How to sell an RS3
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Frimley111R

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19,162 posts

263 months

Tuesday 28th May 2019
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As the family 'car dealer' it's my 'fortunate' position to have acquired the job of selling a fairly new RS3 with 10k on the clock. i think its one of the last ones/most recent spec and cost about £50k.

However, its one of the most expensive cars I've sold and its different when its a car of this value as people want fiance and trade ins etc. So, what's the best way to sell it?

KungFuPanda

4,639 posts

199 months

Tuesday 28th May 2019
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As you’ve said, anyone spending circa £50k in a car will want dealer facilities.

Maybe try to call buyers from Audi main dealers or specialists?

duckson

1,316 posts

211 months

Tuesday 28th May 2019
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Other than the WBAC and Evans Halshaw give Tootle a whirl.

Jamescrs

6,345 posts

94 months

Tuesday 28th May 2019
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Theres a company in Bristol called RS Direct, named as such as they started off buying Ford RS cars but they have now diversified into other marques, never used them myself but by all accounts they pay pretty good prices and they will collect the car from you wherever in the UK.

They have had Audi S and RS cars in the past so I think they would be worth a go.

Edit, found their website https://www.rsdirectbristol.co.uk/

Leonard Stanley

4,246 posts

133 months

Tuesday 28th May 2019
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Worth trying Fontain Audi too - I've sold a coupe of cars to them and they were fine. https://www.fontain.co.uk

Scottchester

1,671 posts

90 months

Tuesday 28th May 2019
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Try motorway.co.uk, just sold my car (£10k rather than 50k but still above what most people would spend without finance etc) I qualified for their premium service, they found a dealer to buy the car from me and I got alot better price than wbac etc but not as much as a private sale, decent middle ground I'd say.
There were no fees etc and they must get their comission from the dealer.
Hassle free and no obligation, worth putting the reg into the site and see what they say.

Billyray911

1,085 posts

233 months

Wednesday 29th May 2019
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I’ve used a Tootle to sell a couple of cars now, albeit not of the high value of the RS3.Was hassle free and as you are dealing with dealerships,the risks factor was minimal.
OP,I’m sure that you’re well aware of the negative attention that an RS3 brings,so take extra precautions.

Maracus

4,552 posts

197 months

Wednesday 29th May 2019
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Try Andrew @ Volkswizard. Nice Guy.

www.volkswizard.co.uk, based in South Birmingham.

Camelot1971

2,848 posts

195 months

Wednesday 29th May 2019
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Expect to cry a lot when you see how much it's depreciated frown

GreatGranny

9,519 posts

255 months

Wednesday 29th May 2019
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Camelot1971 said:
Expect to cry a lot when you see how much it's depreciated frown
He would if it was his car :-)

OP, not sure why you should be put in a position by a family member when you're feeling uneasy about the responsibility.

Yes, give advice but actually selling it for them?
Unless you are quite happy to do it.

Leonard Stanley

4,246 posts

133 months

Thursday 30th May 2019
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Maracus said:
Try Andrew @ Volkswizard. Nice Guy.

www.volkswizard.co.uk, based in South Birmingham.
Take an armed escort.

Chestrockwell

2,946 posts

186 months

Thursday 30th May 2019
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Be careful if you decide to sell it privately...or don’t, might attract fake buyers who are thieves etc!


theboyfold

11,468 posts

255 months

Thursday 30th May 2019
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Leonard Stanley said:
Worth trying Fontain Audi too - I've sold a coupe of cars to them and they were fine. https://www.fontain.co.uk
I can 2nd this. Speak to Alex, he's a decent guy

Frimley111R

Original Poster:

19,162 posts

263 months

Thursday 30th May 2019
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GreatGranny said:
Camelot1971 said:
Expect to cry a lot when you see how much it's depreciated frown
He would if it was his car :-)

OP, not sure why you should be put in a position by a family member when you're feeling uneasy about the responsibility.

Yes, give advice but actually selling it for them?
Unless you are quite happy to do it.
He won't be needing it any more. Or anything any more unfortunately.

I'm fine selling it, it's only with me currently because the last one was stolen and his wife doesn't want anymore people breaking in to try to get it. I have a gated home and garage so its pretty safe with me but fair points about scammers/thieves but i doubt I'll go down that route anyway.

Nice car but really not £50k's worth. He'll take a hit on it but nothing much that can be done about that. Just needs to go unfortunately.

Gio G

2,995 posts

238 months

Thursday 30th May 2019
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theboyfold said:
I can 2nd this. Speak to Alex, he's a decent guy
His profile is Dr G on here.. very helpful chap..

G

GreatGranny

9,519 posts

255 months

Thursday 30th May 2019
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Frimley111R said:
He won't be needing it any more. Or anything any more unfortunately.

I'm fine selling it, it's only with me currently because the last one was stolen and his wife doesn't want anymore people breaking in to try to get it. I have a gated home and garage so its pretty safe with me but fair points about scammers/thieves but i doubt I'll go down that route anyway.

Nice car but really not £50k's worth. He'll take a hit on it but nothing much that can be done about that. Just needs to go unfortunately.
OK fair enough :-)

Are they really £50k new?!

How much do you think it's worth?
Have you tried a WBAC valuation just for a laugh?

fido

18,851 posts

284 months

Thursday 30th May 2019
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Chestrockwell said:
Be careful if you decide to sell it privately...or don’t, might attract fake buyers who are thieves etc!
Yep, I'd rather stick it on Tootle or directly sell it to an Audi dealer than chance it with potential hoodlums. Also I've never got more on WBAC - I find a week on Tootle gets you close to what a dealer will take it for a trade-in.

Frimley111R

Original Poster:

19,162 posts

263 months

Thursday 30th May 2019
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GreatGranny said:
Frimley111R said:
He won't be needing it any more. Or anything any more unfortunately.

I'm fine selling it, it's only with me currently because the last one was stolen and his wife doesn't want anymore people breaking in to try to get it. I have a gated home and garage so its pretty safe with me but fair points about scammers/thieves but i doubt I'll go down that route anyway.

Nice car but really not £50k's worth. He'll take a hit on it but nothing much that can be done about that. Just needs to go unfortunately.
OK fair enough :-)

Are they really £50k new?!

How much do you think it's worth?
Have you tried a WBAC valuation just for a laugh?
Apparently yes, looks way to ordinary to me for that money

Dave Hedgehog

16,300 posts

233 months

Thursday 30th May 2019
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Frimley111R said:
As the family 'car dealer' it's my 'fortunate' position to have acquired the job of selling a fairly new RS3 with 10k on the clock. i think its one of the last ones/most recent spec and cost about £50k.

However, its one of the most expensive cars I've sold and its different when its a car of this value as people want fiance and trade ins etc. So, what's the best way to sell it?
Given the apparent situation I would check with all the main car buying sites, get it sold quickly and have a proper paper trail so later on there is no chance of any comeback on myself


mackay45

832 posts

200 months

Thursday 30th May 2019
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Divine Automotive and Automotive Addiction are probably both worth a ring, small dealers who both specialise in RS3s and the like.

I only know of them through social media, no personal affinity or dealings with them.