Got a question for Car Talk’s car sales informant, “Deep Plaid?” (Also known as “Frank,” since, well, that’s his real name.) Post it here, and Deep Plaid will get back to you. Also, if you’ve heard of other tricks of the trade, or you’ve personally experienced coy tactics on the part of your …

Dancing around what the costs are and the added dealer costs. Thier liking confrontation and simply winning the sales game with them knowing most sheep do not.

hey these new car dealers have millions invested. they are gonna make money! you arent going to stop that. so quit trying. next time you drive by a dealership look up on the roof. see the satellite dish up there? , they are all directly connected to their respective mfg. and secret electronic mail…

IN MY OPINION, THEIR IS NO NEED FOR AN EXCHANGE OF MONEY PRIOR TO SALE OF A CAR. YOU DO THAT IN THE F& I OFFICE. THAT DEPOSIT DOESN’T MEAN “SQUAT” ANYWAY! HECK THIS ISN’T A REAL-ESTATE TRANSACTION. IT’S A CAR DEAL. THEIR IS NO ESCROW REQUIRED. AND IF YOU THINK FOR ONE MINUTE THAT A SALES MANAGER O…

THE G.M. “RED TAG” SALE IS A GOOD DEAL. IT’S A “NO STRINGS ATTACHED” DEAL. AND COMES AROUND ONCE OR TWICE A YEAR. IF YOU ARE WANTING SOMETHING MADE BY GENERAL MOTORS. I CANNOT ELABORATE ON TOYOTA OR HONDA, NISSAN OR OTHERS CAUSE I NEVER SOLD THOSE.

USE THE K.I.S.S. METHOD KEEP IT SIMPLE! KEEP THE CAR DEAL AND THE FINANCING SEPERATE. THATS IT SO SIMPLE. FIRST: FIND THE RIGHT VEHICLE- COLOR, INTERIOR, MODEL, EQUIP. ACCESS. ETC ETC. THEN TEST DRIVE IT. IF YOUR SURE YOU WANT IT, GO IN TO F&I AND DISCUSS FINANCING WITH THE FINANCE MGR. NOT…

Similar thing happened to me, though I was stupid enough to give them the keys to my car for them to look at for trade in value. The salesman kept trying to get me to sign on the dotted line, even though I said I wanted to think about it. After about 10 minutes or so, the finance manager(or whoever …

So true. I spent some time as a car salesperson. It was a real education. The things salespeople are allowed to do to their customers is amazing. It’s almost like you can just reach in someone’s pocket and take their money. But a savvy shopper can avoid, or at least minimize, the hassles. You …

IN THE OLD DAYS THEY WOULD THROW THE KEYS UP ON TOP OF THE BUILDING. NO NOT REALLY… YEH SOMETIMES, OR HAVE THE WASH & LUBE BOYS JUMP IN IT WHEN THE CUSTOMER WASN’T LOOKING & DRIVE IT AROUND BACK TO THE OIL CHANGE RACK & WASH BAY & LIFT IT UP IN THE AIR, ON THE RACK & PRETEND LIKE THEY WERE CHANGIN…

WAY TO GO MCPARADISE! JUMP IN HERE! AND YOUR RIGHT! MOST CAR SHOPPERS DO NOT DO THEIR HOMEWORK AHEAD OF TIME. NOW YOU HAVE GOT THE TOOLS- INTERNET. MAKE SOME CALLS, NARROW YOUR SEARCH OF MODELS, AND CALL A FEW DEALERS IN YOUR AREA. USUALLY THREE DEALERS WILL GIVE YOU A QUOTE OVER THE PHONE. NEVER G…

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homer2804 April 10, 2008, 10:12pm 16

How true are “no haggle” policies?? Such as those advertised by Saturn and such. I’ve bought used only because I prefer a stranger to take the depreciation.

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