Nick M.K. 574 Posted October 20, 2018 33 minutes ago, tradex said: I can't help but watch our guy when he pops in, truly amazing what a good one can do. I've seen before and after photos and can genuinely say that our guy is an absolute wizzard, he even manufactures very specific tools for his own use. "£50 for under 10 minutes of work? That's crazy!" No Mr Customer, the £50 are for the many years of learning and practice that it takes to be able to do what I do in under 10 minutes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted October 20, 2018 Its dead here today. Utterly dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted October 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, Rory RSC said: Its dead here today. Utterly dead. So my busy morning is exception, not the rule. Been emailing this chap since 7am responding to a few questions, the last one "can we view on Sunday". Yes you can, in the morning, until 12ish: "Ok. No problem would not be able to make that sort of time as we have a very small baby it would have to be probably an afternoon. Early evening. So if okay if still available next week will maybe come down next Saturday. Thank you for your time Sent from my iPhone" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Screenman 47 Posted October 20, 2018 38 minutes ago, Nick M.K. said: I've seen before and after photos and can genuinely say that our guy is an absolute wizzard, he even manufactures very specific tools for his own use. "£50 for under 10 minutes of work? That's crazy!" No Mr Customer, the £50 are for the many years of learning and practice that it takes to be able to do what I do in under 10 minutes I am glad you appreciate the effort us guys have made to learn this trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted October 21, 2018 Scraped 3 proper deals this week had enough customers to do 9 but some strange enquiries We are on 16 for the month so all being well early 20s looks on as we’ve got some decent stock. Infact some of the strange enquiries have been on the mint stuff we have! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCS01 27 Posted October 21, 2018 Now done two, took a punt from in a Galaxy out of MOT. Turns out that was a silly idea, needs discs and has a whole in the sill. Have eBayed it spares or repairs. Hope not to take a pill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted October 21, 2018 On 20/10/2018 at 9:22 AM, tradex said: Well done that man, Arthur you are a goldmine of 80's music trivia sir If he’s like me the 80’s were the last time I was happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted October 21, 2018 On 20/10/2018 at 1:57 PM, Screenman said: I am glad you appreciate the effort us guys have made to learn this trade. i quote the phrase anyone can hold a hammer but it needs experience to know where to hit with the thing this is why its always best to shoo the customer offbefore you give his car the magic potion or they feel they havent had value for money and if they leave it with you to fix on a warranty issue or indeed a paid fix dont ring them before 4.00pm to say its ready, this way they again feel they have got value for money (took me a long time to realise this but this information is free on here,) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ek cars 17 Posted October 21, 2018 5 hours ago, DCS01 said: Now done two, took a punt from in a Galaxy out of MOT. Turns out that was a silly idea, needs discs and has a whole in the sill. Have eBayed it spares or repairs. Hope not to take a pill. Cheap Romanian battle bus ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grantlfc81 88 Posted October 21, 2018 We are having our best month ever and still 9 days left. 3 this weekend and 5 last weekend. Need to stock up quick time tomorrow and Tuesday but won’t be buying just for the sake of it..... Had a bmw 1 series in stock for 2 days and sold immediately after listing on auto trader.... crazy busy in Rayleigh / Essex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted October 22, 2018 On 20/10/2018 at 7:23 AM, Arfur Dealy said: Yaz And the plastic population, I still have the extended version lp much to my kids humour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBDlloyds 18 Posted October 22, 2018 9 hours ago, Grantlfc81 said: We are having our best month ever and still 9 days left. 3 this weekend and 5 last weekend. Need to stock up quick time tomorrow and Tuesday but won’t be buying just for the sake of it..... Had a bmw 1 series in stock for 2 days and sold immediately after listing on auto trader.... crazy busy in Rayleigh / Essex Hey Grant, you are 3 miles from me... please send the busy this way but you can keep the crazy ! Ha ha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted October 22, 2018 still crappy dooby here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted October 22, 2018 2 deals today - one on finance really busy day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James01 21 Posted October 22, 2018 Got 1 away Saturday, seems to be a bit more activity around but still painfully quiet. Could be one of our worst ever months at this rate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted October 22, 2018 We’ve basically covered ex’s so got 9? days now to put some profit on the board quarterly VAT bill included in that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lastyboy 23 Posted October 22, 2018 I had several people come in today , 1 whose bought and several booked for tomorrow. Also bought some real nice and varied stock recently so im optiistic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Finally started to pick up. Two collected yesterday, deposit on CRV and someone seriously considering the Yeti. Volvo V70 being collected today too. Edited October 23, 2018 by Mark101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Mark101 said: Finally started to pick up. Two collected yesterday, deposit on CRV and someone seriously considering the Yeti. Volvo V70 being collected today too. Great to hear mate, that upgrade in package is making the difference... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted October 23, 2018 3 hours ago, EPV said: Great to hear mate, that upgrade in package is making the difference... I think so, thanks for the advice mate. Having said that, the CRV was a Shpock enquiry - weird. I will give you a bell tomorrow if you're free - I've got prep and deliveries coming out of my ears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted October 23, 2018 Very steady month with 10 sold.... Still 8 days to go...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stockedup! 63 Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Nothing like this job to keep you guessing, did 1 in first 10 days and 12 from the 11th until today puts me on 13. Well off the pace but given the start I had I would of been glad to finish the month on that(I might finish on that, one never knows). On target for the worst month of the year to date though first 8 months were very strong! Edited October 23, 2018 by stockedup! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted October 23, 2018 F***ing terrible month. Had some very good ones this year though so can't moan too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted October 23, 2018 everything so far this week is distress purchases from previous customers at least it shows they liked my service last time they bought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
