Becoming a car dealer and haven't a clue what I'm doing. Episode 1

[@andyjonesfitness]

Hi Sam great vid. I saw you on shifting metal’s podcast. I’m going to enjoy following your journey, I wish you all the success. I think a video explaining how you got your trade plates, set up your business, how you got insurance etc etc all the processes of how you set up your car business would make a great video. Thanks Andy

[@waynemandco]

The same and totally agree

[@WattsOnCourt]

Awesome! I think you're right, consider it done! Probably cover this in Episode 3!

[@WattsOnCourt]

@@waynemandco I'll cover this next week!

[@andyjonesfitness]

@@WattsOnCourt that’s great 👍🏻

[@tad3411]

Really enjoyed your 1st vlog, looking forward to the next one 😊

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks so much! Next one out this weekend hopefully!

[@Bootneck-RMC]

Just found your channel Sam and subscribed. Looking forward to your journey with your new career and anticipate from what I've seen heard so far you should do well. You come across as an honest guy who just want's to look after his customers, and that way they will look after you and recommend your services to others.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you so much. Absolutely, customer service has always been one of my strengths and I'm really looking forward to seeing how the whole business pans out. Stay Tuned and thank you for your kind words.

[@midnightrider287]

Good to get here from the start. Very best of luck to you mate I have subscribed and look forward to the content and your success

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks so much, Welcome and stay tuned!

[@vinimaguire8109]

Congratulations on your first broadcast. What a delightful mix of The Famous Five meets Arthur Daley. I couldn't press that subscribe button quick enough. I'm sure someone like Joe at Berrow Motors would be more than happy to mentor you through your early days in the motor trade, Matt at High Peak Motors actually runs a car traders classroom type course for people just like yourself. Never forget though its the content and subscribers that will eventually make you your fortune not the cars. Good Luck and God Bless again. 😊😇👍

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks so much! Looking for advice in every direction. Great fun though and I love documenting the journey! Stay tuned!

[@irishdog2031]

Fantastic content Great sense of humour Definitely look forward to your content 👍

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks so much! Stay tuned!

[@TheKARMMARK]

Great video. I will be interested to see how this progresses moving forward.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks so much!

[@df7451]

Great video. You have started well. Im thinking of doing the same. Looking forward to seeing more. Well Done

[@WattsOnCourt]

Go for it! Its actually great fun if you can keep your cool!

[@pghd123]

Came from Joe's podcast - looking forward to seeing your videos to come! Subscribed :-)

[@WattsOnCourt]

Great! Episode 2 coming out shortly!

[@Restoration9s]

I am looking forward to seeing you progress. Good luck with the new venture

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks so much!

[@jimbandit1250sa]

Hi Sam I won’t wish you all the best for the future as with your energy and drive your going to make it no problem, especially having business experience I really enjoyed your video, best regards Jim👍👊🤝

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you so much. Even with a good chunk of energy, i know it will be challenging at times. Let's do this! Stay tuned !

[@SingleotnandClamp]

Great 1st video, love the attitude towards the new venture. Have you gone the whole hog with offering finance and warrenty or is this to come? Good luck and thumbs up

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks so much, I'm doing warranty but not finance yet. That will come but I don't like the sound of how finance companies treat the traders!

[@NorfolkandGood66]

Also saw you on Shifting Metal. Good luck with your new venture. Have subscribed to your channel and look forward to your future videos.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Awesome and thank you!

[@ianrobinson68]

Just part way through your appearance on the SM 2.0 so YT has recommended you. Subscribed and looking forward to being with you from the start. I wish I could get paid for watching YT motor trade channels. I watch so many now it’s turning in to a full time job.

[@WattsOnCourt]

It's so addictive isn't it. I'd be a millionaire right now

[@kevkav5680]

Good luck with your new venture sam , entertaining video, have just subscribed!

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks so much! Stay tuned for the next episode!

[@thebeardedcartrader]

Came over from the podcast. Love the drone shots, beautiful part of the country! All the best with the new venture 👍🏼

[@WattsOnCourt]

Ah its So Beautiful! Glad you like it. Stay tuned!!

[@thebeardedcartrader]

@@WattsOnCourt Will do!

[@robert.h1718]

Great video ..

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks!

[@ShiftingMetal]

First! Hopefully these views get a boost after the Motor Trade Mentors podcast on Weds 👌

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks Joe, Great podcast.

[@waynemandco]

Great videos and podcasts Joe

[@zzhughesd]

Yup yup. Watched vid. Wondered why recommended channel now know why

[@paulmoore6345]

Came from Joes podcast. I wish you luck. You live in a lovely part of the country

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you. Yes, it is so beautiful here! Stay Tuned!!

[@IainSmith-z5c]

There is a mesh gasket/filter for the egr cooler which clogs up and can cause a flow issue, they are not expensive and can also be cleaned

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks! will try anything at the moment

[@denisesevern5660]

Hi buddy I will follow you this journey will be interesting 😊

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you! Welcome aboard!

[@typicaltuber8727]

Cool idea for a channel, best of luck

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you!

[@Dan-78]

Great video mate, recommended as I watch joes.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Cheers old chap. Stay tuned!!

[@petercorbin287]

Hi Sam just liked & subscribed good luck with your new venture

[@WattsOnCourt]

Welcome aboard!

[@peteraustin1905]

Great video Sam, nice drone shots as well, good luck with your new venture, out of interest as your starting out as a trader what trader insurance did you get and was it a good price be interesting for viewers who might want to have a go at being a trader but are put off by the cost of insurance

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks so much! I actually cover this in this weeks video, everything from registering the company, insurance, trade plates, bank accounts. Stay tuned!

[@garymorris801]

Really great loved it

[@WattsOnCourt]

Ah Thank you. Stay tuned. Episode 2 coming out shortly!

[@mathewsmith6321]

Just looking at your excellent website and maybe do a walk through video of each car for sale? People love videos and it brings the car to life.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Yes, I must do a proper walk though! Thanks for the feedback.

[@marcusmaximus451]

All the very best to you you’ve just gained a new subscriber, take care and kind regards Mark from Billericay 😃😃👍👍

[@WattsOnCourt]

Ah Thats very kind of you. Thank you very much

[@chrisdavies6633]

You have a good way with words good luck 👍

[@WattsOnCourt]

Much you so thank!

[@davidyork1523]

Great content,audio and video .well done

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks old chap

[@New34347]

Your good person great personality I'm in subscribed 🎉

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you so much. Welcome and stay tuned!

[@jamesmc1272]

I thought the engine management light was permanently on on ANY JLR car.. Nothing to worry about Sir they all do it.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Its part of the fancy light display I say!

[@craiggrundy3315]

Hi I am also just starting out much like yourself. Wondered of you can shed some light on how to obtain the autotrader retail info, is it a subscription based app? Also are you offering finance packages with your cars? I've been selling 4 or 5 cheaper end cars but not without its headaches, mainly a lot of prep involved, so I'm thinking of moving up to 2 x 5-10k cars. Great 1st video btw. Saw you on shifting metal. Wish you all the best. Craig

[@WattsOnCourt]

Yes, its a subscription and i pay £880 per month plus VAT. I'm not offering finance and dont think i will do either. I'm trying to sell cars 30k-60k miles. they seem to be less problematic in this band but it does mean outlay on stock is alot more. Good luck with everything!

[@TonyM444]

Subscribed and liked, looking forward to next video

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you, Welcome! Episode 2 coming out shortly!

[@markgreaves1869]

Hi Sam, What an interesting channel. I'm in a similar position myself. I don't suppose you would be willing to share the autotrader data spreadsheet ? That would be really useful with retail ratings etc ? Thanks

[@WattsOnCourt]

@@markgreaves1869 Sure, I will create a video very shortly with a bulk upload sheet etc but the data will only be relevant to my area. Stay tuned and I’ll go into detail etc

[@irishdog2031]

Hi im a new subscribers from the shifting metel podcast what Ai do you used to help your with work?

[@WattsOnCourt]

Hi! I use the latest Chat GPT model, 4o. Its a little more intelligent than other models and you can import spreadsheets for it to analyse!

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

Just subbed as o saw you on joes looking forward to this 👍 😀 👌

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks for the sub!

[@mathewsmith6321]

Just found your channel. Subscribed obvs! Be grateful to watch your journey having tried it myself. Avoid Land Rovers as a lot of people have said. What do you do about a warranty? By one or supply your own?

[@WattsOnCourt]

If the customer is local I will just self-warranty, if they are some distance I will warranty through warrantywise. I've had a warranty claim and used them for a car and they have been very good BUT they don't pay for any diagnosis! Speak to Ash, he will sort you out, just mention Sam from Family Car Guy!

[@andreww8128]

Hi Sam , just subscribed. Good luck

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks so much! Stay tuned, episode 2 about to come out!

[@Nicknofish]

New sub. Looking forward to your journey. Cheers.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you and Welcome! Stay tuned!

[@kentltomlin423]

Good luck- I dabbled since 1979, but after two major surgeries i'm not as fit as I used to was!! (Doddy's) I even worked at Land Rover in the nineties and you soon learn some cars are more money pit than cash cow. I would have to be a millionaire to start a site again in this age. I envy your cottage though. Nice.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you. Yes, its a bit of a gem! Its costing a fair chunk to get stock going but all will level out soon hopefully!!

[@yoyo895]

Very interesting channel. I nearly got into the car trade a few years ago but it didn't work out; went into another business in the end but your channel has peaked my interest. How did you manage to get into Manheim BCA from zero history? Don't they require proof of company trading etc etc

[@MrDanybe]

No

[@yoyo895]

​@@MrDanybe Care to elaborate? Their website says otherwise.

[@WattsOnCourt]

I got my trade insurance and registered a LTD company with companies house and got a bank account set up first ( theres a trick for this too which i'll cover later) Then I contacted Manheim and sent them all these details. got that open and bought about 4-5 cars. Then did the same with BCA, Aston Barclay etc. I'll cover the whole lot in a detailed video very shortly. Stay Tuned and thank you for the comment!!

[@WattsOnCourt]

I managed with no experience or trading history. I'll cover all this in a video shortly.

[@yoyo895]

@@WattsOnCourt Thanks for taking the time to reply and a video covering it would be very insightful. The other stumbling block, I recall, was when I went to purchase trade insurance they wanted a vehicle on it straight away and an existing personally insured vehicle wouldn't do. It had to be a trade/sale vehicle. How did you get round that?

[@stevePC]

Hi Sam new sub just found you randomly… few questions and sorry if you already covered it… assume selling from home you have gone full on with trade insurance trade plates etc are you selling with finance options or cash only

[@WattsOnCourt]

Hi! No problem. Yes, im selling from home. I got full trade insurance as this is required to get accounts with the auctions. I have a set of Trade plates too. I don't offer finance, people just do bank transfers but its all about building trust in your brand so that people are comfortable paying this way. so far i haven't had anyone wanting to pay by card or finance, just bank transfer. Hope that helps

[@robert3305]

In regards to the EGR fault. There is a filter when you remove the valve that can be cleaned and 9/10 it solved the issue

[@WattsOnCourt]

Yup, that’s being replaced, they also found the DPF was cracked to that’s being replaced too!

[@jontheodore8450]

Hi Sam little tip before buying cars at auction do a MOT history check on them this car has failed 4 MOTs in its life, one for this very problem 4 failures would tell me this car has not been well cared for, I always check that before buying but good luck.

[@waynemandco]

Good advice

[@WattsOnCourt]

Absolutely. I usually do but buying this car was a bit of a punt. BCA actually gave me 1K because the warning light came on as i left their yard. The margin was exceptional and with their contribution, it makes a great profit even if i have to replace the DPF and valves etc! It will probably then be the best Discovery Sport on the market!! Stay tuned to see how it goes

[@jontheodore8450]

@@WattsOnCourt Been buying cars from BCA for many years be very careful buying there especially out of UK car group the fact they gave you such a big payout on that car tells me its a problem car they want out of it, I can tell you from experience BCA are the worst stick to buying dealer part exchanges up there like Inchcape check history on cars and walk away from edgy cars that are cheap, there's always a reason.

[@WattsOnCourt]

So true, I'm going to leave BCA for a while i think. I do like Manheim, their reports a more detailed and i usually buy at auctions with known and trusted dealerships, not dodgy unknowns like BCA

[@jobsworthism]

Try using a dry wash product like Gardx to clean your cars ..this will be quick and easy to do regularly ..just spray on ..wipe and buff off..job done in 15 minutes..quicker than jetwashing or bucket and sponge.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks for the tip!

[@WEFLIPANYCAR]

Hello maté first things first good luck with everything. And secondly you had to start with a very expensive car for your first car, you could have probably got 3 cars for that much money 💰. But I’m sure you will do well regardless ❤ new sub here 🎉

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks, it was the type of car I wanted to try, such a learning curve as I’m sure you know. Onward and upward!

[@paulbruce4014]

I was in the trade for over 10 years, made a good living, now retired at 55 & living in sunny Spain. Ups & downs, I enjoy seeing what other cars people get & what happens. Chops Garage is a good one to take some pointers from. Just be honest, likeable & act on the issues & know that things won’t always go smoothly. Enjoy your ride 👍

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks for the pointers and well done for getting through the 10 years. Oh to retire at 55!

[@bobbyaxelrod5016]

Prep your cars immediately , body work, valet, mechanicals. customers don't see cars like traders do, they can't see through the muck or scratches or the rattling drop links, if you clean it properly at the beginning then it will generally only need a quick wipe down before a customer viewing, get the work done so it's ready to drive away there and then if need be. It'll change if you get bigger premises with 20+ cars but not when you have 2 or 3. Regarding that EGR valve, when you have them cleaned out, probably chemically, it will last between 8 and 12 months depending on usage, it is what it is. Stay away from Range Rovers or get use to the big repair costs. Good luck

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks. I tend to clean the hell out of them! With only a few cars, I have the time to do this but i'll probably pull in the professionals as and when needed as I grow!

[@bobbyaxelrod5016]

TBH I like to do my own cars, I get to know every mark on the car then. But if you've no garage or cover it's a bit harder.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Your totally right about all that bud, that's what I do, can't see how these guys just list em as soon as the cars are bought, particularly from auction, as you say least little thing puts punters off,

[@dominicedwards9117]

Interesting Sam, I’m considering starting up , how much is your trade insurance?

[@WattsOnCourt]

Its about £110 a month

[@austinwalters]

Good luck Sam

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks Mate!

[@wayneoriordan6749]

Hi Sam I'm a garage owner since 1995 I did retail once it stressed me out so much I now stick to mot repair work I honestly wish you the best with retail

[@WattsOnCourt]

Hi. I certainly do not think its going to be easy! Ive got a fair bit of retail experience under my belt so i know the tricks to keep a steady mind. I think im just going to see how it all goes. If i end up hating it, i'll sell everything and make ball bearings or something!

[@tomcoleman7288]

If it says egr valve b insufficient flow you need to change the egr filter in the egr cooler.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Yup! That’s being done too!

[@ttatimbo5830]

P049b insufficient flow low pressure egr - that will most likely be a cracked dpf internally. Low back pressure in dpf means low flow back through the low pressure egr. Check for soot in the tail pipe of the exhaust. If it’s sooty, that confirms it. The light will unfortunately return if there is soot in the exhaust. I know of 2 that I serviced recently that have this issue. Hope this helps, hopefully I’m wrong and it’s a cheap fix for you. Avoid JLR group cars. They will cause you headaches and stress. They are expensive to fix, and if your margins aren’t huge then you may end up spending out on them up to 6 months after the sale. The issue is you have a video proving there was a fault before the sale so be careful with that in the videos, even though you are clearly trying to rectify the faults before the sale. 👍🏼 The mechanics you are using may not have come across this fault before hence ‘trying things’ to clean the egr. It will most likely be the dpf causing the fault. People who know their stuff especially with things like JLR cars, cost much more than regular mechanics. Their experience and knowledge is greater than most, and their diagnostic equipment is very expensive, hence their cost is high. Welcome to the motor trade. Everyone thinks it’s easy but it really is not. But I wish you luck in your journey. 👍🏼

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you so much for spending the time for this info. I’ve actually booked the car into Landrover to get everything it needs rectifying. I can’t pass this on to another trader knowing the issue, I’ll just take this one on the chin and learn. At least I’ll pass this car on to a customer knowing they have a good car rather than worry about another DPF/EGR issue again. Top Man

[@ttatimbo5830]

@@WattsOnCourtgood luck with it! I hope I’m wrong and it’s a cheap fix for you I really do! Everything euro 6 is becoming a nightmare. I spent this afternoon fitting a PATS fluid tank to a Peugeot van, something I have done several times before, but on older vehicles. This one turns out my up to date diagnostics cannot program it. Even though it goes through the motions, it will not program it. Total waste of time and money. All because the dealers are trying to make independents pay for diagnostic ‘help’ Anyway, I wish you luck, and would be interested to hear how you get on with it. Every day is a school day as they say! 👍🏼

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thats exactly whats happened to me with the disco this week. It needs a new EGR and poss DPF and the new EGR they put in requires a software update for the car. Only Landrover can do this. Its going to them on Wednesday!

[@ttatimbo5830]

@@WattsOnCourtah that’s not good to hear. I suppose you could do what a dealer near me does - they correct all the expensive common faults and use them as a selling point. Their prices are higher but the vehicles and the warranties they offer reflect this in the price. Good luck, sorry it’s not better news for you. But you know now to check the exhaust for soot - it’s a good indicator of dpf condition on all ingenium JLR vehicles. The management light doesn’t need to be on as you have found out, but unless they have wiped the tail pipes you should be able to avoid this issue in future before you buy hopefully 👍🏼

[@WattsOnCourt]

I just want to sell people great reliable cars that have no issues. I'll do whatever it takes, even if I have to have Landrover pull my pants down!

[@davecatt462]

Hi good luck, saw you on shifting metal.2

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks! Im certainly going to need the luck!

[@markround2234]

Land Rovers are one car brand i would not touch , If i was given one id give it back...... Good luck in your new venture .

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks so much. I totally agree. I’m giving these a rest for a while!

[@UncleMort]

If I go to view a car from a trader, I want to see that car in it`s fully prepped sale condition. This is the car you are buying, this is its sale condition, this is how much you want for it. If it`s not fully prepped then as a customer I`m having to judge what it will look and drive like after prep. It`s a bad trend in the motor industry to buy at auction, give the car a quick wash and valet, then list a car at top market value. As a customer I then have to walk round and round the car pointing out every scratch, ding, discoloured piece of trim and mark on the upholstery and haggle over whether they will polish out or be fixed prior to me picking up the car. If you want £10K for a car then don`t show me a £9K car that could with prep be a £10K car.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Absolutely, I’m going to have every car ready to go in best condition. Satisfies my OCD too! Thanks for the comment

[@wafty6435]

Great video! Im looking to do this as a little hobby along side my current job, are you registered as a trader or do you register yourself as an owner on the car? Thanks and subbed 👍

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you. When i buy the cars at auction, they are already put into trade by Manheim, or the dealer who takes it to them. I dont register into my name otherwise it adds another owner and potentially devalues the car.

[@OleGitRule]

Also came along from Joes podcast

[@WattsOnCourt]

Welcome! episode 2 coming in a couple of days

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Might not be the egr valve, probably isn't, insufficient flow of air thru it probably means the turbo isn't boosting enough, so probably a new turbo required. So hard to get diesels running 100% very troublesome.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Cripes. You'll see how this one goes in Episode 2. Its playing real silly buggers with me!

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@WattsOnCourt cars are a real problem these days, auctions are a nightmare, a large proportion of them are there because of nasty, nasty problems, I've been in this game since the late 80s, I've got 30 plus cars in stock and none really up for sale, it's all faulty this, faulty that, limp mode this, crunchy gearbox that, you feel like your just doing the auction a massive favour clearing all their crap out.

[@oceandrive7283]

@@roystonvehicles9129 Yes, not ALL auction cars are bad but, the bad ones will ALWAYS be there!!

[@WattsOnCourt]

Gone are the days I had a Renault 5 in pieces on the kitchen table. Always fixed my own cars. can't touch them now and i havent a clue how to fix them myself. I guess this is the same with many people and these problems just get passed down the line to us dealers to get stung with!

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@WattsOnCourt unfortunately bud that will be a big problem for you, it's so hard to be just a dealer, we do everything and believe me there's a lot to do on modern cars, I'm at 7 days a week just to make a living, bought 5 cars this week and it's usual suspects, paint, service, mot's, dpf cleaning, new brakes, bad gearbox, new clutch, your on a negative until you sort them, was doing brakes on a picanto last night till 8 as it was going this morning, probably the best skill you can learn is a bit of paint, blowing bits in, I'm doing virtually every car tbh, paints cheap and makes all the difference. If you farm everything out your just making everyone else money.

[@Mark-l9l4x]

Like the content You need to get yourself a good decent scan tool

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thanks! Yes I have one! still learning how it works and what it can do for me!

[@cjmotors23]

Hi bud think you need to remove dpf and have it cleaned out could be issue

[@WattsOnCourt]

I’ve just booked it into Landrover. Just want to get to the bottom of it. I think cleans are ok but this problem is just going to come back again

[@cjmotors23]

@WattsOnCourt only mentioned it because if dpf getting clogged can cause reoccurring issues with egr, jlr won't be cheap took mine exerer vertu wasn't cheap

[@cjmotors23]

@WattsOnCourt brilliant episode BTW have subscribed devon myself

[@WattsOnCourt]

Awesome, welcome!

[@ij1078]

Good luck , saw you on Joe's and Dave's podcast

[@WattsOnCourt]

Awesome! Stay tuned! Sam

[@Broomehall]

I've done this job professionally for over 40yrs, when you get it right its fantastic, but get it wrong or not have the knowledge it will be a nightmare, wait until you get seriously annoying customers, techical electrical problems, or all the other foibles that certain manufacturers suffer from, only knowledge will get you through, there will good periods and bad periods, the skill is keeping it as trouble free as possible, but you are only ever as good as your knowledge ........ and that takes time, lots of it, Fact.

[@Witflick]

Would you recommend me starting out today im 37 years old. I've saved up 20k to start a business I have space for about 30 cars.

[@Broomehall]

@@Witflick Starting is the easy bit, proper motor dealing is about knowledge, of the market, the product, its pitfalls, its strong points, what to pay and when to walk away, keeping your costs as low as possible, great photos and great write ups, but be knowledgeable, because an awful lot of your customers will be ! ...... it takes time, its not easy money, even though you can be tricked into thinking it is .... nowadays you need a great auto electrician, a garage with great diagnostics that really " know" what they are talking about, and always .... always present your stock to the highest quality, even if I sell a cheap part /ex, it gets presented the same as a 10 or 15k car ..... first impressions " always" count, good luck.

[@Witflick]

@@Broomehall I've taken a screenshot of that reply. Thanks a lot. Well I do have some connections in the motoring industry in the home counties which I can leverage i.e low commissions on auctions but I prefer initially dealing and bargaining with privates and just attending auctions to learn before I start buying from them. I have access to a recovery truck under 3.5 tonnes. In the future I plan to have a mechanic and an in house dent shop but that's still 6 months to 1 year away maybe longer I'm not sure. I plan to work hard, I've made millions for other companies in the corporate world and just tired to tell you the truth. Ive saved my bonuses for the past few years to start this. Haven't been on holidays just want to work hard for myself now and be financially independent.

[@WattsOnCourt]

A focus on learning has always been key for me. Never stop learning.

[@Witflick]

@@WattsOnCourt thanks for your comment I am watching closely your journey plenty to learn here thanks a lot and good luck 🤞p.s I see my comment deleted but it's ok

[@salman3258]

Cracking name I must say 🤣

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you!

[@tomcoleman7288]

Did you get this fixed?

[@WattsOnCourt]

@@tomcoleman7288 yup! It’s all ready to collect on Monday. Take a look at episode 3!

[@Camrocok]

Top tip ..... don't buy anything with a Landrover badge on it

[@WattsOnCourt]

I love them and hate them!

[@Camrocok]

@@WattsOnCourt market is very strange at moment. I recently sold a supercharged Jag in two days but had zero interest in a fast Audi A5

[@WattsOnCourt]

Its nuts!

[@minimeee04]

The trouble with auctions is dodgy dealers clear the faults on their cars so there's no warning lights on the dash.

[@WattsOnCourt]

This seems to be a constant with BCA cars. From now I’m only buying from Manheim or Aston, or cross trades from dealers. BCA is proving very problematic

[@dangosypethau]

Any chance you can include your car website link on here too?

[@WattsOnCourt]

will do, ill put it in the channel description but its here for now. www.familycarguy.co.uk Its still a work in progress so the odd link may take you to a dead end. im on it though!

[@IanMurdoch-uj1yo]

Cx5 has well known issues and there is a good reason the Discovery Sport is number 1 for unreliability in pretty much every survey.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Isn’t this part of the journey? Get stung and move on! You’re right!

[@IanMurdoch-uj1yo]

@@WattsOnCourt I wish you all the best!

[@Tim_Kent]

How did AI not notice that Disco is least reliable vehicle? 😱

[@WattsOnCourt]

I never asked it. Its actually the best-selling car in my area. I'll tweak the AI next time!

[@Newmusicreview]

JLR will always empty your pocket's;-)

[@WattsOnCourt]

Yes, but i know some do get very lucky with them

[@tomandrews2037]

Autotrader data may suggest what cars sale well but they don’t take in consideration the money you need to spend on these vehicles prepping and warranting. Autotrader push you to buy “ high margin “ cars so you have more money to spend on advertising.

[@WattsOnCourt]

There's a lot more data and research to do once AT gives you the data.You can't solely rely on that. Otherwise, it would be far too easy!

[@Davidl-ux5ke]

My dream job and I've done a bit of buying and selling in the past but these warranty claims scare the shit out of me from doing it now

[@WattsOnCourt]

I never started this business to be tackling warranty claims. Its an insurance policy for me that i build into my costs. If the customer is local, ill self warranty as i can have the car back into my garage or collect it myself. Further afield, ill have warrantywise sort it all out for roughly £200 a car. i just add it into my margin.

[@Kennynwten]

is it good news being a manual?

[@WattsOnCourt]

Who knows! Ive just sold it and the people chose it because it wasn't an automatic. There always a car for everyone!

[@Kennynwten]

@@WattsOnCourt Great stuff

[@minimeee04]

I would mint the cars when you buy them, then all you have to do is a quick wash for viewings.

[@WattsOnCourt]

My personal view too. Thanks for the comment.

[@joshrevell7134]

Big mistake buying land rovers and range rovers , I've brought a fair few myself and they spent more time on the ramps than on the forecourt so I just avoid them now

[@mandymoo7406]

This popped up although i did used to watch shifting im now retired so lost interest,many say once in the blood you cant get away but after 50 years im honestly not interested anyway First thing get your trade plates listed on the Mid Dont buy 3 door small cars unless you are asked to source Dont buy hand grenades with the pins removed As another trader mentioned and it was a record from the 70,s....first impressions Never ever offer cars to the public unless they are mint mint mint they can't and never could see anything than what they do see and thats is it sale lost I like your attitude but you will need to harden up when mrs smell returns to say my rearview camera doesn't work and i will need a loan car while YOU fix it Take care

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you so much for commenting. I bought a hand grenade last month and foolishly took the pin out!

[@lesnorris]

I wouldnt buy diesels, you have to use them on long runs to not block dpf and egrs up. If a buyer doesnt use it properly you will be left holding the baby.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Quite possibly but its a bit tricky to exclusively deal with petrol cars. I see what you mean though!

[@johnbentley4695]

I would clean them yourself to the best you can .Learn how to machine polish them . Clean shiny cars look well cared for and sell better .

[@WattsOnCourt]

I do, I will, I am. I enjoy it in a funny way. Nothing better than a clean car to sell

[@tillyfoxtrotter]

37,000 miles and it needs a clutch........ Really? The real horror of used cars is the ease for which dealers and lease renters give their cars a hair cut before their third birthday - MOT. In my view any 37,000 miler neeeding a clutch is a huge redflag. I would certainly never mention it when selling.

[@WattsOnCourt]

I know! First time driver probably and just rode it the whole time. It's done now and is perfect. Thats BCA for you. Im not going back there!

[@EdwardSnell-r9o]

Avoid all Land rover product!

[@WattsOnCourt]

Yup. Looks like its going to be that way from now on!

[@00L000]

Goodluck entering at the worst time 😅

[@WattsOnCourt]

I know. I think I've completely lost the plot! Hey ho!

[@00L000]

@@WattsOnCourt although if you make it through this time. Can only get better… look on the bright side

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you. Lets give it a go!

[@minimeee04]

Wouldn't be a proper Land Rover without a warning light just like BMWs.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Ha! Don’t think I’ll be buying another one soon!

[@kevingreen8581]

Never buy a Land Rover. Moneypitt cars. The C1 should be automatic then it would sell.

[@WattsOnCourt]

Quite possibly! There’s always a car for someone, I’ll just wait for the right person to come along!

[@davidclarke9767]

The moral of this story is Don't Buy Range Rovers or Discos as you will be in for a whole world of problems.

[@WattsOnCourt]

@@davidclarke9767 so true! Hopefully I’ve saved some people some money!

[@dannyharty3656]

I wish you well in your endeavors but you pick a worse time go selling cars in Ireland car trade is dead

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you! If I can crack the nut during shit times then hopefully things will look brighter in the future! Stay tuned!

[@keithcassidy1752]

AVOID,AVOID,AVOID JLR

[@WattsOnCourt]

Feels like the right thing to say but still feel its a little harsh. I love the cars but if maintained and driven right they will keep going. short school runs in those cars are the worst. clogs everything up!

[@MrDanybe]

Waste of time cleaning them m8, although it shouldnt be, your basically clearing the egr of all the soot and carbon thats built up an caused the flow issues. Selling a car with a cleaned egr will only need replacing under warranty when sold and could cost you more later on

[@WattsOnCourt]

Im having the whole lot replaced. Will cost a fortune but lesson learnt!

[@aceace5457]

i am thinking of getting rid of my vw golf r estate version 7.5 the book values seam well out they sell for over £22k so are you prepared to make an offer on the car , shifting metal quoted me £19k .

[@WattsOnCourt]

Thank you, its a little higher than my usual stock value but keep in touch with anything else in future.

[@aceace5457]

@@WattsOnCourt thx but what is your stock value .

[@WattsOnCourt]

circa 6 -12k

[@aceace5457]

@@WattsOnCourt lol ill keep in touch.