Bloody hell, the landlord need her head testing, she is lucky anyone is leasing her units at all in this current climate, and she is lucky to have people like you running your business from there because the site always looks clean and tidy an a landlords these days would give the right arm to have tenants like you! The mind boggles but probably the push you need to better your business!
The point is that she has already let the unit. There is nothing in the car sales for her, as that element is effectively a sub-let between the tenant and chops. Seems like all parties are understanding of the situation, which is good, because after all, it's a little bit self inflicted as car sales are not allowed from the site, which was known beforehand. Good that she's giving some time to sort it out and relocate.
Other unit do the sales, and for very little cost that we will cover it could have change of use approved, but she does not want to. As you say though that is entirely her prerogative as the owner
There’s a unit going at chivenor, right at the back next door to propaints. It’s got an indoor unit and a lock up external space for approx 20-25 small cars. I got some bodywork done 2 weeks ago at pro paints and the other company were moving out that day. He said they didn’t have a new tenant but that was 2 weeks ago. Worth a look.
Two car sold..... goodwill. Hard luck about the sales but if their getting dirty from the yard next door may as well move. Or just store them there and sell from home. She can’t really complain about you storing them. Good vid. Thank for sharing.
Be careful with selling them from home, depending on how hot your council is you may have to get planning permission for change of use from residential to business or at least add it to your use. You may also have issues with your home insurance and you don't want to give them any excuse to have an easy out if you were to make a claim.
Think a free repair on the Corsa as it was basically a glue job is good business sense for goodwill especially as they've been good customers. You're being generous on that Alto putting a warranty on it...I'd expect the 30 day or 1000 miles if I bought that and the customer pays for anything beyond that. Shame the landlord has put the brakes on but to be fair I guess it wasn't in the terms of the rental, fair of them not to put an immediate stop. Guess it's just forced your hand to take the steps you were going to take anyway, wish you luck James on finding somewhere more suitable.
White Vauxhall Corsa - definitely free of charge, repeated customer, word of mouth goes along way towards a good reputation. - But it wouldn’t hurt them to place a £10 note in your tea boat or supply you with a few packets of biscuits!! It’s a real shame about having to find another location ......but “every cloud has a silver lining” .... are there any petrol stations locally that have just closed down, they might make an ideal car sales area? You come across as being an extremely hard working person - and very determined to succeed, it could be the making of you! All the best! 👍🙏
Onwards and upwards for yourself now. It may seem harsh she’s told you to wind down on car sales. But in truth you would be better off in a bigger unit where the cars can be kept inside. It would make viewing in winter more pleasurable for potential customers. I manage in a retail environment myself and find if items are displayed correctly, even things that sell in low volumes. They will sell if displayed and priced competitively. As for the header tank, do it in good will.
A tip on the trim,tie a peice of string and pull it to the side out of the ,otherwise i love your channel always interesting,keep up you deserve to be rewarded for your hard work and dedication, hard work and honesty 👍speaking as a mechanic of 45 years +.
Good luck, mate. might be the best thing moving on with your business. 👍 BTW You can apply those long decals wet, squeeze out ther water with a squeegee and they stick perfectly, you can move them about while they are wet. There is plenty on youtube about how to. Might be handy for the next time you have to so some.
Hi James hope you are staying safe and well and sorry to hear about the problems with your landlord and hope you can find a new unit soon and good luck with finding a new unit
Goodwill, but I would give an advisory that if unfortunately the customer breaks it, they pay for it. They sound like good customers , so good customer service is 🔑
Found this video in the recommended section! This is exactly the kind of thing in my end goal plans! Just subscribed and will definitely be checking out previous videos :)
Came across your channel by chance and I must say your customer service is second to none. You take time and care about your customers and I wish you all the luck in the future and hope you find somewhere suitable. Your current landlord is losing a great tenant and probably won’t find another like you . Good luck.
Perfectly acceptable to charge for it but I’d give it to them in good will. Especially they are repeat buyers. A few quid isn’t worth the word of mouth they will spread around and potential third car from you when needed.
Good luck with finding a new unit. I really enjoy watching your videos. Your a really honest and kind dealer who go's out of his way to help people. Another good product for interior dressing is poorboys natural look dressing :)
The vast majority of Bona fide motor traders prep the cars properly. Gone are the days when you threw a bucket of water over it and put a bandage on the exhaust. It's went full circle where almost every niggle has to addressed whereas the private sellers are expecting retail money for a car that hasn't even been cleaned properly let alone mechanically inspected on a ramp.
Definitely good will on the white Vauxhall it was only a hour of time for a what seems a repeat customer. I’ve been to a lot garages and they are on farms where it is cheap and plenty of space and in Devon I would imagine you could pick and choose. As a customer going out a little way is not an issue as you about to spend £1,000’s. Anyway good luck in your search for new premises
Good luck finding a new sales pitch, same happened to a local guy I know, he’d rented the same place for 20 yrs! He ended up buying an ex main dealer site - which included Eastern European car valets living on the premises. Worked out ok for him in the end!
I would not charge for that it's only cost your time , I would always say in these positions if customer buys the parts and you fit them both sides should be happy , you haven't spent any money and the customer has a cheeper bill
Corsa expansion tank. I would actually charge but not much obviously but time did go into understanding the issue before fixing it. Fair play this is the 2nd car they purchased but customers should be expected to pay since it is out of warranty and their loyalty and repeat business should not be based upon you giving free work out of goodwill.
A mate of mine had same problem so he got a unit and sold car in the front part with some nice lights and did repairs at the back half and never looked back maybe it'll work for yourself .
Definitely do ot charge the customer for Fixing the knocking noise as they are regulars and will appreciate you fixed something outside the warranty period.
Next time the Autosmart guy comes around, order 5 litres of "FINISH" It's a great dressing for all your plastics, tyres engine bay plastics etc. Plus it smells nice. Squirts some on to a clean new sponge and wipe the dash/ plastics etc.
Units that like the motor trade are rare, especially in Devon!, we are also trying to find storage (also in Devon)but unless you’re sat on a stack of cash pretty tough.
I just closed my small car dealership today .could not take the Mental abuse no more-money isn’t everything... used to b worries about selling cars .now worries about. Using them -that’s enough for me
Only just found your channel, so I’m playing catch up with your uploads.. Glad you did the expansion bottle fix with no charge. Given that they’ve bought previous cars.. putting out goodwill and positive karma will be reciprocated just when you need it 👍🏼 Appreciate the effort it takes to work on cars and film at the same time! 👊🏼
Kieran, don't know where in Sussex you are, but West Sussex I know there's lots of unused barns. Maybe worth looking down lanes and having a chat with farmers 🤷 As long as you're polite to them and not suspicious looking you should be alright lol 😂
You are such a nice guy, and I like your videos. I would like to give you some friendly advice: Appearance is everything. And to be honest, your shop doesn't look very professional and would probably not pass a fire inspection. In your next shop, throw some fresh paint on the walls and get some proper shelves, so you don't need to have everything on the floor, it doesn't look very good. And throw out the trash every day instead of collecting it in the corners. This will make a good impression on customers as well. I really hope you don't take this the wrong way, just trying to help. I used to have a shop for many years and in the beginning it looked a lot like your place, then I had some fire inspectors come visit me one day together with the land lord and they were not impressed to say the least. Oil, paper and sparks is a disaster waiting to happen. Put yourself in your landlords situation, would you like to be responsible for that? I cleaned up the place and did some investments, best thing I ever did, working in a clean and nice space is so much better for you. Good luck mate!
Cheers! Well one issue is the unit is not mine, its Stewarts and he won't mind me saying is not a tidy person, but his garage his decision. My own place would be very different yes
Brilliant video. I like the way you present your videos. I have been watching for a few months now. All I can say absolutely brilliant. You need to show your face in the video. I am curious to know who is behind the camera. Regarding the land lady who does not want you to sell your out side the premises. What is her problem you are paying her rent for the premises you are working in.
Planning permission rules were recently changed - merging some categories and splitting others (though also depends what is in the lease agreement), Also I presume no sale prices are shown on the cars so its tricky to prove where advertising for and contract etc actually made. I guess what the use of the units is intended for is the mechanical workshop - which is what they are being used for bar the final five mins of cash changing hands !
If the Landlord knowingly accepts rent despite your infringement of the user clause then it could be seen as effective acceptance. Similarly, if you can show the premises are not used for the visiting public then one assumes you remain compliant with planning as well as the user clause. This could just be managing agents doing their duty? Maybe no further action?
Landlord could be asking for trouble, She’s got a good tenant, pays his rent, she could get a nightmare tenant , doesn’t pay on time , leaves a mess etc etc
A good boss of mine said you can provide free service but it has to have some value.. in your case provide it free but make sure you detail the cost on the invoice and that you have provided it free of charge out of warranty. Customer realises your a good guy and comes back
No car sales on site and she doesn't even want car repairs on site didn't bode well for the future. I hope you find a larger unit that suits you, preferably somewhere with a bit of cover to keep sales cars clean.
Nosy and petty landlords always in their tenant's business are a serious headache. Dealt with a few myself unfortunately. She has a garage unit but she doesn't really want garages? No car sales? Why? I would understand things that affect the property negatively, but obviously car sales go along with running a garage, it's just ridiculous sometimes.
Perhaps a move will be the next big step. Be brave, it'll be hard but will pay off massively I'm sure. Good luck and we'll be with you all the way. 👍👍👍🏴🇬🇧
Say the bottle problem was 60 or 40 but u will meet half way so u still come out with cash in your pocket and you have done her a favour by doing it cheap for her. You can b nice for free but not work for free. Unless it’s your one good deed for the day to make u happy. Chances are they are happy to pay 👍👍
I push delivery via videos and loads of information then it doesn't seem to matter where you are, took one over the other day, they asked if I could remove their old car, I drove it back at 95 quid, valeted it, put an o2 sensor in it and got 675 for it, we've done some long trips and you know that unless it's a serious fault its not going to come back (which seems to take up a lot of your time)
Totally get your point about losing the support network you've got at the current unit, but agree a larger site will give you more opportunities to build up stock. Onwards and upwards ☑️
Being a doorstepper could be the way to go providing you don't live in a semi detached house! A house in the countryside would be more impressive than the majority of pitches. Btw who is doing your MOTs? Get an old school mechanic who is trustworthy but sees a pass as a pass and a fail as a fail- no advisory nonsense. I think your customers need to increase their budget or lower their expectations!
Sometimes a change of location can give you a wider perspective of what you’re trying to achieve, if you’re new place is easy to find or in a place where people are passing them that has to be a good thing
What a stupid attitude from a landlord. You would think in the current climate with businesses failing they would be glad of the income. Very short sighted.
The issue is we don't know why the landlord doesn't want car sales there. There could be a very good reason or even a legal reason. Also she never hid the fact that she didn't want car sales from the premises and it is her property at the end of the day - however shortsighted it seems. That said for someone who doesn't want car sales or even a workshop she has done well to have four car related business on her land! Doesn't look ideal for tea rooms either...
lol, tea rooms! There is no legal issue other sell motorbikes and cars here. But she is being open that she does not like automotive and wants to reduce it, she has taken over from her father
Hi James,as for the corsa we would do it as good will.As for the car sales look at it as being positive,we found a pitch on a island in a medium size town with a four bay worksop,we never had to pay to advertise our cars,problem we had was finding stock and prepairing it quick enough,best of luck and hope you are sorted quickly,onwards and upwards.IT,s the same all over the country know one wants motor trade,to high a risk to much mess a lot of the time.
If it were me i would do the header tank as goodwill, repeat custom is a blessing and should be treasured. That one freebie could lead to plenty of sales. As for the premises, onwards and upwards. I hope you find something soon and it allows you to expand. The world needs a few more honest used car dealers.
In the current economic climate, that's a bit crap from the landlord. Hope you find the perfect place to build your business and channel soon. Only discovered your channel a couple of months ago but really enjoy the videos. Best of luck with finding a unit and the move.
You should add your labour/time, parts and rent to the costs. Brings your profit down = less VAT to pay. VAT is only on the profit on 2nd hand goods I believe.
@@ChopsGarage Oh that sucks if you buy a bad one that you need to put a lot of time and money in to, but at least it's only 16.67%, and not the full 20%.
Just for your information the decals on the rear should be more in the middle of the rear light and rear screen. And the front decal does look too short their are loads of images online for you to look at.
Hope you can find somewhere local, with the facilities you need. Shame the landlady feels that way, at least you know that you have people back at the current site. You can always go to, for Mots, parts an help etc..
@@rezazare4591 I genuinely dont know, the chances of ever finding a place to set a garage up and get a mortgage on it are long gone (certainly where I'm living anyway), I looked at renting a railway arch on the outskirts of Manchester just big enough for 1 ramp, with all the costs involved it would easily be £20000 just for the rent and rates.
@@rezazare4591 I enquired and told them I would be running a well presented workshop/sales business but they just obviously class the car trade as all scrap yard/breaker type places, shame really as for the right rent and lease I would happily start my own business
Due to the virus the Landlord cannot evict you until March 2022. Take your time looking for the right place. The landlord cannot "turn a blind eye" as you put it, accept rent then change her mind later. If it we're me I would ask the Landlord how she is going to compensate me to leave? Re plastic welding, if you use wire wool as well makes a stronger joint same as super glue baking soda and wire wool . Quote Mr Barclay told the Commons: "Existing measures will remain in place, including extending the current moratorium to protect commercial tenants from eviction to March 25, 2022," Mr Barclay told the Commons. He also announced plans for a binding arbitration scheme to resolve disputes between landlords and commercial tenants. Mr Barclay said the scheme should be in place for when the eviction ban is lifted Unquote
I don’t get why the landlord would worry unless the deeds stipulated such restrictions. As long as the rent is being paid what difference does it make. My guess is it’s an excuse as they’ve something else in store for that land.
Worst comes to the worst sell from the Home mate for 2/3 months make sure the new place ticks a few of your boxes. But really think you have made a lot of connections where you are just now so they will always last but fingers crossed you find somewhere soon mate. Really wish you good luck! Tbf mate would do it for goodwill different if it was cost of a part or that but repeat customers/possible passing a good review worth its weight in gold. G101 is good and covers loads of cleaning wise with the car but I use Finish a product from AutoSmart for the Interiors or AeroSpace 303. Tyres I use Autosmarts Highstyle Dressing would highly recommend. Seat wise again buy just a 5l drum of solution from eBay with a nice scent and I use a Bissel Spot Clean Pro another little magic tool!
Just come across your great channel, In the early 90s I used to buy and sell Audi coupe gt's, the 1982-91 models Ur 10 value and the later 20 valve turbo Quattro's. If only had known then because these cars are rare but worth a bloody fortune now. I have now bought an early low mileage Audi TT and one of the first generation of the Ford focus that I will store as an investment because they are going to be a future classics and worth good money within the next 10 or so years, its better than having the money in the bank. Keep up the good work and all the best for the future.
Crystal ball. I had 205gti would be worth 25k now! My friend has an Audi coupe '92 worth nothing (2k)! Chops little Rallye could be worth a bit in 10 years though...
@@rosbifsa660 I think most of the Audi coupes after 91 ant worth much because of the new body shape even though some had the pre 20v engine in them. I had an H reg metallic blue 1.9 gti pug wished I had kept that now. I think the 1.6 are worth more for some reason.
Rob mine was the 1.6 and ‘86. So ore facelift which was the better body too - lower, more squat. The 1.9 was a monster in comparison but I think a lot ended up wrapped around trees.
@@rosbifsa660 lol that's true my 1.9 was the very light but quick. Friend of mine had a 1.9 309 gti and that was much more stable not as scatty as the pug. We did have some good times though. I got interested in the Audi quattro and pugs way back in the early mid 80s watching the group B rally cars speed through Dalby forest UK 2am in the morning Best decade of true rally cars.
That does me big industrial estate near me makes all the motor trade have the units at the back that’s prone to being broke in to then when the company left the bike unit we had at the top of the estate the landlord put it up for rent 6 plus months later they let a car sales company have our old unit because they could not let it out for anything else
I would point out the car is out of warranty but do as goodwill due to the fact they have bought multiple cars, this will politely drop the hint that you won't keep doing it for free.
Apologies for the muted sections, had some copyright issues , all Scotties fault!!
Why not just rent a compound and ferry the finished cars there when completed @Chops Garage ?
@@Oh-Jay52 good thinking!!
there's some much better stuff in the RUclips Audio Library
@@Oh-Jay52 great idea. Do you think the coumpound requires a licence to be suitable to sell cars from ?
I thought my WiFi or RUclips was playing up!
this lad is a wonderful person. I hope he finds the new premises as soon as possible.
Too kind Rez, thanks for the support
I’d say leave the expansion tank repair as ‘good-will’ 👍
Agreed I did for free
Too right, repeat business 👏
@@ChopsGarage definitely good will if they have had 2 cars off you be I like the way you do business
Bloody hell, the landlord need her head testing, she is lucky anyone is leasing her units at all in this current climate, and she is lucky to have people like you running your business from there because the site always looks clean and tidy an a landlords these days would give the right arm to have tenants like you!
The mind boggles but probably the push you need to better your business!
Probably the site hasn't got planning permission for the sale of cars . If not, landlord isnt going to risk it
The point is that she has already let the unit. There is nothing in the car sales for her, as that element is effectively a sub-let between the tenant and chops. Seems like all parties are understanding of the situation, which is good, because after all, it's a little bit self inflicted as car sales are not allowed from the site, which was known beforehand. Good that she's giving some time to sort it out and relocate.
Like you say could give me the push
Other unit do the sales, and for very little cost that we will cover it could have change of use approved, but she does not want to. As you say though that is entirely her prerogative as the owner
Hope she either struggles to rent it or gets arsehole tenant. Always the same good guys never get the good breaks
In these troubled times, good luck to the landlord in finding a new tenant quickly! Anyway - onwards and upwards!
Seems petty and stupid but each to thier own i guess
Thank you
Especially down there - you can’t be blinkered in such times
Let’s look at this as a blessing in disguising and you can find somewhere better where you are wanted. I know it sucks but im sure this isn’t the end.
Fingers crossed, many thanks
There’s a unit going at chivenor, right at the back next door to propaints. It’s got an indoor unit and a lock up external space for approx 20-25 small cars. I got some bodywork done 2 weeks ago at pro paints and the other company were moving out that day. He said they didn’t have a new tenant but that was 2 weeks ago. Worth a look.
Great tip off I'll check that out!
@@ChopsGarage if not, there are units at Mullacott ind estate. Lots of parking but don’t know who owns it or if it would be rentable for selling cars.
Two car sold..... goodwill. Hard luck about the sales but if their getting dirty from the yard next door may as well move. Or just store them there and sell from home. She can’t really complain about you storing them. Good vid. Thank for sharing.
Yes god point we are just not allowed to sell them
Be careful with selling them from home, depending on how hot your council is you may have to get planning permission for change of use from residential to business or at least add it to your use. You may also have issues with your home insurance and you don't want to give them any excuse to have an easy out if you were to make a claim.
Think a free repair on the Corsa as it was basically a glue job is good business sense for goodwill especially as they've been good customers. You're being generous on that Alto putting a warranty on it...I'd expect the 30 day or 1000 miles if I bought that and the customer pays for anything beyond that. Shame the landlord has put the brakes on but to be fair I guess it wasn't in the terms of the rental, fair of them not to put an immediate stop. Guess it's just forced your hand to take the steps you were going to take anyway, wish you luck James on finding somewhere more suitable.
Thanks Alan!
White Vauxhall Corsa - definitely free of charge, repeated customer, word of mouth goes along way towards a good reputation. - But it wouldn’t hurt them to place a £10 note in your tea boat or supply you with a few packets of biscuits!!
It’s a real shame about having to find another location ......but “every cloud has a silver lining” .... are there any petrol stations locally that have just closed down, they might make an ideal car sales area? You come across as being an extremely hard working person - and very determined to succeed, it could be the making of you! All the best! 👍🙏
Thanks Trevor
I've got a feeling you moving to your own premises maybe the best thing that happens to your business. Good luck
Thanks Tony
I really like this channel, thank you for your time and effort in making these videos.
On hot summer days i take the seats and carpets out and use the big steam cleaner. All done by 11 am and dry by 5 pm. They look like factory.
I’d say goodwill, since they have bought 2 cars and are likely to buy in future 👍
Agreed I did for free
@@ChopsGarage good man
Onwards and upwards for yourself now. It may seem harsh she’s told you to wind down on car sales. But in truth you would be better off in a bigger unit where the cars can be kept inside. It would make viewing in winter more pleasurable for potential customers. I manage in a retail environment myself and find if items are displayed correctly, even things that sell in low volumes. They will sell if displayed and priced competitively. As for the header tank, do it in good will.
Thanks Jonathan, inside space would be very nice
A tip on the trim,tie a peice of string and pull it to the side out of the ,otherwise i love your channel always interesting,keep up you deserve to be rewarded for your hard work and dedication, hard work and honesty 👍speaking as a mechanic of 45 years +.
Good luck, mate. might be the best thing moving on with your business. 👍
BTW You can apply those long decals wet, squeeze out ther water with a squeegee and they stick perfectly, you can move them about while they are wet. There is plenty on youtube about how to. Might be handy for the next time you have to so some.
Cheers for tip
Hi James hope you are staying safe and well and sorry to hear about the problems with your landlord and hope you can find a new unit soon and good luck with finding a new unit
Cheers Ben
Goodwill, but I would give an advisory that if unfortunately the customer breaks it, they pay for it. They sound like good customers , so good customer service is 🔑
Agreed I did free
Found this video in the recommended section! This is exactly the kind of thing in my end goal plans! Just subscribed and will definitely be checking out previous videos :)
Thanks Joshua hope you enjoy!
Came across your channel by chance and I must say your customer service is second to none. You take time and care about your customers and I wish you all the luck in the future and hope you find somewhere suitable. Your current landlord is losing a great tenant and probably won’t find another like you . Good luck.
I appreciate that thank you
Ide say good will on the corsa
Happy customers always come back 👌
Agreed, done free
Perfectly acceptable to charge for it but I’d give it to them in good will. Especially they are repeat buyers. A few quid isn’t worth the word of mouth they will spread around and potential third car from you when needed.
Agreed I did free
The little Alto looks worth every penny, I am sure the new premises will be a step in the direction. Wishing you good look.
Cheers for continued support buddy
Good luck with finding a new unit. I really enjoy watching your videos. Your a really honest and kind dealer who go's out of his way to help people. Another good product for interior dressing is poorboys natural look dressing :)
Thanks Paul!
Goodwill, given you have sold to friends/family of the customer. Until you said that, I was thinking to charge.
Agreed, I did free
When ever i have bad news like this, i've gone on the find better and do better, good luck fella. p.s love old skool dance music :)
The vast majority of Bona fide motor traders prep the cars properly. Gone are the days when you threw a bucket of water over it and put a bandage on the exhaust. It's went full circle where almost every niggle has to addressed whereas the private sellers are expecting retail money for a car that hasn't even been cleaned properly let alone mechanically inspected on a ramp.
Think you have nailed it there Mr T
Great video mate, very disappointing news. What's wrong with that landlord very weird. Good luck in the near future
Thank you buddy
Definitely good will on the white Vauxhall it was only a hour of time for a what seems a repeat customer. I’ve been to a lot garages and they are on farms where it is cheap and plenty of space and in Devon I would imagine you could pick and choose. As a customer going out a little way is not an issue as you about to spend £1,000’s. Anyway good luck in your search for new premises
Yes I agree Parvin, the rural lots are great value and people will travel for a good deal
Thats tough James. Good luck with the search for new premises.
Thanks buddy
Good luck finding a new sales pitch, same happened to a local guy I know, he’d rented the same place for 20 yrs! He ended up buying an ex main dealer site - which included Eastern European car valets living on the premises. Worked out ok for him in the end!
Fingers cross for me , many thanks
If they are telling you to stop, it's because they don't like how successful you are......
They are very wealthy, they just like no motor industry business unfortunately, view them as dirty and hassle
Landlords are the bane of society! If you've got a garage, it's likely they may have cars to sell!
I would not charge for that it's only cost your time , I would always say in these positions if customer buys the parts and you fit them both sides should be happy , you haven't spent any money and the customer has a cheeper bill
Corsa expansion tank. I would actually charge but not much obviously but time did go into understanding the issue before fixing it. Fair play this is the 2nd car they purchased but customers should be expected to pay since it is out of warranty and their loyalty and repeat business should not be based upon you giving free work out of goodwill.
Agreed I did it for free
A mate of mine had same problem so he got a unit and sold car in the front part with some nice lights and did repairs at the back half and never looked back maybe it'll work for yourself .
Definitely do ot charge the customer for Fixing the knocking noise as they are regulars and will appreciate you fixed something outside the warranty period.
Will do
Next time the Autosmart guy comes around, order 5 litres of "FINISH" It's a great dressing for all your plastics, tyres engine bay plastics etc. Plus it smells nice. Squirts some on to a clean new sponge and wipe the dash/ plastics etc.
I got a tub of something like that for the tyres
Being honest and fair the way you are going. You will go fare keep it up what your doing is great. I would buy from you👍
I appreciate that!
Units that like the motor trade are rare, especially in Devon!, we are also trying to find storage (also in Devon)but unless you’re sat on a stack of cash pretty tough.
Yes not going to be easy
I just closed my small car dealership today .could not take the
Mental abuse no more-money isn’t everything... used to b worries about selling cars .now worries about. Using them -that’s enough for me
Sorry to hear that Freddy, all the best for the future
Only just found your channel, so I’m playing catch up with your uploads.. Glad you did the expansion bottle fix with no charge. Given that they’ve bought previous cars.. putting out goodwill and positive karma will be reciprocated just when you need it 👍🏼
Appreciate the effort it takes to work on cars and film at the same time! 👊🏼
Welcome aboard!
Good will for sure. Important to keep those customers coming back and good will ensures repeat customers
Cheers
Good luck in finding premises. I'm really struggling to find any in Sussex 😐 I'll keep my fingers crossed for you 🙂
Good luck to you too mate
Kieran, don't know where in Sussex you are, but West Sussex I know there's lots of unused barns. Maybe worth looking down lanes and having a chat with farmers 🤷
As long as you're polite to them and not suspicious looking you should be alright lol 😂
@@sammytheseal2307 Thanks for the suggestion!
Always goodwill for repeat / loyal customers especailly with no parts cost
Yep I did it for free
You are such a nice guy, and I like your videos. I would like to give you some friendly advice: Appearance is everything. And to be honest, your shop
doesn't look very professional and would probably not pass a fire inspection. In your next shop, throw some fresh paint on the walls and
get some proper shelves, so you don't need to have everything on the floor, it doesn't look very good. And throw out the trash every day
instead of collecting it in the corners. This will make a good impression on customers as well. I really hope you don't take this the
wrong way, just trying to help.
I used to have a shop for many years and in the beginning it looked a lot like your place, then I had some fire inspectors come visit me one
day together with the land lord and they were not impressed to say the least.
Oil, paper and sparks is a disaster waiting to happen. Put yourself in your landlords situation, would you like to be responsible for that?
I cleaned up the place and did some investments, best thing I ever did, working in a clean and nice space is so much better for you.
Good luck mate!
Cheers! Well one issue is the unit is not mine, its Stewarts and he won't mind me saying is not a tidy person, but his garage his decision. My own place would be very different yes
What a straight up, honest guy much respect 👍👍👍
Cheers Jack
Brilliant video. I like the way you present your videos. I have been watching for a few months now. All I can say absolutely brilliant. You need to show your face in the video. I am curious to know who is behind the camera. Regarding the land lady who does not want you to sell your out side the premises. What is her problem you are paying her rent for the premises you are working in.
Wow thank Irfan very kind! Show my face? I only just got to 5000 subs lol!
Planning permission rules were recently changed - merging some categories and splitting others (though also depends what is in the lease agreement), Also I presume no sale prices are shown on the cars so its tricky to prove where advertising for and contract etc actually made. I guess what the use of the units is intended for is the mechanical workshop - which is what they are being used for bar the final five mins of cash changing hands !
Unfortunately the landlord does not want car businesses anymore
If the Landlord knowingly accepts rent despite your infringement of the user clause then it could be seen as effective acceptance. Similarly, if you can show the premises are not used for the visiting public then one assumes you remain compliant with planning as well as the user clause. This could just be managing agents doing their duty? Maybe no further action?
I moved bud a while back better premises for the cash
Sorry to hear of your hassle hope all goes well will keep watching.👍👍👍
Thanks Richard
Defiantly goodwill on this one, been a good customer and will continue to be so, and recommend friends
I did in end
Landlord could be asking for trouble, She’s got a good tenant, pays his rent, she could get a nightmare tenant , doesn’t pay on time , leaves a mess etc etc
Very true
Just found your channel and I love your honesty, thank you. I’m sure you will find what you want. I subscribed👍👍👍
Thank you! Appreciated
A good boss of mine said you can provide free service but it has to have some value.. in your case provide it free but make sure you detail the cost on the invoice and that you have provided it free of charge out of warranty. Customer realises your a good guy and comes back
Good call Ross
This is a great bit of advice, excellent idea! Invoice the cost and itemise the discount. Love it!
Hi James congratulations on getting over 5,000 subscribers and well as always for your work on the cars and the videos as always as well
Thanks Ben! 10k next!
No car sales on site and she doesn't even want car repairs on site didn't bode well for the future. I hope you find a larger unit that suits you, preferably somewhere with a bit of cover to keep sales cars clean.
Yes I think she hopes to gradually clear it of all car related business
Nosy and petty landlords always in their tenant's business are a serious headache. Dealt with a few myself unfortunately. She has a garage unit but she doesn't really want garages? No car sales? Why? I would understand things that affect the property negatively, but obviously car sales go along with running a garage, it's just ridiculous sometimes.
Not a logic to it
Did you put a gromet in that drain hole in the Alto boot?
Not yet mate got to find one
Perhaps a move will be the next big step. Be brave, it'll be hard but will pay off massively I'm sure. Good luck and we'll be with you all the way. 👍👍👍🏴🇬🇧
Thanks Alan!
Say the bottle problem was 60 or 40 but u will meet half way so u still come out with cash in your pocket and you have done her a favour by doing it cheap for her. You can b nice for free but not work for free. Unless it’s your one good deed for the day to make u happy. Chances are they are happy to pay 👍👍
Hope you find a new place cause your doing such a great job..
Thanks Steve, much appreciated
Good will may as well because you have a happy customer who will return and probably keep returning to you.....
Yes did it in good will
I push delivery via videos and loads of information then it doesn't seem to matter where you are, took one over the other day, they asked if I could remove their old car, I drove it back at 95 quid, valeted it, put an o2 sensor in it and got 675 for it, we've done some long trips and you know that unless it's a serious fault its not going to come back (which seems to take up a lot of your time)
Agreed I think this day and age location is less of an issue
Totally get your point about losing the support network you've got at the current unit, but agree a larger site will give you more opportunities to build up stock. Onwards and upwards ☑️
Cheers Dennis
Being a doorstepper could be the way to go providing you don't live in a semi detached house! A house in the countryside would be more impressive than the majority of pitches. Btw who is doing your MOTs? Get an old school mechanic who is trustworthy but sees a pass as a pass and a fail as a fail- no advisory nonsense. I think your customers need to increase their budget or lower their expectations!
Yes my house is nice in the countryside but as a barn conversion has a tie on it that prevents business use
Sometimes a change of location can give you a wider perspective of what you’re trying to achieve, if you’re new place is easy to find or in a place where people are passing them that has to be a good thing
Cheers Edwin
What a stupid attitude from a landlord. You would think in the current climate with businesses failing they would be glad of the income. Very short sighted.
agree Paul
But surely the landlords not loosing anything?? The lease is just subletting really
@@gerryattrickbiker agree
The issue is we don't know why the landlord doesn't want car sales there. There could be a very good reason or even a legal reason. Also she never hid the fact that she didn't want car sales from the premises and it is her property at the end of the day - however shortsighted it seems.
That said for someone who doesn't want car sales or even a workshop she has done well to have four car related business on her land! Doesn't look ideal for tea rooms either...
lol, tea rooms! There is no legal issue other sell motorbikes and cars here. But she is being open that she does not like automotive and wants to reduce it, she has taken over from her father
sad times James good luck !! :)
Cheers buddy
Hi James,as for the corsa we would do it as good will.As for the car sales look at it as being positive,we found a pitch on a island in a medium size town with a four bay worksop,we never had to pay to advertise our cars,problem we had was finding stock and prepairing it quick enough,best of luck and hope you are sorted quickly,onwards and upwards.IT,s the same all over the country know one wants motor trade,to high a risk to much mess a lot of the time.
Id love something road side for definite, not many about now unfortunately
i'd say repair with goodwill. it was was a bodged repair in the first place
Yep Id agree
If it were me i would do the header tank as goodwill, repeat custom is a blessing and should be treasured. That one freebie could lead to plenty of sales.
As for the premises, onwards and upwards. I hope you find something soon and it allows you to expand. The world needs a few more honest used car dealers.
Thanks Chris!
In the current economic climate, that's a bit crap from the landlord. Hope you find the perfect place to build your business and channel soon. Only discovered your channel a couple of months ago but really enjoy the videos. Best of luck with finding a unit and the move.
Thanks Grumpy! Much appreciated
You should add your labour/time, parts and rent to the costs. Brings your profit down = less VAT to pay. VAT is only on the profit on 2nd hand goods I believe.
No it's on the Gross Profit unfortunately, simply the cost of the car from the sale, you can't deduct costs. Its called the Margin Scheme.
@@ChopsGarage Oh that sucks if you buy a bad one that you need to put a lot of time and money in to, but at least it's only 16.67%, and not the full 20%.
@@sang3Eta how do you mean bud? It's 20%
May be a blessing as the business is growing and the space was not lending itself to building a bigger brand / presence.
Thanks Abid!
Just for your information the decals on the rear should be more in the middle of the rear light and rear screen. And the front decal does look too short their are loads of images online for you to look at.
Yeah found it hard on pic to see exactly where the rear ones should be
Good luck with the new premises. Hope you find somewhere soon,,,
Thanks Jim
Sometimes an external nudge is what you need to make the big steps. Onwards and upwards.
Agreed
Hope you can find somewhere local, with the facilities you need. Shame the landlady feels that way, at least you know that you have people back at the current site. You can always go to, for Mots, parts an help etc..
Yes hope to still use them
Hope sales start to pick up for the when the driving schools re open and take thier test
Fingers crossed mate
Why does the LL not want car sales? Have there been complaints?
No, does not like the car industry
That rot round the sunroof on the 106.......... was it an aftermarket fit by any chance?
Possibly
Onwards and upwards good luck to you. I enjoy your channel and I think your hard work will pay off
Thanks Jeffrey
This is the problem I'm facing, every landlord wont let anything to a mechanic near me, yet builders, engineering shops and everything else is fine
true, why is that though ?
@@rezazare4591 I genuinely dont know, the chances of ever finding a place to set a garage up and get a mortgage on it are long gone (certainly where I'm living anyway), I looked at renting a railway arch on the outskirts of Manchester just big enough for 1 ramp, with all the costs involved it would easily be £20000 just for the rent and rates.
@@bush_wookie_9606 that's nuts.
@@bush_wookie_9606 would you be able to trade cars from there ?
@@rezazare4591 I enquired and told them I would be running a well presented workshop/sales business but they just obviously class the car trade as all scrap yard/breaker type places, shame really as for the right rent and lease I would happily start my own business
Great job James don't give up something will turn up
Cheers bud!
Good will , will go a long way in the future
Due to the virus the Landlord cannot evict you until March 2022. Take your time looking for the right place. The landlord cannot "turn a blind eye" as you put it, accept rent then change her mind later. If it we're me I would ask the Landlord how she is going to compensate me to leave?
Re plastic welding, if you use wire wool as well makes a stronger joint same as super glue baking soda and wire wool .
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Yes I don't hold the lease Stuart does but as you say we have time
G101 and a Magic Eraser brings textured plastics up like new.
What about Tree Beech enterprise park at Gunn they are building more units and its only 6 miles out of town!
Someone else recommended there think I will take a drive
I don’t get why the landlord would worry unless the deeds stipulated such restrictions. As long as the rent is being paid what difference does it make. My guess is it’s an excuse as they’ve something else in store for that land.
Yes they seem to be trying to get shot of all the garage style stuff
Good vids Chopper.
Unfortunately lots of landlords dislike motor trade....
Thanks! Don't they eh!
Its because Insurance companies dont like them as tenants and charge the landlord a fortune for their Buildings Insurance Policy.
How does car sales negatively impact on the landlady? Presumably if she isn't on site it won't affect her.
No one of many sites they own
Worst comes to the worst sell from the Home mate for 2/3 months make sure the new place ticks a few of your boxes. But really think you have made a lot of connections where you are just now so they will always last but fingers crossed you find somewhere soon mate. Really wish you good luck!
Tbf mate would do it for goodwill different if it was cost of a part or that but repeat customers/possible passing a good review worth its weight in gold.
G101 is good and covers loads of cleaning wise with the car but I use Finish a product from AutoSmart for the Interiors or AeroSpace 303. Tyres I use Autosmarts Highstyle Dressing would highly recommend. Seat wise again buy just a 5l drum of solution from eBay with a nice scent and I use a Bissel Spot Clean Pro another little magic tool!
Cheers Paul, I check that tool out!
Buy me a Coffee for the expansion tank repair😉👍👍👍
You need a head- or body mounth for your go pro, so you have your hands free.
I will take a look at that
Just come across your great channel, In the early 90s I used to buy and sell Audi coupe gt's, the 1982-91 models Ur 10 value and the later 20 valve turbo Quattro's. If only had known then because these cars are rare but worth a bloody fortune now. I have now bought an early low mileage Audi TT and one of the first generation of the Ford focus that I will store as an investment because they are going to be a future classics and worth good money within the next 10 or so years, its better than having the money in the bank. Keep up the good work and all the best for the future.
Crystal ball. I had 205gti would be worth 25k now! My friend has an Audi coupe '92 worth nothing (2k)!
Chops little Rallye could be worth a bit in 10 years though...
Agreed, I think the right cars outstrip a pension all day long! Thanks for watching
@@rosbifsa660 I think most of the Audi coupes after 91 ant worth much because of the new body shape even though some had the pre 20v engine in them. I had an H reg metallic blue 1.9 gti pug wished I had kept that now. I think the 1.6 are worth more for some reason.
Rob mine was the 1.6 and ‘86. So ore facelift which was the better body too - lower, more squat.
The 1.9 was a monster in comparison but I think a lot ended up wrapped around trees.
@@rosbifsa660 lol that's true my 1.9 was the very light but quick. Friend of mine had a 1.9 309 gti and that was much more stable not as scatty as the pug. We did have some good times though. I got interested in the Audi quattro and pugs way back in the early mid 80s watching the group B rally cars speed through Dalby forest UK 2am in the morning Best decade of true rally cars.
Goodwill on the tank,you will get that repaid ten fold ,where are you from scottie,im from Glasgow now in SA.?
That does me big industrial estate near me makes all the motor trade have the units at the back that’s prone to being broke in to then when the company left the bike unit we had at the top of the estate the landlord put it up for rent 6 plus months later they let a car sales company have our old unit because they could not let it out for anything else
She may find the same thing but they are very wealthy and can sit it out
I would point out the car is out of warranty but do as goodwill due to the fact they have bought multiple cars, this will politely drop the hint that you won't keep doing it for free.
Good plan cheers
I’d say the expansion tank is a good will because it’s not a repair as such as it’s glued..
Agreed Tony
good luck and best wishes to you, love watching your uploads, rare to find an honest fella , again, best wishes
Much appreciated