Grantlfc81 88 Posted April 9, 2018 just went to sell a car. Has there been a price increase? the price has gone up from £47 + VAT to £62.95 + VAT - car value is £5500 they got to be kidding right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted April 9, 2018 58 minutes ago, Grantlfc81 said: just went to sell a car. Has there been a price increase? the price has gone up from £47 + VAT to £62.95 + VAT - car value is £5500 they got to be kidding right? That's what I paid for the last one - for the top ad (21 days, extra images and images within search) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MSP Motors 39 Posted April 12, 2018 I served my notice on these guys today. I know the discussion has been had to death on these forums, however, they charge 10 times their competitors and I don't feel like I am getting value for money. Maybe I will regret it, But I won't know until I try. They have changed so many features for the worst and I have had it. ebay/motors/facebook/cargurus for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted April 12, 2018 Good stuff & I agree completely with your reasons. We did this nearly two years ago and the world didn't end- as I've said numerous times (I mustn't comment too much or we'll start up the Autotrader Discussion War again). Especially when you consider how many sold units go to paying them! We just use the same as you will be, but plus Exchange & Mart too and the odd local press full page advert. You do have to be clever and 'work' your adverts/listings and ensure you give it a fighting chance, especially ebay Motors Pro, with lots of pictures, good sub-headings and enable 'Best Offer'. Also, make sure your SEM is good so you factor well on a google search, and we use the excellent Click Dealer for this. It is quiet out there at the moment, and these quiet months really hurt when you have a giant AT bill to pay. When you're flying it doesn't hurt so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MSP Motors 39 Posted April 12, 2018 I agree, I just can not get my head around paying x10 for a product that I am not getting amazing results for. I sold 4 cars over the weekend 3 from motors and 1 from ebay. The 3 from motors had not been reduced as I had not got round to this, so ended up having £2000 more than had I sold on AutoTrader. the fact is I think the product they have is not x10 better than motors/ebay, nor does it give me anything like a x10 return.......so why do I pay. We shall see, I will see what its like over 3 months, if I generate no sales I guess I can always reinstate my account....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted April 12, 2018 Absolutely & best of luck. 'Build it and they will come' ;0) I'd give it much longer than three months though. It's quiet times anyway. I wasn't sure I'd done the right thing until a could compare one year with another- I can now say I definitely have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angla Gadapee 0 Posted January 17, 2019 Do you mean to say they are offering more money? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilma 0 Posted January 18, 2019 Autotrader has had the trade by the neck for years online. Bring back the old magazine days! It's fine with a handful of cars but the monthly schemes are still very expensive. Guess they know that if you want to buy or sell you are likely to go to Autotrader. In case you had forgotten, here is their page telling us just how great they are https://trade.autotrader.co.uk/why-advertise-with-auto-trader/ Autotrader has had the trade by the neck for years online. Bring back the old magazine days! It's fine with a handful of cars but the monthly schemes are still very expensive. Guess they know that if you want to buy or sell you are likely to go to Autotrader. In case you had forgotten, here is their page telling us just how great they are https://trade.autotrader.co.uk/why-advertise-with-auto-trader/ Autotrader has had the trade by the neck for years online. Bring back the old magazine days! It's fine with a handful of cars but the monthly schemes are still very expensive. Guess they know that if you want to buy or sell you are likely to go to Autotrader. In case you had forgotten, here is their page telling us just how great they are https://trade.autotrader.co.uk/why-advertise-with-auto-trader/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted January 23, 2019 On 4/12/2018 at 11:42 AM, MSP Motors said: I agree, I just can not get my head around paying x10 for a product that I am not getting amazing results for. I sold 4 cars over the weekend 3 from motors and 1 from ebay. The 3 from motors had not been reduced as I had not got round to this, so ended up having £2000 more than had I sold on AutoTrader. the fact is I think the product they have is not x10 better than motors/ebay, nor does it give me anything like a x10 return.......so why do I pay. We shall see, I will see what its like over 3 months, if I generate no sales I guess I can always reinstate my account....... Keep up updated about how you are getting on Best of luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees 0 Posted April 20, 2019 I refuse to pay their extortionate prices too and have survived for 6 years on eBay only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exdisplay81 3 Posted September 22, 2019 Another alternative is (If your website is good enough) you could try advertising using Google AdWords as well. They usto offer a free code for 75 quid ads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
premi-motor 7 Posted September 25, 2019 I *very almost* advertised a 2012 Honda Jazz on AT yesterday - It's static on eBay Classifieds and Marketplace - not a sniff. The £62.95 was the reminder that the last "priced low" car on there attracted one call from a man a long way from Leicester wanting a "best price" due to distance... £62.95 saved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NacMan 67 Posted September 27, 2019 On 4/12/2018 at 11:33 AM, NOACROSS said: Good stuff & I agree completely with your reasons. We did this nearly two years ago and the world didn't end- as I've said numerous times (I mustn't comment too much or we'll start up the Autotrader Discussion War again). Especially when you consider how many sold units go to paying them! We just use the same as you will be, but plus Exchange & Mart too and the odd local press full page advert. You do have to be clever and 'work' your adverts/listings and ensure you give it a fighting chance, especially ebay Motors Pro, with lots of pictures, good sub-headings and enable 'Best Offer'. Also, make sure your SEM is good so you factor well on a google search, and we use the excellent Click Dealer for this. It is quiet out there at the moment, and these quiet months really hurt when you have a giant AT bill to pay. When you're flying it doesn't hurt so much. Doesn't AT give a free few months every year?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geekparts 0 Posted October 1, 2019 We can even cover you to drive another van while yours is being repaired. I assure the https://www.quotedevil.ie/commercial-van-insurance service can be helpful in somewhat similar degrees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
