Often, people walk onto a car lot without a particular vehicle in mind. Knowing the budget allotted for the new vehicle, other, and sometimes more important elements are forgotten. Whether you work with a cash for cars company or a big-named dealership, it’s imperative to keep some of the most important things at the forefront.
For example, repair times vary as much as 7 hours for some very common jobs. If you knew going in that you could potentially be paying $950 for front brake service and rotor repair on your Ford F350, as compared to $350 for the same services on a similar smaller truck, would you care? I think you should. At Horseless Carriage, our salesmen are here to set the record straight on what every vehicle shopper should know.
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The most significant and misunderstood problem is the salesperson’s job is to sell you a car. All the while, they need to make the most they can for the dealership, whereas the mechanic’s job is to fix the problem. Most dealerships will do everything to keep people from walking away or choosing a lesser model because the dealer needs every car sold. Don’t get us wrong; salespeople are friendly people. Chances are, they will never learn that the vehicle they sell is going to pick your pocket later on. Instead, the goal of your car salesman is to provide instant gratification as you drive off the lot. So, when the time comes again for a new vehicle, you will return to the same dealer for your next purchase, leaving no financial burdens upon their shoulders. Their job is not to determine the vehicle’s underlying factors and potential costs, but your immediate needs may be. Once those are known, they solve the equation.
If you find yourself paying $500 to $700 more for repairs than it would have cost on another vehicle, remember, it’s most likely because the salesperson was kept in the dark.
We know it’s not fair blaming the salesperson for not having a mechanical background. However, here at Horseless Carriage, we are mechanics. Thus, it becomes a bit frustrating when our customers are sold a vehicle that costs them thousands of dollars more in repairs or replacement parts. Instead of facing a potentially expensive runaround, visit us today and receive cash for cars – no obligation, no gimmicks.
Horseless Carriage is located at 754 Elm Street in Milford, NH. Questions? Give our team of dependable professionals a call at (603) 672-2580.