The thread about car mechanics who could actually fix cars made me think about car dealers (main dealers and second-hand) who used to be around in the 70s/80s and who have now disappeared. Some of them were well-known landmarks for years. In no particular order.... Hooleys - that art deco place on Derby Road, and another on Loughborough Road, West Bridgford. Used to advertise "Ford since 1927". Bought my first ever car - Vauxhall Viva - from them on Derby Road. Oscrofts - Vauxhall deale