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I have to say i’m getting a decent number of enquiries from them but they have not yet turned to even a phone call. But my thinking is if there are that many “toe in the water” type people contacting me, with a better package etc there might be a decent source of actual leads there Also, don’t you sell high end stuff? Bordering on supercar stock?

Reading above is it true that even on the premium plus package, people still can’t or don’t have to leave their contact details?

Once Landies get under your skin you can’t help it. Doesn’t matter if you can hear it rusting at night, you’ll still go out to it in the morning and love it more than your kids

Welcome. You must be joking re German paint hardness being good. I had my cousins c63 amg in to bring up to retail standard and I hit it with 1500, 3000 and then 3m’s perfect it system, so a five stage correction. Still had some minor swirls. It’s only 2 years old. Like fucking granite.

Say no more... Seriously if you take what I said as an insult I'd say you're a bit too delicate for the internet. Also, you've come on to a forum asking for advice and then pointed out that some people are lacking in knowledge. I can see the irony there. You have seemingly decided to renew several expensive parts of what is definitely considered a difficult car to shift, and then indicated that you aren't selling it but keeping it. Maybe giving the VRM to someone like breaker link (https://www.breakerlink.com/) or using a mechanics/breakers forum?

Yeah that’s what i’ve had in the past, one goes and they all go but for whatever reason my garage can’t get any joy off the diagnostic this time. Bumper has to come off but needs must. Booked in next Wednesday and I’ll get on the case for the tinting tomorrow.

Agreed. Cheers for the help all.

I’m in north west Kent chap, Bromley. If I can find someone mobile to do it, it’s £200-£250 from what I can make out. What would you put it up at Mark? After doing all that?

I’ve got an 08 RRS, 2.7TDI, 93k. It’s a two owner car, decent history. Grey with black 22” wheels. This is what i’ve sorted so far; EML (turbo hose and clean up of EGR) Sat Nav thought it was in California (replaced antenna) Renewed drivers seat bolster Currently having the alloys refurbed and colour changed to grey New belt(s) and waterpump Full service and new ticket (clean) It stands me £8k and at £9,995 i’d have a decent margin but the proper retail price is around £11,600. So this is where I have a decision; The tyres are all on 3mm The rear parking sensors don’t work and the front are a little sensitive although they work well, for example when passing a parked car closely they bleep The rear windows aren’t tinted. Given the type of buyer (look at me type) I think tinting will add massive kerb appeal I reckon the tyres will be £600, the parking sensors £150ish (needs the bumper off and could be a wiring issue as scanner isn’t picking it up) and the tinting is £250 So if I get all that done it will stand me £9k but I could rightly put it up for £11,495 and increase my margin by £500 or so but it will also slow down the process and also eliminate the max £10k budget crowd who won’t care about the depth of their tyre tread or the parking sensors. So, what would you do? Put it up as is or get it very sorted and charge strong money?

These things are the bane of my life, they seem to be failing on every car I pick up. Luckily my regular garage will diagnose and replace faulty ones cheaply. In some cases, I replace the lot for about £100. I rarely paint them in that instance.

Lol. Spoken like a true miserable old fucka

Click Dealer are excellent. Not cheap. But then excellent things rarely are.

No, I had my toungue in my cheek

That’s my experience too. Having said that I get a decent amount of success from the chat function, I immediately ask for a number and time to call and engage with people quickly

Cheers, will do the same I think.

What DMS do you use?

The multi vendor ones Same as. I only have an 0800 number that comes straight to my mobile. More than happy to text people to update arrangements or answer any questions they may have forgotten to ask on the phone but I am more than happy to miss out on that one sale where the person can’t engage via telephone if it means I don’t have to put up with instances like the OP has highlighted. Quite clearly a dreamer

Come on, an auction is just that, some go miles above some miles below. Car sales is a fixed price or as near to it business.

If you have a car up for £3995 and their budget is £3500, then they shouldn’t be looking at your car.

My second question when someone calls, right after “have you watched the video I made” is “where abouts are you in your car buying journey? Have you looked at many others or have you made up your mind you want a Focus/Fiesta etc?” You’ll know by their response what to expect. If they are the type that have seen loads of misdescribed crap then you have a great opportunity. If they say they have got 3 more to see after yours then i’d probably tell them to go and see the other three first and when they’re ready to buy come and see mine. I also NEVER do same day appointments. Nobody who says “we’re the area and wondered if we could come and see yours” ever buys. Well, not from me. Those that say “I love the colour” or “i’ve been looking for one with ivory leather and walnut dash” are ready to buy.

Same as my “was looking for a bigger car” response. So there’s people out there that are looking for an automatic cruise liner but email about a manual shoebox. Yeah. Right

Great rule of thumb, thanks for that mate.

No but according to my smart repairer, each manufacturer works differently and you can find out their paint depth by calling the main dealers. Obviously when something has been repainted it’s a different story, what’s your experience when dealing with safe micron levels?

Indeed but I just want to make sure i’m not buying a toy. I don’t want to spend £150 but £30 will be expensive if it doesn’t do the job and I end up burning through clearcoat and needing a smart repair! If anyone has bought a £30-50 jobbie and it’s worked satisfactorily then i’m happy to take a punt

How many fake ones do you get though mate? Does ANYONE leave a number for you to call them back on?