In 20 minutes your videos taught me alot. I've been buying an selling other things for a while now thats dried up I want to try my hand at selling cars.
@davepaul63423 жыл бұрын
Honest guys like you deserve a good living from this. Not many of them i do the same thing myself with higher end cars and im as honest as the sausage is long. Keep up the good work
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that dave.
@DarkSphinxx3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the help, i made a lot of mistakes trying to flip my first car and lost money on fixing it up- should have watched this video first. Im gonna try again with cheaper car this time.
@vespamorelli70903 жыл бұрын
Literally just become my favourite KZfaq channel. This channel is going to be huge ! Great vid, lots of valuable tips for anyone looking to getting into flipping motors for a few quid. Love it 👍🏼
@hassankhan3843 жыл бұрын
The best and big thing with buying and selling cars any cars old new, cheap or expensive, main thing is trust and honesty because that's what will make you and your trade succeed telling the truth to the buyer can make them happy and also they'll know what they buying and decide if they want it or not but never lie or hide somthing speacilly somthing major like any issues with engine or gearbox, and if you are selling cars around 1k-1.5k Mark to make small profits that's fine as long as you don't buy somthing you never cheaked and think you gonna make money selling it when it might have hidden issues, I would suggest invest in a 50 to 100 quid diagnostic tool for to be used on any cars, cheap hpi, try to get somthing with low owners I would say max 4 owners as 6 or 10 owners puts off people not that they are bad cars, but just do it with your clean heart and you'll get were you want to be if you gonna rip off someone or be doggy and think money is only thing and forget that you wouldn't want a car that was bad or had major hidden issues it goes same for others just be real and genuine.
@mohammedshazad67963 жыл бұрын
Great, honest video. I'm thinking of getting into car trade myself but scared i might end up buying a lemon.
@jaylenshiloh97833 жыл бұрын
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@nolandrake42613 жыл бұрын
@Jaylen Shiloh I watch on FlixZone. You can find it on google :)
@bryandavian62073 жыл бұрын
@Nolan Drake Yup, I've been using FlixZone for since april myself :D
@jaylenshiloh97833 жыл бұрын
@Nolan Drake thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) Appreciate it!!
@nolandrake42613 жыл бұрын
@Jaylen Shiloh no problem :)
@genchomoto35443 жыл бұрын
Great video fella. I aim on the other hand to buy cars with bodywork damage because people usually selling them cuz of the bodywork damage and not because there is something mechanical wrong with them.
@kyleshearer72573 жыл бұрын
Great video really enjoy watching stuff like this people showing how to start off because I’d love to get into doing this just don’t know how 🙄, but if criticism if you could or are planning to do this again can you include like a screen recording of where you buy how you find cars and then what type of cars you look for like you said bmw and Audi are expensive for parts and lastly could you maybe show us how you get the car or what you do to transport it from the collection to your yard because I don’t have trade plates to move a car and every recovery wants £80 starting. Other than that I’m really enjoying watching your content right now
@mattireland4972 жыл бұрын
Didn't talk about trade plates, the registration process, ie whether you register in your name, insurance, tax ect... These along are a big part of the process if you are looking to sell multiple cars!
@icecold40856 ай бұрын
Do you know much about this, what should we do
@gc53843 жыл бұрын
Good one mate I’m about to do further training looking at my mot course and get back to the motor trade been in it on and off for 22 years as well as property stuff but been quiet due to health so thanks for the inspiration
@Gasser247692 жыл бұрын
Hi mate I know it’s a longshot Do you think you can help me
@leonwilding80653 жыл бұрын
Top man! You have a sub from me mate. Always been a fan of cars. Any excuse I had tinkering with motors developed into a real passion. Will have my license by the end of this year (thankfully). I'm looking to start flipping the odd motor to start with. Always had an eye for detail and being OCD helps ;) what would you recommend as a first car to flip? Small hatch motors like polo's and corsa's seem to be the status quo. Also, any tips for buying a little decent one (I.E. Where from etc). I'm in the north west of the UK. Keep up the good work and i'll definitely be checking out your content as time goes on
@leegaraway78503 жыл бұрын
Great video fella, it's guys like you that kept me and the family on 4 wheels, good stuff
@garywright59393 жыл бұрын
Looking forward mate to more of this flipping stuff great advice 🙏🙏🙏💸💸
@MasculineEnergyOnly6 ай бұрын
@jamesjakeman1 Thank you for this video! It is very enlihtening. Please how do you drive the cars before selling them, do you pay Vehicle Tax and Insurance?
@deanwarnes87113 жыл бұрын
Hats off man, this is the best starting out video with the right amount of detail, be good to know how mot went ,not too costly to repair i guess as it looked so good, thanks for the content again driveway life not sure your name
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Straight through on mot no advisories.
@t1000eg4 ай бұрын
what's the situation with insurance do I need to ensure the car when I buy it before selling it ??
@ggj6664 ай бұрын
How'd you go about getting insurance to drive any car as a dealer, thats what I have always found to be the killer, to get it you then have to prove that you have turned over a certain number of cars each year. Any one you would recommend.
@MattMcKimmie Жыл бұрын
Im about to start going to my local auction house to see if there's anything worth buying and selling on for a small profit
@fazadam66522 жыл бұрын
Geeeezer hussler survivor warrior 🦍
@pauljohnson48712 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Great guy great job. Keep up the great work
@don31822 ай бұрын
Can this be done without traders insurance?
@boabm65223 жыл бұрын
Mate that's a steal for £300, I got rushed into buying a dog of a mk2 diesel recently and kicked myself ever since. From a buyers perspective, if I have £2k for a car that will include anything it may need (belts, clutch etc) so I may only end up looking for a £1.2k motor. I love a mk1 though and would've been happy with a grand on that one regardless of belt etc
@finai23813 жыл бұрын
Inspirational stuff. Quality
@sukhi17 Жыл бұрын
Whats the best way to find these cheap car?
@jessburt62743 жыл бұрын
Such a great video and loving the channel!
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Thank you jess 💓😘 appreciate your support
@MR-nz6db Жыл бұрын
What do you do about insurance and tax when you buy it to drive it home/test drive it? Or do you just sell it straight away.
@holla52633 жыл бұрын
Great video can you do a video on when you sell a car test drives etc sold as seen
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Ye no problem at all
@lewisfoster45842 жыл бұрын
What about insuring the car while you're driving it for just a few days/weeks?
@joehatton2237 Жыл бұрын
Hi mate, just a quick one... What's a HPI check?
@ryanhodge67452 жыл бұрын
How do I stop becoming a owner on cars I buy to keep moving quickly. How do you do it?
@merikejonker72892 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Saw your videos and got inspired! Got my first car today! But what to do from you…. I dont have a clue. Are you willing to give some advice? An email I can contact you on? Hope to hear back from you!
@mehransaeed72072 жыл бұрын
How is it going
@shawnmilner1419 Жыл бұрын
Do you need a trading license after selling a certain number of cars?
@Beardchanics3 жыл бұрын
Great and useful video, been thinking about similar for some time. Just need to find the time for it.
@smurfsmurf22953 жыл бұрын
Absolute top lad I would deffo buy a little run around off him for mrs and kids
@shayaanrathore17252 жыл бұрын
Selling the car is it just the case on autotrader ?
@CobnutVTS3 жыл бұрын
exactly what i need
@flippingcarsrepairs3 жыл бұрын
I'm doing the same thing as i have been for over 15 years but never vlog it till now
@craigcoates62472 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thank you.
@BTR_REBUILD3 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, enjoying the videos. How difficult is it to get some trade plates etc?
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
There 900ish a year that's just for the tax then you need insurance
@christinathenix3 жыл бұрын
Great info. Would you advise trade insurance when starting out? If so, any recommendations? Cheers.
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
I would get trade insurance yet its expensive and you can get 1 day insurance for £20.
@christinathenix3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjakeman1 Cheers. Sorry, just realised that had already been asked. I guess that means you can register as trade to save adding an extra owner on the V5 at least.
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Ye thats true but depends on your price range again 1500 cars people expect a few more owners with age so again not essential. When starting out.
@abuabdulrahman31622 жыл бұрын
Hi am a great fun of your channel and i appreciate your work and effort you put in to creating the videos and education others through your experience. BIG UP! for that. Question:-... Am on 9-5 job full time and wanted to flip cars as s side hustle till it take off and quit my 9-5 job. What's your advice please. Thank you
@jamesjakeman12 жыл бұрын
The hardest part will be buying cars, buy wrong and you can loose money very quickly. This year we have had 4 cars that were total loss losing around 10k so buying the right cars is my best advice. Mot history Service history Hpi history If it don't feel right don't buy thinking you could make so cash
@abuabdulrahman31622 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjakeman1 thanks a lot for the advice. I was thinking of starting with £500-£1000 car. Not expensive ones. Will keep you posted on the progress. Thank you and keep the videos coming. 👍
@beastman.3302 жыл бұрын
Great video brother. How do I buy a car Without registering it on my name.
@anemicbeats Жыл бұрын
Where do you find good deals
@benevans37333 жыл бұрын
Have just come cross your channel and it’s brilliant and hope you are staying safe and well
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben appreciate your support
@Thenoobity12 жыл бұрын
Hi mate cheers for the great video 🙂 one question I have is how do you gauge the value of a car and what they actually sell for? Cheers 🙂
@jamesjakeman12 жыл бұрын
Go one Facebook market/ebay/autotrader and see what they are advised for you can work at a retail price from there
@Thenoobity12 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjakeman1 nice one mate cheers 😄 thought about that but wasn’t sure if that was just me guesstimating 🤣 Wishing you all the success to come 🤝💪🏼🌟
@susanlewis19533 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video - cheers 😀
@hassankhan3843 жыл бұрын
Hi, im also thinking to do this from home buy and sell cars, I've sold 3 cars over last 2 years but those were my personal cars, did made some profit from them but noting major just like 200 quid or so, but now I want to start selling as part time maybe 1 to 2 cars at a time as I haven't got much space, also do I need any dealer licence, and trade insurance, also on how much profits do I pay tax for year not sure on those things yet.
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
If your buying from auctions you just need an account with the auction house. You will need to declare your tax on profits made the same in any business self-employed. Trade insurance is a few thousand a year so wouldn't waste your time, take out temp insurance and write it off your business cost.
@hassankhan3843 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjakeman1 thanks, yeh I think temp insurance would be better as I won't be selling many cars at sams time, unless one day I get a pace for parking and also start selling like 10 - 20 cars a week.
@maxgv47032 жыл бұрын
What did you buy and sell this Ford for man? Really good video!
@jamesjakeman12 жыл бұрын
I carnt remember tbh few hundred pounds I think
@zakikhugyani89592 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy what insurance company do u use as if u r buying n selling some insurance won’t accept changing cars regularly
@jamesjakeman12 жыл бұрын
Trade insurance
@14thsync3 жыл бұрын
Do you need any specific insurance when driving the cars you flip?
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
I have trade as I work at a dealership you can get a day insurance for £20 ish
@fhm37623 жыл бұрын
Wait till customers start bringing the cars back..when a fault develops .or when you buy a few that are not economical to repair then watch your profits become losses. Worst price bracket to flip cars £1000 range
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Hey my day job is a sales manager of a dealership so I understand were your coming from
@brettthomson20383 жыл бұрын
Really good video plase keep them coming
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Cheer Brett. Plenty more videos in the pipeline
@WaqarAhmed7863 жыл бұрын
Just subbed you bro. Where are you working from, which area? Thanks for the vids btw.
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Bournemouth mate
@WaqarAhmed7863 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjakeman1 DAMN!!!! too far. i was hoping you'd be somewhere a little closer, like around london, acton, next to the petrol station... maybe even next doors! just kidding. Supern content though. very VERY inspiring
@tobiasgreen82113 жыл бұрын
Another one for ya.... how do you judge how much value you've added?
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Experience the more you flup the more you will understand values and costs
@tobiasgreen82113 жыл бұрын
Only found your channel today, I know bugger all about motors... but ya make it seem easy and well explained. Cheers pal. Ya know how ya explained what to watch for? Well how about you take some pictures of faults you find... so we can see what a busted one looks like? Just idea for a video. Working my way through ya channel. Subscribed. Cheers pal 👍
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea 💡 fault finding.
@tobiasgreen82113 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjakeman1 if ya make it so an idiot can understand... like... "don't buy it if ya see this" I'd really appreciate it... I'm pretty sure I'm not the only idiot around 🤪 Many shy away from cars because of the lack of car knowledge... fill a need pal 👍
@WhatsMyLane3 жыл бұрын
Whats the best way to HPI check the cars? Is there anything that you would recommend instead of paying out the nose for each one. Cheers
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
There's an app total car check you pay monthly free. Check as meany as you wish also gives you information about when car was last up for sale.
@WhatsMyLane3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjakeman1 Nice one mate I will check it out. Cheers.
@derekmacdonald44413 жыл бұрын
Oh no, I sold my 54 plate focus for £450.00, asked for more but that was my best offer 🤔
@DerekTJ3 жыл бұрын
Any marques you don't touch?
@sim66992 жыл бұрын
Are warranty claims not a big risk on cheaper cars?
@jamesjakeman12 жыл бұрын
Ye but they normally balance out and only do 1 month not 3 or 6
@chriseverett11423 жыл бұрын
What’s your cut off point when it comes to milage😬.
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Video tonight at 6.30pm talking about mileage.
@AQHChannel3 жыл бұрын
How do you sell these for so much, I’m in Birmingham and don’t see them give more than 500 600 at max
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Clean,Cheap,Good History and well presented. They sell them self
@paulwisdom53833 жыл бұрын
How do you handle the insurance for doing this? I get fed up temp insuring stuff it's £25 a pop every time I need to run it about. I only do a couple a month though and £2500 for motor trade seems nuts haha
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
I have a trade insurance but you can get 1h insurance for £8 to move it about if necessary
@paulwisdom53833 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjakeman1 I'm using dayinsure and it comes up about £20 for an hour, you got any better recommendations? I mean I'm glad I can at least get that tbf lol
@flippingcarsrepairs3 жыл бұрын
Thats weird my day insure is only £18 for 24 hrs
@paulwisdom53833 жыл бұрын
@@flippingcarsrepairs usually I get quoted about £18-20 an hour £27-32 for a day. No points and had my licence 10+ years. On a positive I just discovered Cuvva and they only seem to charged £8-9 for around 6 hours and £20 a day so I'll try them next
@flippingcarsrepairs3 жыл бұрын
@@paulwisdom5383 that's crazy I've been driving 20 years, no points no more and depends what car I can get it for £17 cheapest but it's better then traders as they want a crazy deposit now days like £600 and few hundred a month.
@John-rg6kt Жыл бұрын
Are you a machining? I wanna get into this but I’m not a mechanic
@autoelectrics3 жыл бұрын
Hi buddy is it left hand drive how are they to sell
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
This was a right hand drive. Not many left hand drives in the UK so carnt say what there like to sell but everything has a sale price if you can buy at the right price there is a profit
@Ammar-vx5tb Жыл бұрын
I’m selling my A3 for a couple hundreds more.
@lukey35072 жыл бұрын
I can't believe people are paying £1000 for these Focus's now. I got a 2002 one for £400 with a years MOT in 2015.
@jamesjakeman12 жыл бұрын
No cheap cars left, inflation, scrap rewards, tough mots,
@MrBlingN122 жыл бұрын
Thank you, May Allah (God Almighty) bless you for your honesty!
@Nalllyyy3 жыл бұрын
Wait to shift all the stock for when tests are back on, then the market will be flooded with new drivers looking to buy their first cars
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
That's a good shout bro
@flippingcarsrepairs3 жыл бұрын
Are they realy still worth that price for an 03 plate I used to sell them for a grand on 53 reg about 6 years ago 🙄
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Depends on mileage but covid has made second hand cars worth more than ever.
@flippingcarsrepairs3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjakeman1 have they bonus for you then
@flippingcarsrepairs3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjakeman1 whats a 60 plate megane coupe 1.6 yom Tom with years mot and 65k miles worth
@JohnTaylor-pe5gf3 жыл бұрын
That oil looked yuk to me. Good vid though.
@loll19743 жыл бұрын
Fair play for not selling cars your not happy with.
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
It's all about pride in what you do not taking money from people. Unfortunately there are trades that just want your money have no respect for there own name or business
@loll19743 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjakeman1 yep ive experienced buying from a trader before crap car.And ive also bought a good car from a different trader rep helps because you may get the same customers back again in the future .Great job
@vibewithmike273 жыл бұрын
How can one do insurance fir test drive?
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
There are 3 ways. Trade insurance 1 days insurance you drive it. Inform the customer they must show insurance if they wish to test drive.
@vibewithmike273 жыл бұрын
Driveway Life thanks for your response. What platforms would u recommend selling on?
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
I prefer Facebook first. Then ebay.like to keep costs down
@vibewithmike273 жыл бұрын
Driveway Life nice, would u sell on Autotrader if it was cheaper or free?
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
@@vibewithmike27 if I have a more expensive car autotrader is a good idea.
@Bea_remembrance3 жыл бұрын
Why does the seller not sell the car on ebay or gumtree for 1000. Instead of sell car for 300 to you 🤔
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Trade in is easier
@Bea_remembrance3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjakeman1 OK but if you want to start buying and selling cars without owning a dealership. It's hard to buy a car below market price from a private seller. Unless you have a list of dealers you can approach.
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
There are so many deals out there. Is it hard yes. If it was easy everyone would be doing it. Best practice is get in with a few dealers and buy off them. Search Autotrader, Gumtree, carguru, Facebook, motors ,pistonheads, ebay, yes it's long but there are cars you can make a profit on. Once auctions re open to public worth a bid on a asuerd car. Put a post on your social media letting family and friends know your looking for cars. Right now dealership are overpaying on stock as limited second hand cars coming for sale but give it 6 months and it will settle
@marekmerchelski10143 жыл бұрын
1000 for that focus mad guy
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
Your right I sold it for £900
@marekmerchelski10143 жыл бұрын
no way mate
@marekmerchelski10143 жыл бұрын
were u sell them mate cant sell nothing
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
@@marekmerchelski1014 that one sold on Facebook I got the polishing machine out and gave it a proper 5 hours. If you check the Instagram you will see how it came out.
@boabm65223 жыл бұрын
I would buy that for a grand
@456Brian3 жыл бұрын
Mm
@patrickjm34873 жыл бұрын
Your getting the decent folk Down And letting your self down mate)) People this day and age can’t afford to be taken for a ride with cowboys like ya Go legal with your deals and people will like and deal with you)) Stop taking & making money off the back of the poor people who trusted you in the first place))) You will have better luck if you do the right thing and don’t let the people down anymore than they all ready are How could you take their money and not give them anything back)))
@jamesjakeman13 жыл бұрын
You honestly don't know me or how I work. I have never sold a vehicle that was not fully trusted by my self. I drive every car I sell for at least a week I am friends with so many people I have sold cars and they even follow the channel. I don't know why you see fit to call me out when you have no idea what I do. I try my hardest to provide good cheap cars yes I understand they might not have alot of money that's why is so important I save the good little runners so people can have reliable transport. Honestly you have really really annoyed me as you have no idea what I do. The last car I sold I made 70 as I did all mot advisories, and fixed the car up to a really good standard so please do me massive favor and go troll someone that deserves it
@adamkhan56752 жыл бұрын
Yeah hes just a hater I honestly rate you and how you work top man
@leeandrew65553 жыл бұрын
Plenty of dishonest blokes out there selling scrap that they’ve T-cut and hoovered. Don’t last 5 minutes because they don’t have long term thinking. Going about it the right way is the only sustainable way. That cheap runaround you sold today but you know is decent will hopefully return a customer in 2,3,5 years time that wants something a bit pricier and wants to put their money into someone they can trust. Decent Focus that too.