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Old 12-12-2008, 03:09 PM
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as above. i have a mate who's looking to start a car imports business. can anyone tell me what is need to do so that i can give him some info.
Old 12-12-2008, 03:22 PM
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He needs capital to..

..Import some cars.

Try to sell them

If he can he's got a business

If he cant he hasnt
Old 12-12-2008, 03:27 PM
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Dunno if its wise these days tbh importers are closing all the time Better buying and selling small - family cars from cheap up to 3/4k your always gonna sell fiestas, corsas, escorts/focus, astras and the other usual suspects
Old 12-12-2008, 03:33 PM
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He needs a Tardis or a Deloren
Old 12-12-2008, 03:39 PM
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Dunno, but i made a mint on GTA San Andreas importing/exporting cars
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legislation , weak pound... taxes ..... imprts are dead at the mo. my advice is dont bother or u will get stung :*(

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just out of interest, why would he want to try an start this?

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Old 12-12-2008, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Magnex20011
imprts are dead at the mo.
Shore is been there done that money has droped out off it now every one is doing it not a good time to start at the mow
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you just need to look at the car market to see this cant be a good move
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