Ocsltd 133 Posted January 3, 2017 First proper day back since the New Year, and done a deal. Nice to scratch the pad again.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDB 31 Posted January 3, 2017 First day back...three sold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted January 3, 2017 Just now, TDB said: First day back...three sold. Alright, you win! (There's always one) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 164 Posted January 3, 2017 One sold one viewing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted January 3, 2017 Been back since the 27th. Quiet first few days but done two Hyundai diesels and an old A class diesel...and they say diesels are dead! Taken in a oh so nice old Fabia auto in chop and bought a couple off walk ins...starting to enjoy car sales again after Decembers boredom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betginge 73 Posted January 3, 2017 Them old fabia's still command decent money in tidy condition. I've done well with old clean fabias, always will have a punt at one down the block. 2 hours ago, grant8064 said: Been back since the 27th. Quiet first few days but done two Hyundai diesels and an old A class diesel...and they say diesels are dead! Taken in a oh so nice old Fabia auto in chop and bought a couple off walk ins...starting to enjoy car sales again after Decembers boredom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted January 4, 2017 13 hours ago, betginge said: Them old fabia's still command decent money in tidy condition. I've done well with old clean fabias, always will have a punt at one down the block. Hope we get to keep it. Got a call off the guy we took it in from and the A class he bought has apparently flashed up an EML on the way home...typically didn't do it on the four test drives i've been on in it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted January 4, 2017 26 minutes ago, grant8064 said: Hope we get to keep it. Got a call off the guy we took it in from and the A class he bought has apparently flashed up an EML on the way home...typically didn't do it on the four test drives i've been on in it! 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!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted January 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Ocsltd said: 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!! I honestly thought it was just us that happened to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted January 4, 2017 On 1/4/2017 at 10:41 AM, grant8064 said: Hope we get to keep it. Got a call off the guy we took it in from and the A class he bought has apparently flashed up an EML on the way home...typically didn't do it on the four test drives i've been on in it! when it comes back get a decent reader on it that shows where and when it flashed up the code, it might be something as simple as a missed gearchange or 2nd to 5th gear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted January 4, 2017 Managed 3 in 2 days, relatively happy with that. Got couple of issues with cars though that are worrying me. Don't want them to turn into money pits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted January 4, 2017 7 hours ago, grant8064 said: Hope we get to keep it. Got a call off the guy we took it in from and the A class he bought has apparently flashed up an EML on the way home...typically didn't do it on the four test drives i've been on in it! Well that was a long day of abuse taking and threats! Turns out its blown the turbo...hence the EML. I'm no mechanic but surely the car should have given some warning it was gonna go with a lack of power or noise or something? I'd done loads of test drives in it and not once had it skipped a beat but try explaining to the buyer that we're not really dodgy car salesmen and genuinely wouldn't have sold it if we had known... One new turbo ordered, i'll collect it from his home on Friday and all being well it'll be back by Monday in fine fettle. All for £1995 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted January 4, 2017 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted January 7, 2017 Just done another one, customer was waiting when I arrived first this morning! Hope you all have a busy day and sell lot's.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted January 11, 2017 Had a terrible start to Jan with nothing but issues with sold cars but finally turning the corner. Helps that we've done one yesterday and one today...both 5k hatches on finance with another in the pipeline! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDB 31 Posted January 11, 2017 One yesterday,two today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted January 11, 2017 On 6 so far this month, doesn't feel great though. Flat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDB 31 Posted January 11, 2017 Another one done. Three today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted January 11, 2017 14 For the month - all sorts cheapies and more expensive stuff. Love selling cars cant beat the buzz of a busy day in the trade. Managed to buy quite a bit this week at (what I consider to be) good money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted January 12, 2017 2 today Swift & Clio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted January 12, 2017 One more now. C30. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david gott 58 Posted January 12, 2017 I'm on 4 after today but still feels a bit flat here as well! just took in part ex a Volvo x reg, soft top, 100k but quite clean, recent mot, wanted to get the deal done so allowed £500 (normally would have offered 250 but chap wanted 700) never had one of these before was hoping to just trade on and get my £500 back, are these good news? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
