Car Buying Story, Part IV: The Merchant

Boy, these people are something special! You know, during the investigation into the cars, I read a lot to deal with car dealerships. People usually have a negative attitude towards them and the whole car buying experience, and you can create a variety of information such as scams, how to get the money, how to negotiate with them, tell them what etc., etc. A great find to avoid the bottom of the site, learn about all aspects of buying a car buying tips: (http://www. carbuyingtips. com /). Now, with all the great info and details I learned from various sources, I still think that the prevailing attitude in general is realistic. I mean, you almost feel as if you have something to pay more than factory prices, you made a bad deal. Of course you can also lower the price seems largely successful, but the fact that the dealers money. Ok, sometimes just sold the car, for example to meet its targets, is beneficial for them, and they might even give the benefit of all the love. But come, I can just a crazy situation is considered lucky not to my goal! Anyway, I think that the current enthusiasm is supported “cons”, the Prize to the ground is both unrealistic and aggressive than the dealer’s madness, as much money as possible. But after this buying experience, I lost almost all respect and sympathy for the dealers. And I always advise anyone ever be. Of course, some of them were great examples of normal behavior and pleasant, but unfortunately I must say that most of them have activities of deception and aggression as hitherto supposed to be an honest and well-intentioned people the idea of a dealer must fight against. I soon felt so much uncertainty about what I told them, lost. I think that was a lie, more or less. Much of what I heard, I did not, and none of that I trust. Here are some examples, more or less funny, in my recent experience: a systematic approach I walk into a dealership with the intention to explore a car that really caught my attention simply by adding all the basic functionality I wanted. So I wanted to see him try and ask some questions. I ask the dealer: “I read that the crash-test results for this model is not as good, most are classified 3 of 5. Now I know there are different tests, and you can not just judge by the note. Do you know more details about these tests and evaluation, which is exactly how they tested and the cars of guests? “ The answer was: “Yes, yes I know the notes are not the best. I know. But you know – what they really mean? (And I think – yes, that’s exactly what I asked) that you see with a score of 3 is really not bad. It’s almost as a fourth What is the difference? Almost nothing, let me tell you. And something that all means in the worst accident! “ Well, no kidding! As for a thorough explanation. Now, I understand and my worries have disappeared. And what a relief. So if a car is parked just a lot, I would not worry that suddenly they open the hood and hit me in the face! Collage A question came from a car, and I decided to ask a car dealer and drop. My visit was about 10 minutes – of course we exchanged numbers, I had the brochure and the usual things. Tomorrow morning, my phone rings, I answer, and I get this: - “Hey Michael, Jord by the car dealership.” - “Hey Jord, how are you, what’s new?” (I thought he would simply have some good used cars) - “Nothing, nothing … I just wanted to see how you are. “ Huh. . . If it does not sound like the beginning of a beautiful friendship, I do not know what does! Then he continues: - “So you’ve made a decision on which car you want?” - “No, not really, not yet. I told you, I’ll take some time, and I’m not really in a hurry.” - “Ok, tell me what is blocked Can I help you?” The man, of course you can! Go do something else instead of asking me questions. . . Landing on all four, no matter what happens I was not sure of the size of a tribe, one of the models during my visit to the car dealers I brought a few boxes and a car that I use often to see how they fit into the trunk . However, this was one of the smaller cars, so I was not sure of the size of the boot. And I told the dealer what I want to do, and he said, no problem. So, I take things and he laughed: - “C’mooon, how can you doubt it – that can easily adapt. Do not worry!” - “Wait, wait, I’ll try, I know whereof I speak.” And then I look, and he tried, but it is not so simple – the car is a bit long and the boxes a little high. Moreover, they go to any problem, but together, not so simple. Finally, he laughed again and comments: - “And you really thought that in this luggage form ??!!” ALL Wha. . . ? Get all the money that you can Shall I describe a long conversation, as I buy a replacement insurance. And the most expensive (“better” in the jargon), which covers you for a long time and gives you the value of the new car, but the amount you paid. Ok, this is a good product. Now I have a long description of how I should buy a packet VIN etching engraving, where they steal all the VIN on the windshield, so that thieves are less likely, it (they can not sell parts windshield). Is about $ 300. Well, I have a good idea, but tomorrow I am doing something simple: Why do I need two protection? If I get insurance, and if they will give me a new car, if stolen, why not protect yourself? Shit, I’d probably buy two cars in one case, after all stolen. And then I found on the Internet that serve the engraving kit, very easy to use and can be purchased for as little as $ 20. Get all the money can – again This is known and generally scam as a “broker”, entitled, but I decided I have here anyway as another example. So I finally decide to buy the car and I arrive at the dealership at about 6.00. I expect that the process will take approximately one hour. However, little here and there and I find myself at the dealership for four hours. I think, okay, not to blame, there is simply to do many things and many people to participate – the dealer, Guy finance, insurance girl, then the finance guy again, then the principal because it was a mistake, etc. So I have a contract with all the numbers are, and everything looks good: All figures correspond almost perfectly to me, I calculated before. Except for one thing – $ 900 life insurance loan. I ask: - “Why is he here? Is this duty? - “Now we have to support such a claim to society.” - “Ok, but it is a duty?” - “We have again and see what happens – if you have life insurance anywhere else.” Well, you see I’m not too easily confused, but it was getting late and I do not want to repeat the entire process, I think, “Okay, I’ll think about tomorrow.” And I made it through. Well good thing is that I contract with me (I had at home for my wife) had to sign, I was not too worried. Anyway the morning, I found that not only is it not mandatory to have insurance and I really do not need life insurance elsewhere, but another application, without doubt, he spent . And at that moment that I sincerely doubt that they have to make another application at all. So I’m really angry and I’m going there and I get exactly the same answer. So I say: - “Let’s apply again, I am sure that demand is low. I do not want, and I never wanted, and I never asked. And if it does then we will see what we do “. And he made the paperwork and see me angry, “Do not worry, I’m sure it will be a depression.” It is of course – and it works. Get the client side – even if you overdo One of the distributors has been reaffirmed every little thing I said. It was funny and a bit boring: He thought that the features I really wanted the only important elements in the car. It has also been in the computer a few years ago. The funniest part was when we discussed the options of payment. He said that leasing is the best option if I change the car a few years as. So I say: - “You know, I’m more of the other type of buyer, at least so far. I drive a car for years before buying a new one, so I probably will not need to go with the lease. “ - “I unde
rstand, I understand perfectly. You know, the hardest part of the company car for me is that you just have to change cars every 1-2 years. I hate to know that if I do not sell cars would I do the same as you. “ Well, I really feel at home. Come on guys, we do not just learn and perhaps never see these things. Advertise what you have It was not really funny on the negative side, it was easy. I went to the Subaru dealer and there was actually very cool. They were very cooperative and non-aggressive edge. And she never called me to drag or wondering if I made a decision. They also have an excellent program where you can have the car for a test ride of 24 hours. I really had a good experience with them. Anyway, I told this seller that I know that some cars use their technology in their engine, which is isolated from other cars, which can be costly. And he said: - “Yes, that boxer engine supposedly opposing pistons horizontally rather than vertically. But we’re not the only ones to use it … it uses Porsche – you know, Porsche Boxster .. .. And small aircraft. “ Well, it’s much more affordable for repairs. . . And he added that he has an old technology that is perfected well so far and I do not really care who was somewhat reassuring. Always fish for customers weaknesses – even in the dark Honda was off and they announced it everywhere: It’s very important selling point. Now, I get a car dealer and one of the first things I told the man: ”You know, I’ll tell you one thing: We give you a coupon, discount and is Honda, but most dealers will not even be mentioned.” He acted as if he let me know a secret, and not only that, but it is on the radio, website, anywhere. But I would be ill-informed and careless, and I always think that a special offer. Lie like there’s no tomorrow and we hope that you will not be surprised I was completely buying a car nearby and so I called to ask some dealers if they have a specific model and paint on the property. I told them I do not want to be put on the car from another dealer. I want to see the car and the one I saw. Because I do not want to get into the full range of new problems and questions. For example, a dealer told me they should be additional shipping, if the car from another dealer, which is ridiculous by the way, and perhaps deserves its own story about bears. It is also possible that the car is different in some details what you wanted, and you have already signed the papers. And so on. So I made sure that they know what I want, and then came one of the dealers. We chat a bit and then said: - So let me see the car. “ - “Oh, I was afraid you ask me. I do not know exactly where the car is.” I laugh, but I told you I want to see the car before buying it. “ - “Oh, do not worry – it is here, I’m not sure where.” - “OK, I’ll go get him.” - “But the items are really great.” - “I do not mind, I have time.” - “But they are not really all here – we have eliminated two lots a few blocks.” I do not like as much arguing – in these cases, I gave up and just walk. A good guy The highlight is a positive young trader, I could quickly determine that it is not (yet), his skills into a false sense of routine – he gets even a little when I ask a stupid question confused. For me, it’s a normal reaction. And when I asked him what he drives, he said: “An old Volvo, you know, this car is very good.” I’m really sorry that he sold the cars were not suitable for me – I was very happy to buy him. And I do not even want to negotiations with him at all. ————————————————– ————————— Read more on the following pages: Part One: Why and How? Part II: How? Part Three: Models and Trademarks