Arfur Dealy

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  4. Posted · Edited by Arfur Dealy

    5 hours ago, BIGNIT said:

    We always service/fix faults/checked over by mechanic before advertised so car should pass mot first time once a deposit is taken (doesnt always work out like that though)

    Customers look online at the MOT history, they will want to know what they are potentially purchasing (advisories etc), they will want to see the MOT completed and preferably advisory free. Always MOT and prep the car first, when it then goes on sale it can be driven away immediately. IMO

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    8 minutes ago, Catalyst Auto said:

    Done this, but have had a conversation with the police force in which they told me as I am still the registered keeper I am responsible for naming the driver

    Give them the name of who you sold it too. Just pass the buck on

    If you sold it to say AJ Motors of Blah, that's all you can do. Send a copy of the sales receipt.

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    10 minutes ago, MattR said:

    That would surely be a cattle dog?

     

    8 minutes ago, Mark101 said:

    Yes, I want a refund of my deposit - that is a blatant misdescription :lol:

    Okay, very funny  :lol:

    But if I may be pedantic........ 

    Goats and sheep are certainly considered cattle as are anything with a HEAD. The word cattle, capital, and captain all have the Latin root of “caput” which means head or top.

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    9 minutes ago, JA Trader said:

    I swear all BMW wheels are made of chocolate had my 313 Bmw wheels welded 6 times on one wheel all in different spots.

    :) I was speaking to the boss of the tyre centre I use the other week and he said BMW alloys are by far the worst for cracking.....

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    9 hours ago, Mark101 said:

    I agree with you on this point. I can’t imagine and would love to overhear some of your conversations with people whom just want to have a look, it must be 10-20 per week at my average enquiry rate.

    I just keep referring them back to my video appraisal which fully explains my “purchasing process”.

     I reiterate, “As explained in the video, I only appoint people who are prepared to confirm their intent. It’s completely fair and designed to stop tyre kickers and time wasters Mr Customer.....”

    Genuine buyers don’t have a problem paying a refundable deposit.

    Mark, I’m a sheep dog, I keep pointing the cattle in the right direction...

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    No quibble refundable deposit based on accuracy sorts out the chaff. It’s not unreasonable to ask for confirmation of intent,  because no one with actual intent refuses...  

    The only people who refuse are the wasters, because they know they’re a waster and will refuse.

    It’s the “Poker call the bluff scenario” Just listen to the squirming excuses not to buy or commit. 

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    7 hours ago, Scooby who said:

    Reminds me of years back when I was young and carefree and so were my mates.

    Friend of mine drove his Honda Civic onto the beach for some romantic time with his girlfriend. It was well after midnight and pitch dark. Time passed as they were obviously having fun, then suddenly he heard splashing on the underside of the car. Turns out the tide was coming in so he started the car to get out. Problem was sand was saturated from the sea and he just got stuck and couldn't move. 

    They obviously got out, but by the time he knew where he was, waves were half way up the car. He got someone with a teleporter to pull it in off the beach. I remember him asking me to have a look at it as it wouldn't start ( not surprising) 

    At the time me and my mates thought it was the funniest thing ever and just couldn't stop laughing at what had happened.

    Remember looking into the car and it was full to the sills with sea water, sand, sea weed and possibly shells and jelly fish . I drained the oil from engine and box and dried out the distributor. I removed the ECU which had already begun to corrode, replaced it and up it fired!

    He drove the car for a further 4 years and all that ever went in that time was the alternator, then again it was a Honda Civic not a BM Troubleyou 

     

     

     

     

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    8 hours ago, Casper said:

    And they types always blame the car dealer go on and leave bad reviews saying got there they were closed when then had no intention off coming in the first place 

    place I used to work at guy calls up says he's on his way one Sunday closed at 3pm every Sunday but happened to there till 6 that particular day doing paperwork and prep for Monday he leaves a review saying got their 2.50 gates were locked . 

    What a scumbag, 

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    When you've done this job for years, your timewaster instinct and tolerance becomes very tuned. When you are starting / learning, you think everyone is genuine, but time after time you get worn down by people who simply lie to you, or simply are not actually wanting to buy (lookers)....

    When you have had this happen to you a few times along with all the other scenarios, you become very weary. The one thing that is absolutely guaranteed is that customers are liars, they will lie to you continually and are full of BS until they produce the actual ££££'s. 

    No shows are the worst, waiting for the scumbag to arrive on the Sunday, when you've changed all your plans for them and then they don't show, they've turned their cowardly phone off.... You've done all the prep, changed your plans on the basis of someone who's just called and says i'M ON MY WAY......... You soon become very wise to this..

     

  18. Posted · Edited by Arfur Dealy

    14 hours ago, BHM said:

    Hahaha, I think I might of made a right cnut of myself :lol:. 

    BHM fantasising about a bit of male Roman African Christian..... :wub: whatever tweaks your twizzler, it’s  all the same in the dark....

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    53 minutes ago, JDM1983 said:

    This. Trouble I’m having at this time of year though is people phone, but don’t want to come weekdays after work cos it’s dark. Which means it’s predominantly weekends, and those that can’t wait are going elsewhere

    How you work is your business, customers need managing though. Tell them to leave work a couple of hours early, if they want the car they will work around you.

    If you are happy to be flexible, then no problem. 

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    31 minutes ago, Mark101 said:

    When I worked from home, doorstepper - I would entertain almost anytime but now I have a 40 minute drive each way to the unit plus a drinking hobby, I am far stricter with my times.

    It’s been two years since I’ve had my unit now, I’m still a doorstepper at heart, that won’t change. I just have somewhere to store and meet my customers :)

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    I would be a lot more flexible if I didn't have 6 & 5 year old boys and a much younger wife. I'm 51 and wanna watch them grow, there's nothing more important than spending quality time with my family. That's why I work wisely and selfishly.

    The idea I should change my family plans for some runt who just wants to "av a look" simply isn't going happen, especially when they haven't even bothered to read the advert, visited my website and watch the full video appraisal.

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    34 minutes ago, MattR said:

    Not my favourite question! But just had 2 calls in quick succession asking the same thing (first ones of the day). Especially as this evening I'm actually out with my Mrs, so finishing at 3 instead of 4.

    Explained that I'm leaving at 3 today, come what may, as I'm out with the good lady. 'but I wanted to have a test drive!'. And you can, just get on your way now (only local) and thats fine. Lets see if that happens. 

    I point blank refuse to appoint anyone past 4pm, I just explain the them its far too intrusional on my family life, I like to sit down and have tea with my children, play with them, read to them etc. 

    If they wish to purchase the car, they have to collect strictly by appointment between 7-4pm. 

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    2 minutes ago, Mark101 said:

    Well, I have had a debate with Manheim re my T32 58 Plate, 85k FSH - LWB panel van 1.9 103 Brake In Silver with poverty bumpers. Auctioneer sold as no VAT, invoice was plus VAT. Obviously, I am VAT registered but preempting the VAG Man, hippy, end user, I want a VAT free van.

    Manheim has agreed with me that it is VAT free and credited/re-invoiced after their investigations.

    I have stuck it on at £7995 - too strong?

    There's such a variance,  I was thinking 8k maybe 8.5k for mine ?