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Post by Joepublic on Sept 22, 2021 20:54:03 GMT 1
So I used their services again 2+ years ago I bought a 2014 Golf estate 2L tdi for £5500 from BCA Manchester. The car had just had 4 tyres, new brakes all around as well as timing belt and waterpump. I fitted a pair of wipers, a pair of tyres and a minor service at a local indy. It was a good car, drove better than a lot with half the mileage I've driven to replace it. Now due another service, another pair of tyres, aircon fix and a battery before the winter I decided to WBAC it for £4400 It went to BCA Manchester and was entered to 4 or 5 online sales before it sold on tuesday. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265324706484?hash=item3dc695bab4:g:4CkAAOSwQ0thSt3-They are joking asking that for it given the mileage.. You did well getting what you did from that crowd!  Used car prices are up 20% in the last 4 months according to the news last week |
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Post by givusaclue on Sept 23, 2021 13:10:36 GMT 1
the auction houses own the 2 major de-fleeting companies that advertise on tv plus the major buy in one, they cherry pick what they want & let the rest go to the block where everyone else is now having to pay retail money to buy in & hopefully make a profit  glad i don't sell cars, no money left in it at my level. clever business model, wish i'd thought of it |
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Post by remmington on Sept 24, 2021 5:58:24 GMT 1
the auction houses own the 2 major de-fleeting companies that advertise on tv plus the major buy in one, they cherry pick what they want & let the rest go to the block where everyone else is now having to pay retail money to buy in & hopefully make a profit glad i don't sell cars, no money left in it at my level. clever business model, wish i'd thought of it I too am out of the car sales game - there just is no money in it. I did it for years and did well for years - now I can't see how anybody at my level can prep/sell/warrant and earn out of it. It will end up as the big players/auction house/online selling the good stuff and then loads and loads of part timers selling on ebay/facebook pretending not to be dealers - selling without warranty - avoiding taxes and the VAT margin scheme for car trading. When looking at car prices - I can believe there is a 20% rise in used car prices. Shortages are good for the retail motortrade new and used. Shortage of some types of vehicles (vans) have led to new van prices going thru the roof and limited models being offered (smaller range is good for car factories it ups the margin they earn). |
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Post by Noberator on Sept 24, 2021 11:42:27 GMT 1
So I used their services again 2+ years ago I bought a 2014 Golf estate 2L tdi for £5500 from BCA Manchester. The car had just had 4 tyres, new brakes all around as well as timing belt and waterpump. I fitted a pair of wipers, a pair of tyres and a minor service at a local indy. It was a good car, drove better than a lot with half the mileage I've driven to replace it. Now due another service, another pair of tyres, aircon fix and a battery before the winter I decided to WBAC it for £4400 It went to BCA Manchester and was entered to 4 or 5 online sales before it sold on tuesday. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265324706484?hash=item3dc695bab4:g:4CkAAOSwQ0thSt3-They are joking asking that for it given the mileage.. You did well getting what you did from that crowd! Taking the Michael IMO with that price.  |
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Post by Joepublic on Sept 24, 2021 12:05:52 GMT 1
They are joking asking that for it given the mileage.. You did well getting what you did from that crowd! Taking the Michael IMO with that price. It’s a better car than many I’ve driven with half the miles. I’ve been off sick for 3 months and I’m now on SSP. The cars isn’t being used ( I still have 5 more) and going forward I’ll probably need an auto. I’ve just seen an 8 year old Hyundai IX35 make £7400 plus fees at the auctions, quite mad atm |
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Post by Joepublic on Sept 24, 2021 12:08:24 GMT 1
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Post by Rhubarb on Sept 24, 2021 12:40:25 GMT 1
Taking the Michael IMO with that price. It’s a better car than many I’ve driven with half the miles. I’ve been off sick for 3 months and I’m now on SSP. The cars isn’t being used ( I still have 5 more) and going forward I’ll probably need an auto. I’ve just seen an 8 year old Hyundai IX35 make £7400 plus fees at the auctions, quite mad atm Doesn't sound good mate, what's happened to you? :/ |
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Post by Noberator on Sept 24, 2021 12:51:08 GMT 1
Taking the Michael IMO with that price. I’ve been off sick for 3 months and I’m now on SSP. The cars isn’t being used ( I still have 5 more) and going forward I’ll probably need an auto. I’ve just seen an 8 year old Hyundai IX35 make £7400 plus fees at the auctions, quite mad atm I know it's a good motor.  I was meaning they are asking strong money for it. |
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Post by Joepublic on Sept 24, 2021 13:29:01 GMT 1
It’s a better car than many I’ve driven with half the miles. I’ve been off sick for 3 months and I’m now on SSP. The cars isn’t being used ( I still have 5 more) and going forward I’ll probably need an auto. I’ve just seen an 8 year old Hyundai IX35 make £7400 plus fees at the auctions, quite mad atm Doesn't sound good mate, what's happened to you? :/ Arthritis in wrists and thumbs- both hands, having steroid injections on 11 October. Feet have been sore for a long time - 12 hour shifts in a dairy, non slip boots and hard floors. X-rays show no arthritis in the left foot but hurts a lot in heavy traffic atm, improving with physio and a heel cup from a podiatrist. Not even 55 yet - should have worked harder at school lol |
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Post by Rhubarb on Sept 24, 2021 13:36:19 GMT 1
Doesn't sound good mate, what's happened to you? :/ Arthritis in wrists and thumbs- both hands, having steroid injections on 11 October. Feet have been sore for a long time - 12 hour shifts in a dairy, non slip boots and hard floors. X-rays show no arthritis in the left foot but hurts a lot in heavy traffic atm, improving with physio and a heel cup from a podiatrist. Not even 55 yet - should have worked harder at school lol We're all getting old  Fingers crossed the steroid jabs do the trick.. Time for a change of job methinks, in the warm Try and enjoy your break |
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Post by Joepublic on Sept 24, 2021 13:39:55 GMT 1
Arthritis in wrists and thumbs- both hands, having steroid injections on 11 October. Feet have been sore for a long time - 12 hour shifts in a dairy, non slip boots and hard floors. X-rays show no arthritis in the left foot but hurts a lot in heavy traffic atm, improving with physio and a heel cup from a podiatrist. Not even 55 yet - should have worked harder at school lol We're all getting old Fingers crossed the steroid jabs do the trick.. Time for a change of job methinks, in the warm Try and enjoy your break I’m not sure they’ll take me back, ladders and stairs etc on top of the repetitive work that cause the arthritis in the hands anyway. It’s the longest break I’ve had since I left school, I could get used to it lol |
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Post by Rhubarb on Sept 24, 2021 13:53:39 GMT 1
We're all getting old Fingers crossed the steroid jabs do the trick.. Time for a change of job methinks, in the warm Try and enjoy your break I’m not sure they’ll take me back, ladders and stairs etc on top of the repetitive work that cause the arthritis in the hands anyway. It’s the longest break I’ve had since I left school, I could get used to it lol Quality control in a warm office is what you need then I've beaten you, I've been off for 9 months!! |
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Post by Joepublic on Sept 24, 2021 13:56:55 GMT 1
I’m not sure they’ll take me back, ladders and stairs etc on top of the repetitive work that cause the arthritis in the hands anyway. It’s the longest break I’ve had since I left school, I could get used to it lol Quality control in a warm office is what you need then I've beaten you, I've been off for 9 months!! That a lot of homes under the hammer / great house give away lol |
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Post by Rhubarb on Sept 24, 2021 14:07:51 GMT 1
Quality control in a warm office is what you need then I've beaten you, I've been off for 9 months!! That a lot of homes under the hammer / great house give away lol lol yep, I've been watching the latter..The last few have been clueless lol! |
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Post by Joepublic on Sept 24, 2021 14:09:54 GMT 1
That a lot of homes under the hammer / great house give away lol lol yep, I've been watching the latter..The last few have been clueless lol! The massive deck ffs |
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glad i don't sell cars, no money left in it at my level.
Fingers crossed the steroid jabs do the trick..