Where to Find the Best Motor Trade Discounts

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Motor trade discounts can be an important part of your business, getting the best deals can save you a fortune in the long run, reducing bills and increasing your profits.

Online

The internet has become a world of knowledge at your fingertips and it's here where you can find some of the greatest deals whether you are looking for parts for a vehicle you are repairing, trying to find a cheaper insurance quote or even trying to find cheaper electricity or gas prices.

Using the internet to your advantage can be done in the evenings and doesn't have to take you away from your work during the day, enabling you to concentrate on your business during opening hours.

If you are working on a vehicle and your normal suppliers can't help with parts, you can buy online, you can order from anywhere online paying a shipping price and be able to assist your customer. Depending on where you order from will determine how long the parts time to arrive, but at least you can offer the service that the customer expects and get their car repaired.

Getting insurance quotes or comparing gas and electricity can all be done with a few clicks of the mouse where you can find the best possible deals and reduce your overall monthly budget dramatically. Every penny you can save goes into profits, if you can find cheaper parts your profits soar, you don't have to charge so much labour if you can reduce your monthly expenditure making you competitive in your area.

Suppliers

If suppliers are guaranteed a decent amount of orders from one business they will happily offer a discount. Chances are you are already receiving a trade deal on parts and supplies that you purchase, but if you sit down and choose one or two suppliers and discuss your needs with them, guaranteeing them that you will only buy parts from them, you will probably get a bigger discount.

This works in all sectors of the industry. Suppliers understand demand and if they can be guaranteed a set amount of orders, they will guarantee a better price. This may be on a scale, so depending on the amount you order will depend on the price you can get the parts at, any saving is a bonus in your industry.

Promotions

Some companies will offer various products and services to different businesses and when you see a company offering motor trade discounts you need to jump at the opportunity. Wherever you can save money in this economic climate is a blessing and can help your business increase it's profits over a set period of time.

Driving a Mini Bus

Below is a brief overview of who is eligible to drive a minibus.

First of all being able to drive a minibus may depend on when you attained your driver’s licence. Those people who had entitlement to drive prior to 1st January 1997 will find that they can drive a minibus with a maximum of 17 seats. This however is purely for personal use, not for hire and reward, whereby you would require further driving qualifications. The entitlement to drive a multi-seat vehicle (up to 17 seats) on your licence would remain valid up until its next renewal.



For a Motor Trade Insurance policy you may be capable of driving a minibus but this generally depends on the insurer you are insured with. Often insurers will allow their clients to drive multi-seat vehicles but with varying restrictions. This can include the weight of the vehicle (generally under 3.5 tonnes) or the number of seats the vehicle has. Ultimately the best way to clarify what restrictions are present on your policy is to contact your broker direct.

If you are not using the minibus in relation to your motor trade business then you may require a private policy. This can work on the same basis of a standard car insurance policy that offers varying levels of cover.

Hopefully this has given you a greater insight into driving a minibus whether that be purely for personal use, hire or on a motor trade insurance policy. If you still have queries or require a competitive quote please contact us and we'll be more than willing to help!