James01 21 Posted August 20, 2018 How is everyone finding this month? Started well for us but last week was really quiet with a run of really painful time wasters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted August 20, 2018 Good here. Busiest month so far for a while. It'll soon change though I'm sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mojo121 229 Posted August 20, 2018 Start was diabolical but we're back where we want to be now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted August 20, 2018 Steady Eddie. 6 from 10 sold, 5 away with one handover at the end of the month. I'll be surprised if I can't squeeze one more away in the next 10 days. No tress pulled but equally no hair pulled either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey360 68 Posted August 20, 2018 Half of my stock gone so far..... I only stock 2 cars 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakeside 94 Posted August 20, 2018 Had a terrible July, this month been ok and done three this weekend so can’t complain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHill 16 Posted August 20, 2018 Been a good month to be fair, won't break any records but definitely busier than last August which was rubbish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted August 20, 2018 14 but the moaners are starting to surface 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david gott 58 Posted August 20, 2018 4 so far with 2 deposits today, so not great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted August 21, 2018 31 so far with a few deposits and things waiting collection. Back to normal with plenty to do. The last couple of years September to December has gone busy for us dying down just before Xmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted August 21, 2018 13 in stock and advertised, 4 sold at the very beginning of the month, then nothing for a couple of weeks, then 3 sold and 1 possible (looking at finance options) on Saturday. Also managed to get away for a few days which was nice and managed to buy 4 at Blackbushe yesterday, some prices were crazy high, some very low. If I can sell another 3-4 until end of Aug I will have a very nice month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted August 21, 2018 58 minutes ago, Rory RSC said: 31 so far with a few deposits and things waiting collection. Back to normal with plenty to do. The last couple of years September to December has gone busy for us dying down just before Xmas. I don’t think I can quite emphasise enough how much of an achievement this is, considering it’s just you doing the buying and selling. 31 from 45? And still 10 days to go. Unbelievable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted August 21, 2018 8 for me - 6 gone, 2 with holding deposits for collection before month end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c_cars 56 Posted August 21, 2018 August is traditionally quiet here and it’s no change this year but looking forward to September as last year was one of our best ever, hopefully it’ll be repeated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 164 Posted August 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Nick M.K. said: Also managed to get away for a few days which was nice and managed to buy 4 at Blackbushe yesterday, some prices were crazy high, some very low. If I can sell another 3-4 until end of Aug I will have a very nice month. I went to blackbushe yesterday bought 6, like you say some silly money some bargains hate going there though its a long day. Been a very strong month here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RH Trading 80 Posted August 21, 2018 Good for us so far, 22 away this month from 36 advertised, deposits taken this morning on another 2. hope to end month around 30, which would be 4 more than Aug 2017 with same amount of stock. Just been steady for us all month and service has been fully booked, people looking to get their car done before holidays end I reckon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperLease 13 Posted August 23, 2018 Slow start but the last 2 weeks has been manic on track for a strong month hoping for a good result this bank holiday though its usually feast or famine this time of year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCS01 27 Posted August 23, 2018 Managed one out of 4 so far with my fledgling venture. And on the car I was least confident on. Guy came down without calling. Lucky the old man showed him the car. (Although he did let him go after the 1st viewing and didn’t take a phone number)..shows I need to be there full time I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradegirl 112 Posted August 23, 2018 Not bad, certainly better than April/May. Many cars tied up in prep though and only a handful for sale so it's lean times for the minute. It comes and goes in waves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted August 23, 2018 Another away today so 7 from 9. If things fall into place in terms of getting problem cars back to retail ready I could squeeze one more in this month I reckon but if not, I can have no complaints. Making a living, happy in life and paying my way. What more do you need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted August 23, 2018 12 minutes ago, EPV said: What more do you need. If you ain't got me peace of mind - ask alfie this is my mantra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted August 24, 2018 6 hours ago, tradegirl said: Not bad, certainly better than April/May. Many cars tied up in prep though and only a handful for sale so it's lean times for the minute. It comes and goes in waves. I’m glad business is looking more positive for you Its a rollercoaster ! 6 hours ago, EPV said: Another away today so 7 from 9. If things fall into place in terms of getting problem cars back to retail ready I could squeeze one more in this month I reckon but if not, I can have no complaints. Making a living, happy in life and paying my way. What more do you need. Like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) I've got stock coming out of my ears (for a doorstepper). 11 on driveway, 3 with valeter, 1 in workshop and 2 sold waiting for collection. I reckon my new wrecker may just tip the neighbours over the edge. Oh, and 1 more stored in my mates unit because I'm completely out of space - where do all the other doorsteppers keep excess stock? I need to think outside the box. Nothing is in the road I may add. Edited August 24, 2018 by Mark101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted August 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, Arfur Dealy said: Tax a few Correct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
