Hopefully this post won't get me in trouble, that is not the intent.....
I was just curious... As a successful business person who has made a very good living in a franchised industry, I can't help but wonder why Dealers on this site continue to bash other dealers.
I can understand If a customer has an issue or bad experience with a dealer, he has every right to make that info available to others so they don't fall into the same trap.
What I don't understand, is why a dealer who is in the Business of selling the same Brand of auto would bash another dealer.
I have seen it over and over again.
In my business, we Franchisee's stick together and help each other out with the hopes the favor will be returned someday.
No matter what we think of the individual or the operator we still stick together to promote our brand and take care of our customers.
I personally don't see what there is to gain by bashing your fellow, what I would call " Team Mate".
I have never bought anything from anybody that wanted me to buy something from them because they said the other guy was no good.
How about telling me why you are better than them instead of telling me they are no good.
Seems Ironic...
What a sales pitch...Your Dealer is an Idiot buy from me.
Well, for what its worth, I would like to take the time to give my Dealer a shout out and commend him for the way he has taken care of me and my friends. I have, and will ...continue to purchase lots of vehicles from a great dealer who doesn't make a living bashing his Fellow " Team Mates".
Great Job.... Ken Nelson Auto Plaza Dixon, Illinois
You guys are an Honnest ,hard working, group of people who go above and beyond to take care of your customers without saying one negitive word about the Company you Represent or anybody else for that matter.
You are to be commended for your up front, no BS, no dealer Bashing, way of doing business.
I know of no other industry that bashes it's fellow Comrads and gets away with it...not alone the ethics behind such a sales pitch.
Anyway..Just wanted to get that in there.
Before I get Flamed...I am a proud life Long GM owner. I have bought too many to count and I have no intention of switching brands, ever.
Just get tired of all the negative comments being made about other dealers as if they think they are better...
Don't confuse a dealer who can get you a car fast, with a good dealer. Getting the car is just the first part...Building a relationship with a dealer that will take care of you as long as you are buying cars sure seems like the way to go to me. JMHO
I think it's best to let the customers make there own informed decisons based on Customer feed back Not other dealers bashing their comrads.
Team work always seems to prevail over individualism...
JMHO and I am not pointing any fingers, this is just a General statement and a good Honnest effort at giving My dealer the KUDOS they deserve !
Great Job Ken Nelson...Proud to be your Customer !
Great Job GM...I love your vehicles....Especially My Camaro's
Just my own thoughts... as always, you are entitled to your own.
That is what makes this country GREAT!