JKG 16 Posted January 18, 2017 Well, as of today I am officially out of the motor trade, it's been a fun couple of years with lots learnt along the way but financially it hasn't worked out for me, no regrets though, if I get the opportunity I will be back...watch this space, and thanks for all the advice, your knowledge has been invaluable, I haven't thought about what I'm going to do next but maybe I'll end up working as a yard boy for bca..I often wondered what it's like on the other side of the fence who knows, maybe I'll see you there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.J 35 Posted January 18, 2017 All the best mate, onwards and upwards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted January 18, 2017 Good luck on your chosen path. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 124 Posted January 18, 2017 Sorry to here it, sympathize with you it's not easy out there. Good luck let's hope you're back with a bang soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SK Motors 4 Posted January 18, 2017 Good luck. I'm not far off making the same decision unfortunately! My first few years of trading from home went well and most of my customers were decent people. In recent months I've found it harder to make a profit with much more hassle from people about Consumer Rights Act etc . I'm just not enjoying it anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betginge 73 Posted January 18, 2017 2 hours ago, JKG said: Well, as of today I am officially out of the motor trade, it's been a fun couple of years with lots learnt along the way but financially it hasn't worked out for me, no regrets though, if I get the opportunity I will be back...watch this space, and thanks for all the advice, your knowledge has been invaluable, I haven't thought about what I'm going to do next but maybe I'll end up working as a yard boy for bca..I often wondered what it's like on the other side of the fence who knows, maybe I'll see you there Sorry to hear this, Where about's were you based Good luck with the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JKG 16 Posted January 18, 2017 2 hours ago, SK Motors said: Good luck. I'm not far off making the same decision unfortunately! My first few years of trading from home went well and most of my customers were decent people. In recent months I've found it harder to make a profit with much more hassle from people about Consumer Rights Act etc . I'm just not enjoying it anymore. The biggest issue for me was sourcing the stock, made my fair share of mistakes, overpaying e.t.c, but I've learn't my lesson for the next time, when it's good it's great but when it's bad it's rather depressing 19 minutes ago, betginge said: Sorry to hear this, Where about's were you based Good luck with the future Was based near Nottingham, plenty of dealers in the area so I'm sure I won't be missed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umesh 336 Posted January 19, 2017 Good luck on your new journey .. as one door closed another opens ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby who 41 Posted January 20, 2017 All the very best mate. Go do something different! You're possibly thinking the 'grass is greener' somewhere else, 'That' job would be less hassle, or make you more money, be far more enjoyable, or whatever. Thing is........ if it's in your blood and you did enjoy it, chances are you'll be back. And next time nothing will stop you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted January 21, 2017 the new consumer act needs clarifying 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDB 31 Posted January 22, 2017 Totally agree with the above comment. I have seen so many close down since the CRA15! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
