Fatboy 3 Posted August 16, 2019 Morning , Have been lurking for a year or so thought I should introduce myself and thank you all for the valuable information gained already. I have returned to the motor trade after a break of over 20yrs during which time I managed to build and sell a financial services firm and retain a small property business. The FCA compliance and the last load of exams I took made me realise although I had made reasonable success of it there were 20 odd years I hadnt enjoyed and could nt replay so I needed to change before its too late. The start of my motortrade career in the early eighties was washing vehicles in the morning and petrol pump attendant in the afternoons. Was nt very good at being employed ended up self employed at the age of 21. The things You miss thread tickled me striking many chords. I was one of the boys from "the country" taking shiney japanese stuff with "ahem" mechanical challenges which certain groups found appealing! down to Belmont Charlton. " lovely Blue bird estate freshly in from the country ideal for runs to the wholesalers during the day minicabbing in the evening, by the way marvellous jacket you have their sir must bring me back one next time you are home will you start me at 2 grand!" Great well spoken Auctioneer could write a book on that place. Fast forward to now have10 to 15 in stock and have ranged from £1495 upto 20 odd grand all different stuff but still havent found my niche. In the past I have had phases on mk1 minis, rover P5b's, 7 series volvos, 3,5,7 series BM, 2.8 Capris and Yanks but still looking for my modern speciality. Minis were in the very early days have trouble getting into one now! Any way that is probably enough , I am enjoying myself again and look forward to interacting in this forum and helping if I can. Cheers for now Fatboy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted August 16, 2019 Nice into welcome and good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted August 16, 2019 Someone sounds like (according to his Username) that he is knocking you and I off our Fat Perch @tradex Welcome by the way Fatboy. I know your pain.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatboy 3 Posted August 16, 2019 Thanks for the great welcomes !. All I can say is I am a pretty sensitive fellow when it comes to weight but when I got on the scales this morning the reading was " one at a time please" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted August 16, 2019 Hi Fat Boy . Your niche could well be large 4x4 motors then Welcome aboard , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Ayers 171 Posted August 16, 2019 To any other new users. This is how an introduction should be done. Welcome Fat Boy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted August 16, 2019 how do we know you are not really fatboy slim inside leg measurement required immediately or the forum police will hound you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted August 16, 2019 Fatboy, you'll need to pass various security checks! VAT number, inside leg measurement (?), wifes topless instagram pics and details of your website for a thorough scrutineering and financial background check! Welcome aboard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 702 Posted August 16, 2019 Hi Fatboy You will quickly lose weight in this job.All the stress and worry will see to that.You don’t see many fat car dealers. Good early CV,a lot of us started as valeters or petrol pump attendants,I think you will do well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L-P 15 Posted August 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, trade vet said: You don’t see many fat car dealers Wondering where I have gone wrong..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted August 16, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, L-P said: Wondering where I have gone wrong..... Me too to many pies at lunchtime i guess for me . Edited August 16, 2019 by Casper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmpants 14 Posted August 16, 2019 Me too! Welcome fatboy, good luck back in the thick of it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted August 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Casper said: Me too to many pies at lunchtime i guess for me . More wax on wax off at lunch time Casper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted August 16, 2019 Just now, David Horgan said: More wax on wax off at lunch time Casper Thats it david or cut it down to 1 pie instead of my usual 2 with a cream cake lol was actually going to ask you earlier how you were getting on hope all is well . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatboy 3 Posted August 16, 2019 Loving this thread, great to see motor trade banter is still alive and kicking. David Horgan ,large 4x4,s have been considered but warranting Range Rovers scares me ! Used to be fairly safe with the Landcruisers, Hilux, 4 tracks etc but not so sure now. Back in the day even had a Shorrocks supercharged Range Rover 3.5 with a body kit and alloys that made it look like a Suzuki bigfoot jeep.....tasteful!. After the novelty had warn off was wedged with it for ages but funnily enough managed to unload it to a trader outside Belmont Auctions in the end. Off to the pub now for large chilli and chips and a few guinness.......you dont get a body like this without feeding it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted August 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, Fatboy said: Loving this thread, great to see motor trade banter is still alive and kicking. David Horgan ,large 4x4,s have been considered but warranting Range Rovers scares me ! Used to be fairly safe with the Landcruisers, Hilux, 4 tracks etc but not so sure now. Back in the day even had a Shorrocks supercharged Range Rover 3.5 with a body kit and alloys that made it look like a Suzuki bigfoot jeep.....tasteful!. After the novelty had warn off was wedged with it for ages but funnily enough managed to unload it to a trader outside Belmont Auctions in the end. Off to the pub now for large chilli and chips and a few guinness.......you dont get a body like this without feeding it! Enjoy your evening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
