andymc1973 199 Posted January 6, 2019 Up here in the north east it appears some are still quiet whilst others are firing cars out, I sold 4 between Xmas and new year and 3 this week, The job still feels very slow to me and a lot of punters are more hard work than normal, finance dreamers are out in force and the last price brigade are on the upsurge. Hows everyone else getting on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJEauto 18 Posted January 6, 2019 After an awful December (we sold 1 car), January has started pretty well. Four this week so well on our way for our monthly target of 10, fingers crossed! -Kelly- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted January 6, 2019 Same old January almost impossible to buy anything the prices some people are paying is eye watering Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony911 79 Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) 3 this week so not complaining and got somebody on route for a golf so hoping that will be gone today, not looking forward to bca Leeds tomorrow Edited January 6, 2019 by Tony911 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted January 6, 2019 There’s not a lot out there to buy to be honest, just wondered if the job was on fire elsewhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted January 6, 2019 4 Friday 4 Saturday nothing today until a handover turned up I forgot was coming. Only call I have had was someone asking checking if something was still for sale and a wrong number for another garage - On the subject of that if someone has a punter turn up to look at a Vito today asking for Aussie Derek its my fault I gave in on the 4th time of him calling and put on an Australian accent and said if he could get here in an hour with cash he could have 2 grand off. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barclaywoodmotorco 4 Posted January 6, 2019 Slow down hear near oxford , only two so far not great did 47 last jan 2018 might do 25 this month fingers crossed . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey360 68 Posted January 6, 2019 Not bad for me, 2 away this week with plenty of phone calls etc, had a crap viewing today though, slated the car from the off. Said he worked in the car trade but wouldn't tell me where or doing what, was adamant it has been exported at some point because there was a small dent in the sill (for a strap), cut him short and said it wasn't the car for him and tried to send him on his way when he asked what I'd take for it gone today, asked him what he was working towards and he wanted 750 off....... He was quickly shown the door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grantlfc81 88 Posted January 6, 2019 We have done 7, excellent start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted January 7, 2019 Just off the aeroplane last night. I had my phone on constant divert “Please phone on the 8th IF you’re still interested”, and the same with my emails. The standard of enquiries appear to be little different to usual - stupid offers, last price brigade etc. All ignored while I indulged in some foreign hospitality. Already had a few phone calls today. I wouldn’t describe them as ‘leads’ as such, more like wankers with no money suffering from over optimism. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted January 7, 2019 It doesn’t take long for the bastards to snap you out of holiday mode. I’ve stopped going. Just the thought of the trip to the airport is enough for me. Don’t know how long I’ll get away with it though before her indoors says otherwise. Much busier all of a sudden. 308 eBay guy has confirmed so that’s six so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted January 7, 2019 the utter scruffy penniless dreamers I'm getting make me feel like the Statue of Liberty Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stalker 180 Posted January 7, 2019 On 1/6/2019 at 0:54 PM, andymc1973 said: There’s not a lot out there to buy to be honest, just wondered if the job was on fire elsewhere? BCA have a whopping 34,000 cars in their system! Ive never seen that figure so high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 697 Posted January 7, 2019 28 minutes ago, andymc1973 said: the utter scruffy penniless dreamers I'm getting make me feel like the Statue of Liberty Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door! It’s a bit better than Angel of the North.......You can get treatment Andy....I saw some tempest tossed prices at Brighouse today,went for 3 got 1.( a grand over c/c) never do any good there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted January 7, 2019 well my tempest was tossed at Manheim for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twerp 69 Posted January 7, 2019 47 minutes ago, Stalker said: BCA have a whopping 34,000 cars in their system! Ive never seen that figure so high. I wouldn't read too much into that. Look at some of the sale dates 5 + weeks away and probably not even in their possession Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted January 7, 2019 We’ve done 5 and 2 that were sold from last year collected Realistically I need to fill 5-6 spaces though so that’s next challenge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradegirl 112 Posted January 7, 2019 1 out of 6, but plenty of enquiries on other cars. Expect 2-3 to go this week all being well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lastyboy 23 Posted January 7, 2019 Ticking along. Not been as busy as some January's but got 4 on the doors all with reasonable profits. Not too bad considering my stock is 8 to 12 cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted January 10, 2019 Can I be Bill Murray and just start again? After a cracking 2018 I started the year with high hopes to ride out the Brexshit worries, improve marketing, make both sites more visibly appealing, cut costs, improve service, quicker turnover without sacrificing profit, etc. Ten days in and i've got engine failures (multiple), refunds (two counts as multiple), ECU failures/issues (multiple), gearbox failures (OK just the one, but it was bloody expensive to put right) and mould (multiplying at quite a rate although I think we have a grip on it now). It's a rant. We all get times like it, but right at the start of a new year just isn't fair...it's really made a dent in my new years resolution to drink less and exercise more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakeside 94 Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) Prices haven’t been as high at BCA in the midlands than they have at this time in previous years, but that could be due to their high stock levels? As stalker said they seam to have a lot of cars at the min, maybe a backlog due to having no auctions over the Xmas period? Who knows, but every sale at Walsall, Measham, Perry Barr, Wolverhampton and Derby this week have been stacked full. Edited January 11, 2019 by Lakeside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted January 11, 2019 9 hours ago, grant8064 said: Can I be Bill Murray and just start again? After a cracking 2018 I started the year with high hopes to ride out the Brexshit worries, improve marketing, make both sites more visibly appealing, cut costs, improve service, quicker turnover without sacrificing profit, etc. Ten days in and i've got engine failures (multiple), refunds (two counts as multiple), ECU failures/issues (multiple), gearbox failures (OK just the one, but it was bloody expensive to put right) and mould (multiplying at quite a rate although I think we have a grip on it now). It's a rant. We all get times like it, but right at the start of a new year just isn't fair...it's really made a dent in my new years resolution to drink less and exercise more. I feel your pain Grant. Same for us, started promisingly - first day back and an immediate straight forward sale. Second day - walk on for Clio - never came back/timewaster, Third day - no show on MX-5, Fourth day - walk on for Punto - never came back/timewaster, Fifth day - Chap keeps calling saying he is almost certain he wants our Fabia - gone away. On top of that 2 x warranty claims. Shit start to the year for me but do have an appointment at 4pm today on V50 - fingers crossed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted January 11, 2019 18 minutes ago, Lakeside said: Prices haven’t been as high at BCA in the midlands than they have at this time in previous years, but that could be due to their high stock levels? As stalker said they seam to have a lot of cars at the min, maybe a backlog due to having no auctions over the Xmas period? Who knows, but every sale at Walsall, Measham, Perry Barr, Wolverhampton and Derby this week have been stacked full. Apart from the 66 plate RS6 at Perry Barr VW/Audi Sale earlier in the week that was cap clean £59k and did £66k I wanted to buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJEauto 18 Posted January 11, 2019 Slowed down here. After 4 last week, we've had nothing yet this week and the enquiries have slowed down once more. Hoping to get some wheels turning over the weekend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted January 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, RJEauto said: Slowed down here. After 4 last week, we've had nothing yet this week and the enquiries have slowed down once more. Hoping to get some wheels turning over the weekend! Exactly the same here, 4 last week, then hardly an enquiry this week.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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