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To be fair, OP was offered a 'ratty' old 320 not a beautiful 645ci

Crazy busy today, 4 sold, my best Saturday in a while

I check every car, even before i've bought it! I understand they're not buying a loaf of bread, but when I say, its HPI clear and then they go and check, its kinda annoying.

All buyers are liars. One of my very first bosses used to say to me... "If the man comes in from outside and says its raining, check his coat and make sure its wet" I have more stories about lying customers than i've had hot dinners ( and i've had a lot of them ) Check, check and check again. They do it to us, one that gets me is when I advertise and tell all my customers my cars are HPI checked and I have the certificate etc... and then they still go and get a check done themselves. Thats basically just saying 'you're a lying bastard and I don't trust you one inch'

You cant take a non refundable deposit due to distance selling regualtions surely? I take £100 'reservation fee' which becomes a deposit once the customer confirms on site. I think its only fair if someones travelling to give them first refusal. I'd take the mans £100, call him when the car arrives, give him first refusal, if he doesn't buy, call the other 2 and offer the same. Love having customers fighting over cars!! ha ha

Just converted my first appointment, hope the day continues in the same vein....!

I usually end up at bca or manheim online buying something i know i shouldn't

Generally come on here and depress myself after seeing how busy everyone else is!

I've taken in px today a 2003 Ford Mondeo with 170k miles, with a full tank of fuel So that's my new ride for the next couple of weeks