I supply motor parts parts to end users, via my Dealer network, who is franchised.
Occasionally, a body repairer will recieve a car which is un-economical to repair. Lets say it will cost £5,000 to repair, but is only worth £4,800. I, as the parts supplier may decide to support the cost of this repair by £250, therefore making it economical to repair (obviously i wont sell my parts if the vehicle is written off)
I ask the body repairer to invoice me directly (not via my franchised parts supplier) for £250....... can i claim back the VAT element of the invoice from the body repairer?