Why can't they be honest & fair?
2007-06-17 13:27:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
they only rip off stupid people
:)
2007-06-17 13:33:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
The car knowledge by the majority of the people is minimal and so it becomes easy for those in the know, to manipulate those who don't. There are 3 steps that you can take before visiting a dealer or trying to buy a car from a private party. 1st-don't evr go in2 a dealer when u're in need of transportation...at least don't let a dealer know u're in need, because the more desperate u act or appear, the more the dealer is going 2 either raise the price or b less willing 2 drop the price. 2nd- Do your homework, surf the web sites of the dealers near you or go onto their lots after hours and get an idea of the cars they have, write down exact models, makes, with what options, and prices then when u get home, Check all car prices with a Kelly blue book or at Kelly blue book's website. Finally- once you're armed with your knowledge go into the dealer knowing that he/she will still try 2 jack u up on the price -OR- try 2 get u 2 pay more if u finance through the dealer (If at all possible, try to finance the car through your own bank). Finally- If u've never bought a car b4, have someone with you who has dealt with dealers before, who will also keep u focused or will speak up on your behalf.
Now- as 2 Y cant dealers b honest and fair? That's a qstn that will never b solved because now you're asking a someone to explain human nature.
2007-06-17 20:44:42 · answer #2 · answered by qstorm61 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a 50/50 blame game.
Some dealers are not honest and sell overpriced crap.
Some customers buy cars they can't afford, don't to research before buying a car or don't take a friend/relative who knows mechanics with them.
If you tell someone that a burger is 5 dollars but the restaurant is going to help him to pay for it, and the customer is going to pay for his burguer in ten installments one dollar each week. People will say that it is a rip off... so, why people don't do some basic math when they buy a car, and know how much will be paying at the end?
2007-06-18 00:16:30 · answer #3 · answered by wazup1971 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The automobile business is very competitive, which makes some dealers and their commissioned sales people resort to tactics which may be at best agressive and at worst illegial. In between are unethical, dishonest, cheating, lying, and borderline-legal tactics. It's about getting the sale, regardless of method. It should be about creating a stress-free, honest, fair, and memorable buying experience for customers.
2007-06-17 20:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they would never sell a car if they were honest with ppl . I hate car dealers cause i have been ripped off so many times .
2007-06-17 20:30:00 · answer #5 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't, and most are honest and fair. You've just fallen into the "all tow truck drivers are crooks who steal cars" and "all car salesmen rip people off" trap. That's as much prejudice as thinking a particular race of people all have the same characteristics.
You walked into the dealership, if you feel you are being treated nicely, feel free to walk out again and go somewhere else.
2007-06-17 20:33:34 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't always blame the dealerships. Blame the individuals that work for them. The majority are on a commission basis, the more volume they gross, their commission earns them more. I was a dealer consultant (yes, I too was on commission) but was up front with my customers and by doing so, I retained my clientele, earned a fair income and stayed with the same dealership for 21 years after prior work with another dealership for 17 years
2007-06-17 20:47:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most actually are fair. There's just the odd few that give us bad names. If you know what your problem is, don't let them sucker you into getting extra stuff. Also, don't go to the dealer to fix your car, they generally just charge more. Go to a mechanic.
2007-06-17 20:35:51 · answer #8 · answered by Chris_Knows 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They want to make more money off the car sale which pleases the manager and saves their job. Hate haggling over a new car purchase. Good thing we don't have to do that at the supermarket!
2007-06-17 20:52:07 · answer #9 · answered by SgtMoto 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not about honesty, it's about their commission. When the car is driven off their lot for the last time, they can care less if it breaks down within feet of the lot.
2007-06-17 20:30:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they know many people don't have the option of getting a new car so they take advantage of the situation.
2007-06-18 00:13:05 · answer #11 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋