NOACROSS 414 Posted November 15, 2018 So, we've all been thoroughly amused, entertained, informed and some times even down-right annoyed with this years postings and, I for one have learned many things- so thanks to all who contribute time from their 'ahem' busy schedules to post. I was wondering if we could have a bit of fun and nominate people, topics, postings etc for our own Car Dealer Magazine Forum awards along the lines perhaps of the CDM Awards nominations etc? (Maybe Admin will chime in to come up with a way of voting/collating?) So suggestions for topics please? My ideas with my nominations: Best Newbie : Mechanic Dave? Best post: I nearly bought an Astra Most frustrating post: as above. Most helpful member- Nick MK for dealing with my Screamer Grumpiest Member- the brilliant BHM or Arfur-have you seen the bloody video- Dealy Most Annoying Subject- where can I buy stock-I'm new to the game Oh No Not Again Award: Autoraper conversation What Do you Mean? Really?....T.V. getting back into the game/getting a site again ;0) I can't believe I didn't do it earlier..Videos 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 703 Posted November 15, 2018 Most amusing,rude,annoying,fraudulent or bullshit posts etc....Lifetime achievement award...I will sponsor that and nominate myself for the award ( apparently that is OK ).......What about...Cock up of the year......I would also be up for that one ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted November 15, 2018 Best Newbie : Me Best post: I nearly bought an Astra Most frustrating post: Anything involving disappearing newbies once they have got their info Most helpful member- I could name ten but as I have to pick one, Rory. Legend. Close runner up, Nick. Grumpiest Member- BHM Most Annoying Subject- CRA Oh No Not Again Award: Hi, I'm new here and I've got a problem, please be nice to me! I sold a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa to a very fussy woman.... What Do you Mean? Really? Lucas spending £100k on "anything" related to car dealerships without knowing what he's doing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted November 15, 2018 My claim to fame is being part of the "I nearly bought an Astra" thread, comedy gold! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted November 15, 2018 29 minutes ago, EPV said: What Do you Mean? Really? Lucas spending £100k on "anything" related to car dealerships without knowing what he's doing Ha I'd already forgotten that one.Well remembered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) Best Newbie : EPV Best Useful Techy Contribution: Dave23453426487987653426374985962415376889172634517284394595 Sunseeker & Ferrari Most frustrating post: CRA Most helpful member- Nick Grumpiest Member- BHM Thick Skinned Tenacity/Comedy Gold - Benji Most Annoying Subject - Making Tax Difficult (I mean Digital) Oh No Not Again Award: How to tax a smoker (I started it) Most polite - Umesh Best fatherly resource - TV Happiest face: AD Most money (to burn) and very respectful/polite I may add - Lucas Biggest run of bad luck of late - EPV Fattest: - Me or Tradex Edited November 15, 2018 by Mark101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted November 15, 2018 Best Newbie : BENJIV50 aka MRV. Runner up EPV Best Useful Techy Contribution: Scottish Dave Most frustrating topic: Anything that can be easily found with a quick 2min Google search. Runner up: Is this (make / model) good or bad news? Most helpful forum member: Must be me Most modest forum member: Definitely not me Grumpiest Member: BHM very closely followed by 11 others. BHM also takes the "straight talker" of the year award. Thick Skinned Tenacity/Comedy Gold - BENJIV50 aka MRV. No one even comes close. Oh No Not Again Award: Is Autotrader worth it? Most polite: Me or Umesh (I'd say me) Best fatherly resource: TV Happiest face: Because I've seen only 4-5 forum member faces I'd have to go with Rory Most money (to burn): Lucas Biggest run of bad luck of late: Tradegirl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del Boy 76 Posted November 15, 2018 Best newbie: Dave. Love how he talkes about Mel and all his ‘dealer level’ diag equipment. Most helpful member: Nick. Same goes for the old AT forum. Best thread: I nearly bought an Astra. Grumpiest member: BHM (wins bronze, silver and gold. Rookie of the year: Benji or Lucas. Best syrup of the year: Simon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) Person who got the most out of a thread: Justina3’s coffee bet from ‘I nearly bought an Astra’ Best Posted Picture Awards? I dunno - BHM’s was it?Doberman CCTV system? Best forum personal pic: Yoda from AD, followed by Andy MC’s unidentified dog. Most Fonz like cheesy grin picture: Nick MK. Ferrero Rocher ambassador’s party pic award: Umesh. Edited November 15, 2018 by NOACROSS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, NOACROSS said: Person who got the most out of a thread: Justina3’s coffee bet from ‘I nearly bought an Astra’ Best Posted Picture Awards? I dunno - BHM’s was it?Doberman CCTV system? No that was also our misunderstood forum colleague Justin(a) - BHM barks enough without needing a Doberman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted November 15, 2018 Oh yeah. You’re right. Best cross-dresser award.... :o) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Entwistle 96 Posted November 16, 2018 Good idea, I'm pretty sure we can scout the bottom draws in the office to find an old Autotrader mug or something as a prize...... Let me chat to our tech Monkeys and see if we can put something "proper" together on here ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted November 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, Andy Entwistle said: Good idea, I'm pretty sure we can scout the bottom draws in the office to find an old Autotrader mg or something as a prize...... Let me chat to our tech Monkeys and see if we can put something "proper" together on here ! Survey Monkey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJEauto 18 Posted November 16, 2018 (edited) I feel like I need to read the thread "I nearly bought an Astra" Can't find it using the search. Can somebody please post the link?? Thanks -Kelly- Edited November 16, 2018 by RJEauto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 703 Posted November 16, 2018 One of my favourites was one from Tradex describing a pitch nearbye keeping stock for years and some Clio which had been there so long it was used as a marker post. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrV 66 Posted November 16, 2018 Can I nominate myself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted November 16, 2018 I will definitely second you if you pick the comedy or tenacious category. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted November 16, 2018 1 minute ago, MrV said: Can I nominate myself? You don't have to. You are already winning in half the categories. If you were a film at the Oscars you would be the Schindler's List... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrV 66 Posted November 16, 2018 2 hours ago, RJEauto said: I feel like I need to read the thread "I nearly bought an Astra" Can't find it using the search. Can somebody please post the link?? Thanks -Kelly- Here you go, 4 minutes ago, Nick M.K. said: You don't have to. You are already winning in half the categories. If you were a film at the Oscars you would be the Schindler's List... Haha I can't disagree at that! I better get more than a cup though, being this stupid takes a lot of effort. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted November 16, 2018 I often re-read it. Sad. So funny. Other caregories: Most frequent poster. Come back/where are they now : Cheif Nut Job. (Who was that?) Pass the popcorn: Lawjaw v some group or other I forget. (What ever happened to them?) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 703 Posted November 16, 2018 Come back/where are they now. Whatever happened to Betginge,I think he was a sort of angry version of BHM......good value. What about Green Giant,he gave me some stick,came over as the dealer principle of Jack Barclay but I suspected he was an F and I man at a Skoda dealership. Rt Honorable Jim Reid,he ‘spit the dummy’with me,I think he went on to better things,probably now advising Elon Musk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJEauto 18 Posted November 17, 2018 Just spent a substantial part of my morning reading all 10 pages of "I nearly bought an Astra" and it was worth every minute 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrV 66 Posted November 17, 2018 2 hours ago, RJEauto said: Just spent a substantial part of my morning reading all 10 pages of "I nearly bought an Astra" and it was worth every minute I hope you learnt something from it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Ayers 171 Posted November 17, 2018 2 hours ago, MrV said: I hope you learnt something from it More importantly did you? Another vote for Benji/MrV. Don't think many people would have hung around after all the advice/abuse he got. Should change your name back though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted November 17, 2018 Just now, David Ayers said: Should change your name back though. +1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
