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Hi, Arfur... Thanks for reply, if you have 20 cars for sale that fantastic value.... Cheers Dean.

Hi All, Just a question as to your thoughts on selling your cars via Ebay on a classified ad.... The cost is £14.99 for 28 days, this seems reasonable. I have looked at some of the classified adverts that traders have put on and they look really good. Basically as I am only advertising a small amount at a time it compares very favorably compared to AT that require £44.00 for 3 weeks per car. I understand it would not be attractive to the guys stocking lots of cars that have accounts with AT but for me it looks as if could be an option. Kind regards Dean.

Thanks Andy, I will take you guys advice... it seems the auction is a bridge to far....

Hi CJ Underhill, Thanks for this, yes I would love to have a chat.... My number is 07795 433882, If you send me your number i will give you a call. Cheersd

Thanks Trade Vet, There is quite a few go through the auction but I I have looked at them and moved on quickly due to the miles covered. Thanks for the advice.

Thanks Matt for the time you have taken to reply. Some great advice... Hi S & B, that's my plan, look at auction cars - look at a potential realistic sale price, take off my Advertising costs etc and build a profit in and only bid up to the nett price. My account is now open at the action so lets see how I go next week. I do not want to buy any cars for the sake of it. I hope this strategy works, it all depends on how accurate my calculations are I suppose. If i win every car then i have fooked up, on the other hand if i win nothing the same applies. As they say into the breach my friends.... Regards Dean

Thanks Trade Vet

Mat C, this is just the post I needed, Thanks very much for taking the time to put it together. I am not in this for the quick gains... although that would be nice. I really to want to make this work. I have always prided myself on making my customers feel special in other businesses and hope this will put me in good stead when times are tough. Regards Dean.

Thanks for the great advice,S & B & BHM and your for your clarification Justina ha ha... I will take that on board.

Thanks BHM

Hi FDA, Thanks for your response. Good luck with your venture, I am sure as you will be covering all aspects of the job you will make a success of it. Just remember people will travel for good service. I have 6 garages in my home town but choose to travel 15 miles for mechanical work to be done on my personal cars.... From the response on here this morning I do question my decision if I am honest, but it is great to get to the point feedback rather than go into it thinking it is easy... I am determined to go ahead and see where the journey takes me. Best of luck, where are you located ?

Thanks all, I am getting the feeling i have made a BAD career choice.

Thanks Rory RSC, great feedback... Hi CJ Underhill, I am near Chelmsford in Essex, so quite an affluent area. Good advice. I think it will be a case of gleaning as much info as possible about the market locally and hopefully build my business around that. I am so pleased i posted as i have had some good sound advice. I just thought the new driver market was the one... i live and learn. Thanks again Rory & CJ.

Hi Mojo, Thanks very much for your comments. I totally get what you are saying and thank you for your honesty. I realise money is going to be tight for a while but I am committed to making this work. I am hoping I get to understand the business and expand in the future but being a total novice I obviously cant invest in storage etc. I don't want to take up your time but maybe I need to look at other markets away from the learner/new driver cars. Please would it be possible to give me a couple of cars to start to look at,. i.e Focus Astras etc... Many thanks Dean.

Thanks for your reply.... any tips to help me on the way, just concerned that my comments are making you think I will have a tough time of it, ha ha. I know there is a massive amount to learn and I am very keen to do that. Any advice would be very gratefully received. Regards Dean.

Thanks Umesh....

Hi All, Just a note to introduce myself. My name is Dean and I am just about to start in the world of buying and selling cars. I have my trade plates, traders insurance and am ready to go. This is going to be my full time occupation. This is a career I have been talking about doing this for a number of years and now it is a reality. My background has always been in sales for larger companies. I have an inherent love for cars and motorcycles and have a basic mechanical capability. I realise it is going to be tough, but am as ready as i can be... I think, ha ha. I will be working from home and stocking around 5 / 6 cars. I am thinking that I should be looking at the new driver market to start with. I really don't want to run before I can walk. I have been to the auctions a lot recently just watching and trying to work out the price the cars would sell for and a potential margin on line before I go. I then get back home and review the prices achieved, some I am there or there abouts, some cars are making a lot more than expected. I have been looking at Fiat 500s but they seem to be very desirable so making a margin out of the car after auction fees etc would be a struggle. I would very much appreciate any advice on cars to cut my teeth on as I want this to be my career from now to retirement. I am 49 years old and have spent many unhappy years working in the corporate world. I would like to play an active part on this forum as time goes by, I have really enjoyed some of the topics and how happy you guys are to help and advise others.... Anyway, enough rambling, Have a good day all, Regards Dean.