From the Blog
What Career Could I Have in the Automotive Industry?
The sheer size of the automotive industry and the variety of jobs available within means that anyone with the right qualifications and skills wishing to make a career in the trade has a huge choice to pick from. When people hear the words ‘motor trade’ they probably...
Studying Mechanics? The Best Part Time Jobs to Consider
Unless you are lucky enough to be already in a motor trade job which allows you to study ‘on the job’ then you will be in the minority who are paid as you go along. However if you are at college or university full time and you are busy studying for your mechanics or...
What to Pack in your Mobile Mechanics Vehicle
When you work as a mobile mechanic you’ve got all the advantages of being out on the road, saving the day for drivers with broken-down vehicles and coming home at the end of the day having done a great job. And because you don’t always know what you’re going to be...
Security Concerns for your Motor Trade Business
Whether you are a national name or a ‘one man band’ enterprise and whether you sell, lease or repair vehicles as a business, you are all subject to the same issues when it comes to security and safety concerns. Let’s look at what these issues are and what you can do...
How To Market Yourself as a Reliable Part Time Trader
Setting yourself up as a successful part time trader means more than just ticking the relevant boxes in terms of having the right part time motor trade insurance; it also means getting out there and marketing yourself in the right manner. If you want to be taken...
How To Get Your First Sale as a Part Time Vehicle Trader
So, you’ve decided to set up at a part time trader, and you’ve bought your first car at auction, sorted your part time motor traders insurance (check out our full motor trade insurance guide) , printed your business cards and completed the necessary checks on the...
How to Find Premises For Your Motor Trade Business
There comes a time when a motor trader has to bite the bullet and start looking for business premises. Whether your current premises don’t work for you anymore, or whether you’re looking for the first time, there are certain things to consider in order to keep you...
When to Take The Plunge From Part Time Motor Trader to Full Time Operation
Many people first get in to the motor trade on a part time basis either as a step back into work or as a second supplementary income to go alongside their full-time job. However, if you are making a good success of your part time work then you may want to consider...
What Does it Take to be a Part Time Motor Trader?
If you have been considering venturing into the motor trade industry, then taking the part-time motor trader route is a great way on which you can get a real taste of the industry without making a full commitment of both your finances and your time. From part time...
Car or Van – What Should You Be Driving As a Mobile Mechanic?
Mobile mechanics are becoming very popular as people who are time-poor want to avoid the stress and hassle of taking their car to the garage. It can be especially useful for repairs to undrivable cars – for example with flat batteries, broken starter motors or...