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See this is where it gets messy, it's why I'll probably just send all the shitters to the block from now on. I use St Helens Motor Auctions (one of them cash only type of places). A local AH - St Helens Motor Auctions, it's not worth paying massive entry fees with BCA / EPMA.

Evening, I'm wondering what's everyone's opinions on the rough / faulty part exchanges? Up until now I have sold them on a trade sale only basis, no warranty, no returns. Recently we've had more and more headaches from complaints and people being unrealistic for the peanuts they are paying so today I woke up and thought I'm going to enter the 3 part exchanges we have left and just set the reserve as our cost price and see what happens. 03 zafira, nice mileage 91K, needs a good clean sold provisional £225, reserve £250 but bear in mind these bangers normally make £600 at BCA. 03 Sport KA Convertible mint condition in Red, nice mileage 70K, valeted and a nice drive £375, reserve was £250. 06 Astra 1.8 SRI, 100K mileage, 12 Months MOT bit rusty looks like it's been living under the sea with sponge bob for a few years but still OK nothing major, reserve £600, £400 sold provisional.. again these normally make £700 - £800 at BCA with rusty arches and sills like normal. Let me know you're stories and how it works for you. As always any help is appreciated

Evening, I'm wondering what's everyone's opinions on the rough / faulty part exchanges? Up until now I have sold them on a trade sale only basis, no warranty, no returns. Recently we've had more and more headaches from complaints and people being unrealistic for the peanuts they are paying so today I woke up and thought I'm going to enter the 3 part exchanges we have left and just set the reserve as our cost price and see what happens. 03 zafira, nice mileage 91K, needs a good clean sold provisional £225, reserve £250 but bear in mind these bangers normally make £600 at BCA. 03 Sport KA Convertible mint condition in Red, nice mileage 70K, valeted and a nice drive £375, reserve was £250. 06 Astra 1.8 SRI, 100K mileage, 12 Months MOT bit rusty looks like it's been living under the sea with sponge bob for a few years but still OK nothing major, reserve £600, £400 sold provisional.. again these normally make £700 - £800 at BCA with rusty arches and sills like normal. Let me know you're stories and how it works for you. As always any help is appreciated

There's an android App called "Call Recorder" it's what I use, 30 days worth of recordings, unlimited playbacks and downloads, recordings £2.48 as a one off but there is a free version. Works a treat and runs in the back ground.

I have sold Corsas with upto 115K on the clock and it always takes a few weeks / months and the margins are stupid (£400 - £500). Not worth the hassle for me in my opinion.

Yep I agree.. on an old bag of shite fiesta just refund move on as they're piss easy to sell anyway, advertise it for sale again with a new cam belt.. if the customer refuses a refund then happy days ask him to wait patiently.

Had she already paid for the car?

What are you doing about VAT registration, are you biting the bullet and doing it straight away? I am currently in the same position as you in terms of becoming FCA registered.

Very true It sold yesterday for full price, they seen the tow bar & electrics as a perk.

What do you think about a tow bar on an 08 Zafira? Normally I take them all off but I have left the tow bar on this one.

I bet you've also been stung a few times.. I'm still sore after this week's loss. I wouldn't really touch WEBAC now on.. mostly full of crap.

I've had many successful purchases from WBAC.. normally I'm good at sifting through the crap but I've been caught out good and proper this time. CAP Retail is always over valued, I'm going to try complaining today and see where it gets me, considering i now have spent £2500 on cars that need engines over the past 2 weeks.

Nope, sold as seen no charge £1050 incl fees. CAP Retail £2395.. I would normally sell for 1995.

Sold as seen.. just feel robbed as this shouldn't have been in UKCGR Select at all

What would you guys say the chances of BCA taking this back are? Or atleast some money off.. it was in the UKCGR Select category, despite being a grade 5 (deep keying) I seen £300 bodywork and nothing more at the time, it's now looking like £500 engine, £130 fitting, £300 bodywork on a 08 Astra ... Considering the Peugeot 207 nightmare that I bought last week with a blown H/G as well I feel like blasting the branch manager

I know.. recently I've been losing more than winning on Vaux stuff. Also discovered yesterday that another new purchase (Pug 207) has a head gasket issue, pressurizing but not over heating.. nightmare! I'll have a proper look today and see what is happening

Hey all, I hope you're all enjoying your evening after the second bottle of wine along side watching some saucy Love Island. I've bought a Disastra today, 2008 Astra 1.6 VVT 70K Mileage, 6 stamps, last serviced 9K ago.. after a 30 mile trip home from the AH the oil light has come on and it sounds like the bottom end is falling apart, I'm thinking oil filter has collapsed as it's half way on the dip stick but I am hoping it isn't too late and the bottom end hasn't gone. Any ideas or suggestions other than replacing oil filter / Oil change. As always, any and all help is greatly appreciated

Waiting a week is a no go if you sell 4 - 5 over a 2 day period and don't see the money until the following Thurs/Friday. Especially if you're like me who stocks 15 max.

I'll give it a go, no doubt I'll end up paying for a subscription eventually.

EPMA? Never been but I assumed it was a load of tosh.

I was pondering doing it full time however 2 weeks before my son was due to be born, I was sacked from my IT job for not fitting in with the culture, I didn't get on with my manager so it all went down hill from there. At the time it was a massive decision leaving my career just on a punt that I might do well as a car dealer, having minimal experience it was scary at first but it gets better

Hi Guys I had been using ford consumer valuations for a while but it's now saying unauthorized access and not letting me use the site, we rely on it heavily for PX valuations mainly. Is there any other cap value sites out there, ideally free but I will pay if need be. Thank you

Hi Guys I had been using ford consumer valuations for a while but it's now saying unauthorized access and not letting me use the site, we rely on it heavily for PX valuations mainly. Is there any other cap value sites out there, ideally free but I will pay if need be. Thank you

Hi Guys I had been using ford consumer valuations for a while but it's now saying unauthorized access and not letting me use the site, we rely on it heavily for PX valuations mainly. Is there any other cap value sites out there, ideally free but I will pay if need be. Thank you

Our MID limit is 30.. I am a guilty hoarder so 5 would be no good for me.