Can you share some funny dealership stories?

Sure. One time at a dealership, there was a customer who came in asking for a car with a really specific shade of blue. The salesman showed him every blue car they had, but the customer was not satisfied. In the end, it turned out he had a pair of blue-tinted sunglasses on and the cars were actually the right color all along.

A dealership had a special event where they were giving away free balloons to kids. One little boy got a balloon and accidentally let it go inside the dealership. It floated up to the ceiling and got stuck in the rafters. All the salespeople and customers tried to get it down. They used brooms, threw things at it, but nothing worked. In the end, they just left it there, and every time someone looked up, they would chuckle, remembering the crazy balloon incident.

One success story is that of a small-town car dealership. They focused on building strong relationships with local customers. They provided personalized service, like remembering customers' preferences. They also had a great after - sales service, which led to many repeat customers and word - of - mouth referrals. Eventually, they expanded their business and became one of the most successful dealerships in the region.

One common theme is misrepresentation. Dealers may overstate the condition of a vehicle or the benefits of a particular model. For example, they might say a used car has a clean history when it actually has been in an accident. Another theme is high - pressure sales tactics. They push customers into making quick decisions without fully understanding the implications. Also, hidden fees are a big problem. Dealers sometimes add on extra charges that were not clearly stated at the start of the deal.

I had a nightmare experience at a dealership. They had advertised a great deal on a new model. When I got there, they added all sorts of hidden fees. The price went up by thousands. And the salesperson was really pushy, trying to get me to sign the papers right away without explaining all the costs clearly. It was a total rip - off.

The most common horror story could be related to the lack of transparency. Dealerships may not disclose all the information about the vehicle's history, such as if it has been in an accident before. Or they might not be clear about the full cost of ownership, including things like maintenance fees and potential future repairs. This lack of transparency can really put the customer at a disadvantage and make them feel cheated when they later discover these hidden aspects.

Once, a customer came into the car dealership. He was looking at a convertible. He asked the salesperson if the car could fly like in the movies. The salesperson, with a straight face, said 'Only on Tuesdays when there's a full moon.' The customer was stunned for a moment and then burst out laughing. It broke the ice and they had a great conversation about the real features of the car after that.

One time I took my car to a dealership for a simple oil change. They ended up scratching the paint on my door. When I confronted them, they denied it at first. It was such a headache to prove it was their fault and get them to pay for the repair.

Well, once I went to an auto dealership to buy a used car. They promised it was in great condition. But after I bought it, the engine started making strange noises just a week later. Turns out they had hidden some major issues and didn't disclose them.

Sure. Once there was a cat that tried to catch its own tail. It spun around in circles, looking so confused. It was hilarious.