Mark101

Better to be told upfront than deciding whether to ask him to stop half way through once you’ve realised

I packed up yesterday at 4pm in case someone turned up just before 5pm wanting to test drive something. I really need to start putting some effort in but the rain, dark and cold doesn’t fill me with enthusiasm. Rightly or wrongly, I always think someone will call back at a reasonable time if they are serious buyers.

If we are talking vans then mine but that is the only "length" contest that I will ever win (apart from days in stock).

You‘be got the desirable spec, I’ve got the desirable mileage and provenance. Shall we sell them both for £17k and do 50/50

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?

A customer will never take me to court for a clutch after a few weeks because I would have already replaced it FOC, no hesitation or argument. Strange initial question from someone with a wealth of experience. Normally it is how much is insurance, where can I buy from, how long before I am a millionaire. It seems everyone who starts out in this game wants to find out ways to get out of fixing things, which IMO is completely the wrong attitude. You will buy many good cars and perhaps, one in ten or twenty will kick you but that is our game. Good luck whatever you decide but if you’re making a living buying and selling cars as an employee, stick at it.

And I have just bought (today) a T32 LWB - let's count who gets the most idiots/worst customer.

Has the water pump and tensioners been done at the same time?

What about DMF?

I am sure one of the questions in that advert is “How long has it been in stock?” I have no idea what that has to do with anything.

A bit like my month to date.

This post seems as genuine as CarGuru's leads.

My Autel already does far more than I am capable of processing myself. I simply pull the code and google what it is, then pass to the tech to fit/fix.

I have one on my dashboard - or is this something different?

It's your site, yes? If so, offer him free space in return for 50% of the nett profit - you continue the car wash on the side. If it doesn't work, or your ready to go it alone - serve notice.

I've bought a couple of these. About £280 at a main dealer brand new. Simply clips into that connector and pairs with your phone. Google Mercedes Bluetooth module. Like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Mercedes-Benz-B67875877-Bluetooth-Adapter/11031180963?iid=264522731329&rt=nc

I don't believe finance has actually got me any more sales (as people can get bank loans, credit cards etc) but I do enjoy the comms when I do sell on finance. Don't think it will revolutionise your unit sales, it won't. Yes people ask all the time but often they can;t get it or will source elsewhere. Comms on £3,000 car, probably around £250-300 depending on what deal you can get.

This /\/\/\ I don't know anyone who buys directly or trades on (except Casper). Back in early noughties, I could buy stock from everywhere and underwrite gear.

Exactly this.

I had a repeat customer (he has bought 4 off me in the last 12 months) bring his mate for a new car. His mate had been to Ford and eyed up a 1.0 Ecoboost Powershift. I spewed everything I could about this car and convinced him not to do it. Instead he allowed me to find him a late Focus manual (non 1.0 Eco), not an easy task. Anyway a few weeks past and I hadn't managed to find one that met the spec, mileage and budget so I called my customer (i.e. my repeat customer) to ask whether he would consider anything else. He said "The bloke is a twat, he has gone and bought the 1.0 ECO Power Shift from Ford." I can't wait for the call

I used to subscribe to CAP black book in my early days. Used to get laughed at because back then as Glass’ ruled the roost and I was a clear newbie. Used to sell the books each month when the next one arrived, which more or less covered the subs. There’s a good ole days story for @trade vet

Might as well fit some Continentals because every time I leave a roundabout at anything above tick over in this weather, I end up driving on the Continental side of the road I got left by a Fiat 500 on a roundabout today.

I have been naughty today. Having had a gut full of EV nutters; someone walked in today whilst I was talking to the close rep - he was looking around my Leaf with a woman in tow. He looked a twat, urban dress wear but 20 years too old, I didn’t bother my arse to ask if he needed help. Questioning my lazy intolerant attitude, I looked out the window and saw a brand new Octavia VRS. At this point I knew I had made the right decision by ignoring him - he left and we never even spoke. My valeter got back (from fetching me a McDonalds) and said, that bloke in the VRS that has just driven past me was here last week when you were at the auction. Clearly a time waster.

I wouldn’t even want to watch the World Cup if we were in the final, rugby yes, boxing definitely.

You need to change the title of this thread Audi A5 S tronic, the reliable one