XFS 70 Posted July 23, 2018 After taking some time out, I,m looking for a fresh start. My business is appointment only, not interested in walk ins or tyre kickers. I want somewhere out of the way, preferably rural. The ideal would be a decent agricultural building with water supply, but I,m open to any decent building really. Minimum size about 2500 square feet. I would also consider existing rural car pitches. South of Nottingham and preferably North of London and Centre to East. I,m in no hurry and I am constantly checking the normal places. Just in case anyone knows of anywhere Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted July 23, 2018 They’re like rocking horse shit, especially down my way (Kent) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del Boy 76 Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) 28 minutes ago, EPV said: They’re like rocking horse shit, especially down my way (Kent) Yeah I agree. Even if you find somewhere thats ideal, they prob wont want motor trade! Edited July 23, 2018 by Del Boy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey360 68 Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) You're either going to pay way over the odds for that or they wont let motor trade anywhere near it! Been trying to find premises for the past few months and every time i book an appointment to go view its, "What business are you in?" Followed by a sharp "the landlord doesnt accept motortrade" and down goes the phone! Edited July 23, 2018 by Mikey360 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 702 Posted July 23, 2018 We have a vacant prime pitch in Newcastle.....and I mean prime ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted July 23, 2018 I’ve given up on the idea of having a unit, outdoor compound and portakabin will be as good as it will get for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Area 51 33 Posted July 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, EPV said: I’ve given up on the idea of having a unit, outdoor compound and portakabin will be as good as it will get for me Never give up, keep checking the rural areas, maybe off your normal routes.. or google ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mojo121 229 Posted July 23, 2018 56 minutes ago, Mikey360 said: You're either going to pay way over the odds for that or they wont let motor trade anywhere near it! Been trying to find premises for the past few months and every time i book an appointment to go view its, "What business are you in?" Followed by a sharp "the landlord doesnt accept motortrade" and down goes the phone! Why does this happen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted July 23, 2018 23 minutes ago, Mojo121 said: Why does this happen? Presumably landlords don’t want cars pissing oil all over their floor and leaving a mess when the tenant has gone. Obviously we know differently and you would treat it like a showroom but that’s what they’re thinking I suppose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D7neo 5 Posted July 23, 2018 there is one come up near me, in the north west, next door to my body work guy. its about 2-2500 sqft, wants 8000 P/A. I do a few minibuses and mainly LCV's so I dont think its big enough for me, but location wise its perfect. Whats the general view on indoor/outdoor? I think id rather have out door but there isnt anything near me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted July 23, 2018 That’s cheap. Ask if he wants to move it to north west Kent for me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XFS 70 Posted July 23, 2018 I appreciate what I’m looking for is not easy to find or I would have found it. I’ve only been looking for over a year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey360 68 Posted July 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Mojo121 said: Why does this happen? Think we have a lot of traders around here that use it as a front for other ventures..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palomine motors 2 Posted July 23, 2018 4 hours ago, trade vet said: We have a vacant prime pitch in Newcastle.....and I mean prime ! I'm vacating a pitch in Leigh (between Manchester and Wigan) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grantlfc81 88 Posted July 23, 2018 It’s taken me 9 months to find the ideal place, everything I found was either too small or no motor trade, luckily I have landed on my feet with my new pitch but 9 months! Night mare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AutoJacob 34 Posted July 23, 2018 2 hours ago, palomine motors said: I'm vacating a pitch in Leigh (between Manchester and Wigan) Where's this mate and is it up for rent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
have a word with the wife 299 Posted July 23, 2018 8 hours ago, Mojo121 said: Why does this happen? 9 hours ago, Mikey360 said: "What business are you in?" Followed by a sharp "the landlord doesnt accept motortrade" and down goes the phone! cars dumped all over, constant wet floor outside, customers parking everywhere but where the sign says [ only be a minute mate ] next doors little skip seems to attract old floor mats and broken wheel trims, revving, smoking, there mates leaving and spinning wheels, i could go on .......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mojo121 229 Posted July 23, 2018 6 hours ago, Mikey360 said: Think we have a lot of traders around here that use it as a front for other ventures..... Hmm. I'd imagine a drug dealer a good tenant though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted July 24, 2018 13 hours ago, have a word with the wife said: cars dumped all over, constant wet floor outside, customers parking everywhere but where the sign says [ only be a minute mate ] next doors little skip seems to attract old floor mats and broken wheel trims, revving, smoking, there mates leaving and spinning wheels, i could go on .......... LOL, I could have been that garage many years ago when i had the Trans Firm. I / Customers did all that, but the funniest 2 were:- I Built a V8 Chevy powered Fiat 500 (old 1972 shape), hot summers day, units all had their doors and windows open, big tyre burn out in our Car park, both the neighbouring units evacuated coughing and thinking there was a fire Also went in one Sunday, (bin collection was a Monday Morning), scrapped a load of old Auto Box Gearsets etc etc, filled up next doors skip then put some of their Cardboard boxes on top. Bin lorry lifts bin at 10am next day, humongous rumble and crash, bottom fell outta their bin I denied all knowledge of that one In my defence I was only in my early 30's and a little wild back then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D7neo 5 Posted July 24, 2018 18 hours ago, palomine motors said: I'm vacating a pitch in Leigh (between Manchester and Wigan) how big? cost? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hornbeam 0 Posted July 24, 2018 See this online, bit above my budget but may suit. https://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-to-let/property-68953244.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, tradex said: two brother's I believe built two V8 126's It was their 126's that inspired me The Skinner Bro's, they were mates of mine, took my Fiat 500 to Avon Park once with them. Nice lads, but they didn't like my Business partner who used to take it to strips more than I did and tell everyone he built it etc etc !! Mind I didn't like him much either after he stole a load of money out of the Business, then cost me an f'ing fortune to get rid of the c*nt !! The elder Bro lost his young son, very tragic, they are lovely Guys, good craic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted July 24, 2018 7 hours ago, hornbeam said: See this online, bit above my budget but may suit. https://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-to-let/property-68953244.html B2 industrial use only ........ There lies your problem, it does not have retail car forecourt use. It is solely a warehouse for storage and distribution purposes only. Now, I know B2 use, if you sell your cars online, appointment only for collection your local council should agree, however I strongly advise you speak to them, tell them your plans and get written confirmation like I did. My Business premises is B2 and because I could prove I already operated "sold online" only, that way my landlord and the council had no problems with my usage and giving me the lease......... It absolutely suits me and my business model to the ground The add, the warehouse main use is for storage, the internet is solely your retail forecourt. Confirmed buyers collect from you only. You do not offer viewings... Yeah perfect !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XFS 70 Posted July 25, 2018 11 hours ago, Arfur Dealy said: B2 industrial use only ........ There lies your problem, it does not have retail car forecourt use. It is solely a warehouse for storage and distribution purposes only. Now, I know B2 use, if you sell your cars online, appointment only for collection your local council should agree, however I strongly advise you speak to them, tell them your plans and get written confirmation like I did. My Business premises is B2 and because I could prove I already operated "sold online" only, that way my landlord and the council had no problems with my usage and giving me the lease......... It absolutely suits me and my business model to the ground The add, the warehouse main use is for storage, the internet is solely your retail forecourt. Confirmed buyers collect from you only. You do not offer viewings... Yeah perfect !! Thanks for the link Looks pretty good but I don’t fancy the location. 19 hours ago, hornbeam said: See this online, bit above my budget but may suit. https://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-to-let/property-68953244.html Quoted the wrong poster, sorry. Thanks for the link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
