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Author:  popcorn [ Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:08 am ]
Post subject:  Do I get my own cab ?

Been let down by local firms to rent a ph so now thinking of getting my own have been told earnings are around £1000 pw before expenses so the question is whether to take the gamble of financing a car and if so how much to spend iam no mechanic so all work would be at a garage car would be a skoda superb 2010 costing £10000

Author:  Nidge2 [ Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:38 pm ]
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popcorn wrote:
Been let down by local firms to rent a ph so now thinking of getting my own have been told earnings are around £1000 pw before expenses so the question is whether to take the gamble of financing a car and if so how much to spend iam no mechanic so all work would be at a garage car would be a skoda superb 2010 costing £10000



Don't jump in with both feet, test the water for a good few years before you decide what to do.

Don't saddle yourself with a newish motor and a plate then rent a datahead from a company only to find out they've been spinning you a yarn.

These PH companies will tell you that their drivers are earning £1,000 a week, that'll be the ones that are looked after, the ones who've been there years.

Author:  wannabeeahack [ Sun Aug 25, 2013 1:50 pm ]
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Nidge2 wrote:
popcorn wrote:
Been let down by local firms to rent a ph so now thinking of getting my own have been told earnings are around £1000 pw before expenses so the question is whether to take the gamble of financing a car and if so how much to spend iam no mechanic so all work would be at a garage car would be a skoda superb 2010 costing £10000



Don't jump in with both feet, test the water for a good few years before you decide what to do.

Don't saddle yourself with a newish motor and a plate then rent a datahead from a company only to find out they've been spinning you a yarn.


Nige, you win todays "include as many cliche's as possible in one reply" award!

Author:  Nidge2 [ Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:52 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote:
Nidge2 wrote:
popcorn wrote:
Been let down by local firms to rent a ph so now thinking of getting my own have been told earnings are around £1000 pw before expenses so the question is whether to take the gamble of financing a car and if so how much to spend iam no mechanic so all work would be at a garage car would be a skoda superb 2010 costing £10000



Don't jump in with both feet, test the water for a good few years before you decide what to do.

Don't saddle yourself with a newish motor and a plate then rent a datahead from a company only to find out they've been spinning you a yarn.


Nige, you win todays "include as many cliche's as possible in one reply" award!



It's the truth though isn't it? I've heard it all before, 2come to work for us you'll be earning over £1,000 a week no problems".

I've been in the game to long to know bull[edited by admin] when I see it.

Author:  wannabeeahack [ Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:54 pm ]
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Nidge2 wrote:

I've been in the game to long to know bull[edited by admin] when I see it.


no question, but there are fools aplenty out there

Author:  Nidge2 [ Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:55 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote:
Nidge2 wrote:

I've been in the game to long to know bull[edited by admin] when I see it.


no question, but there are fools aplenty out there


Correct.

Author:  popcorn [ Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Do I get my own cab ?

Fast coming to the conclusion that the more you try and get back to work after 2 1/2 years out of work the less you are likely to succeed all I want is to hold my head up high and provide for my family perhaps that's to much to ask for these days

Author:  toots [ Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:53 pm ]
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popcorn wrote:
Fast coming to the conclusion that the more you try and get back to work after 2 1/2 years out of work the less you are likely to succeed all I want is to hold my head up high and provide for my family perhaps that's to much to ask for these days


Don't be dishearted. It may be better to buy a cheaper motor to start with. Make sure you get it checked over thoroughly and then keep it well maintained. If you like the job and earn enough money then buy a better one. I don't understand why you're having so much trouble obtaining a vehicle to rent where the devil are you?

Author:  popcorn [ Sun Aug 25, 2013 4:35 pm ]
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Live in Lowestoft Suffolk

Author:  popcorn [ Sun Aug 25, 2013 4:36 pm ]
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Live in Lowestoft Suffolk

Author:  Sussex [ Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:45 am ]
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popcorn wrote:
Live in Lowestoft Suffolk

And you can take a grand a week there. :lol:

Author:  popcorn [ Mon Aug 26, 2013 9:35 am ]
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So I have been told by two different companies £150 pw on scbool runs plus 12hr days 6 days per week plus Friday and Saturday evening for a few hours

Author:  grandad [ Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:04 pm ]
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So you would have to work around 90 hours a week to achieve the £1,000 take. How much would you take home out of your £1,000? And how much will that work out per hour?

Author:  Nidge2 [ Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Do I get my own cab ?

grandad wrote:
So you would have to work around 90 hours a week to achieve the £1,000 take. How much would you take home out of your £1,000? And how much will that work out per hour?



Not a deal.

Author:  wannabeeahack [ Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:56 pm ]
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popcorn wrote:
Live in Lowestoft Suffolk


can you buy the cheapest car that qualifies as a hack in the LA and use the rank, bugger paying £250 a week for a vectra

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