RH Trading 80 Posted January 25, 2018 Don't usually read or like topics that start "How's the month so far?" its usually a sorry tale of woe so trying to start upbeat. December was about 10% behind previous year so was initially worried about how the new year would start off. However we've just today equalled last Januarys sales number so should exceed Jan 2017 by about 10 cars with a week to go (fingers crossed as long as we have an OK weekend). Diesels being the surprise for me after some of my oldest in stock went out the door with still some decent margin in them. I know the media doesn't help with their scare stories but seems it hasn't put buyers off when diesels are priced right. Workshop is ticking over nicely as well, fully booked for next 5 weeks and if this continues might need another apprentice. as always getting hold of the right stock is biggest headache but diesels at the block still seem to go for silly money or is it just me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted January 25, 2018 We're busy busy busy on sales and can't buy stock as per usual, not complaining though! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted January 25, 2018 An amazing month for us, didnt move as many numbers but pulled for more margin out of what we did so very happy with that, struggling for stock but i rather have nothing around me than pay through the nose and have to give them away next month. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ek cars 17 Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Decent numbers and very good profit in all units which is pleasing! Still got lots of good stock ready to go aswell so no need to stock pile more at inflated prices. Edited January 25, 2018 by Ek cars 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo9 26 Posted January 25, 2018 6 hours ago, justina3 said: An amazing month for us, didnt move as many numbers but pulled for more margin out of what we did so very happy with that, struggling for stock but i rather have nothing around me than pay through the nose and have to give them away next month. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Anglo9 said: +1 +2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dealer 54 Posted January 26, 2018 Unreal week for us so far. 7 sales out of 33 stock and got others simmering away too so may add 1 or 2 more fingers crossed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cars ne 3 Posted January 26, 2018 been very busy I only retail the odd car trade most done 28 inc 7 retail normally only do average 15 a month . have had traders fighting over cars , bought 8 today recon ill do them all buy end of month . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ek cars 17 Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) Nissan tiida still slunking in the corner 3 people have not been able to insure already this month arghhhhh Edited January 28, 2018 by Ek cars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted January 28, 2018 Twelve for me so far all with good margins. Very pleased Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lastyboy 23 Posted January 29, 2018 Ive not done too bad but Janaury has never been great for me . But October, November and December were all record months so I am not going to worry. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted February 1, 2018 40+ month for us January has been a very good to me both for units and profit and I hope it continues. Been running low on stock throughout and feel we could have done much more. Hardly any finance deals done which is a shame as the bonus cheque always sweetens things up. Now lets hope buying becomes easier soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted February 1, 2018 21 for us, 6 on finance which is unusually high so all in all a great recovery from a poor December. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted February 1, 2018 Poor end to the last week in Jan but thats mostly down to us being unable to replace the stock we sold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperLease 13 Posted February 1, 2018 Thereabouts v last January and ahead of 2016 so cant complain. Buying them is still the biggest headache though, buying them with any profit left in them that is. One of the few franchise contacts I still had just called to say theyre going auction only from this month and their used targets have gone up 25% so they are more than likely gonna be keeping most of the px's anyway. Anyone esle experiencing that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted February 1, 2018 All of our main dealers are being offered good money and good rates to send to auction so our direct supply went south a few years back, coupled with the time saving of not having to deal with the traders i can see there thinking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHill 16 Posted February 1, 2018 December was very kind to us, don't know how we've managed to replace stock in January but done 30 units this month (average is 20) so been a very busy month and don't think February is going to slow down, already done 1 today with lots of emails coming through. I wish it was December again, cars are making silly money at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted February 1, 2018 January very steady with 15 I always seem to manage one every 2/3 days. Target 150 a year 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
