A little bit of a rant..

[SSm1le]

Talked to a dealer about getting a 1LE. It seems they don't know much at all about the car, let alone anything that the package comes with. Am I wrong to expect a salesman should know what they are selling? I'm not a professional on this car, but before buying it I've read almost everything posted about it. Should I be a little easier on the salesmen, or is it justified that you shouldn't try selling a product you don't have a clue about?

[SPARTAN sui]

If its a Chevy dealership, then I think so. It's not that difficult to keep up with Chevy's lineup.

[right to travel]

most dealers ive encountered have no clue at all what they sell. but its also depends on what they are selling and whats being pushed by the manufacturer.

[Angrybird 12]

Remember Chevy sells so many models with so many option packages it would take a genius to know everything about every car they sell, and they have to relearn it every year. While a buyer has usually got one car in mind so it is easier to learn everything there is to know about that one car.

[Brian 1LE SS]

They should know their product. Salesman have a lot of sit around time while on the job. They should use that time to learn their products. It will make them a better salesman and they will most likely make more money.

[SSm1le]

I'm not saying know every product at any given time. But if someone walks in trying to buy a $45K car, take 10-15 minutes to educate yourself. It helps the customer feel more at ease and want to buy from you. So far getting my 1LE, I've had bad experiences with 2 dealers. The one I ordered from didn't even know a 1LE existed, so I went step by step on everything that I wanted and what I was willing to pay. I would of felt a lot better if he took a little time to understand what exactly I'm ordering, because as we all know a 1LE is not just another Camaro.

[Rhyder]

Its like almost any job with more than 5 people, and some with less.....

There's always going to be some who just try to glide through or only learn enough to appear to be knowledgeable. The percentage increases when management is not active in motivating, providing and reaffirming the educational side of the business.....As many products that Chevy puts out, in the 100's of styles and versions, it would require continuous learning and instruction, materials and access provided by management. Especially on limited or low number production models that the average salesman may never even see or sale.

There's always the chance he was new as well.....

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by SSm1le

Talked to a dealer about getting a 1LE. It seems they don't know much at all about the car, let alone anything that the package comes with. Am I wrong to expect a salesman should know what they are selling? I'm not a professional on this car, but before buying it I've read almost everything posted about it. Should I be a little easier on the salesmen, or is it justified that you shouldn't try selling a product you don't have a clue about?

Your salesperson is in sales, not automotive engineering. Your dealer's foolish lack of desire to learn about what they sell reflects on how filled with idiots the facility is.

[GaBoy25]

People say its hard to learn?

I used to work at a parts department and could tell you damn near every part number with description and function. Nail Guns ect. We got new models in all the time with a lovely thing called a schematic. I learned said schematic down to the bolt part numbers. Why? Not because I had to...but because I wanted the customer to have 100% confidence in my knowledge and ability.

I'm not a guru, I'm not a genius....I'm a member of the American blue collar work force....and that's what sets me apart.

People used to learn their jobs instead of trying to figure out how not to work said jobs. Personally I'm sick of seeing people stare at a menu pic at Taco Bell to tell me what comes on something?

Before long people will be defending salesman saying its just his a.d.d. We have enough pc in this country....learn your job or get another one.

[newb]

If this wasn't so talked about in the auto world I would be more understanding. Sadly I have met quite a few dealers lately who are not car people. Many are doing it because it is one of the few businesses that continue to hire and make money. The turnover rate seems high too.

I'm not sure my dealer gas any clue what he ordered for me. Nor does he care. But since I got an awesome deal, I go along with it. He never lied or pretended to know. I told him what I want, he ordered it. Just that simple.


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[right to travel]

I would have no problem with a dealer experience that newb had but that would require a trait that too few sales people have HONESTY. i cant stand when someone who has no clue wtf they are talking bout try to educate me on a product that i have done research on. if your not sure about a specific aspect of something say so. its easier to work with a uninformed person who will work hard to get a sale done than an arrogent dumb ass who thinks he knows everything

[Angrybird 12]

Chevy just has 15 different car and truck models, how hard could it be to memorize every model, their standard equipment, all the option package contents, exceptions, individual options that are available, specifications, prices, etc etc....
Easy as pie....

[LRJet35]

At the first dealership I went into the salesman had no clue about the 1LE package, what was included in it, etc. Not only that but he wasn't familiar with the dual mode exhaust, or basically anything having to do with the camaro in general. And this particular dealership is supposed to be a big camaro/corvette dealer for the area. That combined with the very unpleasant and rude sales manager made it a pretty easy decision for me to move on to the next dealer

[CrystalRedTintcoat]

Originally Posted by SSm1le

I'm not saying know every product at any given time. But if someone walks in trying to buy a $45K car, take 10-15 minutes to educate yourself. It helps the customer feel more at ease and want to buy from you. So far getting my 1LE, I've had bad experiences with 2 dealers. The one I ordered from didn't even know a 1LE existed, so I went step by step on everything that I wanted and what I was willing to pay. I would of felt a lot better if he took a little time to understand what exactly I'm ordering, because as we all know a 1LE is not just another Camaro.

Order from Becky.