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bhall82 · 11-08-2011, 09:10 AM

So everytime my local dealer sells or tries to sell a camaro, they either send them to see me or call me to come there to show the customers how to use the car and all the little gadgets and general info on the car.

Just wondering if this happens to anyone else. At times it's annoying but then I see the smiles on faces and remeber that the last 8 new vehicles I've bought from them they are great to me and that's why keep going back.

The Stig · 11-08-2011, 09:13 AM

start asking for commission

BAD DAB · 11-08-2011, 09:14 AM

Any kickbacks?

its a syn · 11-08-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by stieger

start asking for commission

67 Convertible · 11-08-2011, 09:16 AM

Unless you have a personal relationship with someone at the dealership, I wouldn't be bothered. Once or twice maybe, but not on a regular basis unless they're giving you free oil changes or some other type of perk.

bhall82 · 11-08-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by stieger

start asking for commission

Like I said they are great they've actually sent me several $100 checks. I just figured it happens quite a bit Because I know most people on here know more about thier camaros than the people selling the car to them.

NavyDood · 11-08-2011, 09:17 AM

General maintenance (oil changes, air filter and cabin filter) for free would be a fair trade IMO.

67 Convertible · 11-08-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

Unless you have a personal relationship with someone at the dealership, I wouldn't be bothered. Once or twice maybe, but not on a regular basis unless they're giving you free oil changes or some other type of perk.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhall82

Like I said they are great they've actually sent me several $100 checks. I just figured it happens quite a bit Because I know most people on here know more about thier camaros than the people selling the car to them.

Well that's different (you didn't mention the checks) I would do it for "several" $100 checks...............

bhall82 · 11-08-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NavyDood

General maintenance (oil changes, air filter and cabin filter) for free would be a fair trade IMO.

I own 2 Michelin tire shops. My newest one is an 8 bay garage. I do my own oil changes. No way in hell paying dealer prices for an oil change. And I know it's done right.

bhall82 · 11-08-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

Well that's different (you didn't mention the checks) I would do it for "several" $100 checks...............

I don't ask for any money. I'd rather them sell the car and have a happy customer. Like I said I've bought my last 8 new vehicles from them and they take great care of me.

I guess I was just wondering if everyone else ran into the same problem of knowing more about thier car than the people selling it to them .

vroomapunk · 11-08-2011, 09:30 AM

Lol, and while you're there you can give them 10% off coupons to your shop

krabtree13 · 11-08-2011, 09:31 AM

could be a nice little "quid pro quo" setup,if they'd start referring tire sales to you as well!

bannonm · 11-08-2011, 09:31 AM

My sales guy was pretty useless. He couldn't even drive a stick. I was shown absolutely nothing about the car except for the OnStar setup, which he bailed out of the car after the initial contact. Sounds like you have a good relationship with the dealer and I would keep it going. My guess is that dealer will give your preferential treatment over the average Joe.

B-Rex · 11-08-2011, 09:38 AM

I taught my dealer a lot about the car when I bought mine. Im suprised (somehow) when I know more than a dealer does. You'd think they would learn a little bit about the cars they sell, but I guess that isn't the knowledge they need to make a buck

11-08-2011, 09:10 AM	#1
bhall82 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15,241	Does anyone else have this happen on the reg? So everytime my local dealer sells or tries to sell a camaro, they either send them to see me or call me to come there to show the customers how to use the car and all the little gadgets and general info on the car. Just wondering if this happens to anyone else. At times it's annoying but then I see the smiles on faces and remeber that the last 8 new vehicles I've bought from them they are great to me and that's why keep going back.

11-08-2011, 09:13 AM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	start asking for commission __________________

11-08-2011, 09:14 AM	#3
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Any kickbacks? __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

11-08-2011, 09:16 AM	#5
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	Unless you have a personal relationship with someone at the dealership, I wouldn't be bothered. Once or twice maybe, but not on a regular basis unless they're giving you free oil changes or some other type of perk. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

11-08-2011, 09:17 AM	#7
NavyDood Retired Navy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NW of DFW Posts: 915	General maintenance (oil changes, air filter and cabin filter) for free would be a fair trade IMO. __________________ Retired Navy... A Husband. A Dad. A Veteran as of 2011. 2010 2SS/RS A6 - FlowMaster CatBack - I'm not a Amsoil dealer and will never be one. I believe in its capabilities from personal use with oil analysis reports backing up my OCI's. Besides, I know more than most cut and paste Amsoil dealers which are at least 95% of them.

11-08-2011, 09:30 AM	#11
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Lol, and while you're there you can give them 10% off coupons to your shop __________________

11-08-2011, 09:31 AM	#12
krabtree13 krabtree13 Drives: '10 S.W. 2SS/RS w/I.O. stripe pkg Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: plymouth,MA Posts: 219	could be a nice little "quid pro quo" setup,if they'd start referring tire sales to you as well!

11-08-2011, 09:31 AM	#13
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	My sales guy was pretty useless. He couldn't even drive a stick. I was shown absolutely nothing about the car except for the OnStar setup, which he bailed out of the car after the initial contact. Sounds like you have a good relationship with the dealer and I would keep it going. My guess is that dealer will give your preferential treatment over the average Joe.

11-08-2011, 09:38 AM	#14
B-Rex Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 465 View My Garage	I taught my dealer a lot about the car when I bought mine. Im suprised (somehow) when I know more than a dealer does. You'd think they would learn a little bit about the cars they sell, but I guess that isn't the knowledge they need to make a buck __________________ B-Rex 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Hurst, LG, C.A.I., Flowmaster, Pfadt, Pedders, U.S. Gear/Axle Tech, LPW, SJM, Nitto, Nitrous Outlet, ZEX

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