Posted by Scott Goddard on June 24, 2003, 3:15 pm, in reply to "Re: Block Exemption"
Hi John
It is quite large (about 25 A4 pages). If you are thinking of applying you will need to contact them anyway for an application form.
But make sure you have a large chequebook ready as the non-returnable application fee is £2925 for the authorised repairer franchise and I estimate the minimum start-up requirements will cost at least £30K. Then there is the compulsory training and technical info purchase not to mention the current model Rover courtesy cars you will have to have in proportion to turnover, the minimum staffing requirements and lots of other expensive things.
We have decided to wait a while before jumping in feet first!
Good luck if you go for it - I'm sure you will alert us of progress.