Blenheim Car Sales 111 Posted November 18, 2018 are you shutting up shop from some point in December back in new year fully recharged Or are you full steam ahead open as usual (sleep is for wimps) and hope to get sales because you are open Myself i plan on buying all my Jan stock required in December closing on 14th December then relax and will be on a beach a week before Christmas in canaries fully beer`d up from a wristband that has magical powers for free refills, Back on the 2nd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contracts 68 Posted November 18, 2018 Shut the Christmas week but various people get phones diverted to them. Last year was quite busy for us for some reason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) I live in east london, christmas is a minority religious festival? I will probably have a roast dinner on christmas day but other than that its business as usual? More importantly i'm not very excited at the prospect of 10 days away on a lonely 'rat fucked' spanish beach! Edited November 18, 2018 by met Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted November 18, 2018 No plans, play it by ear. Adverts will remain live and if someone is keen to buy i’ll show them the car, if they’re “looking at cars” i’ll let them carry on looking. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) Closed 24th, 25th & 26th. Sunday man on/ doing Sunday hours/ by appointment 27th to 31st but phones and emails as usual the whole time, as can sometimes be some business about. Edited November 18, 2018 by NOACROSS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted November 18, 2018 Going away to Bulgaria on 17 Dec (hopefully will get lucky with good snow for some skiing before Xmas), then back here on 27 Dec and working in the week between Christmas and New Year. If I can sell a few cars while everyone else is closed would be a nice kick start to the new year. Last December I sold 3 cars on the 29th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted November 18, 2018 Shut down Friday 21st to back on Mon 7th, family up, but will be doing some time in workshop, floor and walls painting, and hopefully also finishing the Merc Project Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradegirl 112 Posted November 18, 2018 2 hours ago, EPV said: No plans, play it by ear. Adverts will remain live and if someone is keen to buy i’ll show them the car, if they’re “looking at cars” i’ll let them carry on looking. This. Apart from Christmas Day. Even then if someone is coming to buy, I'll do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Row 71 Posted November 18, 2018 20 minutes ago, tradegirl said: This. Apart from Christmas Day. Even then if someone is coming to buy, I'll do it. Same here, phone will be on and calls / appointments will be taken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted November 18, 2018 Off to Florida from 12th December back 6th January bit of a tradition now spending new year in Miami. Plenty of time to work but not so much time to chil out so do enjoy this break, seen far to many old school traders drop down latley either very ill or kick the bucket having done nothing with there lives other than stand in smelly auctions halls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Ayers 171 Posted November 18, 2018 Christmas? What again? Didnt we just have one a few months ago? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 704 Posted November 18, 2018 3 hours ago, met said: I live in east london, christmas is a minority religious festival? I will probably have a roast dinner on christmas day but other than that its business as usual? More importantly i'm not very excited at the prospect of 10 days away on a lonely 'rat fucked' spanish beach! Christmas,‘ minority religious festival’....can you imagine a Brexiteer politician saying that.There would be a media outcry about racism.I could imagine Trump saying that in an election campaign when comparing London and put on millions of votes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted November 18, 2018 27 minutes ago, justina3 said: Off to Florida from 12th December back 6th January bit of a tradition now spending new year in Miami. You going to grow the big tash and Hasselhoff style mop for the occasion - or are you done with the Magnum impressions now - more Don Johnson for Miami (you’d probably we Donna Johnson though, just to confuse us) Like every week now, I shall be open 8.30 to 5.30 working week, bank holidays and weekends by appointment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted November 18, 2018 32 minutes ago, Mark101 said: You going to grow the big tash and Hasselhoff style mop for the occasion - or are you done with the Magnum impressions now - more Don Johnson for Miami (you’d probably we Donna Johnson though, just to confuse us) Like every week now, I shall be open 8.30 to 5.30 working week, bank holidays and weekends by appointment. You think your confused you should see the dilemma i get into trying to decide what to wear on a night out ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, trade vet said: Christmas,‘ minority religious festival’....can you imagine a Brexiteer politician saying that.There would be a media outcry about racism.I could imagine Trump saying that in an election campaign when comparing London and put on millions of votes. Its a fact. Not that I'm religious, around these parts every day is a festival of something or other. But, I can treat Christmas day just like any other, and so do most of my potential customers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dealer 54 Posted November 18, 2018 3 hours ago, justina3 said: Off to Florida from 12th December back 6th January bit of a tradition now spending new year in Miami. Plenty of time to work but not so much time to chil out so do enjoy this break, seen far to many old school traders drop down latley either very ill or kick the bucket having done nothing with there lives other than stand in smelly auctions halls. Sounds awesome, how old are you Justin, I'd love to do this but with 3 kids its a definite no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted November 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Dealer said: Sounds awesome, how old are you Justin, I'd love to do this but with 3 kids its a definite no. How old are you Dealer? I am 45 in December and was divorced with 2 kids at 24. Life is great now (tough as a young dad/limited cash) but now I gloat at my friends who did things in a more traditional manner - live first, then marry, then kids. My kids came to live with me in their teens (both moved on now). You think the motor trade is tough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dealer 54 Posted November 18, 2018 42 very soon, kids 15, 11 and 5! I'd love to be able to take 4 or 5 holidays a year but with term times and kids in comp it's a no go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Dealer said: Sounds awesome, how old are you Justin, I'd love to do this but with 3 kids its a definite no. The scary age of 49 I am a big believer in looking after myself I can’t avoid stress in my work life so ensure I have sufficient down time to recharge. Life is way to short and money is no use to me in a big brown box. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparky 274 Posted November 18, 2018 As the great Ben Hogan said, "As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round". To be fair that's not a philosophy I've followed over the years but I'm trying to now, within reason. Otherwise, what's the point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Dealer said: 42 very soon, kids 15, 11 and 5! I'd love to be able to take 4 or 5 holidays a year but with term times and kids in comp it's a no go. At least you’ve had sex at least one more time than me 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradegirl 112 Posted November 18, 2018 3 hours ago, Mark101 said: At least you’ve had sex at least one more time than me Chuckle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattR 177 Posted November 19, 2018 always sell a couple between xmas and new year, open 27th to 30th, but 10 till 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted November 19, 2018 On 18/11/2018 at 11:46 AM, Nick M.K. said: Going away to Bulgaria on 17 Dec (hopefully will get lucky with good snow for some skiing before Xmas), then back here on 27 Dec and working in the week between Christmas and New Year. If I can sell a few cars while everyone else is closed would be a nice kick start to the new year. Last December I sold 3 cars on the 29th. sorry for the thread derail, Nick do you buy the BMW electric vehicles? Couple in Manheim up my way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted November 19, 2018 Are you tempted? You should be if cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
