colnecarcentre 2 Posted December 7, 2016 December feels more upbeat than November. Only on 3 so far, two being cheapies under a Grand, but, a decent retail one with it and a few enquiries about.... fingers crossed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter..o 8 Posted December 7, 2016 Strugling to understand this job at the mo.we have had a really quiet couple of months now,had half year accounts done and at the end of august was showing a small profit witch we were very happy with(we all take a fair wage and with the cash bits you get owning your own business and all the other benefits such as free insurance,r/tax,repairs/petrol alowance/etc etc we do ok)but since sep. we have been very quiet,but the auction prices in no way reflect our state,any other thoughts on this issue,thanks in advance,Peter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted December 8, 2016 On 07/12/2016 at 9:43 AM, peter..o said: Strugling to understand this job at the mo.we have had a really quiet couple of months now,had half year accounts done and at the end of august was showing a small profit witch we were very happy with(we all take a fair wage and with the cash bits you get owning your own business and all the other benefits such as free insurance,r/tax,repairs/petrol alowance/etc etc we do ok)but since sep. we have been very quiet,but the auction prices in no way reflect our state,any other thoughts on this issue,thanks in advance,Peter People stocking up for December/Jan maybe? Having a December to forget so far. Four sold and all four have developed faults that weren't present before handover. Makes you love cars this job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XFS 70 Posted December 8, 2016 I wish I had one of those stocking loan things ( not really prefer to be my own banker) and space ( about 3 times what I have!). Difficult to sell anything right now, but I,ve been offered quite a few which I know there would be really good profit in round the corner. Can't buy unless I sell though. Catch 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted December 8, 2016 19 minutes ago, XFS said: I wish I had one of those stocking loan things ( not really prefer to be my own banker) and space ( about 3 times what I have!). Difficult to sell anything right now, but I,ve been offered quite a few which I know there would be really good profit in round the corner. Can't buy unless I sell though. Catch 22 i used to think like that i prefer to use my own money so i can decide what to stock etc too its why i started working for myself i would love the job more if i didn't have to deal with customers of course ,because buying is so much more fun than selling is these days unfortunately Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beautiful South Martin 24 Posted December 8, 2016 Mini today but only 2 on for the month so far so hopefully a busy weekend coming up and get them out the door before xmas kills the month off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted December 9, 2016 Taken a deposit today on a BMW 525d, but he's a bit flakey, so we will see...... Will be a good deal if it comes off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted December 9, 2016 26 minutes ago, Ocsltd said: Taken a deposit today on a BMW 525d, but he's a bit flakey, so we will see...... Will be a good deal if it comes off. get him some head and shoulders then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted December 9, 2016 1 minute ago, s and b said: get him some head and shoulders then I'll buy him the biggest bottle I can find, if he comes back and goes through with the deal!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 124 Posted December 9, 2016 Question? carbaya then why have a picture of a van? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 164 Posted December 10, 2016 Rubbish!! Sold a smart car mhd and customer only had it 30 mins before the alternator belt snapped common problem looking on the forums, wish I knew that before hand! DONT BUY A SMART MHD! Only the turbo petrol or CDI. C4 picasso EGS came back in p/x with a knackered clutch Little 107 with clean BCA Assured report and badly slipping clutch which I've reported to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted December 10, 2016 After the positivity of last week this one has undone the good work. 8 appointments made in total , just the 1 turned up, didn't buy. sold cheapy p/ex, that's it. Can't predict anything at the minute. Nothing today except a collection from last Saturday. Dull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barclaywoodmotorco 4 Posted December 11, 2016 Another Saturday not a sausage !!!!!!! least all the dealers i know have gone super quiet . Client on a Duke later so see what gives . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.J 35 Posted December 11, 2016 2 yesterday but both with not much in them. Had a promising start to the month but its dropped off, similar to November. Just going to start focusing on the new year stock now as the end of this year has been poor. Bring on 2017! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted December 12, 2016 On 12/9/2016 at 4:29 PM, Ocsltd said: Taken a deposit today on a BMW 525d, but he's a bit flakey, so we will see...... Will be a good deal if it comes off. Well, much to my surprise, he came back today, paid the balance, and drove away in his new shiny car, much to my relief! That 1 deal has sorted my December out, off to order that Turkey..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted December 12, 2016 Why do 'bad credit' customers as soon as the deal gets confirmed suddenly need the car instantly / 5 minutes ago now, now, now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter..o 8 Posted December 13, 2016 STRUGGLED TO DO 3 OVER WEEKEND,NOTHING MON OR TUES,FED UP!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Regan 116 Posted December 13, 2016 43 minutes ago, peter..o said: STRUGGLED TO DO 3 OVER WEEKEND,NOTHING MON OR TUES,FED UP!!!! Only 3 over the weekend ... I'd be happy todo that a week at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betginge 73 Posted December 14, 2016 23 hours ago, Jack Regan said: Only 3 over the weekend ... I'd be happy todo that a week at the moment. Me too, done a golf gt, a bmw 3 series and ka since Friday. Got punters on a 5 door fiesta thats well prices, and a banger civic, old 3 door shape Ive had nothing but boy racers on biddng me in the balls for it. One rang earlier on to ask why it was so cheap, ''Whats wrong wit it'' Nothing I reply, just cheap part ex to clear. Ok Whats the lowest on it then pal ??? HANG ON A MIN, YOU WERE MOANING IT WAS TO CHEAP A FEW SECONDS AGO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted December 14, 2016 im sick of badly worded txts offers and no shows why dont people phone anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umesh 336 Posted December 15, 2016 12 hours ago, s and b said: im sick of badly worded txts offers and no shows why dont people phone anymore People have not been shown how to use the phone anymore they only use fingers and thumbs and no longer understand the 'art of conversation' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted December 15, 2016 41 minutes ago, umesh said: People have not been shown how to use the phone anymore they only use fingers and thumbs and no longer understand the 'art of conversation' ! Generation that is constantly connected yet fail to actually connect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey 19 Posted December 15, 2016 52 minutes ago, umesh said: People have not been shown how to use the phone anymore they only use fingers and thumbs and no longer understand the 'art of conversation' ! You sound just like me Umesh! It's one of my biggest grips these days and pee's me off no end! Not only that though when you give the illiterate bar-stewards the benefit of doubt and reply politely with a well constructed answer, you never hear from them again! Not even a thank you, kiss my ass or nothing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted December 15, 2016 Done a deal today. Woohoo Still dead though. Phones ringing but reckon 80% of viewings are no showing - maybe more. Had a few crazies too, sold one a car for £1990 16 months ago would we buy it back today for £1600? Then a p/ex Corsa 2005 1.2 102k. Had a bodykit on it then removed and the holes are still there. Clunky steering and noisy chain. MOT up in Feb. They paid £1300 in February this year so can't let it go for less than £750. It was £250 at most! Nothing you can do when it goes like this except ride it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted December 15, 2016 1 hour ago, SC Derby said: Done a deal today. Woohoo Still dead though. Phones ringing but reckon 80% of viewings are no showing - maybe more. Had a few crazies too, sold one a car for £1990 16 months ago would we buy it back today for £1600? Then a p/ex Corsa 2005 1.2 102k. Had a bodykit on it then removed and the holes are still there. Clunky steering and noisy chain. MOT up in Feb. They paid £1300 in February this year so can't let it go for less than £750. It was £250 at most! Nothing you can do when it goes like this except ride it out. At least your phone is ringing, starting to think mine has been cut off!! Come January, they'll all come out of the woodwork, leave me with no stock, then I'll be scrabbling to find some decent stock..... Can't win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
