Why won't my car sell?

Kenai · 4 Oct 2015 at 11:52

Quartz said:
You don't mention if the speedometer has been adjusted to cope with the differently-sized wheels.

It won't need it for 15 to 16, the tyre size will change to compensate

Quartz · 4 Oct 2015 at 12:39

Kenai said:
It won't need it for 15 to 16, the tyre size will change to compensate

That's not always the case. Whichever is the case here, the advert needs to state it.

I've also noticed that the car is almost due for a new cam belt. IIRC that can be expensive.

dirtychinchilla · 4 Oct 2015 at 12:42

There's been no change in the dimension of the tyre.

TheVoice · 4 Oct 2015 at 12:43

The headlight lenses look a state, can't tell if they're cloudy or full of condensation but either way they immediately caught my eye.

Kenai · 4 Oct 2015 at 13:03

Quartz said:
That's not always the case. Whichever is the case here, the advert needs to state it.

Only if you're a complete nugget, there's no way an A3 going from 15s to 16s is going to need a non standard tyre size

dirtychinchilla · 4 Oct 2015 at 13:04

TheVoice said:
The headlight lenses look a state, can't tell if they're cloudy or full of condensation but either way they immediately caught my eye.

Good point; I'll toothpaste them today! Cheers

dirtychinchilla · 5 Oct 2015 at 09:25

The number of views has increased 400% since Saturday morning! Haven't had any more calls yet but I think there may be some. thanks guys, I won't be making any more hanged to the ad now.

daveski · 5 Oct 2015 at 09:28

Probably a lot of that is from here though!

GLWS.

dirtychinchilla · 5 Oct 2015 at 09:29

Didn't think of that

GLWS??

Begbie · 5 Oct 2015 at 09:34

good luck with sale

dirtychinchilla · 5 Oct 2015 at 09:35

Thanks! Hopefully the guy isn't good at haggling! It looks like more than a £1,500 car when you actually see it, and runs perfectly, so hopefully that will stop him trying!

Quartz · 5 Oct 2015 at 10:39

Kenai said:
Only if you're a complete nugget

Guess what? Most of us are.

eatcustard · 5 Oct 2015 at 10:52

Why not put a fresh MOT on it?

iaind · 5 Oct 2015 at 11:01

That advert is still terrible

Front and rear sub frame bushes were replaced this year and tracking and alignment done. The cambelt was replaced at 60k. Last serviced in March when the MOT was carried out. The car also had a full set of new tyres maybe 4 months ago. Please note that the alloys are 16", not 15" as stated in the specs. , , The car is in very good condition. It has a few minor marks on it as you'd expect from a car that's over ten years old, but other than that the bodywork is virtually perfect. No rust., Next MOT due 03/03/2016, Part service history, 4 seats, SILVER, £1,495

Why are you opening with the subframe bushes, then going onto mention that the cambelt was replaced 40k miles ago?

Like I said before, a comprehensive list of facts about what you're selling, not a rambling thought process about when the tyres were replaced

-Audi A3 1.9 TDi (110bhp) Automatic 3 Door - excellent condition for age
-Metallic Silver, 16" Alloy wheels with nearly new tyres
-Full black leather interior
-Climate control, electric windows and mirrors
-Power Steering, ABS, Remote central locking with 2 keys
-MP3 CD Player

Lots of history and receipts, MOT until March 2016

Thats it! That's all it needs to be

dirtychinchilla · 5 Oct 2015 at 11:02

iaind said:
That advert is still terrible

Thanks for the copy and paste...

EDIT: seen your suggestion, I'll make those changes. Thanks Ian.

iaind · 5 Oct 2015 at 11:11

Obviously adjust it to match the spec of your car - if its got other kit like cruise then add that

agnes · 5 Oct 2015 at 11:14

Drop it to £990 with NO offers. It will fly like a hot cake.

dirtychinchilla · 5 Oct 2015 at 11:27

iaind said:
Obviously adjust it to match the spec of your car - if its got other kit like cruise then add that

Thanks, done that

agnes said:
Drop it to £990 with NO offers. It will fly like a hot cake.

That's too little money. I know what people have been saying on here about the price, but at £1,500 someone will get a steal. It's a very nice car.

LiGhTfasT · 5 Oct 2015 at 11:49

Rewrite the add as per a few posts above then get some pics outside your house, it looks to me like a trader parking down the road and pretending to be private.

You'd have to change the pics so people look at the add again too, once i've looked I dont usually check that add again.

agnes · 5 Oct 2015 at 12:26

dirtychinchilla said:
Thanks, done that

That's too little money. I know what people have been saying on here about the price, but at £1,500 someone will get a steal. It's a very nice car.

It may be a nice car, but it simply will not sell at £1,500. The mileage and age along knock it below £1,100. Part service history doesn't help.

The spec is not impressive, you're also stating charger cable? I see no benefit to having that in the advert. You've also mentioned MOT date, twice, one after the other. Simply state MOT until March 2016. And, if you want a little more, get it re done now, £35 and you get to say "1 year MOT". Unless there is a reason you know for it to fail?

But yea, main point, if you don't lower that price, it won't go.