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Quote: Originally posted by natmort on 02/3/2011

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We're in Birmingham and we'd def use your services. If you come accross an Abbey Lancaster wheel spat on your travels drop me a line - I can't get one anywhere - tried every breaker I can find on the net - scumbags nicked mine off the van!! We've done loads of diy on our van and it's all been online as we couldn't find a local breaker

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I would agree with the above Birmingham resident.  We are in Tamworth and when looking for parts for our old Swift, couldn't find a breakers yard locally at all.  There is definitely call round here for a caravan breaker but I'm not sure about selling the vans themselves, as this would seem to have lots of pitfalls.  If you are trading as a dealer then you would obviously have certain legal obligations, as explained above.  Any sale would not be "sold as seen" as in a private sale and you would have certain legal obligaions to prospective buyers.

Quote: Originally posted by natmort on 02/3/2011

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We're in Birmingham and we'd def use your services. If you come accross an Abbey Lancaster wheel spat on your travels drop me a line - I can't get one anywhere - tried every breaker I can find on the net - scumbags nicked mine off the van!! We've done loads of diy on our van and it's all been online as we couldn't find a local breaker

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go to   www.eeco-ltd.co.uk  and they will make you one by doing a copy of the other side.means removing and sending away your wheel spat.price??? ,you can ring for quote.

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http://www.caravanpanels.com/epages/62058741.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/62058741/Categories/parts/Single_Wheelspats

Quote: Originally posted by Surfer01 on 03/3/2011

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Have you do any market research or a survey to establish demand. It is all very well peopel saying they woudl sue your services ,but this may only be once a year. Contacts is the name of the game.

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Quote: Originally posted by staticupvcglazing on 03/3/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by Surfer01 on 03/3/2011Have you do any market research or a survey to establish demand. It is all very well peopel saying they woudl sue your services ,but this may only be once a year. Contacts is the name of the game.

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No , thats kind of what i was attempting here TBH

thanks nige

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Quote: Originally posted by Surfer01 on 03/3/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by staticupvcglazing on 03/3/2011

Quote: Originally posted by Surfer01 on 03/3/2011Have you do any market research or a survey to establish demand. It is all very well peopel saying they woudl sue your services ,but this may only be once a year. Contacts is the name of the game.

No , thats kind of what i was attempting here TBH

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thanks nige

Unfortunately although the forum may have thousands of users only a small number post constantly so any results will be extremely flawed.
You need to register on several caravan forums but when doing so advsie it is as a trader. I also suggest that you consider setting up a website so you can supply links to the forums. This will enable to see what sort fo caravans you are breaking. You will also need to start advertising in a magazine like Practical Caravan and also to have links of any caravan related websites like caravan finder preloved etc.
It takes a SME about 2 years to start to break even and develop so you will need to ensure that you have sufficient funds to cover yourself for that period of time.
As spares will be only part time, it may be an idea to consider buying late model caravans from about 1998 onwards for re-sell. Buy one at £2000 clean it up and sell it for £3000 with a 3 month warranty. Then buy one at £2500 and do the same. They buy at £3000 and do the same etc. Try and avoid old run down caravans as you want a quick turnaround and don't want a £2500 caravan parked on your lot for weeks on end. Once you get into the £8000 bracket use the money to buy two or three £2500 caravans. Akways keep the seaason in mind. Late year is good to buy and early year is good to sell.
Hopefully you find this useful and I am not telling you something you already know.

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Quote: Originally posted by staticupvcglazing on 03/3/2011

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I have email most of the big dealers enquiring about buying their trade ins also making them aware that i will be stocking used parts , i also now have a website under construction thanks to my brother , i will be making mobile and sited servicing companies aware of my business , and will be looking through all avenues of getting my name put around,, but if im missing out on other ideas please shout up,,

thanks Nige

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Quote: Originally posted by michael on 03/3/2011

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go to   www.eeco-ltd.co.uk  and they will make you one by doing a copy of the other side.means removing and sending away your wheel spat.price??? ,you can ring for quote.

double click pictures

http://www.caravanpanels.com/epages/62058741.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/62058741/Categories/parts/Single_Wheelspats

Post last edited on 03/03/2011 09:56:44

 

Thanks for this - saw a thread where people had trouble with caravan panel co which did put me off  but have emailed the other one for info