15Cars 16 Posted September 14, 2020 "Whats your best price for cash? I'm a good customer, don't need finance and have no part exchange, so what's the best price?" Any more cringe worthy opening lines about at the moment? :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey360 68 Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) "I'm not a messer" "I'm in the trade" "My mates a mechanic/ In the trade" "Can you beat this fake finance quote with 1% APR even though I haven't worked in 5 years and have several CCJ's against me?" "I'm not looking to buy, just to test drive" "So are you a car dealer or just flipping these for a profit?" "Do you take paypal?" "Can I have it next week without leaving a deposit?" "Can I pay you £10 a week?" "Can I take it away now if I pay you half now and the other when I get paid" Take your pick Edited September 14, 2020 by Mikey360 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 701 Posted September 14, 2020 Heard this on Saturday,punter on phone asking all sorts about N/Leaf then says it’s not for me it’s for my 17 year old son.Was then told ‘ he ain’t going to want a Nissan Leaf ‘. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted September 14, 2020 Will you keep it for will my 06 corsa be work 3 grand in px the list goes on but mostly the same ones as Mikey .. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDM1983 28 Posted September 14, 2020 Is it just me, or are the people that say I’m not a messer, the biggest fucking messers 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkTVS 209 Posted September 14, 2020 I really want this car, I don’t want to leave a deposit but can you keep it for me till Christmas? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
15Cars 16 Posted September 14, 2020 Lol, I've heard all of the above, but since lockdown it's the offer of cash/no px, no finance that has been most prevalent 1 hour ago, Mikey360 said: "I'm not a messer" "I'm in the trade" "My mates a mechanic/ In the trade" "Can you beat this fake finance quote with 1% APR even though I haven't worked in 5 years and have several CCJ's against me?" "I'm not looking to buy, just to test drive" "So are you a car dealer or just flipping these for a profit?" "Do you take paypal?" "Can I have it next week without leaving a deposit?" "Can I pay you £10 a week?" "Can I take it away now if I pay you half now and the other when I get paid" Take your pick I love the dealer one; I get that asked quite often whilst the punter is sat in my office looking over 150k of cars (albeit in a rural storage facility). "So is this this full time for you or just something on the side?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted September 14, 2020 wouldn't it be nice if they came in said I'm a nob can you help me please "I used to do this job" is my altime classic from the nob jockeys 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted September 14, 2020 Why would anyone that ISNT a messer have to say ‘I’m not a messer’ - they wouldn’t and just crack on and buy any customer that makes reference to ‘not being a messer’ will turn into the biggest messer of all. Fact 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted September 15, 2020 14 hours ago, Mikey360 said: "I'm not a messer" "I'm in the trade" "My mates a mechanic/ In the trade" "Can you beat this fake finance quote with 1% APR even though I haven't worked in 5 years and have several CCJ's against me?" "I'm not looking to buy, just to test drive" "So are you a car dealer or just flipping these for a profit?" "Do you take paypal?" "Can I have it next week without leaving a deposit?" "Can I pay you £10 a week?" "Can I take it away now if I pay you half now and the other when I get paid" Take your pick Just about heard all these except the flipping these for a profit , He would leave sharpish oh yes , Zero toleration for fools in my world . These idiots do not realise there are PLENTY of other customers , HEY Listen " we don't need you go away " Want to hear some of the garbage when my daughter gets one , Wrong move on their part is that one hahahahahah 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted September 15, 2020 1 hour ago, David Horgan said: Just about heard all these except the flipping these for a profit , He would leave sharpish oh yes , Zero toleration for fools in my world . These idiots do not realise there are PLENTY of other customers , HEY Listen " we don't need you go away " Want to hear some of the garbage when my daughter gets one , Wrong move on their part is that one hahahahahah Would like to see that david just for the comedy value gold if nothing else .. your daughter sounds like my type of person .. cant stand any bull Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Casper said: your daughter sounds like my type of person .. cant stand any bull Fastest come backs you ever heard Casper . Ruthless , direct to the point with no prisoners . She is ruthless . But great at sales too , kind understanding , remembers deals and names . Edited September 15, 2020 by David Horgan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted September 15, 2020 7 hours ago, David Horgan said: Fastest come backs you ever heard Casper . Ruthless , direct to the point with no prisoners . She is ruthless . But great at sales too , kind understanding , remembers deals and names . Hope u and all the family are well mate tell them all i said hello . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCS01 27 Posted September 15, 2020 My favourite comeback line was from someone at worked with at Land Rover. When they said ‘Parker’s says my car is worth X’ he would say oh great news, just take it down to them and you can buy this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted September 16, 2020 On 9/14/2020 at 9:47 PM, SC Derby said: Why would anyone that ISNT a messer have to say ‘I’m not a messer’ - they wouldn’t and just crack on and buy any customer that makes reference to ‘not being a messer’ will turn into the biggest messer of all. Fact Absolutely. On 9/14/2020 at 7:08 PM, Mikey360 said: "I'm not a messer" "I'm in the trade" ....my Dad says all car dealers discount by at least £xxx. ....I can get one for £500 less in (insert name of city 100 miles away here). ....my friend says yours is only worth £xxxx. ....Parker’s say your car is only worth £xxxx Answer: NO PROBLEM. JUST GO & BUY ONE FROM PARKER’S - LET ME KNOW HOW YOU GET ON. Last weekend (weekend trade ), punter arrives in a 2017 Touareg, torch in hand, to look at a 16yr old p/x X-Trail, FRESHLY & PROPERLY MOT’d and priced at the princely sum on £1300. ....Why does the MOT say surface corrosion? Answer: BECAUSE I DON’T GET MICKEY MOUSE MOTS & IT’S A 16 YR OLD 4x4 AT PUSHBIKE MONEY. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpenny 114 Posted September 16, 2020 I think the notion of getting money off for cash is well ingrained in the public consciousness thanks to various TV programmes where some 'expert' or other goes into negotiation waving a bunch of 'readies' and magically the price drops 10%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkTVS 209 Posted September 16, 2020 A common one we get is I’m a cash buyer who the proceed to whip out a credit / debit card cash means fecking cash! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted September 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Halfpenny said: I think the notion of getting money off for cash is well ingrained in the public consciousness thanks to various TV programmes where some 'expert' or other goes into negotiation waving a bunch of 'readies' and magically the price drops 10%. Mike Brewer feel free to comment here 1 minute ago, MarkTVS said: A common one we get is I’m a cash buyer who the proceed to whip out a credit / debit card cash means fecking cash! It’s because Place In The Sun & all other house buying TV programmes refer to their offers as ‘cash offers’. In the good old days a cash deal meant pound notes, no receipt, f*** off & don’t come back. Alas, in the space of a few years “cash deal” is spouted by every Parker’s Guide expert meaning “I want some money off, here’s my card & I’ll squeal like a rutting pig if an issue arises”. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ratt101 15 Posted September 16, 2020 I love it when they say I sold my px to we buy any car cos their advert said I would get a better deal as a cash buyer - no we want your px to retail if we can I don't need finance - so no HP commission (but to be fair these days it's negligible ) What can you do me for cash ( well I still have to pay the vat and taxman) agree a deal and they hand over a credit card!! that's not cash and it costs me more to take a credit than debit card. but the best one we had recently was a phone enquiry who had loads of questions about a car involved us running up and down the pitch in the rain (cos none of his questions were the usual owners, fsh, mot which are on our website) 35 minutes later, he thanked us for our time and advised he was only ringing because his wife had just bought the identical car which had gone back to the garage for a fault and in case they could not fix it and they gave her a refund he was ringing all dealers within a 150 mile radius who had the same car just in case he needed to arrange viewings for a replacement vehicle. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpenny 114 Posted September 16, 2020 1 hour ago, BHM said: Mike Brewer feel free to comment here 'old out yer 'and.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul C 75 Posted September 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Halfpenny said: I think the notion of getting money off for cash is well ingrained in the public consciousness thanks to various TV programmes where some 'expert' or other goes into negotiation waving a bunch of 'readies' and magically the price drops 10%. I enjoyed the one where the seller (I think he was American) said, in a somewhat deadpan tone, "the price is $xxxx, if you don't pay it we'll part as friends". I often use that approach myself. Asking for the keys back and going into the office normally illustrates the point well, if the words weren't clear enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, Ratt101 said: I love it when they say I sold my px to we buy any car cos their advert said I would get a better deal as a cash buyer - no we want your px to retail if we can I don't need finance - so no HP commission (but to be fair these days it's negligible ) What can you do me for cash ( well I still have to pay the vat and taxman) agree a deal and they hand over a credit card!! that's not cash and it costs me more to take a credit than debit card. but the best one we had recently was a phone enquiry who had loads of questions about a car involved us running up and down the pitch in the rain (cos none of his questions were the usual owners, fsh, mot which are on our website) 35 minutes later, he thanked us for our time and advised he was only ringing because his wife had just bought the identical car which had gone back to the garage for a fault and in case they could not fix it and they gave her a refund he was ringing all dealers within a 150 mile radius who had the same car just in case he needed to arrange viewings for a replacement vehicle. That advert does make me laugh .as did your story some people eh . Edited September 17, 2020 by Casper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XDR 15 Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) “My best mate is a mechanic” “How much for Keshhh” ”Can you deliver it and then I’ll pay” Edited September 22, 2020 by XDR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted September 22, 2020 Well today has been a day of ! Duya swap cars mate ? Seriously I've had 4 enquires today wanting to swap bl@@dy cars . ! ;; Jus bort this car mate two weeks agu n dunt like the colour wudya swap it for the ST u ave . NO 2::PX to clear Smart Car , Lady asks will i swap her 73,000 mile KA because it wont pass the MOT in a week , Actually done 113,000 miles and she tried blowing me out of the water telling me she knew better . LADY ITS a NO 3::Got a Mondeo would you consider swapping for that SEAT , No My friend its 4 yrs older than the SEAT , Ok just asking cos I haven't got any money , Hahah NO 4 :: Hi Pal seen the car you have for sale , I've got 3 cars so would swap you , ME ; But your cars are a 53 plate mini , 52 Plate Astra , and an 11plate 178,000 Skoda estate , and you want the SEAT Cupra on a 16 plate , Yes Pal are you up for a deal then , NOT without a £15,295 debit card as well my friend . So that was a NO I've even looked at some sites thinking I'm part of a swap club somewhere LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankieola 22 Posted September 22, 2020 Worked with a South African salesman who was fantastic, great salesman but he could also be really rude and customers didn't notice / loved it / thought it was funny. One of his best Customer: I've been to a ford and they are going to give me £3000 in px for my car, what can you do?! Salesman: Grab your stuff, Let's go, I'll give you a lift down there!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites