I recently started selling cars why does everybody have this terrible attitude toward me all of the sudden.?

Question

I am not worried about what people think I would like to let people know that percentage wise there are the same number of crooks selling cars as there are in any other business most of us are just honest hard working people trying to make a living.

golden it is probably your attitude going in that makes people treat you that way try going in with a friendly attitude i bet you get ttreated a lot differently

Answer 1

It goes way back to the early years of car sales! In the auto infancy years, there were NO regulations on car sales, so "fly-by-night" dealers would travel from town to town selling cars, then move-on. Roads wern't paved, car making wasn't an art or science, like today, and there were a lot of "Independent-Makers" who made parts by hand, so when a part failed or broke, where could you get a replacement for it?
The three most "Hated" services(jobs) are: lawyers, towing companies, and car sales.
I guess it is a stereotype for us as humans to "hate" to pay or spend that much money on a service that can help us, get out of trouble, or just get around.
Be yourself and don't fret, a good warm attitude at your job, will go a long way. Remember: First impressions are what most people remember! So if you present a good, caring, and helpful impression to your customer, they will not feel uncomfortable around you, and will give you a good attitude back!
Good Luck! I hope you sell 50 cars a month at your job!!

Answer 2

Are they used cars? No wonder. New car salesman are almost as bad though.

Car salesmen get that reputation because they mostly deserve it. What makes for good business, makes for a lousy personality.

I've bought 2 cars in my lifetime and these are the faults of those two salesman:

Ford salesman: very pushy, asked the "What will it take to get you into this car today?" question after I explicitly said I was not signing today, he asked a small talk question and I gave an unexpected answer, he kept on chattering as if I gave the standard answer, obviously not listening. At least he didn't lie (that time).

Toyota salesman: although he was not pushy (he had the soft approach), he lied to me when he said there'd be NO extra charges and the price was $17500 FINAL. Get in the back and I'm slapped with an extra $350. He also said it was the last day of the 2.9% financing and I'd miss out and who knows when it'll be back. Guess what? It was back the next month. And the next. And the next. And the next. F*cking liar.

If you don't use the slimey techniques, you probably won't sell very well. If you use the slimey techniques, people won't respect you very much but you'll be the #1 salesman.

If you don't like it, do another kind of selling.

edit:
I'm sure the reason new car salesmen are perceived better because they have a much higher quality product. Used cars are always treated with suspicion, and thus the person selling them. The buyer is always thinking "So, what's the problem with this car? Why did someone sell it if it's such a great car?".

Answer 3

Have you never bought a car???
If you have bought a new car or probably a used car too, car salesman are the sleaziest most dishonest characters that I always dread buying a new car.
I go in tough, tell them this is what I want, can you work with me?
I take charge and overwhelm them. It sucks to have to have a strategy to go out and spend all that money on a car.
It is one thing to spend the money. That is enough to make one uneasy, having to put up with lying and underhanded dealings make it even worse, and I am sure one of the most unpleasant experiences most people have to deal with.
Sorry, you asked.

Answer 4

~~I know alot of salesmans personally and I notice the reason why people give out bad attitudes are because they try to make the person look bad and get a better deal! Dont let them get to you! You are the one who wants to make the money, they just think you may be lying about the cars or the price is to high lower it! Just do your job and keep giving them best deals u can!!~~

Answer 5

I sold cars for two years. It sucks that people are stupid and ignorant and they think all sales people, esp car sales, are liars and cheats, so they will treat you differently. Even you own family and friends. After a while they come around cause they see your not a liar or a cheat, but still. It's just a stereo type, and it really is interesting to see how many people who say they aren't raciest or that they don't prejudge, actually do.

Answer 6

I have no idea. Maybe they're jealous that you have a good job and they don't. Maybe it's because some people have a preconceived notion that all car salesman are sleazy because of how they're portrayed in movies and on TV. Either way, you might just start meeting new people. These people sound like they're being very shallow and you don't need them.

Answer 7

Cos they think you only want to make money, which is all they want too, so it's ok, people look down on everyone that's not like them, carsalesmen are simplpy in the public eye more. Cheer up love and enjoy those sales you make!!!

Answer 8

Question: Do you know how to tell when a car sales person is lying to you?

Answer: When their lips are moving.

That is the reason for the attitude toward you now that you are selling cars. ( :

Answer 9

that whole gas price thing has gotten everyone in a tizzy.
are u a used car salesman? there is a stereotype about used car salesmen.. scuzzballs.

Answer 10

Car salesmen, particularly used-car salesmen, have a bad rep. You will have your work cut out for you to overcome this.