SouthernTrader

Hi @DBDlloyds I have a Honda Accord 2.2 Cdti with word for word the same symptoms. Did you get to the bottom of it in the end on your CRV? thanks

Thanks Row Hi @DBDlloyds I’m based near Southampton. I also have a question for you which I hope you might be able to help me with! I’ll reply on your thread. Cheers

Hi guys, Just joined and thought I’d give a brief intro before I start firing off questions and (hopefully) contributing to the forum. I’ve been in the motor trade for around 12 years, starting as a sales exec at a used car site where I learnt the trade for around 3 years. We were trained in the Pendle system which someone mentioned the other day - brought lots of memories back. Definitely seems an outdated method these days! I then moved into various non car sales 9-5 jobs but always sold cars as a hobby on the side. This allowed me to learn a very steep learning curve without relying on the income as I had a salary. At the start of the year I left my 9-5 and used the money I’d built up to start full time on my own from home. So far, so good with 2 good months and 2 average months. I mainly stock higher mileage, well looked after executive estates and saloons Although I’m not new to the trade I’m still learning week on week and I think I’ve a long way to go but when I look back at how I used to approach selling cars its night and day. Finally, a big thanks to everyone who contributes to the forum and gives their advice for free. I’ve been reading for over a year and from that I’ve implemented the following changes purely due to the Forum: Photos in great location - stood back and zoomed in PDI and MOT on everything Stopped making disastrous buys at UKGR when I read where the stock was from on here Took a less scattergun approach to buying stock and tried to build a consistent stock profile Added more detail to my adverts, plus probably lots of other things I’ve learned from this forum! All this has made a big difference to my margins. Anyway, i’m probably rambling on now but I look forward to interacting and continuing to learn, plus I hope to contribute where I can Thanks!