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Title: Main Dealers
Post by: Shackeng on 11 January 2020, 13:36:01
What is with these guys? I have been visiting a few recently to investigate e-cars (or lack of in most cases). The only ones where I have found a parking space is invariably at the luxury brand end of the market. Two I have had to drive away from and phoned later to protest, only to get a metaphorical shrug over the phone. They just cannot resist filling all their spaces with excess stock, thus losing many CAR driving potential customers. ??? ??? ???

PS Yes I do know what e-cars are available, but sometimes it requires a visit to discuss them.
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 January 2020, 14:50:52
Hanging is too good for them.
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 January 2020, 16:44:56
I've always enjoyed parking my various old bangers out the front amongst the gleaming new models, while I wander round the back to the parts department.  ;D
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 January 2020, 16:47:12
I've always enjoyed parking my various old bangers out the front amongst the gleaming new models, while I wander round the back to the parts department.  ;D

An  appreciating  classic like the fine handling Marina can never be considered a banger. ::)
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: Rangie on 11 January 2020, 16:54:57
Whenever I decide to look at a prospective purchase, I dress shabbily and arrive unshaven my " poor look" strike a deal & pay cash leave the seller/salesperson wondering..
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 January 2020, 17:30:51
I've always enjoyed parking my various old bangers out the front amongst the gleaming new models, while I wander round the back to the parts department.  ;D

An  appreciating  classic like the fine handling Marina can never be considered a banger. ::)

As the Morris Marina 1800TC Coupe shared some components with the Lotus Esprite, I could have parked it out front of the Lotus dealer!  8)
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: biggriffin on 11 January 2020, 19:06:46
Is E cars milk floats??  Could admin ban all talk of milk floats, as they have the same effect as, any type of vegetablist, dogooder, they need banning.
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 January 2020, 20:23:14
Don't forget sandals...
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: Rangie on 11 January 2020, 22:33:54
Is E cars milk floats??  Could admin ban all talk of milk floats, as they have the same effect as, any type of vegetablist, dogooder, they need banning.
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Couldn't agree more ,V8 or nothing for me I'm afraid Electric cars what a joke 😀😀😀
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: YZ250 on 11 January 2020, 23:01:35
I agree, most of them are making it difficult to view the vehicles on sale due to lack of parking. Dealerships in Aylesbury, Perrys, no chance whatsoever of parking so people started using the pub car park opposite. The pub now has a vehicle log in system to discourage this. The VW Audi garage has the odd few spaces if you're lucky, the Mercedes/Skoda garage, no chance. As I was recently looking for a sport van, I found the commercial side no different.
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: Nick W on 12 January 2020, 11:15:56
I've always enjoyed parking my various old bangers out the front amongst the gleaming new models, while I wander round the back to the parts department.  ;D


something that got even more enjoyable when they moved the parts counter into the showroom.


Now the various dealer groups are tending towards a parts department in an industrial unit well away from the fancy showroom, which also helps discourage the troublesome DIYers.
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 January 2020, 12:24:34
The majority of main dealers are more interested in selling finance and add-ons rather than cars. This is where they make their money.
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: Keith ABS on 12 January 2020, 15:10:50
 Never late in a V8!
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: STEMO on 12 January 2020, 15:21:01
Never late in a V8!
Used to be a saying.....before speed cameras and £6 a gallon fuel.
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: biggriffin on 12 January 2020, 18:27:52
 What is it with people now, going plant foody, Vegan and embracing there binary gender self's, and thinking sandals are good footwear, and not shaving is cool,   They need to spend some time on OOF in gen chat, soon change their weirdo thoughts.   

Can TB please hurry up and start the full.
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2020, 22:55:56
What is it with people now, going plant foody, Vegan and embracing there binary gender self's, and thinking sandals are good footwear, and not shaving is cool,   They need to spend some time on OOF in gen chat, soon change their weirdo thoughts.   

Can TB please hurry up and start the full.

Full?  :-\

As in you're full of it BigGriff?  :)                                                                  :P  ;D
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: 78bex on 13 January 2020, 01:09:34
Is E cars milk floats??  Could admin ban all talk of milk floats, as they have the same effect as, any type of vegetablist, dogooder, they need banning.

As kids these are probably the ppl that spent most of their school careers getting their heads flushed down the nearest toilet  :-\
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: Rangie on 13 January 2020, 06:32:20
Is E cars milk floats??  Could admin ban all talk of milk floats, as they have the same effect as, any type of vegetablist, dogooder, they need banning.

As kids these are probably the ppl that spent most of their school careers getting their heads flushed down the nearest toilet  :-\
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Have to admit I was one of the ones doing the flushing 😁😁😁
Title: Re: Main Dealers
Post by: biggriffin on 13 January 2020, 07:46:29
What is it with people now, going plant foody, Vegan and embracing there binary gender self's, and thinking sandals are good footwear, and not shaving is cool,   They need to spend some time on OOF in gen chat, soon change their weirdo thoughts.   

Can TB please hurry up and start the full.

Full?  :-\

As in you're full of it BigGriff?  :)                                                                  :P  ;D

 Bloody auto- fill.  Should be The Cull. :y