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  1. Posted

    1 hour ago, Rory RSC said:

    Hi Mate,

     

    Hope you are good. I've often struggled with E class coupes. I think they are a decent car and quite good value but problem is they just aren't hugely desirable. 

    Your pictures could be a lot better. Silver is hard work but I would put some effort in. See on your pics the bumpers look like its a different colour. They all do on silver but try to hide it. 

    Also the chrome window surrounds really could be better cleaned up so they don't look all TFR marked. A bit of peek polish. Do some pics with windows up, windows down.   Try and find somewhere better for the pics than the side of the road just a nice open car park or something. 

    When a buyer / prospective buyer is online they have 100s / 1000s to look at don't they so you have to get the first image to be what I think of as a thumb stopper. A really good eye catching shot that makes them stop what they are doing and click into your car.   

    If its not gone after 30 daysI would probably chuck some window tint on it and then black or grey wheels and maybe even a cheap ebay rear lip spoiler and put the price up 500 just to cover cost and then get it gone, but then again 99% of my stock looks like that.

     

    I can't stress enough that video sells cars and is the best selling tool. That car will look miles better with a video. Probably 75% of the other cars you are up against won't have a video so you will automatically be better and you can show the various bits and pieces working.   

     

    A couple of vids/ pics of e class coupes done by the lad we have doing them if it gives inspiration.

     

    https://www.rscarsales.com/used-mercedes-benz-e-class-sandbach-cheshire-3150473

     

    https://www.rscarsales.com/used-mercedes-benz-e-class-sandbach-cheshire-3147619

    We got stuck with an E43 for abit but i have to say we had a good few enquiries on it and the margins are good!

  2. Posted

    22 hours ago, Zahoor said:

    Hi I don't think it is good offer from Autotrader November will be fully charged when customers can not even view and test drive and can not even collect it from forecourt and December is free they should make November free and charge December invoice hopefully when customer can come in the showroom view and test drive or at least make November 50% off we had 2 inquires today they wanted to come and view and test drive when we told them we can not offer viewing or test drive both of them refused to buy cars with distance selling conditions. I think we will have to speech to Autotrader about their offer or may be i am wrong please comment           

    Doesn't make a difference does it?

  5. Posted

    23 hours ago, XDR said:

    Good Evening All,

    I need some advice as on this rare occasion I feel BCA are trying to pull the wool over my eyes.

    Bought a vehicle from Walsall (Audi Q7) not assured. However went to collect the vehicle today and noticed the following 

    1) All tyres are flat / blatantly moved around with no air, so the metal rim has cut them all through - site managers response “they weren’t holding air, so we just moved it as is”.

    2) The battery was completely dead, and no matter which jump / booster used it wouldn’t tick over - I told the site manager I’m no way taking it unless it fires up - as for all I know it’s a non runner? (On the pics it shows the car running)
     

    His response back was “well there isn’t an assured report, so it’s sold as seen” however I’ve said to him I won’t take it unless I can hear it, or they should have sold it as a non runner? 
     

    Surely when buying online, we deserve some assurance regardless (it’s not like I bidded on it live in the hall?). I’m going on their description / disclosure. 

     

    Don’t get me wrong, I’ve bought cars (some assured) in the past and not bothered them with petty repairs. But this one surely is taking the p*ss? 

    Your opinions on what would be the right point of action is welcomed 

    Thanks in advance 

     

    Im reporting them to trading standards with a few of my own issues please do the same the more reports the better

    23 hours ago, XDR said:

    Good Evening All,

    I need some advice as on this rare occasion I feel BCA are trying to pull the wool over my eyes.

    Bought a vehicle from Walsall (Audi Q7) not assured. However went to collect the vehicle today and noticed the following 

    1) All tyres are flat / blatantly moved around with no air, so the metal rim has cut them all through - site managers response “they weren’t holding air, so we just moved it as is”.

    2) The battery was completely dead, and no matter which jump / booster used it wouldn’t tick over - I told the site manager I’m no way taking it unless it fires up - as for all I know it’s a non runner? (On the pics it shows the car running)
     

    His response back was “well there isn’t an assured report, so it’s sold as seen” however I’ve said to him I won’t take it unless I can hear it, or they should have sold it as a non runner? 
     

    Surely when buying online, we deserve some assurance regardless (it’s not like I bidded on it live in the hall?). I’m going on their description / disclosure. 

     

    Don’t get me wrong, I’ve bought cars (some assured) in the past and not bothered them with petty repairs. But this one surely is taking the p*ss? 

    Your opinions on what would be the right point of action is welcomed 

    Thanks in advance 

     

    make sure if the vehicle gets started up that you get 4 new tyres out of them

  6. Posted

    33 minutes ago, salt said:

    Hi All,

    Can I ask for a bit of advice please.  I sold a fiesta last week and delivered to the customer and was paid in cash.  I was just called by her to say that all the dash lights are on the car (engine management, power steering, doors etc) and there is a smell of petrol and the car cuts out on her.  She asked for a refund and I kind of agreed, as she wasn't interested in getting it repaired though I asked that she call me during the day tomorrow and bring it over.  Questions I have are;

    1.  I believe she is entitled to a full refund but do I have the option of repairing it instead?  I say this as it seems everything that could possibly go wrong has, it has full ford history and had no issues for the period of time I had it.

    2.  When I give her the refund how is the log book handled?  It was a 1 owner car, I haven't notified dvla of a change of ownership yet (I'd read someone say they give it a week or so before doing so and thought it was a good idea).  She has taxed it but I don't know if she sent off the new keeper slip.  How would I resell the car?

    Appreciate your time all, thanks

    She is entitled to a full refund 100% as its only been a week.

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  7. Posted

    10 minutes ago, Lakeside said:

    BCA seam to be declaring major faults now, engine noisy/smoking, Clutch fault etc. Doesn’t seam to be putting buyers off though.

    Watched a Jag XF last week declared as engine noisy, eml on and gearbox fault. Capping clean without faults at £3700. It sold for £3750, madness.

    Probably got bid up and went through the next day. Seen a mini go through 4 times every time the auctioneer said sold. Dogs!

  8. Posted

    8 hours ago, Rory RSC said:

    Probably going to sound like a twat here but if you can't make money out of selling cars in whats the most bouyant time ive experienced in 7 years theres no hope. 

    Can't stock them and sell them quick enough. Done well over 60 per month since may 

    How many do you have advertised at a time?

  9. Posted

    22 hours ago, MarkTVS said:

    I’m the opposite, my workshop guys can have anything fixed on these within a few hours! 
     

    For me it is anything with the powershit gearbox from Ford or the majority of semi autos.

    As a general rule we try to avoid french cars and petrol 4 cylinder BMW’s.

    Subaru Impreza 2.5 turbos are also on the banned list. I love them to drive but the engines are chocolate!

    We have a few guys who can fix it all, its the running around that does it for us, we could go buy a clean perfectly running vehicle and make the same margin

    19 hours ago, MarkTVS said:

    Is that not what the old pajeros were for?

    We have an old Pajero manual only one in the country bought it for a laugh lol

  10. Posted

    13 hours ago, James Baggott said:

    Hello all

    Sorry I’ve been quiet. It’s been rather busy in the car dealer world and it turns out it’s not as simple to fill the internet as it is a magazine every month...

    Anyway, I’ve just been surfing the World Wide Web (I know, very dangerous) but it got me thinking (again, dangerous) about a feature on what used cars car dealers would avoid - so come on, hit me: what used car would you never ever buy and why?

    My starter for 10 - a Land Rover Freelander. Not only pretty rubbish but unbelievably unreliable by all accounts.

    What’s yours?

    Hope all well with you all too!

    VXRs, head gaskets, gearboxes, seats, modified, exhaust, turbo, everything goes on these lol

  12. Posted

    On 10/2/2020 at 6:32 PM, David Horgan said:

    EML wont be the DSG Notice , Might stand a chance with the EML , see what the RAC man says when he comes to see it . 

    They have strict money levels now to work too , have to phone a friend if its more money . 

    We have had a claim for a battery , £150 limit since the RAC took over .

    Only because i caused a stir that we got the battery price paid for , well RAC man actually put a new one on . 

    Good luck 

    Cheers pal. Wont be RAC on this one they have there "ACE engineer coming over" just a gimmick lol. Hopefully get somewhere, sick and tired. Bought a leon cupra dsg sent it back and it did £700 more in the auction! but the fella who bought it will have a nice surprise with an all green assured report again, (car was misfiring, turbo was goosed and a new throttle body needed) there scammers if im honest.

  13. Posted

    39 minutes ago, David Horgan said:

    DSG Selector under Lever , they can just come on , Switch it off and test drive it ,

    Wont be covered at BCA either so don't hold your breathe .

    Car still drives forwards and backwards you have lost that argument 

    EML light is on aswell so will have to see what happens. ASSURED WAS ALL GREEN. Waste of space bca

  18. Posted

    4 hours ago, metcars said:

    Jeez, really? Just out of interest, how's Manheim doing, what's Colchester like or Northampton?

    Stopped using Manheim. To be fair any nearby auction centres are next day or 2/3 days max. Anything over 100 miles were waiting minimum 5 working days, newcastle - manchester was 10 day wait. 

  20. Posted

    1 hour ago, XDR said:

    O.P. 
     

    Try selling a Golf R (I’m sure others have had the same experience). You’ll get more messers, “cash tonight at 9pm” or low ballers, Drug Dealers, or Test Pilots, and last but not least thieves!! .... all coming your way.

    We has an 2015 DSG GTD and it took a while, but the right buyer comes eventually.

    Best of luck :)

    Dont forget S3s.

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  21. Posted

    3 minutes ago, Highlinev8 said:

    Hi Guys,

    I have a collection of mini scanners and old laptops with assorted diagnostic programs on them.

    Was thinking of upgrading to a good machine that can cover most cars. 

    Any recommendations for something that covers most basics and doesnt need a degree to use ? I am leaning towards the Autel 808-908 range but theres a lot of choice.

    I understand none of these replace my mechanic but are a handy tool to have in the shed, anyone got any experience ?

    Autel

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  24. Posted

    6 hours ago, Frank Cannon said:

    Plus another

    Seems to be Indian territory out there now but, should keep more cowboys away from the ring. 

    Questioned one of the auctioneers and he looked gob smacked, "doesnt say anything about it going through yesterday" lol it was sold and went through again the next day, trying to catch someone at a high bid 

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