have a word with the wife 299 Posted September 20, 2020 who the hell is making a living paying these sky high prices for stock ? Are these cars missing out on refurbishment as we all know a pdi a service and a full mot increases the overall spend ? Maybe just turning money over ? But that doesn't replace tools, repair the ròof etc . And Yet I am finding business really slow at the moment? Except the chap (I'm not a messer mate) who rang at nine this Sunday morning. Because I offer my customers next years mot and service at a reasonable cost only these customers are coming through the door at the moment, honestly pissed off, can't see the light at the end of the tunnel to be honest with more lockdowns approaching ? So there's a happy post for you comments welcome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted September 20, 2020 Ive noticed the large dealers around here preparation is slipping cars with scuffed wheels and dents etc id be embarrassed if i was selling 20 k cars like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
have a word with the wife 299 Posted September 20, 2020 main dealer i noticed this morning has a 2010 kia picanto in prime position onthe used forecourt at £2295. Like wtf !! Prime position ! Bet they can peel a orange in there pocket 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted September 21, 2020 5 hours ago, Casper said: Ive noticed the large dealers around here preparation is slipping cars with scuffed wheels and dents etc id be embarrassed if i was selling 20 k cars like that The days of main dealer stock being prepped to the hilt are long gone & they aren’t afraid to sell cars with Stevie Wonder paintwork repairs. Tbh many of them can’t even be arsed to wash off a car for punters with an appointment. I was at a Renault dealer the other week & they were showing punters a car jammed in round the back in the compound - I overheard the Mrs say she couldn’t really see the car properly . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCS01 27 Posted September 21, 2020 I picked up one from a Honda dealer a couple of weeks back. Couldn’t believe the state of the cars on the front. Pretty much all scuffed alloys. That said I’ve sold a couple in the last few weeks just because the other two traders just haven’t bothered to wash/clean or prep the cars. Apparently they seemed like they couldn’t even be bothered to make an effort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakeside 94 Posted September 22, 2020 I’ve still managed to steal a couple over the last few weeks within a mass of overpriced stuff. Im finding at the min I’m literally having to watch online all day and every now and again the odd bargain will come through. You are right though, some of the prices are eye watering and looking on eBay/autotrader I could easily buy one a lot cheaper privately and even get a proper look and a test drive before I buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lakeside said: I could easily buy one a lot cheaper privately and even get a proper look and a test drive before I buy. Exactly, I've been doing that for years now, all good as long as you know what you are looking at I have never believed in selling thousands of items for hundreds profit, don't be a busy fool, sell tens of items for thousands profit Edited September 22, 2020 by Dave2302 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
