SouthernTrader 20 Posted April 30, 2019 Hi guys, Just joined and thought I’d give a brief intro before I start firing off questions and (hopefully) contributing to the forum. I’ve been in the motor trade for around 12 years, starting as a sales exec at a used car site where I learnt the trade for around 3 years. We were trained in the Pendle system which someone mentioned the other day - brought lots of memories back. Definitely seems an outdated method these days! I then moved into various non car sales 9-5 jobs but always sold cars as a hobby on the side. This allowed me to learn a very steep learning curve without relying on the income as I had a salary. At the start of the year I left my 9-5 and used the money I’d built up to start full time on my own from home. So far, so good with 2 good months and 2 average months. I mainly stock higher mileage, well looked after executive estates and saloons Although I’m not new to the trade I’m still learning week on week and I think I’ve a long way to go but when I look back at how I used to approach selling cars its night and day. Finally, a big thanks to everyone who contributes to the forum and gives their advice for free. I’ve been reading for over a year and from that I’ve implemented the following changes purely due to the Forum: Photos in great location - stood back and zoomed in PDI and MOT on everything Stopped making disastrous buys at UKGR when I read where the stock was from on here Took a less scattergun approach to buying stock and tried to build a consistent stock profile Added more detail to my adverts, plus probably lots of other things I’ve learned from this forum! All this has made a big difference to my margins. Anyway, i’m probably rambling on now but I look forward to interacting and continuing to learn, plus I hope to contribute where I can Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Row 71 Posted April 30, 2019 Welcome Southern Trader. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBDlloyds 18 Posted April 30, 2019 Welcome and good luck.... Where are you based ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernTrader 20 Posted April 30, 2019 Thanks Row Hi @DBDlloyds I’m based near Southampton. I also have a question for you which I hope you might be able to help me with! I’ll reply on your thread. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBDlloyds 18 Posted April 30, 2019 23 minutes ago, SouthernTrader said: Thanks Row Hi @DBDlloyds I’m based near Southampton. I also have a question for you which I hope you might be able to help me with! I’ll reply on your thread. Cheers No problem, I have replied... Cheers Dean 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) Welcome and thanks for the great intro! It sounds like you are/will do well. Of course, let us know how you’re doing too and we’ll all be glad to help out when we can I’m sure. Southampton is not a million miles from me and is a wash with (ahem) shall we say ‘dealers’, so you will have a great opportunity if you do it better than the also rans Some good people too before the Southampton Massive get on at me ;o) I like that you’ve honed in on a niche of higher mileage estates. Good idea and good luck to you. Edited April 30, 2019 by NOACROSS 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted April 30, 2019 welcome to the mad house. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contracts 68 Posted April 30, 2019 Out of interest what price bracket are you dealing in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernTrader 20 Posted April 30, 2019 Hi Contracts, currently stock wise is up to £6k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contracts 68 Posted April 30, 2019 OK, I am quite local and sometimes struggle placing 75k+ 3-5 year old stuff as we try to only retail cars still under manufacturers warranty. Will give you a shout if anything a little older turns up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DPF 18 Posted May 1, 2019 Welcome southern trader 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
