Do you believe that all car salesman are crooks?

Answer 1

no just most of them

Answer 2

Here is the best way to measure a crooked car dealer. You have to use some of your own smarts and the best thing to do is get yourself a Blue Book so you know how price is determined by condition.

When you see a car for sale and woul dlike to buy it, make a list of everything you see wrong with it and then have it inspected to look for other problems like brakes and low oil pressure and general mechanical health.

Once you have an estimate for repairs that are necessary then you subtract these costs from the "high" Blue Book value. This is the cars actual value or sales price.

If the dealer does not acknowledge this fact and will not subtract the required repair costs from the asking price, then you have a crooked dealer.

That being said, these crooks are known to be dumb enough to buy cars at auction with bad maintenance problems and pay too much for the car at auction and therefore can't undersell themselves because they've stuck themselves with a lemon.

My neighbor wanted a used State Trooper car that turned out needed a new engine and brakes and exhaust (and most likely a transmission) and the guy who bought it at auction paid way too much for it and got stuck with a car that was really something that should be sold or valued as a "body" with no engine and loads of other mechanical repairs needed. The body was in good physical condition but the whole drivetrain and rest of the car was trashed.

I found him a decent used DNR (Dept. of Natural Resources) car that only needed rear brakes and some preventive maintenance he still has it 8 years later and it is in excellant mechanical condition.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

actually no, and that's a stereotype caused by a few bad apples. If you buy from a large dealership then the salespeople are strictly monitored on their every move. I work for a larger dealership in Louisiana and the owner of our establishment is here every day from 8 am to 12 pm. Trust me when I say that if he got wind of something shady then that salesperson would be gone so quick his/her head would spin.

It's because of shady lots (small privately owned lots) that nearly everyone has this stereotype against salespeople and car lots. A large part of that is the consumer walking in and not realizing he/she isn't just buying a car but is also buying warranty, tags, title, transfer fees, delivery (in some cases) and most importantly is the fact of their credit...the worse the credit (generally) the more out of pocket expense a person will have to pay.

Insurance and downpayments are based on this credit score. Most of this is set prices and rates in stone that can only be negotiated within a very small frame. Salespeople are very unlikely to take a 17% interest down to a 4% interest.

The best thing to do is do your research and contact the BBB (if available in your state - Better Business Bureau) that can tell you of any discreptionies tied to that place of business.

Answer 4

stupid question.. it's like asking are all basketball players tall? are all baseball players on steroids? your question shows how shallow and stupid people are... there are always bad apples but there isn't a single group of anything or anyone that can be described using "all". I've been selling cars for years and the customers are more likely to be crooks than any of my salesman. 20 years ago you can say MOST were crooks but nowadays federal and state laws make it virtually impossible for dealerships to take advantage of you. Customers are the crooked ones! In most instances they lie about the condition of their trades, their credit, what they were told by other dealerships, etc... so the answer is.. you're probably the crook!!!!

Answer 5

Not all are crooks. More and more these days car dealers have gone to a softer approach. The business is just like any other. They are trying to make money and the consumer is trying to save money. Sales is a challenging field and can be very lucrative, as well as cutthroat.

Answer 6

Well I used to give them the benefit of the doubt But between the new car I just purchased and the dealers I have worked for, yes. 95% are crooks

Answer 7

Yes I do. I almost punched one out at a local ford dealer near my house last January. My last ford salesman was just like this one. They dont care about youl. All's they care about is the almighty dollar!!!!

Answer 8

No, one of my close friends is a car salesmen and he isnt half as crooked as some of the people that come into his work to try and buy cars

Answer 9

They are if your an un-educated buyer. Know your stuff and always shop around and have that information available so that you find your best deal. If they are too high tell them you can do better here or there and if they won't come down on their price then go here or there.

Answer 10

like in every business there are good and bad ones. better ? are car dealers all crooks and no to that one too. they are trying to make a living like in other business.

Answer 11

Yes, they are a career just a level below Lawyer. Bottomfeeders!