Can I make a Profit on this MERCEDES C250D?
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I really wish there were more car dealers like him around. Fixing items that are only advisories and fixing tears in seats that are barely seen.
It's sound business sense (to me anyways). If a car is prepped to a high standard, it's way less likely that someone will turn up on your doorstep moaning, when something goes wrong. If you ever watch the guys on "Salvage Rebuilds UK" - they have the same "just fix stuff" ethos and I think that shows respect for the customer and will make people come back again (like the Jag owner in this video). Deffo need more dealers like Matt.
@Duncan McEwan very true. Its a shame everyone doesn't have this attitude.
@James Cameron disappointed to hear this? If its true? Been looking to buy something from him.
@@jamescameron314 car trader just needs profit. Once unit ( car ) ready. And can be dealt. Has a set figure in mind. Bad dealers doing no prep deal. But you just get the auction car and a wash and a blind MOT. That’s the difference.
@@duncanmcewan1049 this is true but you can't catch everything and there's always something that can go wrong that you could never have seen coming. The water pump in my recent purchase popped a core plug, and lost coolant. Luckily it was spotted before it did any damage, but it was unlikely anyone would catch that in a pre-purchase inspection, unless they x-rayed the thing first :D
I imagine that there are some in the trade who started out like Matt, but got burned badly a few times and decided it just wasn't worth the expenditure up front, and thought they'd be better off taking their chances and thus ended up moving over to "the dark side" of corner-cutting dodgy dealing! You'd hope that the good ones are always rewarded just enough, in the medium to long term, to make it all worth their while.
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Haven't seen the video yet but I reckon it could do with a good clean, new mats and new number plates. Oh and those little scratches will probably buff out
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I say that every car needs a good buff now 😂
Hi Matt I think that's one of the nices car you bought in a long time, considering the mileage it looked really nice, the guy that bought it has got a real bargain. Cheers Phil form Newark
Thanks!
Phil - It's like it's a different era. When I was younger in the mid 80s, a car with mid 90k would be "avoid like the plague" territory. Now, that's just about bedded in ! Deffo better quality builds a lot of the time.
@@duncanmcewan1049 Hi there your so right about most of the UK car of the 80s
Hi Matt, Seeing as that is fast turnaround car I would be very happy with that profit. There are other positives, the guy buying the car was very honest and you are also very honest. The best deals are ones where both parties go away happy, your customer will be very happy that you went the extra miles and got the seatt fixed and the brakes replaced so he will not have any bills on that car for the next 12 months. Hopefully he will recommend you and you will get further sales in the future. I am a roofer and I always go the extra mile and as a result I get loads of business from recommendation, what goes around does come around. Getting good stock is always difficult, doing RUclips has worked out for you on this one, hopefully you can get more stock this way.
You've made a profit, and your reputation is excellent.
I’ve said it before but after watching this one I’ll say it again. I’d happily buy a car from you Matt as I’d be confident in the knowledge it had been properly checked and prepared 👍
Well absolutely that's the mantra of his car business.
People see on here what he does in preparation and like he's says builds relationships
that's the idea of these uploads and the youtube channel, to inspire your confidence and sell more cars.😉
at the end of the day Matt profit is profit and keeps your stock moving i have watched many of your videos and it's nice to see someone who takes pride in his job and does it proper IE prepping the cars proper for sale as you do i would happily buy a car off you not many like you in the trade 👍
Yes, what else should it be other than profit? If you value your time, it is more than just about a high turnaround. 🥴
Stock is profit, profit is stock, that comment made you sound like an utter co...
I have said this about you before Matt,I admire your integrity.A very rare thing in the car trade and in the world generally.Another great video.👍🏼
Thanks
I think Matt drives a Range Rover; though I'm not saying the Hyundai Integrity is a bad car (or was it a Honda?) 😄
I've said it before, how can a punter suss (?) out a dealership like this? There's no real way. No code that a dealer swears to. (There's an idea!)
I spent a few weeks searching and visiting dealers for an MPV on behalf of my then boss and his family on a 3 year assignment from their home country.
Not a reassuring experience.
I like this guy, I wish there were more people like him among us.
Always thought the 2.1 d merc engine was a noisy tractor and a large white estate doesn't do it for me. The new owner though has the assurance of Matt's preparation and service , which goes a long way in that business.
Yes, have boat anchor engines- same basic engine in all the DPD Sprinter vans.
Fairly depenable though, I've 100k+ of pretty reliable motoring out of my w204, other than regular servicing its only had a leaky oil filter housing and a waterpump. But yes they are a bit lacklustre and unrefined by modern standards.
Nice buy Matt. Personally I’d stretch a bit to get the E-Class because I always found the C-Class had a cheaper interior, but for just 10500£ that’s definitely got some profit in it.
Completely disagree with this one, E class interiors of around the same era (2014-2018) feel a lot more dated than this C class.
@@deltaneutral2783 E class is better in every way
@@deltaneutral2783yup agree the E class got updated later on so the C class has a more updated interior. I bought a 2017 C250d AMG line premium plus and what a car it is
I have an E Class and a C Class. They are such different cars I don’t think comparisons mean much. When I get in the C Class I feel nicely ensconced in the cockpit with the bolsters wrapping round me nicely. Great for shooting around town and whatever. For my frequent 400 mile plus drives however it doesn’t even begin to compare with the E Class. It’s so spacious and quiet.
Anyways, both cars are great cars. I’ve had 3 Es and 5 Cs over the years, enjoyed every one of them and never had any issues apart from having to replace a door lock on two of the Cs.
Anyone should that has either of these models should feel grateful that they get to drive such lovely cars.
E class shape changed in 2016 with the updated digital dash on the premium plus which I have the earlier e class has the dated dash 2010-2016
Very honest trader and always goes above and beyond where most others wouldn't .
Came for the car, stayed for the History lesson 👍
I had a C220 a few years back as a company car when the model was first launched, I loved it. It went all over Germany/Austria and Switzerland in 3 years, was such a comfortable car. After 4 hours on the autobahn I always felt relaxed at the end of a journey. I swapped it for an Audi A4 which tbh I preferred but the C class is still a great car
Mine was a company car then I bought it
Yes, there is a C200, which is sluggish. I had a 2015 C250 estate and loved it. It gave me 60mpg on a long run. I replaced it with a 2018 E220d which I need for the extra space.
And was the E220 just as economical? only ask as thinking of buying one.
I did the same! I had a 2015 C220d estate which I bought with 75k on it at 3 years old. Sold it after 4 years with 97k and got an E220d Premium estate. The C is a great car but the E is so much better. I got a late 2016 which is still on £30 tax, cream leather and sunroof. Much more space and really so smooth and relaxing.
I drive a C200. While it doesn’t have Tesla like performance, it’s nippy enough while staying under the speed limit.
@@oneshotrally Yes, definitely. Go for the late 2016 onwards, with the better, 2.0 engine with the nine speed gearbox. Like everything, the economy is dependant on the way you drive. I regularly go from Gloucestershire to Nottingham so visit family and, traffic permitting, get 63mpg, using eco driving mode.
@@davidorama6690 In the UK most will be running on diesel. I think the C200 is a petrol unit which will have a very different character. Of course opinion is split but I am in the diesel camp but each to their own.
I’m not exaggerating but I swear your videos like improve my mental health, gives me something to look forward to😀
Nice video and a history lesson to boot.
I would say the riskiest thing is driving to buy a car in a Jag XJ because after that everything else could seem very ordinary.
Reminds me of a Navy Blue E250D Company car I had in 2012, the day I got the 'brand new' car with 85 miles on, there was a huge rip in the passenger seat. I asked the transporter driver why there was a rip in the seat. He couldn't speak very good english so I phoned the dealership up and got a very stern 'well it wasn't there when it was loaded on the transporter, so it's your company's responsibility'.
Found out that a salesman had damaged the seat and tried to palm it off to us as if I wouldn't check. Ended up having the entire seat replaced at their cost, with three months worth of courtesy car (merc GLA) as they ordered the wrong seat to begin with (non electric seat).
Now I check all items before i accept and sign for a delivery.
I hear, very sadly, new Mercedes estates are on their way out of the UK market, thanks mainly to the mania for SUVs that plague the reads everywhere!
Exactly like one that i've bought. 2015 C250d, except it's an amg line. However, coming from w221 s class, every possible material I touch feels so cheap. But the economy is great ! 🙂 Keep them coming Matt ! 😀
That’s the trouble. Once you’ve had an S Class everything else is inferior
I got excited when this video appeared. It's pretty much exactly what I'm looking for. I've been watching your videos for a long time and always say I'd be confident to buy without actually seeing the car.
Only after the video ended did I realise it's a year old. Drat!
I drive a 2016 c250d! I love it. They’re a great everyday. 👌🏼
A true car guy. Happy the C250 made a decent profit. 👏
Matt i went too the other side off the world last week from Manchester . I went to BLACKBURN , Jesus what a place .
Mat for once a car that didn't need a good buff ! Great video FyI in gran Canaria last year we got in an e class with 890k on the clock no issues. Great video again wish more car dealers had your personal integrity and values.
Another great car video and a history lesson to boot. If I was in the market for a motor, I'd be on my way down.
Looks like someone’s had a good buy. I went with my mate to collect his new C220d estate a few years ago and liked it so much that I ordered one as soon as I got home. I’ve been really pleased with mine which has the newer, quieter 2 litre engine. For me it’s just a perfect everyday car. The only problem is I have no idea what I could ever replace it with.
I'm a volvo estate person but gotta respect that merc estate
Those seats are MB-TEX /Arteco. But it's revealing that it's really really hard to tell it's not leather. They even smell like leather. They're supposed to be more durable and don't need to be treated on a regular basis. But I prefer cloth, which in a Merc is also durable and reasonably easy to clean.
These cars have a timeless look
Good car for dogging. Large boot area, no privacy glass, self levelling suspension, boot mat, nice and discreet.
The M6 Toll road. When that first opened in 2003, there was a boycott. It was completely deserted. In my brand new Alfa 147, I did precisely 70mph on my regular NW trips. Knowing full well no traffic cop could ever justify being there. I think the Limitations Act 1980 covers me. More like double. It was the 147, Balboni Highway 😂😂
Just shows you that honesty does pay. Well done.
If it was me buying off you ..... i would offer to split the bill for the repairs. That's for sure. You're always supposed to hold back some money for repairs anyway
Big thumbs up.!....loved the history lesson....oh nice jaguar too .
That Jag is nice looking. That classy beige color really suits it and it makes it look like royalty. So many people have cars like this but have no class and add blacked-out rims and windows. Glad to see a sensible Jag owner
Keep it! After investing so much and a car that has been so cared for, it needs enjoying.
What a refreshing way to do business. I'm glad that you are getting a positive sales benefit from your videos.
Well Done!
I had a 20 plate C220d on hire from Enterprise Heathrow, great car but I found it a bit squashed as there's no foot rest. Nice car though and very good at a touch over the speed limit cruising up the M6, stable and not too much road noise.
Hearing the costs of the garages doing work on these cars always make me appreciate working on my own car. I understand this is a fairly new car with dealer history and you have to keep it going to sell for a good price as a car dealer but £800 ish for a engine & gearbox service, an mot and rear discs and pads, just sounds like these garages are making a fortune.
12:55 Yes! Even if VAT deduction brings it down to 1200 profit; it's still 10% return on investment. I don't know any bank or investment firm that guarantees 10% interest on my investment.
Specially considering how long that investment was on hold before reaping the benefits.
Ofc 10% is good for such small time, the problem is the risk. Not all cars will be like this one, if you encounter one with a big problem, there is no profit or worse, you lose money.
@@19alive Indeed that's the trick, which is why I'm not a car dealer.
However, I believe if someone doesn't have to live off the profit on daily basis, then it can be made more profitable. By being a bit more selective in purchasing, you can make good money; as long as this is not your main/only source of income.
We’ll done Matt I think that you might just change the worlds view on the motor trade one car and customer at a time 👍👍👍
this is worth the watch for the james town reference alone!
I wish all car dealers were as straight and honest as you.
Nice car, stuff like new discs and pads are to be expected really on any car a few years old. Good that the channel has helped your reputation - buyers feel a sense of confidence and trust in your cars as they know you prep them properly and don't skim which is a worth a lot with a used car IMO. Not a bad profit and you sold it on quickly so all good👍
Got a bit excited when I saw you were in an XJ despite it being a Mercedes video 😂
Do like the C-Class, just wish in the UK MB had offered it with the other bumper which ment the 3 pointed star was on the bonnet and not in the grille. Perhaps I’m old fashioned but like my Mercs with the star where I can see it
I've got a 68 plate 220d estate, average mpg is 56,on a long run I can get as much as 78 mpg, smack the sport + button and 0-60 is under 7 seconds. Comfortable, economical and good fun to drive when you change the driving mode. I love it!
I like them. I’d have one as a daily car
Great video from Matt yet again i wish all used car dealers had your integrity mate.
Had in fact heard of Sea Venture... wrote an essay on the constitutional status of Bermuda when I was in college - the ship is portrayed on the Bermudan coat of arms ... sorry... rambling off again... thanks again for a fantastic video! "Quo Fata Ferunt..."
Oh really. What an unusual subject matter. Do you have any connection with the island?
@@HighPeakAutos Sorry no... but I am fascinated by islands! Bermuda in particular... A visit is on my "to do list"
I think it is worth it. Your return of investment was well over 10% which many many companies would die for. You also have to put your working hours in of course plus income tax etc. I hope you’ll sell many cars in the future and in good health most importantly.
We havenot long bought a c220 diesel same year and spec. Very nice car to use to be fair. Comfortable and nice size inside.
I can only echo what people have said before matt great video from an honest guy ,
Nice car matt and a quick turnaround the man's got a good motor there and that's better than having it sat on your forecourt for weeks great video as usual and nice to see you know the dogging sites lol 😆
Yes to your question with the risk ,don’t kid yourself you know cars so your risk becomes minimal my friend as your now ventured into the property game (I’m constructing industry in oz) those risks increase 👍
Every video should come with a history fact. Your USP !!! 🙂 And eductional to boot.
Credit to you for preparing it properly, even when you had sold it.
Great video - your best to day. Especially your parting comments. Profit isn’t a “dirty word” plus you didn’t make that full amount as I dare say you had to pay your mate/employee when you collected the car, then fuel (for both cars) and your time. Then the tax you need to pay on the profit and other overheads.
Love your videos and next time I’m in the market to buy I’ll be in touch. 👍
You’d never believe it but I’m in the same position as that car buyer moving back from oz but in around 12/14mths that car would have suited me and the wife spot on 👍that’s why I keep on this channel
I think it would be great if you did a video on the XJ
Hi Matt, on the upside, the cost of sales and the trouble of sales was really low. I think that could offset the slightly higher preparation cost.
That’s a nice car Matt and it’s ULEZ compliant too. The interior doesn’t look like real leather though, I think it’s Artico I’m afraid.
3:55 Yep, stop-start is a deal breaker for me.
I was all set to buy a beautiful two year old C180 Coupe back in 2016.
Right colour, right spec but no way of disabling the stop-start permanently.
I had to walk away.
Bought one of these last year, with the Premium Plus AMG Line. Lovely car to drive and it looks very expensive for what it is. I took your advice and got the Gearbox services, Surprosingly main dealer mercedes was the cheapest option. They also dealt with a buch of recalls on the car that were outstainding.
Done a trip from Edinburgh to Windsor and back in April, managed to get 56MPG average and in super comfort.
Nice classy Merc estate car & nice profit made too…good job as they say in US!! Always read reports that the Merc C220/250 diesel engine is bit noisy compared to other diesel engines out there??
Yes Matt I would risk it . Nothing ventured nothing gained
Well done Matt your are a honest car dealer that's why you will become North West's best dealer in a couple of years time
Kevin n from Rainy Radcliffe .
Call this summer must go
Kevin back to Gambia
Matt you are an absolute star!
I always enjoy your videos and seeing how the trade works. Now if only you had a Beemer 530d touring in I would come knocking at your door! After a lot of thinking that is what I have set my sights on as my retirement present to me!
I have a S205 C350e with 145k miles, and it's a pretty good car, it's a 2015 just like the one in the video. Having a quick look, looks like yours was a sport with no options or packs on it. You can tell which material the seats are made of by looking at the material. The artico has perforations on some panels, while the leather does not.
Well done and you deserve an easy one now and again. 🎉
In answer to your question, it depends how much time and effort you put into the prep of the car. It seems like in your case you have good people who you trust to do a good job and give you value for money so the answer would be "yes". I imagine that a skilled seat repairer might not be an easy thing to find!
Great video and service as usual Matt. Is was in the market for mid size estate a few months ago. Don’t like the BMW 3 series, so was between Merc C class and Audi A4 avant. Went with newer Audi in the end but would have been happy with one of these too, lovely car
More history added to the videos Matt loved that bit.
The buyer has got himself a really good 'un there. One of your best, Matt. Lovely car - and no privacy glass - Whoopee!!
The 205 C Class had a 200, 220 and 250 diesel variants. 220 and 250 used the 2.1l engine, 200 I believe used a 1.6l diesel co developed with Renault and they seem to get mixed reviews with the main complaint being lack of power. My dad has a 2017 c250. Its a really nice car (particularly due to the prem+ pack) although it does have the tendancy to crash over bumps a bit. Overall a cracking car although I really detest the wheels that are on this car, the 5 spoke amg star wheels or the turbines look SO much better.
Hi Matt, a profit is a profit it’s about ten per cent on investment which when the bank is paying stupid rates is far better money in the bank.
I’d love one of these! Always see them in grease as taxis and love being driven around in them
That white van was delivering parts for one of yours!! Great result. Welcome back to England the buyer! Cheers
I am no fan of mercs, but this one was so mint (plus the put effort from Matt), that i really liked it.. :) Bravo!
It’s a beautiful car indeed! Always love station wagon.
History lesson, motors & sharp wit all rolled into a single video. Excellent work centurion. Yet going to dock 10 marks for yet again still no HM leg gag slipped in for good measure.
8/10 must try harder.
Hahaha cheers
I love how genuine you are. Keep it up! I really enjoy watching your videos.
Great video I enjoyed it ... £10500 Investment for a £1500 profit 10 % ROI, is good but if you used to make a £1500 profit on a £3k car, which seems to be on your forecourt, then yes its a higher risk, but you are an experienced Trader and you took a punt and it worked out. Well done! ;)
Matt, just watched this in full at work. You’re an absolute gent. Your profit came second on this and the customer care came first.
👏 How many car dealers could really say the same? I live
local (ish) in Timperley, and I’m looking to upgrade my old 1 series next year. Your garage will be the first place I check before I go anywhere else. Well played fella. Bravo. 👏
Always risk involved to make some profit and you don't half deserve it. Profit that is. Great preparation and honesty. Not a lot of profit either when you factor in all your overheads.
If only all car dealers were as honest and meticulous as yourself 👍
We took a couple of taxi trips on both Mercedes E-class and BMW 5 series. E class definitely feels more comfortable from the back seats. Not sure about the comfort level for C class though.
Great work Matt. I'm actually thinking of buying this exact one myself (albeit in AMG Line Premium Plus Trim). Need to upsize from my mid 20s BMW 1er Hot Hatch and pretend to be a practical family man now that I've turned early 30s. Better this than a Qashqai though! Really impressed with your honesty and eye for detail, fixing those seats was a real class touch when you consider how small the imperfections were.
Hello Matt
I hope your well?
I love your honesty
That is a beautiful car I love it
Lisa UK xxxx
(IMO) your vids are of spectacular quality the Car industry is the best industry to review for a idea, Remember: Its just My own Opinion on the suggestion, Advice; "Try getting used to making a opinion on a topic youre interested in works for *me works for anybody".
Your a GOOD bloke Matt why can't all car dealers be like you....?
Pleased to see the High Peaks thumbs up for these - I’m currently looking at a c class 350e for 9495 with 121000k on the clock ….
Didn't expect the history facts at the end, love it! Have driven a C350e (work pool car) a few times, and it's lovely. Has air suspension as standard which is very cosseting. Fancy a C-Class coupe next myself, great cars.
Nice bit history outro Mat!! I kinda count diesel too if goes into 25/50/100 just dismiss the 15’s
The 14% ROI seems very reasonable considering the time it took you. Even spending the additional £100 still gives you over 13%. All good contribution to your overheads.This is the nature of adding value in any business. So, yes I think you done well there. Take a well earned pat on the back. 😜
This amount of win is staggering Matt.
Hi Matt, to answer your question if the car is good enough and your checks work out then profit is profit so yes the spend is justified
The estate you have bought matt is the basic sport version it has artico seats the leather seats on all Mercedes have double the amount of stitching so smaller panels in the seats the coupe and convertible c class have leather as standard
I loved this car. It's great for golf or fishing cos you can fit so much in, but it's great for a luxurious cruise!!!!
I want one of these or a nice VW cc.
I was down at SPR last Friday and they said you’d been in with this one. Give me an estate over an SUV any day.
that XJ will be a good buy for someone. I really like the question about would you spend £11.4K and hope to make £1,500 profit - everyone moans about dealer prices, but the answer to that question is no I wouldn't as there would be cars that are hiding issues that would further reduce the £1,500 figure, potentially even into a loss. That's before we think about the cost of overheads such as owning the premises, insurance, bank interest etc and let's not forget the balance has to pay the owners salary. @Matt - I commend you for replacing the discs and pads and repairing the seat, the buyer should be very pleased that you've behaved so professionally.