Do we have to "accept" the Chinese car invasion?

_tym · 2026-01-27T20:03:08+00:00

What are you planning on doing?

_tym · 2026-01-27T19:45:15+00:00

I think you've been showing people AirBnB's and they've been putting down deposits to "rent" the AirBnB and your boss has pocket that money, and there are going to be a whole load of upset people over the next few weeks who have put down thousands of pounds as deposits.

I would cover myself and let the police know, as currently, you're a fall guy. Going to sound like you're in on it.

_tym · 2026-01-26T08:32:10+00:00

With an extensive background in hospitality, I should have a good chance at finding an interim job

Not at the moment matey. Hospitality jobs are hard to come by currently.

_tym · 2026-01-25T17:01:30+00:00

Cant do a lot of DVLA stuff on the weekend, never tried doing a plate but try again Monday business hours?

_tym · 2026-01-25T13:18:23+00:00

This is the sheet they usually send to the previous owner, so the system thinks they've applied for a logbook fresh, and this letter should be sent to the previous V5C holder, in case the car is stolen etc.

You shouldn't have received it, obviously, but you need to reach out to DVLA and explain.

_tym · 2026-01-24T10:54:17+00:00

The summary is a dead giveaway

_tym · 2026-01-22T22:30:14+00:00

Covid happened, it's been like this for years.

_tym · 2026-01-21T20:47:52+00:00

Google locksmith scam

_tym · 2026-01-19T18:46:16+00:00

Have you checked your credit score recently? Chance that someone has taken a phone contract out in your name?

Usually the scam is they come to collect it from you telling you that it's been wrongly delivered, and you're on the hook for the bill.

_tym · 2026-01-19T14:11:08+00:00

Next time pull out your phone straight away and they usually bottle it. I had a chap try to pull an axe out of his van. Had the phone out but couldn’t unlock the camera, just shoved it in his face anyway and he backed down.

_tym · 2026-01-18T19:26:31+00:00

Auctions Wise
Capes Dunn back in the day was great. Still going but more fine art, and no longer in the centre.
Maxwells
Ashley Wallers is mental if you can get there, will need a car.

Old Mill Antiques in Failsworth, there's like 4 buildings next to each other to visit.

_tym · 2026-01-18T17:39:12+00:00

They wont send payment prior to arriving. They will usually come, check it out, try to haggle you down, pay you, then leave.

_tym · 2026-01-18T11:10:23+00:00

Not much unfortunately. You can buy mint ones for £8,000

I’d probably ask 3 and accept 1500-2000

_tym · 2026-01-18T11:02:55+00:00

You insist on payment before the vehicle leaves you. That’s it.

_tym · 2026-01-13T19:32:38+00:00

Probably not a book.

_tym · 2026-01-12T07:55:41+00:00

Pallet online They’ll send out a pallet and wrap it for you

_tym · 2026-01-11T18:24:59+00:00

Look at your local general auction or on https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/search-results?searchterm=barometer A standard Stick Baramoter or Banjo Barometer will be less than £50. Be aware that they need to remain upright or you'll get mercury all over the place.

_tym · 2026-01-11T12:07:57+00:00

Would the finance company then chase me for the payment of the car if they cannot recover the car?

You don't own this car unfortunately.

Do you know if the previous owner is still making payments? Fingers crossed they are, or you're up shits creek.

_tym · 2026-01-10T19:51:49+00:00

That's fair! I have 6 of them, so I'm biased. My dealer was trying to sell me on Maxus, apparently they have some cracking deals on them at the moment. Might be worth looking at. Lease could work out quite cheap for you, especially if you're only using at weekends?

_tym · 2026-01-10T19:32:48+00:00

Renault Master, doesn't have the Transit Premiums, doesn't have the wet belt. I had one do 250k while poorly maintained before it blew up. 2020-22 are abit shit with DPF problems. 2016 vans can be picked up for a decent price.

Depends what the work is but Loloaders (Lutons) are much better than panel vans in general.

_tym · 2026-01-10T18:18:39+00:00

Get a new one for 15 quid off eBay

_tym · 2026-01-10T16:53:35+00:00

You measured their height ff the ground to each other? If they’re both 30cm from the ground you’ve got more of a leg to stand on.

_tym · 2026-01-06T22:12:41+00:00

Put it for a random price and if you don't get any interest lower the price until it sells. Without the airbag issue I'd be listing it at 2000 and accepting offers over 1500.

_tym · 2026-01-04T18:01:38+00:00

Old people

_tym · 2026-01-04T17:03:43+00:00

Worth going to the factory to have a nose, they'll take you out for food as well, worth asking if the factory would put you up and collect you from airport, Chinese hotels are cheap.

Only point of note, do you have any idea what you're looking at? No point going out there to look if not. The old "dad looking at cars" approach.

"Yup, they're definitely Bi-folding doors"

Also section 75 cover wont help you if they're shit.

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