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[@c11yan]

This is the reality of selling older used cars you end up with so much dead stock 🤦‍♂️

[@DaleSteel]

You don't if your clever. You sell them. I never have cars sat around like that.

[@c11yan]

@@DaleSteel he does retail some very risky stock ie 20 year old 120k Audi A8, 18 year old Phaeton or 10 year old 520d and then there’s the unrealistic expectations that the buyers of these cars attract. Want to mean a weapons grade bell end advertise a 2003 Audi A8.

[@lapos1979]

I've been in this game for 15 years and i've been in this spot a few times. the best advice i can give is to rattle through these cars asap! Out source the, repairs, aution them, trade them, whatever...but get the money and space back to work asap! make back your losses on the next one, otherwise this list will never be any smaller than it is right now, as another headache is always around the corner. .

[@garyclements2821]

That would break my heart as a business having all that £££ sitting about that could be making me £££ so I feel your pain, a few good cars in there too. Hopefully get another mechanic in soon as get the cars moving, good luck, love your videos as it's down to earth,as it is, not hyped up stuff for likes etc, keep it up! 👍

[@ShiftingMetal]

Thanks Gary, much appreciated!

[@tellsitlikeitis5126]

Great honest channel. You'll get there. You sound like a good guy. Providing decent cars, making a pound or two, and not looking to rip anyone off in the process. 👍

[@carlgulliver634]

I get stressed when my own car has issues I couldn't cope with that many 😂

[@davidminns9799]

Always honest and telling it as it is!! Great content 👍 if you need more staff you must be busy and doing something right 😊

[@rossodonnell2654]

It’s far too easy to fall into that hole when it comes to older stock and the problems they bring. Backlog slips away from you and next thing you know you’re 30 cars deep, stagnant stock and frozen capital. Messy but I’m very sure you’ll pull clear of it quickly. What about a flash trade sale on the long finger stuff. Cut your losses, hire a new mechanic and move on. Great channel by the way. Love the content. Very honest about life in the motor trade. 👍

[@ShiftingMetal]

Thanks Ross

[@lapos1979]

Familiar story! we've been selling older stock the last 9 months, as you just can't buy sub 5 year old cars right now, but the headaches are unreal!

[@user-pv9kg9ou1l]

As opposed to someone always telling you they make a profit on every car they buy from auction then trying to sell you a course on flipping cars

[@thatpeskyswan]

Really informative and great vid dude, I work in a garage and it's so difficult to explain to customers when their car will be done when there's 50+ other cars waiting for parts, recoveries, extra mot fails etc. And then you get through those and another lot just turns up! Hopefully you get it sorted in time

[@barryrathbone]

I think if you get another mechanic then this should be sorted. Metro should be a great eBay car with all the enthusiasts out there

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Unfortunately that's how it is now, it's nearly impossible to just wash n go, I've got 42 stood, some since 2019,hardly any terminal but lots to do, there's so much to go wrong these days.

[@vangestelwijnen]

A friend of mine, who is a mechanic here, stated het had the same workload now as back in the 1980's. Then: rust. Now: everything.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@vangestelwijnen yes bud, back in the day I had loads of cars at the welders, inner and outer sills, you still get some rust tho now, got a freelander 2 in with sill rust, you don't really expect it on a 5k car these days.

[@chiefrocka8604]

I was selling modern vans until 2015 then switched to classic cars Basically to avoid this Another way to avoid this is to specialise in one car for example fiestas or corsas or both that way the mechanic knows what he’s doing as it’s only fiestas or corsas and you can keep common parts in stock

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@chiefrocka8604 good idea bud, I like a change of vehicles tho, I used to restore classics in the 90s onwards, got a bit fed up with endless welding tho, had a few e types, loads of mgbs, interceptor, I've not had anything since they became big money though, last e type I did was 9250 for a s1 coupe and got 17.5k for it.

[@woodrimcars2324]

Wow there's some work ahead of you for sure and a lot of varied repairs to be done. Good Luck finding a technician.

[@danecowan678]

That’s some arena, get half a dozen flood lights up and you’ve the whole shabang! Love that trade site I could spend hours down there 😂 Unfortunately I’m not a mechanic (and also based in Northern Ireland), but that would be a great opportunity. Lots of cars there, most of which don’t need massive jobs, but just need time spending on them. Would be bliss just working through them.

[@julesviolin]

Absolute liability these days selling modern cars with more than 50k miles. You have my sympathy 😊

[@phillipstewartforshaw]

Sorry to see your woes Joe. Seems like your drowning in cars that need fixing. Would it be worth farming some of the work out to a local reliable garage, maybe one that you know and trust. Would be expensive I guess but might be worth it to off load some vehicles and some stress. Good luck👍

[@ShiftingMetal]

Yes, to be fair I have been doing this and there’s one that I missed at another garage now! Everyone seems to be flat out though!

[@phillipstewartforshaw]

@@ShiftingMetal I have a small valeting business that I do from home on the weekends and evenings. I'm in Langport but if I can help let me know.

[@parvinkukar1259]

Seems like you are in tight spot, but if you been there before I’m sure you will find a way out. I guess just not having more mechanics but also the ramp space to work on the cars. My local garage is also finding it difficult to find mechanics as now booking in my own car is not straight away as it was before Good luck and good on you highlighting your concerns

[@ShiftingMetal]

Thanks Parvin, we will overcome!

[@roystonvehicles9129]

If you work it out you've probably sold a ratio of 10 to 1 stood, I've done say 400 in the last 3 years and got 40 ish stood so it's how it happens, if you stop buying and get onto the ones stood your missing new profit, probably easy ones, so there's no real solution.

[@ShiftingMetal]

Very true, it’s a cost of being in the used car game I guess but it would be nice to sort them! Glad you’re still selling well!

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@ShiftingMetal as soon as there done there gone in a few days, another problem is that as your a trader your fair game to be dumped with s**t, it's nearly impossible as well to get rid of something until its sorted, hardly anyone at all will take work on.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@ShiftingMetal I've reduced the amount I'm buying and pulling some oldsters out, just got a swift (3 years in stock) and an i10 (15 mths in stock) pretty much sold them St away.

[@brenglover72]

Given the cost of parts and labour, complexity of modern cars and unrealistic expectations of people I don't think there's much point in retailing older stuff.

[@simonkeay738]

Have to concur on the Lexus, my seemingly imaculate low millage, 2010 250 F sport has a rottern fuel tank, looking underneath the under trays seem to trap huge amounts of road grit and mud, shame as it's lovley to drive , but will have to go 😢

[@mihaelacodrescu6153]

Ford focus 1.6, nice car

[@shahsheikh541]

It’s a pity….the customer returns, for repair are a real priority to clear the back log, occupying dead space.I don’t live in the UK, but hiring labour is an issue in most developed countries…..

[@scotty6346]

Just make a list, Least to most work and work through them 1 at a time mate.

[@owensteele1645]

Great shame about the white XF. It's a late pre-facelift as well.

[@zahirahmed2498]

Outsource the simple task so you can tick the to do list find an experianced mechanic or find an experianced garage where u can shake hands on some prices and jobs some time you have to out source mot repairs should be a walk in the park jobs

[@aceace5457]

should talk to my son he is a bmw tech and is wanting to move but he is getting married in about 2 months so really busy but worth a try . 😃 get him on his channel i will get the name for you.

[@leonb2637]

Maybe some of the cars should be scrapped or sold for parting out, especially if would take a lot of money to meet MOT or even run right. It isn't just the lack of decent mechanics, but sometimes there are much deeper and costly issues that initially appears, parts matching, availability and price issues that can kill any profit on such cars.

[@ShiftingMetal]

Can’t afford to scrap too many 🥲

[@katrinaturner4933]

Hi you may find that the is220 rear subframe is the same as the is250

[@sidsidsidsid]

The ones that you don't want to retail just put through the block. That's where all the shit ends up that we all buy in the 1st place!

[@4wheelsgood]

Could you farm cars out to other you tubers to repair, they get content, you get your cars fixed up and pay them some of the sales profit?

[@ShiftingMetal]

Sounds good to me, roll up roll up!

[@deepee2111]

Hi, just discovered your channel. I will be watching more of your content. May i ask where did you get the shredded car carpet from? And how much is a 500kg sack? I certainly wouldn't need the quantity that you have.

[@davidvale8968]

Send the cars out to local garages do a deal with them get them moved on?

[@amigachris]

is200 rot too, (very old now to be fair) but indeed drive much better...

[@colinjones2505]

I feel a bit sick now after watching that. Where to begin.......................

[@brianjohnson5789]

Wouldn't it make sense to offload some of the repair work to another repair shop?

[@djs66]

Hi... Aside from the lack of another mechanic what type of warranty do you offer on your retail stock? Is it not possible to outsource the warranties so that customers can get the work sorted themselves rather than bring everything back to you to fix? ...... Just a thought ...

[@chiefrocka8604]

Warranty wise you sell the car and include the warranty and make sure you explain to the customer in the event of a problem call the warranty company , in other words you pass the blame . That’s what I’ve seen and know

[@vauxtec9400]

How much is that astra coupe (Bertone)? The way it is or completely done what's the information miles engine ect ect would be very interested 😁

[@ShiftingMetal]

Check my other videos 👍

[@jeffreythomas4283]

Very interesting and real😢

[@MrMoss786]

Try to minimize the brands. There's advantages to dealing in only certain brands. Sharing of parts, ease of diagnosis, gaining expert knowledge in the brands model.

[@chiefrocka8604]

I’ve just said this on another reply, I’d do corsas or fiestas maybe both and the thing with that is you know the faults as you see them regularly You want cheap parts new and a mechanic who can fit them quick not someone who don’t know how to do Lexus or Porsche jaguar etc

[@roystonvehicles9129]

It's so easy these days to end up with 3k in a car and until its sorted it's scrap.

[@johntaylor9899]

Eco boost engines have a very bad reputation for reliability

[@petewatson4093]

Ditto 😮

[@mandymoo7406]

good video,the other problem of course is getting the parts and paying what in some cases is bonkers prices as you mentioned on the lexeye,many people think cars fix themselves when they view and its had proper preperation before its offered

[@jacklifeonwheels]

Sounds a nightmare

[@phildunne2632]

Set a mechanic on and give him the list to go through! Don't break him off though.

[@fhm3762]

I hope your not a Bca customer?? If you are it's the norm to have dead metal. They sell nothing but junk these days.

[@michellehavik2023]

lol here one mecannic BUT from holland. buy you the rubber boat? could i peddle over a really big swimmingpool.

[@ShiftingMetal]

I can syphon some fuel tanks for the boat fuel if you want?! 😂

[@michellehavik2023]

@@ShiftingMetal possible! BUT i have first to make the outboard motor LOL! schame now! because over here the needing of good mecannics are almost arogant... iff nobody believe i am a car mecannic? well call me or vissit my home. people greeted at first at a e36 but inside a e30 a old volvo and a LOT of tools and electrical shizzle... well iff you need me? a lot is possible lol

[@bdeithrick]

Whole life looks a money pit. Horses. Cars on ramp taking up ramp hours is very expensive

[@ShiftingMetal]

Lol, never been doing better 👍

[@jacklifeonwheels]

Get some agency staff or freelance decent mechanics in over couple weeks all be done . Employing a lv2 lad won't solve your issues

[@nigelsaunders4662]

You need to get to good mechanics and get everything sorted But you do not have a lot to do

[@colinbrown11]

Send some free cars my way lol.

[@whodat7366]

@Shifting metal hope you dont end up grabbing a Jerry can and matches with all of #deathrow piling up. Great content as always #shiftingmetal #shittingmetal #theGRETAreset #youwillownnothingandbehappy #youtubesfinest 💩💯👌🔥

[@ShiftingMetal]

😂 It’s not that bad… yet 😂

[@glynrogers1018]

Hi mate get a mobile mechanic in 2 help you regards

[@chuckbradley1]

You need to replace your staff.

[@ShiftingMetal]

Harsh! 😂

[@clivesmith4837]

Blimey mate , you must be sitting on £100.000 k that needs fixing … I feel for ya !

[@ShiftingMetal]

God, I don’t think it’s that bad but I daren’t add it up at the moment 😂

[@DaleSteel]

Christ I wonder bother repairing 90% of those they need scrapping

[@RiffRaff160]

Where are you based?

[@ShiftingMetal]

Burnham On Sea, Somerset

[@RiffRaff160]

@@ShiftingMetal shame we wasn't a bit closer, I know a really good mobile mechanic that's just started up on his own . Hope it comes right for you 👍👍

[@bdeithrick]

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[@simonnlaroche5438]

I think you need a workshop mechanic/manager who actually sets up a plan with deadlines. At present you are wasting shitloads of money through poor management of stock and tbh your site is beginning to look like a breakers yard. Have some positive thoughts, dump the crap and get back to a shiny forecourt where all issues are dealt with within a time frame. Good luck.

[@julesviolin]

I will never own a car younger than 15yrs old. They are way too complicated and older cars are way easier to fix. You are on a hiding to nothing doing engine rebuilds these days ⚠️ Got my Rover 75 Tourer in 2005. Done 210k miles with clean MOT's It just keeps going and never let us down 😅

[@enlightenednews5265]

Another mechanic will make you money. And cars will shift.

[@BlackLines]

You most definitely have a technician bottleneck. Get a mobile mechanic in for a month and give him some guaranteed work to free up some stress. Everyone's happy.

[@toy838]

Your very entertaining but need to make business more efficient or u won't have one. Gd luck 😂

[@jacklifeonwheels]

You need a serous injection of energy of mechanics , ridiculous

[@worldhello1234]

@10:51 What do you expect? It is a Lexus. It is made for lazy Americans who poorly maintain their cars. 😉

[@grumpygrandpa3640]

Not sounding like a good place to buy a car fella you keep getting motors returned ! Your making your business sound like a cowboy outfit 😕

[@ShiftingMetal]

Used cars go wrong, even new ones will. If the customer wants it fixed, it’s at the front of the queue and if they want a refund, we do it no quibbles. I can’t guess which car is going to blow a head gasket or oil cooler but luckily our after sales sorts it one way or another. Cowboys wouldn’t hand out full refunds, give your head a wobble

[@chiefrocka8604]

So what would you do do GG ? I’d stick to one brand or model eg fiestas corsas Clio’s or all 3 and sell warranty’s the customer uses at other garages I’ve lost count of the garages that don’t fix cars just sell them and a warranty so swerve repairs Clearly works that

[@grumpygrandpa3640]

@@chiefrocka8604 buy better cars so you get less comebacks and make sure they are thoroughly checked out before sell. Trouble is most car dealers are greedy feckers. They buy it for peanuts but want top dollar if you can find the ones that buy at a fair price and sell at the same fair price your find those guys have very little if no comebacks. It’s good to own up to your mistakes but by keep making the same mistakes means your not learning from it.

[@robaustin245]

If most of the cars need MOT repairs or prep for MOT just hire a pair of retired greasy hands to work as and when.

[@chiefrocka8604]

Part time semi retired mechanic required to do bits Ya no it makes sense 🥷🏿