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Old 02-03-2007, 12:37 AM   #1
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Default i have an idea (read me)

Now i have your attention im doing some reasearch on starting a buisness

what i want to do:Its a simple idea and may have been done before.what i want to do is help people in purchasing a vehicle (how you ask)
1-help them find a car that suits there lifestyle and at a price they can aford
2-test drive and inspect there vehicle and look for any potential problems (it wont be a full nrma inspection) but can be arranged(im a mechanic by trade
3-haggle the price and get the best deal for them including a good trade-in
4-once the vehicle has been purchased i charge a small finders fee if no car is found no charge
In summary im out there to help the people that dont have any car knowledge and dont know how to haggle a price and to stop them falling in love with that red sports car that wont fit the family in comfort i dont have any association with any car yards or prefered dealers i have automotive experience and just wish to help and comments good or bad any ideas feel free to let me know

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Old 02-03-2007, 12:49 AM   #2
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Seems intersting, just wondering how it could work ( and I'm not saying it can't ), but first question to mind is would you as in point 1. help a lot of people but they turn out to be tyre kickers who are not sure and take their business else where leaving you with wasted time and no $ ( just thinking out loud )
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Old 02-03-2007, 04:00 AM   #3
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There's also the potential for some hefty legal fees should you perhaps (god forbid) point the customer in the direction of a car that turns out to be a lemon...
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Old 02-03-2007, 05:48 AM   #4
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A lot of of smaller car wholesalers did this kind of stuff on the side. It's a bit of a grey area from a legal point of view, particularly if issues of warranty blow up. If you don't do it right there is every chance you will be considered an unlicenced motor dealer.
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Old 02-03-2007, 08:42 AM   #5
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SO your saying you want to be a car buyer advocate like for real estate?

Lot of time, hassle and dealing with people and cars - a notoriously emotional thing.

Take point 1 - help them find a car that suits there lifestyle and at a price they can afford. Are you talking new or used? Are you going to troll through the paper, internet etc and find 3 options only for the people to A change their mind or B "Oh we bought one this morning - its red - it has cup holders" C "Ok now we have to get Finance"

I have helped out a bunch of friends and mainly stopped them buying things which showed "potential issues" that they couldn't see....they where fine with FINDING something they liked.

I mean how stingy to non car people get when it comes to cars ?...they hate replacing brake pads and changing engine oil and complain about mechanic bills (cheapest trademen they will ever use !)

I got told once "Don't need to change the oil, there was still some on the stick when I pulled it out" .....hmmm

I applaud the idea - your an ideas man - but this has more potential to cause grief than make money.....
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Old 02-03-2007, 08:46 AM   #6
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PS - love the avatar Dirty Harry....its like a magic eye thing...I can't stop looking at it
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Old 02-03-2007, 05:29 PM   #7
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what sort of area would you be covering as well?
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Old 02-03-2007, 06:53 PM   #8
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I have though about doing the same thing on the side, after helping out friends/family by haggling for a good price (new cars). I though I have saved them thousands of dollars, a couple of hundred my way wouldn't be asking to much.

I'd wouldn't do it as my main source of income, just as some extra pocket money.

I'd be interested to see how you go with all this.
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Old 03-03-2007, 12:46 PM   #9
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thanks for all the comments it helps im not looking at doing it full time just as a side income and i proble wont make alot of money i wont be selling them cars it will be more to point them in the right direction and not get ripped off by a sales man being it a new or second hand car any other ideas or comments good or bad they all help please feel free to leave one
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Old 03-03-2007, 02:30 PM   #10
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Hmmm there is already a similar service. "Car Brokers" i think they are called. But i think its only for new cars??

You call em with what your after, they hunt around for the best deal and pass on the info to you, as well as a finders fee, seeing as they claim to save you more than what their service costs.
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Old 03-03-2007, 02:49 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by mrgo40rd
Now i have your attention im doing some reasearch on starting a buisness

what i want to do:Its a simple idea and may have been done before.what i want to do is help people in purchasing a vehicle (how you ask)
1-help them find a car that suits there lifestyle and at a price they can aford
2-test drive and inspect there vehicle and look for any potential problems (it wont be a full nrma inspection) but can be arranged(im a mechanic by trade
3-haggle the price and get the best deal for them including a good trade-in
4-once the vehicle has been purchased i charge a small finders fee if no car is found no charge
In summary im out there to help the people that dont have any car knowledge and dont know how to haggle a price and to stop them falling in love with that red sports car that wont fit the family in comfort i dont have any association with any car yards or prefered dealers i have automotive experience and just wish to help and comments good or bad any ideas feel free to let me know
Lots of people doing this already , it must be advisory only as it can be a legal minefield , you find several options and they make the final decision.
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Old 03-03-2007, 06:00 PM   #12
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Lots of people doing this already , it must be advisory only as it can be a legal minefield , you find several options and they make the final decision.
Teacher's car buying service is one. Been around for years.
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Old 03-03-2007, 06:17 PM   #13
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heres one:

http://www.carsearch.com.au/
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Old 03-03-2007, 06:24 PM   #14
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Seems like a good idea mate, especially for those who find the choice hard

What cars to look for, which ones to steer clear of, you would have to do a lot of research into both cars and how to best get your business out to the public
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Old 10-03-2007, 06:21 PM   #15
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the skills to pull it off, i could definately see a need there, i've been doin it for years[on a much smaller scale] for friends and family.how much would you charge?
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Old 10-03-2007, 06:27 PM   #16
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it wouldn't be a bad thing to seek some advice on your legal obligations,so it didn't bite you in the **** later on,but i reckon great idea.
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