End of Life Permits and used car parts - Page 5

Ian G · 22nd June 2021, 13:04

I bumped into a used car parts salesman today in the multistory..
Says he's got a ZT rear subframe "down the lock up"

COLVERT · 23rd June 2021, 18:21

Ian G. Where's the pic ???

Ian G · 25th June 2021, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLVERT

Ian G. Where's the pic ???

Will this do..

Francophile · 28th June 2021, 21:01

Quote:

I think questions need to be asked as to why this is happening, especially by everyone who runs or deals with classic cars. We all know quality used parts are vital for keeping these cars on the road. But who do we get on side? That is the big question.

I've come to this discussion rather late, but the above quote (with my emphasis) from post #6 struck a chord. There was, at one time, a group of MPs (the All Party Parliamentary Historic Vehicles Group) who were interested in and supportive of classic cars (of all periods) and classic car owners. The group may still exist, but hide their lights under bushels to avoid the tree-huggers and other such self-important 'influencers' who could affect the said MPs reelection prospects. The FBHVC may have a conduit to that group. Is our Club in the Federation?

We need all the friends we can muster.

Derek F.

MGR South Devon · 29th June 2021, 09:26

I see my original post has brought a lot of response and many questions that need asking.
Unfortunately, at the moment we do not have all the answers. As a business seller, we have legally overcome the ebay selling issue, but we still have other issues to consider.
We are no longer breaking cars on our own site, but obtaining parts from our two local breakers.
On Friday, we ourselves had a visit from the Environment Agency representative. Although they have not enforced on us in any way yet, we still don't know if they are going to take any action. They already knew that we were selling used parts on ebay, so that confirms they are checking all sellers on ebay. I think it will be a long way down the line before they take any action with private sellers, but they have the ability to find them out from ebays customer details if they wanted to.
I don't think the original actions of the Environment Agency was to get older cars off the road as such, but as they are now going to take stricter enforcement action regarding used parts, it will become a tool they can use to reduce the number of cars on the road, especially over 10 years of age, by restricting the availability of parts, both new and old, to keep these vehicles maintained.
We will keep you informed of any new developments.

Mike Noc · 29th June 2021, 10:05

Time to start stockpiling parts then.

Didn't leave much for the crusher on the last one I scrapped.

dave lincs · 29th June 2021, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Time to start stockpiling parts then.

Didn't leave much for the crusher on the last one I scrapped.

You have left the boot and door seal on

Mike Noc · 29th June 2021, 16:50

Yep the boot seal was split, but I missed the door seals.

I didn't bother with the rear crash bar as I've got two already.

genpk · 30th June 2021, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGR South Devon

I see my original post has brought a lot of response and many questions that need asking.
Unfortunately, at the moment we do not have all the answers. As a business seller, we have legally overcome the ebay selling issue, but we still have other issues to consider.
We are no longer breaking cars on our own site, but obtaining parts from our two local breakers.
On Friday, we ourselves had a visit from the Environment Agency representative. Although they have not enforced on us in any way yet, we still don't know if they are going to take any action. They already knew that we were selling used parts on ebay, so that confirms they are checking all sellers on ebay. I think it will be a long way down the line before they take any action with private sellers, but they have the ability to find them out from ebays customer details if they wanted to.
I don't think the original actions of the Environment Agency was to get older cars off the road as such, but as they are now going to take stricter enforcement action regarding used parts, it will become a tool they can use to reduce the number of cars on the road, especially over 10 years of age, by restricting the availability of parts, both new and old, to keep these vehicles maintained.
We will keep you informed of any new developments.

Another big brother nail in the coffin of peoples freedom!
They just want to have control over everything you do or say or even where you go.
Can you imagine even 10 years ago somone coming to your door and telling you you cant sell a secondhand car part.What a joke.
Over here people would start going nuts if the govt tried enforcing this.
We all need to wake up!!

29th June 2021, 09:26	#45
MGR South Devon Premium Trader ROVER 75 TOURER Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newton Abbot Posts: 548 Thanks: 14 Thanked 249 Times in 105 Posts	I see my original post has brought a lot of response and many questions that need asking. Unfortunately, at the moment we do not have all the answers. As a business seller, we have legally overcome the ebay selling issue, but we still have other issues to consider. We are no longer breaking cars on our own site, but obtaining parts from our two local breakers. On Friday, we ourselves had a visit from the Environment Agency representative. Although they have not enforced on us in any way yet, we still don't know if they are going to take any action. They already knew that we were selling used parts on ebay, so that confirms they are checking all sellers on ebay. I think it will be a long way down the line before they take any action with private sellers, but they have the ability to find them out from ebays customer details if they wanted to. I don't think the original actions of the Environment Agency was to get older cars off the road as such, but as they are now going to take stricter enforcement action regarding used parts, it will become a tool they can use to reduce the number of cars on the road, especially over 10 years of age, by restricting the availability of parts, both new and old, to keep these vehicles maintained. We will keep you informed of any new developments. __________________

22nd June 2021, 13:04	#41
Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,315 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	I bumped into a used car parts salesman today in the multistory.. Says he's got a ZT rear subframe "down the lock up"

23rd June 2021, 18:21	#42
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Ian G. Where's the pic ???

29th June 2021, 10:05	#46
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Time to start stockpiling parts then. Didn't leave much for the crusher on the last one I scrapped.

29th June 2021, 16:50	#48
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Yep the boot seal was split, but I missed the door seals. I didn't bother with the rear crash bar as I've got two already.