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Nice.

Ok thanks.

How many cars do you have in stock out of interest?

Can't offer any advice, but sorry to hear that.

I agree ref guide prices, was looking at an 06 plate Audi TT QS 240, 34k miles. Think it capped at something like £5800, made £10,700 at BCA. Bit of an extreme example, but if there's profit in the car.... I didn't buy it though.

Hmmm, strange. The same car I mentioned above also had a flat tyre and ths spare wheel was missing. The flat tyre I accept could have occurred after the car was listed, but it should have stated that the spare wheel was missing (and of course the engine was ticking like someone with extreme terets!!) so I have found the opposite. But, either way that can't be trusted....

Was that A4C?

Just done another one, customer was waiting when I arrived first this morning! Hope you all have a busy day and sell lot's....

Was that both with Auction4cars?

Yeah you're right, I certainly won't lose any sleep over it. I'm quite happy to compromise, which I have done plenty if times in the past! But what really gets my back up, is their attitude! Why close the account because I want to reject a faulty car, which THEY misdescirbed. It could have been dealt with, A LOT better. You'd think they would want to encourage people to buy from them, not turn their backs, but hey ho....

Just had to reject a car due to the engine sounding terminal. Their reply, yes mate, we'll refund you but we will close your account...... Nice one Auction4cars, that's how to be professional and do business........

Yeah that's a shocker, surprised Manheim aren't selling that with 32k warranted miles given their recent track record.....

You've got to love email enquiries like this..... Message Details: Name Paul Cowell Enquiry Toyota Corolla Message I'm currently in Bulgaria having medical treatment. I'll be due back in next few weeks. Last owned this particular model many years age but trust it implicitly. Is car still available? Would you keep it until I return? Is it as good as you state & believe? many thanks for a prompt reply. P L Cowell

Isn't it always the way!! It's like these cars sense when the new owner is behind the wheel. I've had cars where I've driven a good couple of hundred miles in, nothing, then as soon as the new owner drives away, ping, on it comes!!

Alright, you win! (There's always one)

First proper day back since the New Year, and done a deal. Nice to scratch the pad again....

Just sold a BMW 330d Tourer, so it would seem they are still in demand, sort of......

If I was to sell the car, I would fully expect to warrant it, again, hence it needs to be viable.

I love estate cars, always done well with them, and try and have as many in stock as I can. Think there will always be a strong demand for estate cars. Although interestingly, I've currently got two BMW 3 series tourers in, which haven't sold as quickly as I would have expected....

Yeah completely agree. I have sewn the seed, as when I sold it to him, it was a "1 lady owner from new car". So I told him it has lost some of that appeal. Also, I need to over come the fact that the last owner hasn't had the car long, which could some may be suspicious about. My problem is I always feel obliged to try and help them out a bit.... He's also a really decent and genuine chap, he's local, so want to try and keep him sweet, without stitching myself up in the process.

Yeah fair comment, think I'll go back to him and ask what figure he wants and go for from there. Although, from experience he will probably just say, as much as possible...!

It's a really low mileage 55 plate Toyora Celica, Full Toyota History. We replaced the water pump under warranty, so I'm confident in the car mechanically, and think it will sell well. But I suspect he's happy to wait to get the right money for it. It's trying to work out which is the best option, to be fair to him, but also make it worth my while....

I sold a car to a chap a few months ago, who, due to a change in circumstances, has decided to sell the car and asked what I would offer him. Not wanting to kick him in the balls, I swerved the question and suggested I sold it for him on a SOR basis. He seems quite keen, and has asked the inevitable question, how much would I charge to sell it. I've done this a couple of times in the past, but never sure what the best option is, so interested what you normally do in these situations? For example take 10% of the sale price? Agree a set amount, I.e £500? Or agree a figure he wants, then keep what ever I get over and above?

Mines never off, it just never rings...

Interesting stuff. Last year I did a deal on New Years Eve, and New Years Day, so trying to keep the faith, but it doesn't seem to be happening this year. Thinking of sacking it off today and going home early, but there's always that niggle in the back of my mind, what if I miss that ONE customer.....