What should be in the boot?

What should I have in my boot?

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It should contain a set of plasters, bandages, antiseptic swabs, and scissors. It is your first point of call to take care of any minor bumps, cuts, or accidents that you or your passengers encounter.

What should I store in my car boot?

How to price items for car boot sale?

To save time, you could label groups of items – for example, by having an “everything 50p” section. Whichever method you go for, make sure you have a general idea of how much your things are worth by checking what they are now selling for online. Experts suggest pricing at between 10% and 15% of the original value.

What sells best at a car boot sale?

Clothes are a top seller at car boots. Children's and designer clothes sell well, but do expect to get haggled on the prices. Presentation: Iron them and if possible put them on a clothes rail. Always check your clothes for tears or damage before displaying.

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What are you not allowed to sell at a car boot sale?

Fire Arms, Knives, Tobacco, Alcohol and Controlled Substances, Unless fully licensed to do so, with permission from National Car Boot sale organisers, it is strictly forbidden to sell any of the above items and any items that may fall into the above categories.

Can you sell sweets at a car boot sale?

You will probably need a health and Hygiene certificate so contact your council and find out. Also contact who owns the car boot site, and see if they are allowing any more traders selling sweets. It is not just a case of buying, rebagging and selling on.

How do you display clothes at a car boot sale?

Clothes rail.

If you are going to sell old clothes, you can put them on the ground on a rug, or display them on a rail. The latter is much, much better: clothes on the floor quickly get jumbled into less-than-enticing piles of fabric. Also, people have to bend down to rummage through them.

Do you pay tax on car boot sales?

On the other hand, if somebody regularly attends car boot sales (for instance every month) with a view to making profits, HMRC will deem them to be trading and they would need to be registered as self-employed for tax and National Insurance purposes.

How do you pack a car boot?

Prioritise your packing

Hard, low-priority items like sports equipment, camping furniture, toys and duvets need to be at the bottom of the boot or tucked out of the way, whereas essentials like medicines, phone chargers and spare clothes should be easy to grab from the top of the pile.

What is essential to have in a car?

Food and water are essential in any emergency on the road, whether you've broken down or you're sitting through long delays. As such, you should keep your car stocked with non-perishables like cereal bars, dried fruit, crisps and so on. If you tend to drive with passengers, make sure you pack extra.

What is the best time to go to a car boot?

When to arrive – Some car boot 'experts' suggest that you should visit a car boot sale both at opening time, to view the best items before they are snapped up, and then again at the end, to offer cash that sellers can't refuse if they want to avoid taking everything home.

Should you keep spare oil in your car?

Spare coolant, oil and windscreen fluid

Carrying spare supplies in your car will allow you to top up while away from home. Check out the RAC's video guides to checking your coolant, oil and windscreen fluid levels for advice on how to do this.

Should I keep spare engine oil in my car?

Even modern cars burn some engine oil, and some of them can burn up a litre every couple of thousand miles, so every driver should carry a can of engine oil in the boot – and if you buy it from the supermarket or somewhere like Halfords you won't end up having to pay over-the-odds from the petrol station when you ...

Is it safe to carry oil in car?

Yes. Motor oil is not highly flammable under normal conditions, but can be when heated sufficiently. Yes, I always keep extra fluids (brake fluid, coolant mixed with water, some oil) just in case. Safe and wise.

Are car boot sales a British thing?

While Americans hold garage sales and the French have flea markets, the English have a distinctly British activity in which to sell one's personal second hand goods.

Do DVDs sell at car boot sales?

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We wouldn't recommend a car boot sale if you're just selling CDs and DVDs - after all, you have to pay for a pitch so you're unlikely to make your money back. If you've got lots of other things to sell too though, it may be the perfect solution for you. Just beware the hagglers!

Can you sell electricals at a car boot sale?

First thing when car boot sales open, professional resellers will scour for electrical goods. Make sure you've gathered up all of your unused tech gear, which will sell for a higher price than most of your other odd bits and bobs, and set up early. Some things you might not have even thought of will sell.

Can I sell homemade jam at a car boot sale?

You can sell food which is not to be consumed on the premises at our sales (such as homemade cakes and jams etc). However we believe that you would then definitely be considered a TRADER and be governed by the rules set out below.

Can I sell homemade cakes at a car boot?

If you're simply selling cakes once in a blue moon at a car boot sale or market then you don't need to worry. However, if you are planning on doing this regularly, contact your local council and ask them what the rules are. If you do have to register your kitchen, it's totally free to do so.

Can I sell new stuff at a car boot?

Are you allowed to sell new goods? It is fine if you bring along unwanted gifts that are deemed new. However, we are not a market and do not wish to have market stalls within our Car Boot Sales. Our Car Boot Sales are very well attended because our customers enjoy picking up their second hand and retro gear!

Do you need a table for a car boot sale?

Do I need a table or a rail? The vast majority of people bring a ʻpastingʼ or decorating table, you can buy these in B&Q/Homebase etc for around £20-£50. Rails can be bought cheaply in Ikea or Argos, though we wouldnʼt advise going to the extra expense of a rail for a one off boot sale.

Should I do body work on my car before selling?

Repair any scuffs, scrapes or dents

Anyone looking to buy a used car will be keeping a lookout for any damage to the bodywork of the car, including the alloys and windscreen. They will want to know you've, and any previous owners, have looked after the car well during its lifetime.

Are car boot sales illegal?

It is an offence to hold a temporary market, or permit your land to be used for a temporary market, without giving notice. If you do so, you can be fined up to £2,500.