This guys customer service is the best in the U.K., and he’s only just started selling cars, this is the benchmark others need to reach. I’ve had nothing but a nightmare service from Maindealer Sytner Mercedes, JCT VW, JCB Ashford VW, they need to take notes from this guy 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Well, thats very kind of you. Dealing with the public requires a lot of patience and understanding, something I've had a lot of experience with. I hope punters enjoy buying cars from me in the future. Thank you for your kind words
It’s restored my faith in the RUclips algorithm, it presented me with your channel which is really refreshing, love the laidback approach,( and your location I might add), your doing a sterling job of showing that you can enjoy life and work, with a touch of profit too. It’s quite addictive to watch, so I hope you keep this format going, even the intro music fits perfectly with the channel too, I will tweak my own channel with some useful ideas you’ve given me so thanks dear boy great job 👌🍻
We never did find out who Michelle was.. ah well...Never mind. Greetings from Cyprus 😎and keep up the good work. Always look forward to seeing the new videos. Always a great watch
What a great channel, I have been watching a while now and have enjoyed every episode. I am a similar age to yourself, I have worked in sales all my life but my fortunes changed at the beginning of C19 and I packed in the city job. I have always been into cars and I have been thinking of doing something similar to you but have never really know how to start. Your channel is probably going to give me the confidence to give it a go. Thanks.
I’m thrilled you like the channel. Thank you! I came from a very different background and I just decided, what the hell. I’d say you do need some good funds for stock to get things moving though. If I can help in any way then just shout. Stay tuned!
As in a lot of it seemed to be done on trust i.e sending the money first. The poster probably thought hello this sounds dodgy going to have to get the police involved! Probably a Scouser. It must be the Devon way a man's word is still his bond. @@WattsOnCourt
The cocktail stick is one of my go-to tools. I dunk the stick then clean off all the excess off, on the pot neck, then use the stick like a pen, works wonderfully every time and because you clean the stick down you don't get that 'pooling', i.e. a 'blob' which can be obvious once dry.
@@WattsOnCourt Cotton wool would leave loads of fluff in the paint! It would look just like a woolly aphid crawling across the bonnet. Personally I've gone off cocktail sticks in general, after getting stuck in a lift with a cocktail stick salesman. The conversation became very intense, but that's the comprehensive education system for you.
I like the mood and feeling of this channel, nice and light hearted, I'll struggle with the next one though if you keep calling it a TUCK-SON - please call it a TOO-son, as in Tooson Arizona - nice cars those. Keep the flow of this channel the same though - nice and light. Good luck for the future.
@@WattsOnCourt Its all nice and light, well done for putting yourself out there, you've got a nice way about you, don't change, you seem like a pleasant person. You need a good little all round mechanic and a work from home cheap body guy. Start talking to other traders if possible, see who they've got, Or put out some social media enquiries out there for your local area, try a few out and you'll just click with a few, but have more than 1 of each if possible coz if you're going to expand you'll need different people with slightly different skill sets. Keep up the good work, you're doing well.
Another great video well done, I have just started in the car trade myself and ordered my trade plates the other day from dvla, would you have any idea how long they take to arrive? I had a text message saying within 4 weeks but was curious if they turn up pretty quickly. Thanks and keep the videos coming.
Another cracking episode Sam! With the Discovery, you can only do your due diligence and take a punt.... with a FSH and good margin I reckon you'll do just fine. The grey metallic really suits it too! The pub advert is genius.... I look forward to hearing of the first purchase! 👍
Hello from Ireland again, Sam. Great thinking about that Pub Sign, I think that Mitsubishi Outlander is very nice, Sam. Keep up the great work bruv. 🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Theres a guy local to us whos a carpenter joiner, he used to call the pub his office as it was the hub of his business, effectively. It ain't stupid if it works...
I've met some wonderful people in pubs and they've had a huge influence on aspects of my life. Meeting people, it doesn't matter where, is a great thing for anyone.
Great vid Sam. Have seen all 5 now and have subscribed, this is now one of my favourite channels. Good luck to you. I did mention before it would be good if you could explain a little about the jargon i.e cap good. What is the deal with the auctions? I thought it was "sold as seen" but your first Discovery a few episodes ago they gave you back £900. Can you claim again on this one - surely they would have known about the faults as well if they come up in a one minute check on a diagnostic machine, seems a bit underhand to sell a vehicle with easily checkable faults? Also it would have been great to see some of the auction.
Brilliant, thank you for watching! At the auction there are usually some assured checks on the car that the auction house does and if anything appears to be incorrect on that report then you have a certain amount of time to notify them and they will usually rectify them or offer to take the car back. BCA is 24 hours, Manheim is 7 days. Fortunately I got my claim in within 24 hours as the light came on 6 miles out from collecting it! I can only claim once. Sadly some people will clear all the codes before sending the car into auction and therefore these won't show up on their checks until its been driven a few miles. Unfortunately, they really don't like you filming at auctions otherwise i'd document the whole bidding war! I'll explain some jargon as I go so stay tuned!
@@WattsOnCourt Cheers thanks Sam for the detailed reply. It would be great if you could explain the pitfalls and things to look out for on the vids. Anyway I'm looking forward to episode 6!
I watched another video today from Vision Prestige where he showed a huge amount of Range Rovers of every description going through the auction for peanuts. There were dozens of them and they all failed to reach bottom book by some distance. The bottom has indeed fallen out of the market and I would suggest you get rid fast. Sell it as it is and be prepared to take a hit.
When you read faults you should always clear them first then drive the car to see if they reappear you may well be seeing old faults that have been fixed but not cleared.
Yup, I do that unless its going into a garage the following day. I've had this and they've not seen the fault and I drive it away and it's come back on 2 miles down the road!
I find the cars a lot better with Manheim as the cars come from good reputable dealerships around here. Pricing may be a little stronger than BCA but everything I have bought from BCA has been thrown into the auction by a dealer who doesn't want the car because of various issues and it's then up to me to deal with. I wont be buyig BCA for a while
Avoid wet belt ford engines unless you want a world of expense changing oil dipped perished belts or risky brake pump failure. Also don’t touch 1.2 puretech engines, you already picked up landdrover jaguar 2l engines cost a fortune to repair.
Big cars with a good retail price, I'm doing just that. I'm a big marketing chap so as we expand the range and see what cars we take on, it may be a permanent fixture. It is certainly exactly how I'd like to sell a car though.
I hear your point. These cars do have issues, perhaps it's how we deal with them as a trader as they do have good margins. with good connections may make these a sensible buy?
Still trying to process the gentle moaning sounds you were making as you were ‘touching up’ the erm ‘Volva’. This channel certainly has the capacity to surprise…cf the Anusol episode 😂.
@@WattsOnCourt It was blurred when you first showed the leaflet, the rest of the time it wasn’t blurred out like when you was waving it about outside and in the pub
Hello,I’m enjoying your adventure into car sales, and wish you best of luck with it. I find your connection between pubs and driving odd or having a pint then driving or even being seen to condone It just sounds messy, especially with it being on RUclips.
You’re the first to raise this slightly awkward juxtaposition..I guess it was inevitable.. The moral quandary has now been posed..🤨 I reckon Sam only drinks alcohol free beer…in fact I’m certain of it.
Hello! I'm glad you're enjoying the journey. The Tally is within walking distance. I guess not many people know that. I've never condoned it, I'm just a chap like many others who likes a beer here and there.
Don’t get distracted by all the RUclips “experts” who just regurgitate all the usual inaccurate rubbish about JLR cars. Range/Land Rover are very much sought after and no worse than any other car. BMW oil leaks and timing chains, Audi - well everything with them and so it goes on. All cars have problems but that Disco will be an easy sell. Have you not noticed that Joe at Berrow is now finding that out.
I'm starting to think this way. Observe the masses and turn the other way, there is a way to make money with these cars and they are not all that bad. You just need to know what to expect and plan accordingly. If you go in with a 2K margin, yes you are doomed potentially.
If a chap is having a pint and was thinking of taking it to we buy any car then maybe he will give me a call. I'll take a look at the car and if he doesn't like the price I'll probably still buy him a pint!
A gentleman car dealer is born. Love the offbeat humour..that’s the real USP of the channel.
I just do it as it is and as it all comes! so glad you like the channel
This guys customer service is the best in the U.K., and he’s only just started selling cars, this is the benchmark others need to reach. I’ve had nothing but a nightmare service from Maindealer Sytner Mercedes, JCT VW, JCB Ashford VW, they need to take notes from this guy 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Well, thats very kind of you. Dealing with the public requires a lot of patience and understanding, something I've had a lot of experience with. I hope punters enjoy buying cars from me in the future. Thank you for your kind words
Great idea buying cars from pubs. The landlords have got to love it too
So do the punters!
It’s restored my faith in the RUclips algorithm, it presented me with your channel which is really refreshing, love the laidback approach,( and your location I might add), your doing a sterling job of showing that you can enjoy life and work, with a touch of profit too. It’s quite addictive to watch, so I hope you keep this format going, even the intro music fits perfectly with the channel too, I will tweak my own channel with some useful ideas you’ve given me so thanks dear boy great job 👌🍻
Thanks so much. It has a feel of bake off / repair shop i think! Really glad you like it and thanks for your comments
We never did find out who Michelle was.. ah well...Never mind. Greetings from Cyprus 😎and keep up the good work. Always look forward to seeing the new videos. Always a great watch
Oh you will! Hello to you in Cyprus and thank you for watching!
Stumbled upon your channel by chance. Great watch & love the pub trips between car sales. Good luck
Ah! Welcome!Glad you like it, Stay tuned!
What a great channel, I have been watching a while now and have enjoyed every episode. I am a similar age to yourself, I have worked in sales all my life but my fortunes changed at the beginning of C19 and I packed in the city job. I have always been into cars and I have been thinking of doing something similar to you but have never really know how to start. Your channel is probably going to give me the confidence to give it a go. Thanks.
I’m thrilled you like the channel. Thank you! I came from a very different background and I just decided, what the hell. I’d say you do need some good funds for stock to get things moving though. If I can help in any way then just shout. Stay tuned!
I’m only five minutes in but I’m thinking “officer he seemed such a genuine guy in the pub”
Officer?
As in a lot of it seemed to be done on trust i.e sending the money first. The poster probably thought hello this sounds dodgy going to have to get the police involved! Probably a Scouser. It must be the Devon way a man's word is still his bond. @@WattsOnCourt
@@WattsOnCourt when youre sold a stolen car etc presumably, and you then have to report it to the bobbies
The cocktail stick is one of my go-to tools. I dunk the stick then clean off all the excess off, on the pot neck, then use the stick like a pen, works wonderfully every time and because you clean the stick down you don't get that 'pooling', i.e. a 'blob' which can be obvious once dry.
A lovely chap suggested a cotton wool bud which would also be perfect. I love a cocktail stick though!
@@WattsOnCourt Cotton wool would leave loads of fluff in the paint! It would look just like a woolly aphid crawling across the bonnet. Personally I've gone off cocktail sticks in general, after getting stuck in a lift with a cocktail stick salesman. The conversation became very intense, but that's the comprehensive education system for you.
And you are the lovely chap! Belter of a tip!
had one of those Otlander phev's....used to get 38 miles when charged. Year old 16 plate.
gosh thats very good.
Nice video sam, so interesting and enjoyable, you have the knack for this
Thats really kind old chap! Stay tuned!
Cracking idea Sam spot on old chap 👌☺️ I’d buy a car off you especially in the pub👍😉
Well how wonderful! when you're ready give me a call!
I like the mood and feeling of this channel, nice and light hearted,
I'll struggle with the next one though if you keep calling it a TUCK-SON - please call it a TOO-son, as in Tooson Arizona - nice cars those.
Keep the flow of this channel the same though - nice and light.
Good luck for the future.
I’m terribly sorry for the miss pronunciation, you’ll find I’ve got it spot on this week! Really glad you like the channel.
@@WattsOnCourt Its all nice and light, well done for putting yourself out there, you've got a nice way about you, don't change, you seem like a pleasant person.
You need a good little all round mechanic and a work from home cheap body guy.
Start talking to other traders if possible, see who they've got, Or put out some social media enquiries out there for your local area, try a few out and you'll just click with a few, but have more than 1 of each if possible coz if you're going to expand you'll need different people with slightly different skill sets. Keep up the good work, you're doing well.
Another great video well done, I have just started in the car trade myself and ordered my trade plates the other day from dvla, would you have any idea how long they take to arrive? I had a text message saying within 4 weeks but was curious if they turn up pretty quickly. Thanks and keep the videos coming.
Cool! Welcome to the trade! Mine arrived in about 10 days!
Nice idea.Many great deals have done over a couple of beers. Cheers 🍻
Oh absolutely. In fact i started my last business in a pub!
Absolutely love these videos. Good work keep it up 😊
Its an absolute pleasure and I'm thrilled you like them
Your a brave man taking on a 1.0 ecoboost focus 🤣🤣🤣
Oh I haven’t done yet! Not really my bag!
Another cracking episode Sam! With the Discovery, you can only do your due diligence and take a punt.... with a FSH and good margin I reckon you'll do just fine. The grey metallic really suits it too! The pub advert is genius.... I look forward to hearing of the first purchase! 👍
Thanks Mark! I dont mind having my arm twisted to buy a land rover !
Hello from Ireland again, Sam. Great thinking about that Pub Sign, I think that Mitsubishi Outlander is very nice, Sam. Keep up the great work bruv. 🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Hello! Thank you! Its in the spray shop this week so it will look fab soon.
I recon he used to drive the outlander home from the pub!😂😂😂
It has been sat in a field for months because he couldn’t tow a horse box!??
As always a lush video Sam. So Nigel Mansell on valeting…..presumably you’ve got James Hunt doing the dent removal..
Its so funny, I'm half expecting a small chap to arrive with a moustache in a Williams F1 to clean the car. I'll document his work for sure.
Over in the states atm sat around the villa pool watching the weekly. Look forward to this
Well good for you old chap. A few of you are over in the States so chin chin you you fellows. Stay Tuned!
Great episode pal 👍🏻🍺😊
Thanks so much!
Theres a guy local to us whos a carpenter joiner, he used to call the pub his office as it was the hub of his business, effectively. It ain't stupid if it works...
I've met some wonderful people in pubs and they've had a huge influence on aspects of my life. Meeting people, it doesn't matter where, is a great thing for anyone.
Love the pub idea: 'Sell your car while having a jar.'
It seems like a great place to promote a car buying service! loads of chaps having a beer, the connection is made and i just take my time!
Idea Sam ...Disable the Engine Management Light on the Disco! 😜
If only!! we'd all make millions!
I thought the number plate on the Tucson was labelled with Bodgers Of Plymouth 😄
Roger’s!
@@WattsOnCourt Rodgers
Great vid Sam. Have seen all 5 now and have subscribed, this is now one of my favourite channels. Good luck to you.
I did mention before it would be good if you could explain a little about the jargon i.e cap good. What is the deal with the auctions? I thought it was "sold as seen" but your first Discovery a few episodes ago they gave you back £900. Can you claim again on this one - surely they would have known about the faults as well if they come up in a one minute check on a diagnostic machine, seems a bit underhand to sell a vehicle with easily checkable faults?
Also it would have been great to see some of the auction.
Brilliant, thank you for watching! At the auction there are usually some assured checks on the car that the auction house does and if anything appears to be incorrect on that report then you have a certain amount of time to notify them and they will usually rectify them or offer to take the car back. BCA is 24 hours, Manheim is 7 days. Fortunately I got my claim in within 24 hours as the light came on 6 miles out from collecting it! I can only claim once. Sadly some people will clear all the codes before sending the car into auction and therefore these won't show up on their checks until its been driven a few miles. Unfortunately, they really don't like you filming at auctions otherwise i'd document the whole bidding war! I'll explain some jargon as I go so stay tuned!
@@WattsOnCourt Cheers thanks Sam for the detailed reply. It would be great if you could explain the pitfalls and things to look out for on the vids.
Anyway I'm looking forward to episode 6!
I see a dog in the Citoren reflection.... we need to be introduced to man's best friend.
Ah, Thats Poncho! Michells dog. I'll make sure they make an appearance soon!
@@WattsOnCourt I'll hold you to that.
Great channel
Buying in a pub. Nice 👍
It has its perks
“Fortune favours the brave”. “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread”. Take your choice baby! Just listen out for those rattly cam chains. 😬
Apparently, the 2018 plus models have an improved timing chain setup?!
Great video mate
Ah Thanks old chap!
I watched another video today from Vision Prestige where he showed a huge amount of Range Rovers of every description going through the auction for peanuts. There were dozens of them and they all failed to reach bottom book by some distance. The bottom has indeed fallen out of the market and I would suggest you get rid fast. Sell it as it is and be prepared to take a hit.
In Devon, they are hugely popular. if it rains, everyone wants something with leather and 4x4!
Great video keep them coming
Thanks so much, Will do!
Really look forward to your videos and I'm really hoping this grows and grows for you!
Thats really kind. Thank you so much
When you read faults you should always clear them first then drive the car to see if they reappear you may well be seeing old faults that have been fixed but not cleared.
Yup, I do that unless its going into a garage the following day. I've had this and they've not seen the fault and I drive it away and it's come back on 2 miles down the road!
This channel will eventually do better than the car business. The new “Clarkson’s Farm.”
haha, We'll see!
How about this for a pub advert slogan. I don't buy anycar but I might buy yours.
could have legs!
Just get a Dent man to sort your dents usually charge £45 per panel.
Yes, little by little I'll create the perfect team. it will be like a well-oiled machine soon!
Just watched , Joe on mentors , they said avoid the Mitsubishi PHEV. Wish you luck with it though..
Well, I may have a new battery coming my way!
Do you find manheim prices friendlier than bca? Bca recently hasn't shown much to even have a drink on!
I find the cars a lot better with Manheim as the cars come from good reputable dealerships around here. Pricing may be a little stronger than BCA but everything I have bought from BCA has been thrown into the auction by a dealer who doesn't want the car because of various issues and it's then up to me to deal with. I wont be buyig BCA for a while
Avoid wet belt ford engines unless you want a world of expense changing oil dipped perished belts or risky brake pump failure. Also don’t touch 1.2 puretech engines, you already picked up landdrover jaguar 2l engines cost a fortune to repair.
Yes, quite right, the wet belts and the 1.2's are not really within my brand so I thought id just throw myself in to the 2L engines of doom!
you should be putting your own branding on the number plates and rear window sticker, with phone number for potential customers to get in touch
Big cars with a good retail price, I'm doing just that. I'm a big marketing chap so as we expand the range and see what cars we take on, it may be a permanent fixture. It is certainly exactly how I'd like to sell a car though.
Good video again
But I would avoid land rover/jag products....
Regards
I hear your point. These cars do have issues, perhaps it's how we deal with them as a trader as they do have good margins. with good connections may make these a sensible buy?
Was it beer goggles, when buying this one
Fortunately no! I went to check it all over the following morning before picking it up.
Your network is your net worth....keep drinking in that pub haha
Unfortunately, not all business can be in the pub!
Meatloaf's ode to Land-Rovers? '2 out of 3 are bad'...
That may be for some. I think they are lovely cars but buying them right is the trick. Certainly not through BCA!
Who mixed up your paint mate
Did I get a paint mix wrong?
The Mitsubishi is a plug in hybrid so 60-70 miles is probably right
Unfortunately, this is only 19 miles on a full charge!
It’s Mit-su-bee-she not bushy 😂😂 and Hyundai Too-son (as in Arizona) not Tuc-son. And btw, when do we see Michelle??
well, at least I got Hyundai right! You'll meet her soon!
We’ll actuallyyyyyyyy 🤔
It’s Hune-day not High-un-die 😹😹😹😹😹😹
Oh now you’re showing off! 😂
Evening evening evening. Well. Afternoon
Morning!
😂😂😂😂your brilliant 👏
That is very kind Wayne. Keep watching old chap
Still trying to process the gentle moaning sounds you were making as you were ‘touching up’ the erm ‘Volva’. This channel certainly has the capacity to surprise…cf the Anusol episode 😂.
Ha Ha! Yes, carefully carefully softly touchy!!
Great work, but yeah more Hyundais and less Land Rover..!
Really, Are these really great cars to buy?
@@WattsOnCourt the Hyundai and Kia diesels have a far better reputation, less a gamble than LR
Lets see how they sell in my area. Maybe ill put the two to the test side by side!
Well done you’ve started a business from scratch with just a dream and 2million quid 😂😂
Oh I Wish!
😂😂 i stole that joke from IT crowd
Love your channel.. the Hyundai tucson is pronounced TOOSORN. 😊
I know, we don't speak that language down in Devon !!
@@WattsOnCourt And proper order! All that foreign jibberish.....................
So how much have you actually earnt ?
I’m not really taking a salary from the business, instead re investing into more cars so I’ve earned a car or two plus a bit of pocket money.
Bad bad bad bad BAD Michelle. Lol.
Shes SO naughty. You'll meet her soon!
@@WattsOnCourt Joe from ShiftingMetal has an active partner too !! She loves the cheapies !!
I'm afraid Michelle loves the expensive ones!
@@WattsOnCourt yes. I got that idea !!!!!
If you pause the video you can see the ref number and your mobile number 😂 😂
Shhhhhh!
Clever boy! 😂
just want to say the same XD
I don't know why, we try to blur this stuff but RUclips still makes it clear. hey ho!
@@WattsOnCourt It was blurred when you first showed the leaflet, the rest of the time it wasn’t blurred out like when you was waving it about outside and in the pub
Hello,I’m enjoying your adventure into car sales, and wish you best of luck with it.
I find your connection between pubs and driving odd or having a pint then driving or even being seen to condone It just sounds messy, especially with it being on RUclips.
You’re the first to raise this slightly awkward juxtaposition..I guess it was inevitable.. The moral quandary has now been posed..🤨
I reckon Sam only drinks alcohol free beer…in fact I’m certain of it.
Hello! I'm glad you're enjoying the journey. The Tally is within walking distance. I guess not many people know that. I've never condoned it, I'm just a chap like many others who likes a beer here and there.
Lucky Saints all around!
Don’t get distracted by all the RUclips “experts” who just regurgitate all the usual inaccurate rubbish about JLR cars. Range/Land Rover are very much sought after and no worse than any other car. BMW oil leaks and timing chains, Audi - well everything with them and so it goes on. All cars have problems but that Disco will be an easy sell. Have you not noticed that Joe at Berrow is now finding that out.
I'm starting to think this way. Observe the masses and turn the other way, there is a way to make money with these cars and they are not all that bad. You just need to know what to expect and plan accordingly. If you go in with a 2K margin, yes you are doomed potentially.
abused outlander doesnt bode well good luck
Cripes! Thank you!!
Didn’t the Beatles do a song entitled ‘ Michelle’?
My Bell....
@@WattsOnCourtthat’s it..
@@WattsOnCourt Sont des mots qui vont très bien ensemble
Très bien ensemble
Now you won't hear that too oft down the Tally.
Such a show off!
Beer goggle car gambles probably not the wisest way of buying cars. Maybe you don’t drink, they do
If a chap is having a pint and was thinking of taking it to we buy any car then maybe he will give me a call. I'll take a look at the car and if he doesn't like the price I'll probably still buy him a pint!
@@WattsOnCourt sounds like a win win. 👍🏼
Its a bit like an episode mid summer murders / no diversity/british culture /tefreshing to see
Why, thank you!
@@WattsOnCourt And that folks is why we live in Devon!
Any excuse to sit with a pint !
Lets face it, the trade pretty much drives us to the nearest ......
Tucson. Pronounced in a French way with a silent c, I suggest. So ‘Tou Son’
We’re not very good at French down in Devon!
Hey, but Tuc-Son sounds so much better!
@@andypalin3287 bit like hawk tuah..🤨
Hahaha