My son wants to start up his own business delivering cars. Can anyone get any advice please.

[Paulynn-Jas]

My son wants to start up his own business delivering cars. Can anyone get any advice please.

[Charmark]

Sign up to companies like Recovery24 App to get work from once he’s insured

[mcGarrow_Jr]

Not to sound like an arse, and I mean this in the best interests.
If he needs advice in here, then maybe he isn't in the best position to do so just now.
I would advise building up contacts, and make sure he has the work available before investing any money.

[GARRDENS]

Not to sound like an arse, and I mean this in the best interests.
If he needs advice in here, then maybe he isn't in the best position to do so just now.
I would advise building up contacts, and make sure he has the work available before investing any money.

at least his asking for advice regardless of being on here. Yes there are idiots that will give him bum advice. But there are plenty with experience too

[mcGarrow_Jr]

Not to sound like an arse, and I mean this in the best interests.
If he needs advice in here, then maybe he isn't in the best position to do so just now.
I would advise building up contacts, and make sure he has the work available before investing any money.

at least his asking for advice regardless of being on here. Yes there are idiots that will give him bum advice. But there are plenty with experience too

so if you don't have any experience in the field, who do you listen too for advice? Maybe they do have experience, I don't know.
Could be a costly mistake.
I just know myself, if I was gonna sink money into a business, I wouldn't be coming on social media for advice. I would be going to companies who do have experience and take it from there.

[GARRDENS]

Not to sound like an arse, and I mean this in the best interests.
If he needs advice in here, then maybe he isn't in the best position to do so just now.
I would advise building up contacts, and make sure he has the work available before investing any money.

at least his asking for advice regardless of being on here. Yes there are idiots that will give him bum advice. But there are plenty with experience too

so if you don't have any experience in the field, who do you listen too for advice? Maybe they do have experience, I don't know.
Could be a costly mistake.
I just know myself, if I was gonna sink money into a business, I wouldn't be coming on social media for advice. I would be going to companies who do have experience and take it from there.

if it was a totally bad idea. There wouldn’t be so many at it. Depends on the work you land and rates etc. he will either succeed or fail. But wouldn’t put anyone off trying it.

[mcGarrow_Jr]

at least his asking for advice regardless of being on here. Yes there are idiots that will give him bum advice. But there are plenty with experience too

so if you don't have any experience in the field, who do you listen too for advice? Maybe they do have experience, I don't know.
Could be a costly mistake.
I just know myself, if I was gonna sink money into a business, I wouldn't be coming on social media for advice. I would be going to companies who do have experience and take it from there.

if it was a totally bad idea. There wouldn’t be so many at it. Depends on the work you land and rates etc. he will either succeed or fail. But wouldn’t put anyone off trying it.

I'm not trying to put them off it.
Just offering advice, just like the post asked.

[Paulynn-Jas]

Not to sound like an arse, and I mean this in the best interests.
If he needs advice in here, then maybe he isn't in the best position to do so just now.
I would advise building up contacts, and make sure he has the work available before investing any money.

well it's me that's asking he wants to try

[mcGarrow_Jr]

Not to sound like an arse, and I mean this in the best interests.
If he needs advice in here, then maybe he isn't in the best position to do so just now.
I would advise building up contacts, and make sure he has the work available before investing any money.

well it's me that's asking he wants to try

by all means, and I wish him well.
You asked for advice, I have given said advice.
Don't know why Garrdens had to but in to be fair. I thought I gave decent advice.
I wouldn't jump into it unless he does his research.

[GARRDENS]

Not to sound like an arse, and I mean this in the best interests.
If he needs advice in here, then maybe he isn't in the best position to do so just now.
I would advise building up contacts, and make sure he has the work available before investing any money.

well it's me that's asking he wants to try

by all means, and I wish him well.
You asked for advice, I have given said advice.
Don't know why Garrdens had to but in to be fair. I thought I gave decent advice.
I wouldn't jump into it unless he does his research.

It’s a forum. I’m entitled to but in as you call it. If your worried about your opinion being challenged in a forum don’t post on it simple

[DRYUTHURD]

If he uses a 4x4 or van & trailer he will come under tacho rules and tacho fitted to the towing vehicle, dvla website can help more

[brendrop]

https://www.shiply.com/ to bid on work. Try and get the lightest truck possible, Citroen Relay or similar with an alloy body. Make sure he gets insurance for vehicle collection and delivery, recovery insurance is about 3 times more.

[Osy-Mixiano]

It’s hard graft, not easy delivering cars, vans and the like. Does he have any experience loading and carrying cars and vans?

[Paulynn-Jas]

It’s hard graft, not easy delivering cars, vans and the like. Does he have any experience loading and carrying cars and vans?

yes his working on recovery now

[Osy-Mixiano]

It’s hard graft, not easy delivering cars, vans and the like. Does he have any experience loading and carrying cars and vans?

yes his working on recovery now

brilliant

[lewisallo]

I did the same when I turned 17 running 3.5 vans. I’m more then happy to have a chat with you.

[Paulynn-Jas]

I did the same when I turned 17 running 3.5 vans. I’m more then happy to have a chat with you.

great I will tell him

[2300.otlum]

I did the same when I turned 17 running 3.5 vans. I’m more then happy to have a chat with you.

I will message you mate in the evening, if you don’t mind.

[danorpi]

Don't do it. Too many idiots out there that will undercut massively! Been there and done it!

[Paulynn-Jas]

Don't do it. Too many idiots out there that will undercut massively! Been there and done it!

yes some one else told him that but his stubborn.

[danorpi]

Don't do it. Too many idiots out there that will undercut massively! Been there and done it!

yes some one else told him that but his stubborn.

honestly not worth the chew! Fighting for jobs is a 24/7 thing just about until you get reputation, if you can get reputation. And then you're doing 25hrs a day to make ends meet!

[Paulynn-Jas]

Don't do it. Too many idiots out there that will undercut massively! Been there and done it!

yes some one else told him that but his stubborn.

honestly not worth the chew! Fighting for jobs is a 24/7 thing just about until you get reputation, if you can get reputation. And then you're doing 25hrs a day to make ends meet!

maybe when he reads all this he will change his mind

[Allisonix]

If its on its gone simple

[Eduarze]

If you ask for your son, that advice the guy to do anything else

[Jonesin]

If you ask for your son, that advice the guy to do anything else

what?

[Paulynn-Jas]

If you ask for your son, that advice the guy to do anything else

what

[Eduarze]

If you ask for your son, that advice the guy to do anything else

what

if he can't ask about job ,how going or anything else and you ask for him as mother ,,he isn't able to do that job . That was the point

[Paulynn-Jas]

If you ask for your son, that advice the guy to do anything else

what

if he can't ask about job ,how going or anything else and you ask for him as mother ,,he isn't able to do that job . That was the point

like I said he doesn't know I put this on here read what I have put that's 2stupid men on here jog on

[Eduarze]

what

if he can't ask about job ,how going or anything else and you ask for him as mother ,,he isn't able to do that job . That was the point

like I said he doesn't know I put this on here read what I have put that's 2stupid men on here jog on

the point is to take attitude alone, teach him to sort a problem alone. The people laugh, because hi try to start a business but ask the mother for him . No-one was born ready learnt but he have to ask for him self ,not you as mother. Have a good night and I wish you success

[Paulynn-Jas]

if he can't ask about job ,how going or anything else and you ask for him as mother ,,he isn't able to do that job . That was the point

like I said he doesn't know I put this on here read what I have put that's 2stupid men on here jog on

the point is to take attitude alone, teach him to sort a problem alone. The people laugh, because hi try to start a business but ask the mother for him . No-one was born ready learnt but he have to ask for him self ,not you as mother. Have a good night and I wish you success

learn to speak English I can't understand you. HE NEVER ASKED ME HE JUST SAYS HE WANTED TO DO IT. SO I THOUGHT I WOULD ASK ON HERE WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINKS NOT HIM ME I WANTED TO ASK

[WayGCrossed]

No no

[Kevive]

Go to car local car auctions and give them your details.

[Loganiz]

It’s hard work to get it going mate

[Paulynn-Jas]

It’s hard work to get it going mate

that's what I told him

[Loganiz]

It’s hard work to get it going mate

that's what I told him

I started it a few years back and I know first hand it’s a very competitive industry that’s hard to get your foot in, if it works it’s brilliant but hard work getting to that point

[Pcwin1948]

Might be worth trying to work for someone first to see if he likes it and it might get him some contacts

[Rich_Spy]

Try working for somewhere like Ecomotive and get a bit of experience with it 1st.

[KnowDyerr]

Yep don’t do it

[IonuttPark]

Don't listen to everyone else, if he wants to start something .... then good for him ! You can only learn from mistakes . I would say to get his online presence sorted first and go from there see whatever clients he can service

[Paulynn-Jas]

Don't listen to everyone else, if he wants to start something .... then good for him ! You can only learn from mistakes . I would say to get his online presence sorted first and go from there see whatever clients he can service

he is just sick of been spoken to like crap he works on recovery at the moment and loves the job

[IonuttPark]

Don't listen to everyone else, if he wants to start something .... then good for him ! You can only learn from mistakes . I would say to get his online presence sorted first and go from there see whatever clients he can service

he is just sick of been spoken to like crap he works on recovery at the moment and loves the job

Theres always going to be someone ' better ' he needs to find his niche

[ChrisMax]

Don't listen to everyone else, if he wants to start something .... then good for him ! You can only learn from mistakes . I would say to get his online presence sorted first and go from there see whatever clients he can service

he is just sick of been spoken to like crap he works on recovery at the moment and loves the job

I know what he feels like its probably the same at lots of places as managers can be retards.

[kesto.log]

Don't listen to everyone else, if he wants to start something .... then good for him ! You can only learn from mistakes . I would say to get his online presence sorted first and go from there see whatever clients he can service

if only i had someone to tell me to go all in, instead of discouraging, when i shared my plans, i doubt i would have to bust my ass 11 hours a day.

[grahamer]

7.5t is a must ,most of the single car transporters wen loaded are over weight and are waiting to be pulled over by vosa or police

[andy.horja]

Don’t do it

[RowAlly]

Buy a really nice truck from Vehicle Logistics UK It's not quite as easy as it seems so I would suggest he gets some experience loading and unloading cars. I had an excellent driver but couldn't cope with the loading.

[darren_BB]

Drive slow

[beric_elcon]

Assuming we are talking 3.5t Careful what he buys, lots of vehicles that aren’t fit for purpose out there, don’t believe people with mercs/ivecos saying it’s 1750kg empty… Realistically the best your gonna get is around 2t unladen, something like a Fiat/citroen or other fwd type ones built by AMS or KFS are decent kit. You’ll be limited to medium sized cars and anything RWD will put you on the limit of the rear axle weights….
Avoid a smiley double wheel transit with a heavy steel body.
DVSA are shit hot at sniffing out the 3.5t these days.
It’s who you know in that game so get friendly with salesmen or dealer managers!
The market is flooded with people so it’s not easy…
Never over promise, be reliable, look after your truck as it’s you living
Avoid the bidding work sites like Shiply… The work is under paid and often more hassle than it’s worth!
In reality I wouldn’t recommend it as a business you’ll be lucky if you get rich, more likely just earn a wage but with the hassles that go with running a business!!
but I guess it depends on his other options! GL to him

[EdwaNeo]

Assuming we are talking 3.5t Careful what he buys, lots of vehicles that aren’t fit for purpose out there, don’t believe people with mercs/ivecos saying it’s 1750kg empty… Realistically the best your gonna get is around 2t unladen, something like a Fiat/citroen or other fwd type ones built by AMS or KFS are decent kit. You’ll be limited to medium sized cars and anything RWD will put you on the limit of the rear axle weights….
Avoid a smiley double wheel transit with a heavy steel body.
DVSA are shit hot at sniffing out the 3.5t these days.
It’s who you know in that game so get friendly with salesmen or dealer managers!
The market is flooded with people so it’s not easy…
Never over promise, be reliable, look after your truck as it’s you living
Avoid the bidding work sites like Shiply… The work is under paid and often more hassle than it’s worth!
In reality I wouldn’t recommend it as a business you’ll be lucky if you get rich, more likely just earn a wage but with the hassles that go with running a business!!
but I guess it depends on his other options! GL to him

used to tow a defender 130 on our recovery twin axle beaver. With a discovery 2 td5 perfectly fine and legal

[beric_elcon]

Assuming we are talking 3.5t Careful what he buys, lots of vehicles that aren’t fit for purpose out there, don’t believe people with mercs/ivecos saying it’s 1750kg empty… Realistically the best your gonna get is around 2t unladen, something like a Fiat/citroen or other fwd type ones built by AMS or KFS are decent kit. You’ll be limited to medium sized cars and anything RWD will put you on the limit of the rear axle weights….
Avoid a smiley double wheel transit with a heavy steel body.
DVSA are shit hot at sniffing out the 3.5t these days.
It’s who you know in that game so get friendly with salesmen or dealer managers!
The market is flooded with people so it’s not easy…
Never over promise, be reliable, look after your truck as it’s you living
Avoid the bidding work sites like Shiply… The work is under paid and often more hassle than it’s worth!
In reality I wouldn’t recommend it as a business you’ll be lucky if you get rich, more likely just earn a wage but with the hassles that go with running a business!!
but I guess it depends on his other options! GL to him

used to tow a defender 130 on our recovery twin axle beaver. With a discovery 2 td5 perfectly fine and legal

apples and oranges mate… I’m talking about 3.5t beavertail trucks not 4x4 and trailer combo

[EdwaNeo]

Assuming we are talking 3.5t Careful what he buys, lots of vehicles that aren’t fit for purpose out there, don’t believe people with mercs/ivecos saying it’s 1750kg empty… Realistically the best your gonna get is around 2t unladen, something like a Fiat/citroen or other fwd type ones built by AMS or KFS are decent kit. You’ll be limited to medium sized cars and anything RWD will put you on the limit of the rear axle weights….
Avoid a smiley double wheel transit with a heavy steel body.
DVSA are shit hot at sniffing out the 3.5t these days.
It’s who you know in that game so get friendly with salesmen or dealer managers!
The market is flooded with people so it’s not easy…
Never over promise, be reliable, look after your truck as it’s you living
Avoid the bidding work sites like Shiply… The work is under paid and often more hassle than it’s worth!
In reality I wouldn’t recommend it as a business you’ll be lucky if you get rich, more likely just earn a wage but with the hassles that go with running a business!!
but I guess it depends on his other options! GL to him

used to tow a defender 130 on our recovery twin axle beaver. With a discovery 2 td5 perfectly fine and legal

apples and oranges mate… I’m talking about 3.5t beavertail trucks not 4x4 and trailer combo

when I was in recovery we used to do pick-ups on a beaver tail truck. 3.5t but had to reverse them on so the axel weights were legal

[Nigemove.Plus]

Assuming we are talking 3.5t Careful what he buys, lots of vehicles that aren’t fit for purpose out there, don’t believe people with mercs/ivecos saying it’s 1750kg empty… Realistically the best your gonna get is around 2t unladen, something like a Fiat/citroen or other fwd type ones built by AMS or KFS are decent kit. You’ll be limited to medium sized cars and anything RWD will put you on the limit of the rear axle weights….
Avoid a smiley double wheel transit with a heavy steel body.
DVSA are shit hot at sniffing out the 3.5t these days.
It’s who you know in that game so get friendly with salesmen or dealer managers!
The market is flooded with people so it’s not easy…
Never over promise, be reliable, look after your truck as it’s you living
Avoid the bidding work sites like Shiply… The work is under paid and often more hassle than it’s worth!
In reality I wouldn’t recommend it as a business you’ll be lucky if you get rich, more likely just earn a wage but with the hassles that go with running a business!!
but I guess it depends on his other options! GL to him

this advice is absolutely golden. AMS, KFS are good cab chassis adapters. The one I drove it was a Peugeot 3.5T it was brand new when I started driving it. Drove it for around a year 120k miles. Unladen weight w driver and half tank no spare was around 1600kg from memory. I drove for a company who owned them. Could get a BMW 520d on or a Skoda Superb as you say had to be really careful with axle weights.

[moraly-2153]

Hold his hand and say: Mummy is here don't fear

[Paulynn-Jas]

Hold his hand and say: Mummy is here don't fear

shut up you stupid d**k

[Paulynn-Jas]

Hold his hand and say: Mummy is here don't fear

he doesn't even know I put this on here I am only trying to help him some mothers do care I feel sorry for you your mother must of not cared what you did sad boy

[MilooGans]

Hold his hand and say: Mummy is here don't fear

he doesn't even know I put this on here I am only trying to help him some mothers do care I feel sorry for you your mother must of not cared what you did sad boy

why you such aggressive? It was joke, chill mommy

[Paulynn-Jas]

Hold his hand and say: Mummy is here don't fear

he doesn't even know I put this on here I am only trying to help him some mothers do care I feel sorry for you your mother must of not cared what you did sad boy

why you such aggressive? It was joke, chill mommy

I just hate stupid men with nothing to say

[moraly-2153]

Hold his hand and say: Mummy is here don't fear

he doesn't even know I put this on here I am only trying to help him some mothers do care I feel sorry for you your mother must of not cared what you did sad boy

no my mum was super mumm. But I didn't want to loose the joke. I rather loose a friend but not a joke...I already can image you telling off whoever leaves bad review on his company s prof

[Paulynn-Jas]

Hold his hand and say: Mummy is here don't fear

he doesn't even know I put this on here I am only trying to help him some mothers do care I feel sorry for you your mother must of not cared what you did sad boy

no my mum was super mumm. But I didn't want to loose the joke. I rather loose a friend but not a joke...I already can image you telling off whoever leaves bad review on his company s prof

yes if he talks sh*t or makes bad jokes

[Nigemove.Plus]

Hold his hand and say: Mummy is here don't fear

what an idiotic comment, hope you never need any help!

[1849_corgee]

Research or ask others doing it what he needs

[OHare.Prime]

Let him go for it and believe in him all that he can do is his best

[alan.CEO]

Work for someone take a wage save all the aggro

[dalydi]

If u want it so bad u will be successful

[generfend]

Remember transit in Yorkshire Lee never see another like it or what was left of it

[lee+rmyami]

Remember transit in Yorkshire Lee never see another like it or what was left of it

hopefully I never will

[generfend]

Remember transit in Yorkshire Lee never see another like it or what was left of it

hopefully I never will

tea bah in the cup ...

[Mikender]

G.I.T. insurance premiums will soon change his mind

[lee.positive]

Don't steal them...

[shawayy]

It's a clicky game , I used to trade cars and to get the delivery work, yiu need to be in with a lot of traders , also , if you deal with auction houses, it can be very cutthroat I wouldn't do it myself.

[Bukowes]

ai gpt4 will answer all your questions plus business plan

[David55]

Unless he gets 7.5t vehicle then don’t bother vosa targeting
3.5t recovery vehicles as they usually over loaded

[CChrisio]

Better got for c1 licence as some cars will put you over 3.5t

[robium]

Hire and reward 2.5 tonne o licence req from now

[CChrisio]

Hire and reward 2.5 tonne o licence req from now

depends on weight of recovery truck