your name but you have taxed it With regards your question you need to get on your bike like lamont says and look for somewhere suitable then knock on doors to try and do a deal with the owner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDR95 1 Posted August 31, 2016 Depending on the nature of the car and how long I have it - I will infect put it in my name. What I do is down to me - I actually do very well! I came to the forum to ask for advice... I will get trade plates but the amount of cars I have - I do not justify it. I came to the forum for advice. i understand that this is the standard on forums and most users will nit pick. Hmm I think that will be the only way, I will only use it for storage an old drive/compound would be ideal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted August 31, 2016 So if a customer has a fault you give them their money back? Are you Vat registered ? You have sold 25 cars since February you must be doing something right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Regan 116 Posted September 2, 2016 Don't think it's nit picking , just seems strange the way your operating , taxing vehicles puts another owner on them and is costing you money... and sold as seen ..good luck with that . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
basildon car sales 17 Posted September 2, 2016 firstly rory 25 cars since february i think if we done 25 cars since february we would have closed shop by now hahhahaha. Hi mike iv been watching this post and reading all the comments and frankly half of what you say does not make sense. People on this forum are here to help you they try and better you not the opposite. How can you not justify the trade plates cost simply how its like £200 or under of the year you rather put cars in your name add a extra owner and tax them thats some rubbish mentality of thinking. Also selling cars sold as seen mate seriously are you for real ? you don't give customers warranties not to be rude but its people like you who F*** the job for motor traders on this forum who do the job properly such as prep a car check them warranty etc etc good luck with what you do no doubt you will realise everyone was right on here dan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 124 Posted September 2, 2016 just out of curiosity does your advert point out that it's a trade sale or private, assuming you advertise in classified websites, or do you just leave them at the side of the road with an advert in the window and that's why you need to tax everyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites