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[Pillock]

I saw one of the new Discos in traffic today. Are they out yet? Frankly it looked crap - it's got the tapered end of the Range Rover, which doesn't work, and the offset rear number plate just looks like it's been fitted on the wonk.

I said exactly the same about the wonky plate. It's not far enough off center to look deliberate.

 

Also I'm not sure why we need the Disco, Velour, Evoke and Actual Range Rover all of which seem to be within about 2ft of each other in length.

[stuboy]

Nice fix.

 

If it were me I'd turn those clamps so that the bolts aren't sticking down.

 

Ben

 

rolling about on the floor, after doing my shoulder in last week putting missus 3 lil ones in there dam kiddies seat.. once fitted jobs a goodun..lol

[New POD]

Today I organised a meeting with my fellow directors of Full Throttle Classifieds dot com

 

We want to take on ebay, autotrader and MCN and advertise 20,000 bikes (at any one time) at 1/2 the price of the cheapest of these thieves and bullies, whilst donating 20% to a bikers charity, which gives out grants to injured bikers to modify their chosen steed.

 

It is clear that

• our website isn't ready for testing
• We have no money for marketing and advertising
• we now have a plan
• I need to contact 10,000 dealers and bike forums whilst Paul, our IT monkey, gets the website working, properly, and offer them a crowd funding deal which gives investors equity, in exchange for free adverts for ever.
• I have never ever sold anything in my life.

For all my bravado, I think we might struggle to take on Autotrader Plc with a budget that is less than they spend on urinal bleach blocks.  

 

Still this time next year Rodney we'll be millionaires. Maybe. Note - I have a small stake so if we make £1million quid I can afford to stop doing the current day job and do that instead.

[Tickman]

• I need to contact 10,000 dealers and bike forums whilst Paul, our IT monkey, gets the website working, properly, and offer them a crowd funding deal which gives investors equity, in exchange for free adverts for ever.

First off good luck, the only concern I see is you are approaching probably 80% (Guess) of your market offering them one off payment for all their listing of stock forever. 

Can you get the advertising in on a sliding scale (pence per visit) with motorcycle gear sellers (clothing, helmets and all the rest) just a fresh viewpoint and no I have no idea how I would do it.

Finally, good luck!

[beko1987]

I'm a web based software developer at work! Not qualified or owt but been doing it a few years. If you need a hand out of hours with stupid monkey testing, uat or testing to spec let me know! Would be happy to help and I might learn something.

[ruffgeezer]

I've bought another car, that I don't really want.

 

Anyone want a fun little 1.0 Auto, 34k miles?

[trigger]

Apparently that V reg Rover 620 Ti is available again and I've now been offered it for £400 delivered with no mot, the last mot 2 years had a advisory for a corroded rear brake pipe which a mate thinks involves removing the fuel tank to change.

 

I'm not sure it's worth the effort as they don't seem to be worth sod all so i might pass on it.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

I have to say, I can highly recommend Rover 600 ownership - mine is growing on me by the day, its very nice to drive.

[alcyonecorporation]

Apparently that V reg Rover 620 Ti is available again and I've now been offered it for £400 delivered with no mot, the last mot 2 years had a advisory for a corroded rear brake pipe which a mate thinks involves removing the fuel tank to change.

 

I'm not sure it's worth the effort as they don't seem to be worth sod all so i might pass on it.

Proper British torque steer, though. No one will be able to foam as quickly as you.

[trigger]

I did say that I'll have a look at it on Monday, i guess it wouldn't hurt...

[cort16]

Today I organised a meeting with my fellow directors of Full Throttle Classifieds dot com

 

We want to take on ebay, autotrader and MCN and advertise 20,000 bikes (at any one time) at 1/2 the price of the cheapest of these thieves and bullies, whilst donating 20% to a bikers charity, which gives out grants to injured bikers to modify their chosen steed.

 

It is clear that

• our website isn't ready for testing
• We have no money for marketing and advertising
• we now have a plan
• I need to contact 10,000 dealers and bike forums whilst Paul, our IT monkey, gets the website working, properly, and offer them a crowd funding deal which gives investors equity, in exchange for free adverts for ever.
• I have never ever sold anything in my life.

For all my bravado, I think we might struggle to take on Autotrader Plc with a budget that is less than they spend on urinal bleach blocks.  

 

Still this time next year Rodney we'll be millionaires. Maybe. Note - I have a small stake so if we make £1million quid I can afford to stop doing the current day job and do that instead.

 

I've got a bit of experience here. If you've no money it's still possible to make an impact using social media it just takes time and patience.

Lots of people have tried going up against autotrader but they're basically a marketing agency for a website that sells cars and bikes with a huge budget. 

A few years a go a group of dealers got together and built competitor website but they just can't live with the marketing budget autotrader. it might be different with bikes but the "it's aye been" attitude of dealers makes it difficult to make them put the effort into anything else unless you can prove it sells, which you can't do until you get critical mass.

I'd look into making it really easy for them to add stock and images to the site via smart phones and build a tool that lets them upload their stock lists from excel, csv or what ever otherwise it'll be hard to get them to engage.

[Eddie Honda]

BONG! 2017 Budget News for Shiters

 

Historic Vehicle tax class moves on another year. Shortly to include those manufactured in 1976 . From 1 April 2017, all vehicles built (includes those registered up to and including the 8th Jan 1977) before 1st January 1977 will be eligible for a free disc.

VED increases by RPI

3.23 Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) – From 1 April 2017, VED rates for cars, vans and motorcycles registered before April 2017 will increase by Retail Prices Index (RPI) [sUBJECT TO LOADS OF ROUNDING UP].

 

Insurance Premium Tax (IPT)

 

The standard rate of IPT goes up 2% from 10% to 12% from 1 June 2017.[YOU CAN SEE THIS MATCHING THE HIGHER RATE SOON AT 20%]

 

Fuel Duty

 

Fuel duty frozen. Held at 57.95 pence per litre for Petrol, Diesel, Bio-diesel, Bio Ethanol. 31.61p per kg for LPG.

 

 

VED bands and rates for cars and vans registered before 1 March 2001

 

1549cc and below. Up £5 from £145 to £150

Above 1549cc. Up £10 from £235 to £245

 

 

VED bands and rates for vans registered on or after 1 March 2001

 

Early Euro 4 and Euro 5 compliant vans. No change Â£140

All other vans. Up £10 from £230 to £240

 

 

VED bands and rates for motorcycles

 

Not over 150cc. Up £1 from £17 to £18

151cc and 400cc. Up £2 from £39 to £41

401cc to 600c. Up £2 from £60 to £62

Over 600cc. Up £3 from £82 to £85

 

 

VED bands and rates for motor tricycles

 

Not over 150cc. Up £1 from £17 to £18

All other tricycles. Up £3 from £82 to £85

 

VED bands and rates for cars registered on or after 1 March 2001 but before 1 April 2017

VED band / CO2 emissions (g/km)
A (Up to 100). No Change Â£0

B (101-110). No Change Â£20
C (111-120). No Change £30
D (121-130). Up £5 from £110 to £115
E (131-140). Up £5 from £130 to £135
F (141-150). Up £5 from £145 to £150
G (151-165). Up £5 from £185 to £190
H (166-175). Up £10 from £210 to £220
I (176-185). Up £10 from £230 to £240
J (186-200). Up £10 from £270 to £280
K(⁴⁰) (201-225). Up £10 from £295 to £305
L (226-255). Up £20 from £500 to £520
M (Over 255). Up £20 from £515 to £535

 

(⁴⁰)Includes cars emitting over 225g/km registered before 23 March 2006.

[alcyonecorporation]

WOT UR SAUCE PLS

 

Gov.uk?

[Eddie Honda]

Yeah the OOTLAR, ANNEX A

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/spring-budget-2017-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar

 

I'm not an accountant, but I like to read that sort of shite they don't tell you on the telly/press and I can't wait for the revised V149 to appear.

[HMC]

I decided " Italianjob" didn't really cut it in describing my fleet anymore. Not unless Richard Woolley is in fact from Livorno, Or Dr Alex Moulton's country seat was by Lake como. So in recognition of my growing collection of British TAT I've taken inspiration for a new username from the former name of my favourite car museum.

Didn't they used to store their overflow out in the rain? Me too!

[gm]

I hope you went back to rescue the small child trapped in the MGF

[Guest Hooli]

Huzzah for free tax for 1976. That means my Bonnie will be free when I get her back on the road!

[richardmorris]

Just taxed the merc for twelve months( due 1st April)as I thought I'd be sneaky in case they gov just put it up from midnight.

[Six-cylinder]

I decided " Italianjob" didn't really cut it in describing my fleet anymore. Not unless Richard Woolley is in fact from Livorno, Or Dr Alex Moulton's country seat was by Lake como. So in recognition of my growing collection of British TAT I've taken inspiration for a new username from the former name of my favourite car museum.

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Didn't they used to store their overflow out in the rain? Me too!

Blimey does that mean you are sticking to BL products or will you be changing you name often!

 

I am a bit concerned we have 3 out of 4 matching cars!

 

Rover 75 – tick

MG ZR – tick

Rover 100 – tick

MGF – I seemed to have got mixed up here as I have the Jap version.

[New POD]

I've got a bit of experience here. If you've no money it's still possible to make an impact using social media it just takes time and patience.

Lots of people have tried going up against autotrader but they're basically a marketing agency for a website that sells cars and bikes with a huge budget. 

A few years a go a group of dealers got together and built competitor website but they just can't live with the marketing budget autotrader. it might be different with bikes but the "it's aye been" attitude of dealers makes it difficult to make them put the effort into anything else unless you can prove it sells, which you can't do until you get critical mass.

I'd look into making it really easy for them to add stock and images to the site via smart phones and build a tool that lets them upload their stock lists from excel, csv or what ever otherwise it'll be hard to get them to engage.

 

Interestingly our IT director recons that he can make it automatically upload any advert to the users facebook page.

[For Fiats Sake]

Struggling to get motivated to anything whilst off sick, the sunshine prompted me to tax the Panda with the twin sunroofs, peel one open and take a drive to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. After google gave me the wrong post code, maps got me there for the last hour of opening.

 

 

This ones by Henry Moar!

 

 

Car Park was moar interesting than most of the "sculptures".

 

 

Making my own "art".

 

Still, the dog loved it and was excited by all the smells and spent most of the walk on full stretch of the lead.

[Bren]

Went kickboxing tonight - had not been since November because of my asthma.

I have been letting it rule my life - it can fuck right off.

[Eddie Honda]

Huzzah for free tax for 1976. That means my Bonnie will be free when I get her back on the road!

The 1973 & 1974 blocks were legislatively dealt with by a line slotted in the annual Finance Act for the Budget to change the date, but last year they altered the relevant section in VERA 1994 to save them "forgetting" putting the clause in. The date doesn't so much roll as clunk forward in 12 month blocks.

[Guest Hooli]

Went kickboxing tonight - had not been since November because of my asthma.

I have been letting it rule my life - it can fuck right off.

 

Best thing I ever found for asthma is learning how hard you can push it & working that hard till you're knackered. You'll find your breathing improves quicker than your fitness

[cort16]

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[cort16]

Interestingly our IT director recons that he can make it automatically upload any advert to the users facebook page.

It's hard to do this unless you build a facebook app they run on their facebook page or they give you their facebook login credentials .

I work in a similar industry and this stuff comes up all the time .Facebook don't help by constantly changing the goal posts .

 

. If I was you I'd run your own facebook page with specific interesting bikes cherry picked from the site posted a few times a day. Have a look at how right move do it for property for a good example of how to do it right.

[BavarianRetro]

Interestingly our IT director recons that he can make it automatically upload any advert to the users facebook page.

Your IT director is just using a Facebook app and making you all think he's very clever.

[Magnificent Rustbucket]

Best thing I ever found for asthma is learning how hard you can push it & working that hard till you're knackered. You'll find your breathing improves quicker than your fitness

 

 

Definitely true.

[wuvvum]

Took the Trafic to work today.  The steering repair seems to be holding; the gear lever not so much, but then the bush was pretty shagged so I had a feeling it wouldn't last long.  Still, sloppy gears aren't an MOT fail, and it's still a model of precision compared to, say, a column shift Midi or a Mercedes T1.

[wuvvum]

This ones by Henry Moar!

That's pretty impressive actually.  Probably the most realistic sculpture of a spaniel I've ever seen.