@calvinscardiary: So many car dealerships across the UK are closing their businesses because it’s become too challenging. The cost of living has risen, wage bills have gone up, rent, rates, electricity and energy have all gone up and additionally to this companies like Autotrader and motorway are taking huge amounts of money of each side of the business, the buying and the selling leaving very little left in the middle for the car dealerships themselves. #CarDealer #Cars #FYP

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steven.lewis024
Steven :
Time to buy auto trader shares me thinks 🤔
2026-01-06 22:24:01
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johntuffin
John Tuffin :
Autotrader keeping prices unrealistically high & fixing prices.
2026-01-06 22:20:16
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steviepthepugfather
The PugFather :
It’s dire out there. People haven’t got the money to change cars for fun and only do it out of necessity. I’m surprised I’m still going as a car dealer but not far off finishing
2026-01-06 21:53:21
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ahfz17
Ameer :
Has autotrader sorted the reserve issue and does it work?
2026-01-06 20:39:27
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fitafter40
fit after 40 :
I closed after 20 years
2026-01-06 22:13:31
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shaunimac76
Shaun :
There’s 4 of the main dealerships in Warrington that don’t seem to make any of them work anymore 🤔🤔what’s going on with the motor trade these days??
2026-01-06 20:41:18
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astra_gte_84
Gareth Jones :
Dealer here, ask Autotrader why cars are more expensive to advertise than Motorhomes/Campervans? ... same advertising space, same platform, same portal etc... their answer to me was theres more demand for cars so our car packages are more... Autotrader dont deserve our business.
2026-01-07 11:38:05
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imohammed12yahooc
benny1237 :
I have just witnessed volkswagen closing in bury lancashire. as long i remember thos garage was VW main hub now no signs or cars at Bell Lane.
2026-01-06 23:33:45
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arch1e_01
Arch1e_01 :
Bought all 3 of my cars privately. Consumers are a lot more educated now and know what to look out for.
2026-01-06 23:02:55
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ianbrain1
Ian Brain :
Autotrader dont listen I've had my own showroom for 29 years and this dreadful government have not helped
2026-01-06 23:42:58
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chrisenglishman
Chris Smith :
Cost of living is why people are keeping their cars for longer. People haven’t got the spare money to change their cars.
2026-01-07 12:36:22
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mynamesjeff963
MynamesJeff :
Selling used cars is a gamble and anything built in the last 10 years are a liability and will cost you more in repairs as a used car sales company than what you will make Selling them.
2026-01-15 16:46:16
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justme200016
Justme :
I literally scrolled a few videos down, someone has a low mileage 14 plate auto fiesta for just shy of £10k !
2026-01-06 20:51:37
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d1njy
Addy :
Can I ask what % of your customers are followers? I bet it helps significantly. Let’s hope 2026 is the best year for all us dealers 👍👍
2026-01-06 22:25:06
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michaelpridding
Donk81 :
I was hoping for it to be busy this week in my line of work, and I've done one breakdown this week so far. 31st of January isn't far away.
2026-01-06 22:16:36
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user07700549
user4830494753621 :
we closed last year after 20 years due to increased costs 😔
2026-01-07 10:00:52
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justme200016
Justme :
Is book prices through the roof still? Second hand car prices are extortionate since Covid.
2026-01-06 20:48:00
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spirit18180
Ross Spirit🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿- :
Love your vids mate, jacket isn't the one though pal🤣
2026-01-06 20:37:32
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thegagster8
The Gagster :
people are keeping hold of their current cars longer
2026-01-07 21:05:15
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daryl.harris3
Daryl harris :
Wages tax vat pensions Autotrader rates rent compliance fsca fees utilities web hosting we’re at the end soon
2026-01-07 23:33:57
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powerbischool
powerbischool :
From a consumer perspective auto trader is best experience bar far. The UI compared to other platforms is just so much better
2026-01-08 10:10:44
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lukehannah7
Luke Hannah :
I currently use a software that notifies me immediately when a profitable deal is uploaded , I do this in Durham but happy to share more info for anyone anywhere else in the UK it’s been a game changer being first in line to all private deals 👍🏻
2026-01-07 02:03:24
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anthony_bb_antman
Ant 🐜 :
I know so many going or gone in last few months too much cost base and little margins
2026-01-08 20:05:39
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smartmegsdeals
SmartMegaDeals :
Social media, online sites, sellers giving better deals to the public. This going to increase every day
2026-01-06 23:14:00
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