The sheer size of the automotive industry and the variety of jobs available within means that anyone with the right qualifications and skills wishing to make a career in the trade has a huge choice to pick from. When people hear the words ‘motor trade’ they probably...

Unless you are lucky enough to be already in a motor trade job which allows you to study ‘on the job’ then you will be in the minority who are paid as you go along. However if you are at college or university full time and you are busy studying for your mechanics or...

Traders-insurance.com motor trade insurance comparison is proud to support Road Safety Week 2018. What is Road Safety Week? Road Safety Week is an annual event to raise awareness of the importance of road safety. The event is organized by road safety charity...

When you work as a mobile mechanic you’ve got all the advantages of being out on the road, saving the day for drivers with broken-down vehicles and coming home at the end of the day having done a great job. And because you don’t always know what you’re going to be...

Whether you are a national name or a ‘one man band’ enterprise and whether you sell, lease or repair vehicles as a business, you are all subject to the same issues when it comes to security and safety concerns. Let’s look at what these issues are and what you can do...

Setting yourself up as a successful part time trader means more than just ticking the relevant boxes in terms of having the right part time motor trade insurance; it also means getting out there and marketing yourself in the right manner. If you want to be taken...

So, you’ve decided to set up at a part time trader, and you’ve bought your first car at auction, sorted your part time motor traders insurance (check out our full motor trade insurance guide) , printed your business cards and completed the necessary checks on the...

There comes a time when a motor trader has to bite the bullet and start looking for business premises. Whether your current premises don’t work for you anymore, or whether you’re looking for the first time, there are certain things to consider in order to keep you...

Many people first get in to the motor trade on a part time basis either as a step back into work or as a second supplementary income to go alongside their full-time job. However, if you are making a good success of your part time work then you may want to consider...

If you have been considering venturing into the motor trade industry, then taking the part-time motor trader route is a great way on which you can get a real taste of the industry without making a full commitment of both your finances and your time. From part time...

Mobile mechanics are becoming very popular as people who are time-poor want to avoid the stress and hassle of taking their car to the garage. It can be especially useful for repairs to undrivable cars – for example with flat batteries, broken starter motors or...

In the motor trade industry, it is important that your business stands out from the crowd. It is likely that your customers have a plethora of other companies that they may choose to take their business to - so attracting and keeping your customers is vital in order...

Having a successful business relies heavily on having a successful online presence these days where most people turn to the internet to find services local to them. Your motor trade website will usually be the first impression potential new customers get of your...

When you pick up the phone and speak to a new enquiry you will no doubt find yourself answering some questions. Additionally, there may be things your potential customer doesn’t think to ask but that it would be wise to mention before you get to their house. It’s...

Keeping a healthy-looking bank balance is essential for any business across any industry. It can be an upward struggle to keep bank balance looking positive, but these 4 reasons may explain why your bank balance doesn’t look as good as you want it to as well as giving...

Making the decision to do further study can be a great way to get the qualifications you want to improve your job prospects in your chosen field. For many people however, it simply isn’t possible to devote time to studying full time. Earning at least a small amount of...

Self-employment opportunities are booming as more and more people choose to become their own boss, whether through a desire to have a change of career direction, because of the flexibility to work around their family and home and finding the perfect job that fits into...

If you have been convicted for a motoring offence, then you may be forced to change your job. Receiving a conviction can be life-changing and frightening. Beginning a job hunt again after potentially working in the same career for many years can feel very daunting....

Breaking into the motor trade is a dream of many young people, the rise in road users in the last couple of decades has meant that young people have grown up around cars, know a lot about them and want to have a go at making money from them. But is starting a business...

Paperwork can be incredibly time consuming and let’s be honest at times rather dull. There is much to be said for getting an assistant to help you with all the paperwork associated with your mobile mechanic business as soon as you can. You might prefer to wait and see...

Lots of people nowadays take a part time job to supplement the income from their regular employment or for other reasons such as saving up for a special occasion or commitment. If you are thinking along these lines you will need to know about what kind of insurance...

Whether you’re a school leaver or a recent graduate, it is likely that you have clicked on this article because you’re looking to join the motor trade. Here, we explain age restrictions, and give you all the information you’ll need to make the decision on whether it...

If you are thinking about setting up as a mobile mechanic, then there are a few essential things that you will need to consider either purchasing or arranging before you can fully get to work. From qualifications to permits, mobile mechanics insurance to those...

Many people who work in the motor trade also have part time jobs. In some cases, this is to supplement their income and in other cases an enthusiasm for fixing cars or bikes spills over into their spare time. Conversely, some desire to work within the motor trade but...

There are career opportunities available to you even if you have received a conviction, but the likelihood is that you feel anxious about admitting to these previous convictions due to what it might mean for your job prospects. The good news is that many employers are...

Congratulations! You've won your first fleet contract. As an independent, the likelihood is that you were competing against much larger franchises with more experience. This is great news for your business. Now you need to work hard to prove your worth and maintain...

Traders-Insurance.com motor trade insurance is proud to support Road Safety Week 2017. Road Safety Week is run by road safety charity, Brake and aims to raise awareness in the community about the importance of road safety as well as providing useful tips on how to be...

Becoming a mobile mechanic is an exciting career move. It may be your first foray into working for yourself, in which case you'll have a lot to think about.  You'll focus on getting your equipment in order, advertising your services as well as learning how to do the...

As youth unemployment continues to prove problematic to under 25s in the UK, young people are searching for ways to make their own money. Starting up a motor trade business at a young age can seem daunting and comes with a whole set of challenges but where successful,...

If you're thinking of starting up a breakdown recovery service, it's useful to consider a number of factors, whether that’s what  motor trade insurance you’re looking for, whether you’ll do the books yourself, and perhaps most importantly, where you’ll base your...