I was watching the tv show “Men of a Certain Age” the other night and one of the characters is a new car salesman. The salesman came home after a tough day and told his wife he was worried all his customers hated him. Why? Because he was trying to get as much money from them as possible. His wi…

I’d venture to say that the majority of car sales people hired have short careers. Some of the larger dealers around have been known to have hiring seminars and employ 30 or 40 at a time. Most are gone within a few weeks. The best way of dealing with them is homework in advance and keep them on a …

I have a friend that moved to used car sales, because there is more money in used cars than new. Last new vehicle was a price fixed place, they tried to talk me into used but new was cheaper than used because of rebates Yes I always hated the car sales game, well I have to go talk to my manager, may…

An old customer’s widow continued to bring in their car for service for several years and when it neared the 200,000 mile mark I advised replacing it. The owner was somewhat upset and unsure of what to do so I called the local Buick dealership and spoke to a well seasoned salesman there. I explained…

When my dad was new car shopping a few years ago he met a salesman at our local Honda dealer who had the patience of a saint and kept working with my Dad while he decided amongst various models of Honda (Pilot,Odyssey,then back to CRV) over a period of several years until eventually selling my dad h…

@Barkydog My brother bought his last new car at a prearranged price. I forget the name of the broker. The price was fair for all parties involved. He called ahead that he’ll be picking it up, at such and such time When he arrived, the car was waiting for him. He just had to sign some papers, …

Naw, a good saleman will just try to match needs is all, and of course try and open up opportunities to sell more options and services is all. I don’t mind at all and I’m not afraid to say no. What the wife said though is the standard response among sales people and from sales management. That’s …

My dad was a salesman (not cars) and had a real knack for it. He was a genial, honest man. The best salesmen don’t coerce you; you don’t even feel the sting when the hook goes in. I’ve met a few car salesmen like that, and a few that seemed to be honourable in a profession that I’d never choose. …

@db4960 and @oblivion Probably buying a new car for wifey in the next year, I think the internet sales are probably going to be helpful, not meaning to slam all sales people, I never had a root canal. but dealing with some salespeople seems about the same amount of pain and aggravation.

Some of them have been really annoying to me. If buying new, nowadays, I only go to the dealership for a test drive. After I decide what I need, I finalize the deal on the internet and then by phone and after all is done, we drive to the dealership. I also mention that I need to be out of there in 3…

Do you "hate" new car salesmen?

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dagosa April 13, 2014, 7:46am 16

I have never hated a car salesman. He is just trying to make a living. You may not agree with how he conducts his job or deals with you, but that’s his right and yours to go some where else. Hating a car salesman is like hating a bee that stings you. That’s just what they do. And, of you get stung, it’s as much your fault. Be as prepared as you can.

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Do you "hate" new car salesmen?

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