Alfie walker 0 Posted September 3, 2017 Is there any commercial dealers on here? How did you find last month up until now? im just starting up and have been going for about 5-6months nothing has really been hanging about up until a month ago! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 164 Posted September 3, 2017 I sell a few commercials do ok with them I find leading up to christmas they pick up more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfie walker 0 Posted September 3, 2017 19 minutes ago, Tom said: I sell a few commercials do ok with them I find leading up to christmas they pick up more. Fingers crossed then! I'm still finding what stocks good news for me etc so I wernt sure if it was the time of year or the stock I have around me. Thanks for your reply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted September 3, 2017 Be interested in this thread guys...I tried stocking a few Caddys and Partners around the 5k mark +VAT and really struggled to shift them despite being the cheapest lowest mileage around. I think part of the problem was there are too many car derived out there. Do you find rarer bigger stuff like panel vans and lutons do better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfie walker 0 Posted September 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, grant8064 said: Be interested in this thread guys...I tried stocking a few Caddys and Partners around the 5k mark +VAT and really struggled to shift them despite being the cheapest lowest mileage around. I think part of the problem was there are too many car derived out there. Do you find rarer bigger stuff like panel vans and lutons do better? I think the vat limits customers because if the person isn't vat registerd 20% on top is quite a chunk extra so people rather go private but obviously there's not much you can do about that, I've currently got a 13 plate berlingo for sale which is priced competitively with no vat and havnt had much interest I don't know if it's because you can get the same shape and mileage on an older plate for quite abit less ? So Mabey people can't warrant the extra money just for a newer year Mabey. I've just gone vat registerd and have my first van up for sale which is +vat which has seemed to put some people off but is hard to tell because I'm a newbie and know it's a slow time of year so Probably that's playing a big factor in things also it's a van I havnt sold before so don't know how popular they are so hard to tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted September 3, 2017 I've sold quite a few commercials over the years (mainly PX's) and done very well out of them. They have always been older with without the dreaded VAT which attracts a lot of buyers, they specifically look for adverts with No VAT. Lots of people have vans who aren't VAT registered. 14 minutes ago, Alfie walker said: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted September 3, 2017 Yer I think I am so used to being VAT registered that I forgot that many trades simply aren't . Error on my part. We have a really big van dealer locally too and I suspect that even though they are more expensive people would naturally choose them as their first port of call. Good shout on the +VAT thing Arfur...somehow I have never ever taken a van in chop. I also always assume a van in chop is only getting part ex'd because it has got issues which probably starts me off on a negative slant as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted September 3, 2017 Grant, I've found vans are bought and sold when someone's circumstances have changed, either it's no longer needed or they need extra seats....something bigger or smaller, they are good news as long as you've given the right money of course:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 703 Posted September 3, 2017 Stay with it Alfie,you could always try some different stuff,you will eventually find out what makes the phone ring.It could be tippers or fridge vans for example.I know someone who only sells dog vans,he has a big warehouse full.What about that 'bank of Dave' guy in Burnley who does people carriers in a big way. Good luck ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen 21 Posted September 3, 2017 Hi very new to this but put a Nissan navara up for sale that I bought from a trader and my Astra van and decided what ever sold first I'd keep other, 12 plate van not a call navara sold in 24 hours I'm vat registered aswell buy so was buyer so he wasn't bothered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfie walker 0 Posted September 3, 2017 41 minutes ago, trade vet said: Thanks for advice trade vet, suppose it's just trial and era in the early days of any business! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparky 274 Posted September 4, 2017 I've been putting a bit more effort into vans this year and have done ok with them. I have to say, the whole prep and sales process with a van compared to a car is so much simpler and is what attracts me to them. I've stuck to kangoo size vans ( the bigger Transits and Traffics scare me a bit ) under 5k with lowish mileage. Side loading doors seem to be a must, non whites do well as do margin VAT ones as explained above. Touch wood, not a single bit of warranty work so far either. I totally understand why some dealers now focus soley on commercials. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfie walker 0 Posted September 4, 2017 That's what I like about commercials 9 times out of 10 there work horses for people if there's a dink or dent somewhere there not fazed by it and normally don't even use it as a bartering tool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
