Leaderboard

Straight talk & mechanical preparation - it’s easier doing the job right in the first place. They ALL get used for a few miles (usually at least 50), I correct anything mechanically deficient (or sell those beyond hope clearly as such), reMOT about 90%, fuck off what I consider to be arseholes over the phone, I do not respond to texts, only sell to people who I consider acceptable customers, talk straight & deal straight. The fact I only shift about 100 per year obviously helps. In the last 2.5 years I’ve put my hand in my pocket once (£50 & told the man to go to Trading Standards if he wasn’t happy - an old p/x Astra that he wanted new alternator money for but as I pointed out old cars have old parts). In that time I’ve probably had 2 or 3 other phone calls from chancers trying it on (usually on my bottom end stock) “cos my mechanic says xxxxxx” - a few questions soon catches out this scum at which point I tell them to jog on. However in that time I’ve lost count of the number of NEW clutches, tyres, calipers, batteries, wheel bearings, disc & pads I’ve renewed prior to sale so I guess my ALMOST hassle-free business model has its price. I’ve cursed myself now, there’ll be a flood of whingers on Tuesday

To be fair he didnt say what the repairs where could have been major or minor, we have had three this month alone, Renault clio heater controls on speed 3-4 stopped working £12 fix Ford Fiesta boot pop failed £15.00 fix Clunk on a Fiat Punto drop link £16 fix £43.00 total claims this month more than happy with that, got an easter egg from the punto customer for prompt service cant fault it.

Sorry Guys for the massively late reply, thank you all for your suggestions and recommendations, i did get a full refund in the end and i noticed the car was back in the next sale (with no assurance check on it), for some other poor sod to buy. I hope everyone is having a good Easter and sales are good

I’m assuming it’s clear at standstill & comes on at speed. If it happens at various speeds then most likely ABS ring is cracked and slips hence the light coming on at various speed - this is a Volvo regular. Occasionally ABS sensor. Also occasionally the ABS pump. Read & clear the code, as long as it’s the same sensor coming back faulty then it’s not the pump and although it could obviously be the sensor it’ll most likely be the ring. They love a ring, do Volvos.