How do you walk away from a car dealership?
As you’re leaving the dealership (on good terms), give the salesperson your contact information and tell them you’re still interested in the car—at your desired price. Tell them to reach out if they can meet that price. Add a little urgency by reminding them that you’re shopping around, so you won’t wait forever.
How do I contact Wendy Knowler?
Send an email to [email protected] with Good to know with Wendy Knowler in the subject line followed by your podcast pitch. For more consumer-related stories, tune in or visit the ConsumerTalk feature page.
How to answer 5 ” trick ” dealership questions?
Chances are this will speed things up greatly. Ignore pleas of “This deal is only good today,” because if it’s a fair price, the dealer will take it tomorrow, and if they won’t, another dealership will. When you hit your time limit, be sure to follow through.
What’s the best way to negotiate with a car dealer?
In some cases, this is an honest question. If you’re looking to buy a $50,000 car on a budget of $250 per month with a $1,000 down payment and no trade-in, the dealer will know right away that you’re wasting her time. Still, it’s best to negotiate based on the cash price of the car, not the monthly payment.
What should I ask a car dealer to sell my car?
Use a site such as Kelly Blue Book to look up the trade-in value. The site will ask about your car’s condition; be honest and remember that the dealer must offer a price low enough that she can clean and refurbish your car then sell it for a fair asking price while making a profit.
Can you answer ” no ” to ” May we contact this employer?
It depends on whether the employer in question is from the past or present. Answering “no” to “may we contact this employer” without some sort of explanation can raise some red flags.
What should you never say to a car dealer?
“My car just died so I really need a new set of wheels.” Don’t indicate to the salesperson that you are desperate for a car. If you do, you will open the door for the salesperson to convince you to settle for a car that might be less (or more) than what you really need because of the time crunch involved.
Why do auto dealerships have so much room to negotiate?
Many dealers buy their inventory at auctions – often times getting great deals on cars that us average car buyers don’t have access to (or the time / know-how to access). So, while the car may be worth a said amount – there is often “room to negotiate”. Now, I’m okay with capitalism and the dealer getting their fair share.
What’s the best way to answer a car dealer question?
Your answer (provided you don’t want to use the clown-suit one above): “Give me a fair price and a fair offer for my trade, and I’ll buy this car today.”
Are there car dealers that don’t take Internet leads?
I found this to be especially true for dealers in the South, but this problem is an issue everywhere. Some dealers don’t take internet leads seriously and think that a web inquiry or an email is the same as a tire kicker who isn’t really committed to buying something.