I Bought A Motor Trade Business With No Money!

In this episode of DealerPod, we sit down with Craig Walker, the man behind Culloden Cars, who shares his real story of how he bought a motor trade business with no money down.

Craig explains how he used sweat equity, worked for free, and eventually took over a failing used car dealership, growing it into a £10M+ car sales business doing 60+ car sales per month, with a full prep centre and workshop team behind him.

If you’re in the automotive industry, running a used car dealership, or thinking of buying a motor trade business, this episode is packed with insight, strategy, and real-life experience.

📈 Learn how Craig:

Took ownership of a car business with no capital

Grew from 6 used cars to 700+ per year

Built a profitable vehicle prep centre

Balanced workshop operations and retail sales

Navigated SOR deals, stock funding, and expansion

Used AutoTrader, Facebook, and local reputation to scale

Managed risk during COVID and business transitions

Whether you're a car dealer, business buyer, or just someone interested in starting a dealership, this is a must-watch conversation full of lessons from someone who’s done it from the ground up.

00:00 The Struggles of Starting a Business
00:31 Welcome to Dealer Pod Episode 25
00:58 Introducing Craig Walker
01:18 Craig's Early Entrepreneurial Journey
05:10 The Birth of Top Car
07:23 Challenges of Running Multiple Businesses
10:42 Managing Staff and Operations
14:37 Navigating Business Growth and Expansion
18:36 Balancing Sales and Workshop Demands
35:07 Funny Anecdotes and Personal Stories
40:49 Biggest Business Challenges
42:38 Struggles of Running a Business
44:31 Starting a YouTube Channel
45:17 Auto Trader Package Adjustments
49:49 Specializing in Car Models
01:00:46 AI in the Automotive Industry
01:07:43 Electric Vehicles in the Highlands
01:16:18 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
01:17:22 Conclusion and Farewell

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