andymc1973

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  1. I think if they allow cash then it's rough
  2. Wilsons Newcastle, like the number one court of the old bailey, they allow cash payment
  3. its even worse when you've sold people a perfectly good car and it goes into these charlatans for a health check
  4. the cars back and starts and drives as it should, Im going to auction it but if anyone buys from NE auctions drop me a mail for the reg
  5. All i do is buy and sell, the rest is parcelled out
  6. on a different tangent I have discovered this little valuation tool https://www.capconnect.co.uk/ConsumerValues/Ford.aspx
  7. I sold 230 last year as a one man band, 34 in January 2018 so probably the more you sell/buy the more go wrong, in all fairness i'm not at the price point where I buy low mileage German diesels, i once was and I can recall the precious wankers you dealt with Last year I'll have had (I think) 6 refunds on cars that were beyond repair and they got shunted in the auction, the secret is to refund quickly, wipe your mouth and then move, keeps the customers happy and stops you dwelling on the loss ps and around 8 pints a night you need any checking tomorrow? sounds about right Simon
  8. I think I do or I’m more vocal It’s hard at my end of the market as the cars need to look good value but they invariably have issues due to the age and miles, I will of course wear a tight jumpsuit if it’ll get them fixed
  9. So, the car threw up a brake warning message and then refused to start, the AA guy has sent me a list of stored codes System : Engine control - 52U / Diesel CR/EDC SID 8030380 - Glow duration control unit. Error Message : Signal faulty.1412 - Exhaust gas recirculation control. Error Message : Signal faulty.1934 - Driving speed signal. Error Message : Signal missing.C121 - CAN communication with ABS/ESP control units. Error Message : Signal missing.060D - Accelerator pedal position sensor. Error Message : Signal faulty.C104 - Communication between central- electronics CU and steering col. sw.. Error Message : CAN fault.C140 - Communication with central electronics. Error Message : Signal missing.C073 - Communication with engine control unit. Error Message : Signal missing.0504 - Brake light switch. Error Message : Signal faulty.1935 - Brake light switch. Error Message : Signal faulty. Anyone brainy on a Sunday?
  10. So, the car threw up a brake warning message and then refused to start, the AA guy has sent me a list of stored codes System : Engine control - 52U / Diesel CR/EDC SID 8030380 - Glow duration control unit. Error Message : Signal faulty.1412 - Exhaust gas recirculation control. Error Message : Signal faulty.1934 - Driving speed signal. Error Message : Signal missing.C121 - CAN communication with ABS/ESP control units. Error Message : Signal missing.060D - Accelerator pedal position sensor. Error Message : Signal faulty.C104 - Communication between central- electronics CU and steering col. sw.. Error Message : CAN fault.C140 - Communication with central electronics. Error Message : Signal missing.C073 - Communication with engine control unit. Error Message : Signal missing.0504 - Brake light switch. Error Message : Signal faulty.1935 - Brake light switch. Error Message : Signal faulty. Anyone brainy on a Sunday?
  11. its a price range car if you get my drift
  12. I'm having a hell of a job getting in touch with them, does anyone have a number other than 02038504020? thanks
  13. is gumtree still like the wildwest?
  14. I agree Stephen but these people aren't Captains of Industry
  15. I agree, 80% tend to be bellends
  16. sorry guys, fuel filter sorted it, cost £40 for a good diesel specialist to come out but well worth it