Dealer 54 Posted March 27, 2019 Sorry for another type of how's everyone doing this month post but enquiries have just dried up, been checking prices and making sure things are ok on the website etc but just complete lack of calls, emails and Ebay questions etc............on the plus side buying has been a bit easier than normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blenheim Car Sales 111 Posted March 27, 2019 It is not just me then......................i am seriously quiet, Been re doing pictures and add wordings, Checking and checking again all things i can think off, I read on another thread others are having record months and are very busy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contracts 68 Posted March 27, 2019 Last week died for us for both leasing and sales. Leasing is still really down but have done a few used this week with phone deposits on 3 more as we did some major price adjustments Monday. Major plus, I took a call from a client today “We need 14 new vans here for Monday, can you do it?” Various salesman I ordered from thought it was Christmas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dealer 54 Posted March 27, 2019 Thanks for the heads up......... Actually makes me feel better knowing it's not just me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted March 28, 2019 Dead as a dead thing, except for a few daydreamers & time wasters to keep my blood pressure up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted March 28, 2019 It's a strange game this. I have been having a terrible run for the past 4 or 5 months with the odd exceptional week (5 last week for example). Could do with two more going before month end but to be honest, that is unlikely apart from one appointment on Saturday. Need 8 (pays everything and a wage), would like a reliable 10 but 12 would be perfect for me as a one man band. So far, 7 paid and gone with a dipper which will actually go on Monday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James01 21 Posted March 28, 2019 Been really busy here, done 10 in the last week. That said I had a quiet February when most were busy, no rhym or reason to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted March 28, 2019 Brexit, fucked the whole country up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted March 28, 2019 Been a good month here too. I'm sure our turn at being quiet is coming. We all get them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blenheim Car Sales 111 Posted March 28, 2019 Luckily for me owning the company i can have a 33 or 34 day month to make things better He he Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted March 28, 2019 A very steady 9 so far and happy. My issue is 7 in prep... I want to be up to 15 - 20 advertised but can't seem to get there.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted March 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, Arfur Dealy said: A very steady 9 so far and happy. My issue is 7 in prep... I want to be up to 15 - 20 advertised but can't seem to get there.... I feel you pain - 11 in prep and only 6 ready. Relying on third parties is driving me crazy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Mark101 said: I feel you pain - 11 in prep and only 6 ready. Relying on third parties is driving me crazy I've got a Caravelle at the moment which needed a lot of paint, took six weeks before I got it back, it then needed an electric slidy door repair, the workshop dropped it....so its back in the cue for paint.... frustration..... I have a Mazda 6 thats raping my wallet and laughy at me, plus various others..... I'm looking forward to a holiday.... Edited March 28, 2019 by Arfur Dealy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted March 28, 2019 I have 13 advertised and they "look" presentable but some are waiting for paint or servicing and MOT. Frustrating. Got a mobile mechanic who came highly recommended and is on service number 4 already, big help (but no MOT facility obviously). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 703 Posted March 28, 2019 Definateley quiet for the time of year,we have a busy shopping park near us and it has been quiet this month.When I went to the local block this week ,even the liars said they were quiet.I noticed that the main dealer section had a lot more ready to retail entries than normal,main dealers and those with big pitches must be under pressure.However,we have bought some nice stuff lateley at ‘right money’ and have been getting them away on lower mark ups with the odd good retail swapper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Area 51 33 Posted March 28, 2019 5 hours ago, Mark101 said: I feel you pain - 11 in prep and only 6 ready. Relying on third parties is driving me crazy Always keep an eye open for a decent supplier, can't have enough and if you're busy you spread the work around rather one depending on you if they are quiet.. all mither though.. In house sounds good, but if you don't have/can't find anything for them to do, its all overheads... Lot of places near me need skilled workshop/paint staff, they are paying the right money too; seems to be a shortage or they can pick their work.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dealer 54 Posted March 28, 2019 3 hours ago, trade vet said: "When I went to the local block this week ,even the liars said they were quiet" made me laugh that one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted March 28, 2019 4 hours ago, trade vet said: even the liars said they were quiet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Dealer said: made me laugh that one! It did me too but does that actually mean, they are flat out and abiding to their reputation as liars? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted March 28, 2019 Never been busier here. Feb was our best ever month and March has hit record numbers but might not be as good money wise, quite a bit of overage stuff needing messy recon. Had a real touch with swappers because we can't buy a thing in the block lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dealer 54 Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Mark101 said: It did me too but does that actually mean, they are flat out and abiding to their reputation as liars? I read it as even the ones who are always flying (best buyers, best sellers, best site blah blah blah) are quiet even though they are always ripping up trees! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony911 79 Posted March 29, 2019 Not a bad month steady on all the traders I've spoke to say it's quiet so not worried. Like Arfur said I'm due a holiday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradegirl 112 Posted March 29, 2019 Awful the past couple of weeks and back's against the wall. Funny thing is we have more cars for sale now, and it's completely dead. Couple of weeks ago we had fewer cars and more enquiries. Hope this passes soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted March 29, 2019 2 Walk ons today and 2 dippers taken. 3 on the board for April so far. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Area 51 33 Posted March 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Mark101 said: 2 Walk ons today and 2 dippers taken. 3 on the board for April so far. Nice two there Tiger.. POET's day... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
