Traders

Ok, so we know you don’t need many tips from us.

But if you are just starting out as a car boot trader or maybe thinking of making a move to doing it more full time, take a bit of time to go through some of the details below.

  • Doors open at 7am for sellers, 9am for buyers.
  • The car boot is on from 9am – 2pm
  • It is £15 for a van (three car park bays) and £10 for a car (two car park bays)
details and directions for the big boot

If you regularly visit car boot fairs and sell only one type of product (e.g. electrical appliances, clothing) or you sell goods in large quantities, it is possible that you would be classed as a trader and must therefore comply with trading standards legislation.

Make sure you are aware of all legislation that you need to comply with. Use this link to the HMRC’s guide for home traders, which outlines everything quite clearly.