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American dealerships(only ones I’ve dealt with) make a lot of their money on the auxiliary purchases, so they keep you in rooms, passing you around managers to

by mym1990 4y ago

American dealerships(only ones I’ve dealt with) make a lot of their money on the auxiliary purchases, so they keep you in rooms, passing you around managers to try to get you to buy these things(extended warranties, extra options, tire changes, yadda yadda). They are also pretty difficult to negotiate with. The service they offer is convenience and possibly peace of mind(over an owner sale), but they sure do take an arm and a leg for it.

propogandist 4y ago
For those in the US considering purchasing the manufacturer warranty coverage (“bumper to bumper”), you can often purchase the same coverage from a different dealer from the one selling the car (whoever offers the best price). Just call a dealers finance department and find out if they sell standalone warranty and get a quote (you may need to provide a sample VIN). Make sure they are quoting the official manufacturer warranty coverage (new car) vs some BS third party warranty. If you do this in advance you can fight off the finance guy easily and (more often) get them to price match to keep your business. This method has saved me thousands.
- mym1990 4y ago
  Yes, having competitive alternatives in hand is a great bargaining chip, and always giving yourself the option to just get up and walk away. Problem is people get to the dealership and fall in love with the car and all sense goes out the metaphorical window.
  - propogandist 4y ago
    true, they will definitely try FOMO tricks to get the sale instantly, and the above assumes there is research prior to going in and a desire to save $. knowing that warranty can be purchased separately for brand itself is a great way to beat up the finance guy, as that may be where they expect to make the bulk of their profit (although nowadays it may be “market adjustment” and other BS fees)

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American dealerships(only ones I’ve dealt with) make a lot of their money on the auxiliary purchases, so they keep you in rooms, passing you around managers to

by mym1990 4y ago

propogandist 4y ago
For those in the US considering purchasing the manufacturer warranty coverage (“bumper to bumper”), you can often purchase the same coverage from a different dealer from the one selling the car (whoever offers the best price). Just call a dealers finance department and find out if they sell standalone warranty and get a quote (you may need to provide a sample VIN). Make sure they are quoting the official manufacturer warranty coverage (new car) vs some BS third party warranty. If you do this in advance you can fight off the finance guy easily and (more often) get them to price match to keep your business. This method has saved me thousands.
- mym1990 4y ago
  Yes, having competitive alternatives in hand is a great bargaining chip, and always giving yourself the option to just get up and walk away. Problem is people get to the dealership and fall in love with the car and all sense goes out the metaphorical window.
  - propogandist 4y ago
    true, they will definitely try FOMO tricks to get the sale instantly, and the above assumes there is research prior to going in and a desire to save $. knowing that warranty can be purchased separately for brand itself is a great way to beat up the finance guy, as that may be where they expect to make the bulk of their profit (although nowadays it may be “market adjustment” and other BS fees)