Gmund cars knaresborough
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te that turns up when you allow naming and shaming.Other forums that I know (maybe PH as well), have ended up settling claims from lawyers acting for named and shamed outfits. Even if the shaming is 100% true, the fallout from it falls on the forum owner not the poster, hence easier to have a no name and shame policy.
There is still freedom of speech - you can use your own Facebook, Twitter or whatever account to shout whatever you like. By posting it here you are basically getting PH to shout it for you and you are free of consequence.
BTW, I am not for a second defending any particular SOR dealers. Posted elsewhere, there is now a CCJ against Gmund as a matter of record.
There is still freedom of speech - you can use your own Facebook, Twitter or whatever account to shout whatever you like. By posting it here you are basically getting PH to shout it for you and you are free of consequence.
BTW, I am not for a second defending any particular SOR dealers. Posted elsewhere, there is now a CCJ against Gmund as a matter of record.
ChrisW. said:
Sorry to read about Andrew's fall from grace ... I'm sure he won't be the only dealer to fall.
Times are particularly tough for those dealers who rely predominately on classic car sales.
Seller beware ...
He has been at it for years. Hopefully, the people who have been affected by this will be able to prosecute Mearns and his Wife and recover some money.Times are particularly tough for those dealers who rely predominately on classic car sales.
Seller beware ...
Is this an issue at both ends of the transaction? The seller hasn’t received funds from the sale and the buyer may be at risk of losing the car too? or is the buyer afforded protection as the V5 has been transferred so I guess it’s eg not a stolen car (effectively it is) but an outstanding issue between seller and dealer.
Not sure how a dealer in that part of the country can chew through £2m in that time frame putting cars up for sale on SOR - unless it’s being embezzled elsewhere.
Not sure how a dealer in that part of the country can chew through £2m in that time frame putting cars up for sale on SOR - unless it’s being embezzled elsewhere.
Reading the posts it seems the sellers haven’t been receiving the proceeds of sale according the updates on the 911uk forum & it was the increasing frustration of non payment that led to the administration of the business by one of the members affected as well as the Google reviews campaign to try & stop anyone else becoming a victim of the companies actions. 911uk took a strong position on it & decided to let the truth be published on their platform unlike others whose advertising income seems to have taken priority 
PS2018 said:
Is this an issue at both ends of the transaction? The seller hasn’t received funds from the sale and the buyer may be at risk of losing the car too? or is the buyer afforded protection as the V5 has been transferred so I guess it’s eg not a stolen car (effectively it is) but an outstanding issue between seller and dealer.
Not sure how a dealer in that part of the country can chew through £2m in that time frame putting cars up for sale on SOR - unless it’s being embezzled elsewhere.
Not sure what the location in the country has to do with it.Not sure how a dealer in that part of the country can chew through £2m in that time frame putting cars up for sale on SOR - unless it’s being embezzled elsewhere.
Over the years Spec cars have had multiple 918s and Carrera GTs in stock at the same time and Gmund has had some very expensive cars in stock, although maybe not to that level. But Original 911R, 356 Speedsters - it soon adds up.
Just look at the stock ar Redline literally round the corner in Knaresborough, they make both of these look cheap.
yes sorry @supersport - agree with your post - in terms of location i was just referring to general overheads and rent of space in what i would guess is a cheaper part of the country to have showroom space as opposed to eg central london and the general cash burn of an operation like that.
lets hypothetically assume that 100% of the stock was SOR, i couldn't see how the overheads could run above £7digits in that timeframe that the court proceedings illustrate. not my area of expertise at all i am just watching this play out and i feel for those unfortunate enough to be involved,
lets hypothetically assume that 100% of the stock was SOR, i couldn't see how the overheads could run above £7digits in that timeframe that the court proceedings illustrate. not my area of expertise at all i am just watching this play out and i feel for those unfortunate enough to be involved,
Edited by PS2018 on Tuesday 6th August 11:22
I popped in to see Nick at RPM on Saturday.
He (they) did a fabulous job changing the clutch and associated mechanicals of my first 964RS and I pop in from time to time to pick up a can of high temperature Wurth wax ... great for retaining the originality of old cars whilst killing surface rust ...
He was saying that despite having no association with Gmund they have been caught in the cross-fire ... not what he, Andy and the team had wished for after 15 years working hard to build their business and keeping their customers coming back !
I hope this post helps to set the record straight for them ... one only has to look at McLaren residuals to realise how essential the independent dealers are to all us "Porsche nuts" !
He (they) did a fabulous job changing the clutch and associated mechanicals of my first 964RS and I pop in from time to time to pick up a can of high temperature Wurth wax ... great for retaining the originality of old cars whilst killing surface rust ...
He was saying that despite having no association with Gmund they have been caught in the cross-fire ... not what he, Andy and the team had wished for after 15 years working hard to build their business and keeping their customers coming back !
I hope this post helps to set the record straight for them ... one only has to look at McLaren residuals to realise how essential the independent dealers are to all us "Porsche nuts" !
ChrisW. said:
I popped in to see Nick at RPM on Saturday.
He (they) did a fabulous job changing the clutch and associated mechanicals of my first 964RS and I pop in from time to time to pick up a can of high temperature Wurth wax ... great for retaining the originality of old cars whilst killing surface rust ...
He was saying that despite having no association with Gmund they have been caught in the cross-fire ... not what he, Andy and the team had wished for after 15 years working hard to build their business and keeping their customers coming back !
I hope this post helps to set the record straight for them ... one only has to look at McLaren residuals to realise how essential the independent dealers are to all us "Porsche nuts" !
^ the same point has been raised on 911uk as it’s unfortunate that other local specialists are affected by a different businesses sharp practices. He (they) did a fabulous job changing the clutch and associated mechanicals of my first 964RS and I pop in from time to time to pick up a can of high temperature Wurth wax ... great for retaining the originality of old cars whilst killing surface rust ...
He was saying that despite having no association with Gmund they have been caught in the cross-fire ... not what he, Andy and the team had wished for after 15 years working hard to build their business and keeping their customers coming back !
I hope this post helps to set the record straight for them ... one only has to look at McLaren residuals to realise how essential the independent dealers are to all us "Porsche nuts" !
ChrisW. said:
I popped in to see Nick at RPM on Saturday.
He (they) did a fabulous job changing the clutch and associated mechanicals of my first 964RS and I pop in from time to time to pick up a can of high temperature Wurth wax ... great for retaining the originality of old cars whilst killing surface rust ...
He was saying that despite having no association with Gmund they have been caught in the cross-fire ... not what he, Andy and the team had wished for after 15 years working hard to build their business and keeping their customers coming back !
I hope this post helps to set the record straight for them ... one only has to look at McLaren residuals to realise how essential the independent dealers are to all us "Porsche nuts" !
Chris, what is the name of the wurth product that you use, I could use something similar for my CSLHe (they) did a fabulous job changing the clutch and associated mechanicals of my first 964RS and I pop in from time to time to pick up a can of high temperature Wurth wax ... great for retaining the originality of old cars whilst killing surface rust ...
He was saying that despite having no association with Gmund they have been caught in the cross-fire ... not what he, Andy and the team had wished for after 15 years working hard to build their business and keeping their customers coming back !
I hope this post helps to set the record straight for them ... one only has to look at McLaren residuals to realise how essential the independent dealers are to all us "Porsche nuts" !
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