Nick M.K. 574 Posted September 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Arfur Dealy said: I agree you write like you born here You should see the writing of my kids that WERE born here. Shocking :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted September 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Nick M.K. said: You should see the writing of my kids that WERE born here. Shocking :-) Very subtle, I missed "were". Dixlexicts rule KO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted September 24, 2018 Just now, Arfur Dealy said: Very subtle, I missed "were" I am sorry, I didn't want to emphasise that YOU missed it but wanted to emphasise that THEY WERE born here (and their spelling is still s**t) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted September 24, 2018 Just now, Nick M.K. said: I am sorry, I didn't want to emphasise that YOU missed it but wanted to emphasise that THEY WERE born here (and their spelling is still s**t) Thought so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickGCS 14 Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) We do fixed pricing, 2x polite signs inside and outside the office stating this. Customers opening line - “we’re a cash buyer, no px, what can you knock off for us?” customers that make comments about our courtesy car “oh it’s a bit smaller than I’m used to”. Walk then. Same customers that don’t replace the fuel, or we had one recently that used it to cart his dog around (while we were doing a DPF regen and clean as goodwill) “oh great thanks for bringing it back with no fuel and I had nothing else to do tonight anyways, I’ll get George out and hoover up all your stinking dogs hair” Customers that want their shed px valued despite already admitting we don’t have what they are after. Same customer back 8 months later expecting the same DA or Sytner appraisals carried out by the apprentice coffee maker phoning 1 hour before arrival, to then arrive and be met with “it’s just at the compound” Edited September 25, 2018 by NickGCS 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparky 274 Posted September 25, 2018 Trade Centre TV ads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted September 25, 2018 As is his knowledge of colloquial English 14 hours ago, Nick M.K. said: I don't know about speaking but my spelling and grammar are certainly way above average Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted September 25, 2018 People asking for a test drive with no intention of completing a purchase. Since moving to the unit, one advantage is that the cars look and stay cleaner for longer and a test drive (expecially when wet) means I have to reclean the car AND the floor. A clear sign in each car window has done the trick. Test drives will only be performed after a sale has been agreed. If during the test drive the car does not function or perform properly, you are under no ibligation to complete the purchase. I can of course exercise my discretion but so far, it has chased off two billies from a test drive although one did buy (and had a test drive after agreeing the value) and the other is back today to test drive the car he couldn't on Saturday becuase I told him I need to know if he wants it first. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted September 25, 2018 Nice move Mark. No doubt it will put some people’s noses out of joint as “how will I know if I like it if I can’t drive it” to which the answer is why WOULDNT you like it if it drives as i’m telling you, I.e without fault? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted September 25, 2018 there was no insult intended but we have all had battles with bidders from Brum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted September 25, 2018 2 hours ago, EPV said: Nice move Mark. No doubt it will put some people’s noses out of joint as “how will I know if I like it if I can’t drive it” to which the answer is why WOULDNT you like it if it drives as i’m telling you, I.e without fault? decent people always understand lots of my customers i have to insist on a drive after agreement to purchase those that kick up a fuss rarely buy unless genuinely unsure of your reasons till explained i wont put a sign up though,some of my customers cant read Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted September 25, 2018 I would say around 80% of my buyers don't test drive prior to paying the balance, they walk round the car confirm my description its accurate and they pay, 20 mins max including pleasantries I know, I know, it surprises me too........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted September 26, 2018 15 hours ago, Arfur Dealy said: I would say around 80% of my buyers don't test drive prior to paying the balance, they walk round the car confirm my description its accurate and they pay, 20 mins max including pleasantries I know, I know, it surprises me too........ Do many of yours look at the documents etc I find less and less are bothered in driving or looking at paperwork if the car is as it was described. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted September 26, 2018 35 minutes ago, Rory RSC said: Do many of yours look at the documents etc Simon's? All of them. It's in his video. Mine? I make them look at the documents as soon as they mention Test Drive. I keep them on my desk for a few minutes and look at them looking at the docs. If they don't like a gap in a service book or something similar (the surname of the previous owner) we sometimes save the test drive time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Rory RSC said: Do many of yours look at the documents etc I find less and less are bothered in driving or looking at paperwork if the car is as it was described. No they don't look at the docs either, thats because I have shown them every stamp in the book, V5, MOT recipts etc already in the video. No surprises on collection......... I tell them in the vid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted September 26, 2018 Simon's model is excellent, works for him, but then I feel Nick is selling the right Vehicles for his location, too many variables depending on too many factors in this game. If it's working for you then don't fockwit 19 hours ago, boring dave said: i wont put a sign up though,some of my customers cant read LOL, reminds me when I first put up a sign stating Hours of Business ............ DO NOT Knock at House After a while I realised, a lot of my locals actually cannot read............... They understand Fuck Off and come back Monday 8am tho I've only had 2 who kept on thinking they could bang on my door at 10pm etc, and I point blank told them, 3 strikes, after the 2nd time one has turned into a really good customer, and the other I then refused point blank to piss on him if he was on fire, he now has to drive 120 mile round trip to Inverness or use one of the local bodgit and scarpers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites