sellin cars on the side

fryup

Hello Petrol & Diesel Heads.....

Im half thinking about sellin cars on the side to make a few bob, not anything big-time mind, just one or two cars a month.

I could buy from the north, get them delivered do the vrt & nct and then sell them on for a tidy profit.

So...have any of you done it? is it worth it in this current economic climate or is the market saturated with second-hand motors?

And if i was to do it, what make & type of car sells best down south??

Thx in advance CJ.

alo1587

I think you've missed the boat on that one, whole place were at it in the last few years.And Revenue can catch up with you as well as you need to supply a PPS number when you go to VRT a car these days..

colm_mcm

you'll need a PPS number if you're VRT-ing cars, Revenue will cop onto what you're doing quickly enough. trading without tax, garage insurance or knowledge is a dangerous game.

mikemac

The government are disastrous at wasting money.
But they are ingenious at raising money and you have to give your PPS when you VRT the cars. Revenue Commissioners are no fools!

You PPS is unique and they'll easily see what you're doing.
It's a good idea, fair play for the entrepreneurial spirit but you should have tried this before now, that ship has sailed

niceirishfella

It's a MIGHTY idea.......LOL

fryup

alo1587 wrote: »

Revenue can catch up with you as well as you need to supply a PPS number when you go to VRT.

so what kind of fine would they slap on me

what if i sold them without the vrt, and let the buyers look after that themselves would there still be a market??

btkm8unsl0w5r4

You will make a killing, sure everyone is buying cars at the moment.:rolleyes:

fryup wrote: »

what if i sold them without the vrt, and let the buyers look after that themselves would there still be a market??

so then what value are you adding, surely they would get them from the UK themselves. Seriously, find another venture, established dealers are closing everyday.

Think you need to update your location OP....planet earth?

Dermo123

Just as a matter of interest do they look for your PPS number also when you VRT (50Euro) a classic car eg over 30 years old

Volvoboy

fryup wrote: »

Hello Petrol & Diesel Heads.....

Im half thinking about sellin cars on the side to make a few bob, not anything big-time mind, just one or two cars a month.

I could buy from the north, get them delivered do the vrt & nct and then sell them on for a tidy profit.

So...have any of you done it? is it worth it in this current economic climate or is the market saturated with second-hand motors?

And if i was to do it, what make & type of car sells best down south??

Thx in advance CJ.

Another middle man? Get outa that tree op, do you honestly not think that anyone who has money at the min arent going up north and buying the cars for themselves??


You'd be lumberd with them. Even the cheepy stuff under €1k arent selling.

fryup

Volvoboy wrote: »

Another middle man? Get outa that tree op, do you honestly not think that anyone who has money at the min arent going up north and buying the cars for themselves??

yes, but alot of people haven't got the time to go up north & the UK.

Volvoboy

fryup wrote: »

yes, but alot of people haven't got the time to go up north & the UK.

45 mins up the road? (assuming your from Dublin)

niceirishfella

fryup wrote: »

yes, but alot of people haven't got the time to go up north & the UK.

to save 4 or 5 or more k, you'd make the time.
Fryup - if you're not in the trade positioned well and know what you're doing these days, you get toasted, ermmmmmmm, no - ROASTED!

fryup

Volvoboy wrote: »

45 mins up the road? (assuming your from Dublin)

well surprise surprise not everyone lives in dub, how about the folks way down south, kerry, cork & waterford

2qk4u

Not a good idea, the market is flooded with cars and nobody is buying.If you go ahead with it make sure you buy cars that you like because you will looking at them for a while..

niceirishfella

Fryup - stop with the trolling mate.

mikemac

fryup wrote: »

well surprise surprise not everyone lives in dub, how about the folks way down south, kerry, cork & waterford

For 4k to 5k, anyone would make the time.
Hey, even if you didn't drive up the dealer would probably collect you from the bus or train station, airport, etc with a guaranteed sale on the line.

colm_mcm

so you're offering no kind of warranty, you're not insured, I presume you have no premises and want the customers to VRT the cars themselves.

Can't see people queueing up TBH :rolleyes:

Volvoboy

fryup wrote: »

well surprise surprise not everyone lives in dub, how about the folks way down south, kerry, cork & waterford

To save upto 5k on a car people will travel.

Stop trolling.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

fryup wrote: »

well surprise surprise not everyone lives in dub, how about the folks way down south, kerry, cork & waterford

Yes us Waterford people want to pay a premium to a unknown, unregistered dealer without any warranty on a UK car of dubious history. I know I cant be bothered to get the ferry to the UK or the 3 hour trip to the north. But instead of going to a local dealer with a show room and a warranty, I will get a car from some guy in the buy and sell, give hinm profit and take all the risk myself.

I cant afford the time to do it for myself, I have to go sign on.

There is no easy money anymore. The cute whore stuff is a thing of the past.

Note to self - stop feeding the troll.

Saab Ed

OP,If you're trolling them you're an idiot. If you're for real then you are an idiot. Either way you're an idiot. Sorry if this offends but either way its true.

Volvoboy

Saab Ed wrote: »

OP,If you're trolling them you're an idiot. If you're for real then you are an idiot. Either way you're an idiot. Sorry if this offends but either way its true.

Awwww Sh*t the filth are on the way!:pac:

peasant

indeed they are ...:D