LincsAutomotive

It seems like a lot of people are falling out of love with the auctions. I also feel that the public sellers are just aware of the real value of their cars. So you end up struggling for a decent price. I think there are risks either option. But so far I am yet to get a car from the public at a decent price. Or a price that can make a profit.

Sorry, I realise this is a late response. We have a major dealer in Stoneacre, who apparently put all their cars through the auction we use. However, the auction house has scolded us 2 out of 3 times. Leaving us scrambling for a gearbox and a replacement engine. I'm struggling to figure out the best way to convince them to deal with us. Its a mental barrier I realise. I just have to dive in. But we have managed to sell cars. Just looking at the next one. I hope it got better for you Justina3.

I'm sorry to hear you guys are struggling as well. That was our plan to go for the sub 4k mark. But the Tiguan seemed cheap for what it is. Locally they're arn't many competitors, seeing as we are in a small village. I haven't looked in the local towns, up the road. Online we seem to be middle of the road. But we will be making minimum profit if we go much lower.

Hello, Will give you guys a brief overview. We are a local repair garage in a small village in South Lincolnshire. We have recently bought a customers car and a few others from auctions. In view of selling cars as a secondary business, to run alongside our current one. We have a VW Tiguan 2010, 70,000 miles, one owner. Ford Fiesta 2009, 51,000 miles, one owner. Neither of which required any work, and neither of which are selling. We also have a 2007 Corsa, 31,000 miles, with a busted engine (its oil light keeps coming on, and has no oil pressure). 2001 Corsa with a massive timing chain rattle, which looks like we may sell for spares. We have laid out the money for these cars, but seem to be getting no interest. We are contemplating whether auctions are really the best way forward. But being new to the game, we do not know how to obtain vehicles any other way. We are currently advertising them on eBay and gumtree. We have a repairs website, but no sales website, as we are testing the waters. I really want this to work out. This was my idea and at the moment its flopping. Any advice is appreciated, about anything to do with this trade or our situation. Sorry for the long post. Thanks for reading and any help. Russ