Grantlfc81

how has summer trade create a debate about brexit, seriously, start a new thread, (i voted leave)

we are not in direct comparision with direct dealers, so no problem there, but the garages close by charge over full retail for dog awful looking stuff.

This is good to know, being internet based only, we only have one crack of the whipp. i literally cannot wait until we can start charging full reatil on a forecourt and not have to worry about being the cheapest just to get the phone ringing!

yes, website being recoded from the back end today. Security issues as well as getting ready to integrate finance applications approved online.

I can tell its dead because my Stunner of an A3 limited edition hasnt even had a phone call! literally not even a dickybird in 12 days. probably the best one out there for the money as well! this would normally of gone within a few days! https://www.villagecarsbillericay.co.uk/single-car.php?ID=107

how is everyone doing? managed 14 last month, but havent sold a car in 16 days unitil today over the phone! phone has been dead. never expected this much of slump! might just be a complete coincidence?

£2995 is the price here if I was selling it online with that mileage. Can’t beat an avant

this looks good, how much is the yearly fee?

what software is everyone using? our business is starting to grow considerably now, and i dont want a massive issue at the end of the year. Wondering if there is software that keeps a stock history book etc and works out the profit for VAT purposes etc. Regards Grant

I’m there in the morning, I’ll grab breakfast with you if you’re about

chelmsford on a monday night absolute riff raff of the higest order

Stock in high demand today, could not get near a single german car in the £3k-£6k range today. Somecars going at near on retail prices. First mini of the day i passed on as was £100 over what i wanted to pay,"there will be more" i said to myself. How wrong could one be anyone else there today?

So got a fine for displaying inside the car, well, we have appealed but unlikely to win. But for everyone else having issues I’ve found the solution on eBay. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F382227810744 and these https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F322723013074 Probably won’t fit all cars at the rear but don’t get fined. DVLA are right halfwits over this matter.

Haha, we have learnt our market pretty quickly, doesnt take long to figure out the problems. Although mini’s we go through with a fine tooth comb as they are bags of sh*t, truth be known. why is everyone steering clear of them? big rewards if your buy correctly.

We only sell bmw 1-3-5 series, Audi a3,a4,a6,a8, TT’s and minis, unless a decent vw Passat estate comes along or a nice golf. Literally can’t sell this stuff quick enough, however we stay away from all 4x4 and 7 seaters. We sold 3 on Friday within 2 hours, a6 lemans 2010, VW Passat 06 plate estate and 318d 10 plate, all full money and all with over £1k in them and full money. It was a splendid day hehe. we are internet based only, but are getting an amazing forecourt on the 1st seeptember but I’m scared the forecourt is going to be totally empty with walk on customers at this rate!

Is it me or are the price of 06-10 plate cars like bmw 1 & 3 series m sports, Audi TT, well specced mini coopers, Audi A6 ltd editions such as LeMans seem to be going up in price? Or is there just a lack of good quality stock about? We are now on 14 cars for the month and only hold 10-12 cars, and we are going on a buying frenzie this week as we only have 3 cars in stock and they are all being prepped (although did pick up a great mini convertible last night from Facebook) Business is absolutely booming. But we are selling quicker than we can buy them! Impossible to get fully stocked at present

i no longer discount cars, we are always well priced, and i ask the customer to find a better one for the money for the age spec, mileage. they normally cant. i am now getting to the stage where i will turn customers away as i dont want any hassle. our cars are in fantastic condition and always prepped well and still the cheapest. www.villagecarsbillericay.co.uk - just some of our stock.

I do really well on sundays, 2 today, normally get the spur of the moment buyers on sunday. 2 last Sunday also. I know these people can all appear to be a pain in the arse but there is some decent customers mixed in there I would of just said you have brought it into trade? Why didn’t you bring it into trade and do it online. Takes 2 minutes.

younger generation just dont use the phone, especially 18-23 year old girls. i sold a £6k audi tt over facebook messenger the otherday..... i literally spent 10 mins text, done, bank transfer deposit. viewed the car yesterday, collecting saturday. Get with the times people

texting and social media is here to stay. although i hate "best price" before they see it, alot of people just want to know if they can fit it within their budget,

have you managed to start turning it around trade girl? fingers crossed

We have between 10-13 cars in stock and already sold 8 this month. Viewings today also. Customers absolutely mopping up the 3-5k minis and Audi bmw and merc £3-8k range. Constantly having to buy stock to replenish. Sold 2 cars before customer even viewed and paid in full. Crazy.

I went this exact route, I now sell German between £4k - £9k when I started out I wanted to sell £20k Audi’s straight off the bat..... well I bought a mini last night for £2k and sold it this morning for £3290 within 18 hours. What a result. i can buy 3-4 sensible cars to one £20k lump. We all come in with the best intentions but reality is, you can can earn more from less.

my phones ringing off the hook. "can all customers please queue to the left"

I have between 11-13 in stock. I did 4 last weekend and 4 this weekend, I think things are really picking up at present.