Published documents by Gregg Hall

2009

It seems there are as many sales tactics to sell cars as there are cars. They are all designed to achieve the same purpose and that is to get you to sign on the dotted line. Let\'s take a look at some more of the common methods out there today. Salespeople know by now that people who come in to dealerships are naturally suspicious of salespeople and knowing this they have their own little...

A Look At The Treadmill Published on 27/04/2009

When you step into the gym for the first time, it can be overwhelming to see the variety of machines for you to choose from. How do you tell which machine is the best one to meet your needs? The smartest thing to do is to ask an employee or arrange for a one-time session with one of the gym\'s personal trainers so that you can walk around and get a feel for the gym and understand the purpose of...

Is Buying A Used Car A Smart Move Or A Dumb Mistake Published on 27/04/2009

Buying a used vehicle can be a very smart move, actually one of the smartest moves you can make in regards to buying a car. However, it is often one of the dumbest mistakes for many people. Why is this? The main reason is because people don\'t realize that shopping for a used vehicle is totally different from shopping for a new one. You will still have to negotiate for a good deal, and still...

The Early History Of Batteries Published on 27/04/2009

Do you think batteries are a new thing? How long do you think they have been around? One hundred years? Two hundred? More? Actually, believe it or not the oldest known battery dates back over 2,000 years! What the heck would someone have needed a battery for 2,000 years ago? This primitive battery found in the area now known as Iraq was discovered in 1936 and testing showed it could have...

Some Of The Car Salesman\'s Favorite Methods Published on 27/04/2009

There are many different tricks and methods that car salespeople will use to try to trip you up and keep you confused or get you excited to try to get you to buy a car. Let\'s take a look at some of the more common methods. One of the big things that is used to check the temperature of a prospect is to ask a question like \"If it wasn\'t for the price would you buy today?\" or \"If I can get...

Things You Can Do That Will Mess Car Salesmen Up Published on 27/04/2009

If you are like me dealing with car salesmen can be an exasperating experience. They have so many little quirks and sneaky little ways to try to get information from you that it can try the patience of the best of us. I want to share a few things that you can do to drive them up the wall for a change. I was in the car business for years and I can tell you there a certain customers and things...

Assessing The Quality Of Men\'s Dress Shoes Published on 27/04/2009

Like women\'s dress shoes, men\'s dress shoes are mostly made of quality leather, this is however where the comparison ends. Women\'s dress shoes in general are made more for looks, while men\'s dress shoes are made for looks and comfort at the same time. Most men understand that it is far more cost effective to own a few high quality pairs of dress shoes than to waste money on more shoes of...

An Insider Look At Auto Dealerships Published on 27/04/2009

Going to a car dealer to buy a car is a scary experience for some and angry one for others. If you know a little more about the inner workings and structure of the average car dealership you will be less likely to be so apprehensive and you will be equipped to know what to look out for and what to expect. Like any other business a car dealership has its own little hierarchy and pecking order...

What Is The Raise And The Lowball In The Car Business? Published on 27/04/2009

There are so many tactics used in the car sales industry that they cannot all be covered in one article. What we want to look at here are a couple of methods used so that you will be aware when they try to pull them on you. The first thing we want to cover is the raise. All sales systems use the raise in some form and if you have ever shopped for a car you have definitely seen it. There is...

The Credit Rebuilding Car Sales Scam Published on 27/04/2009

With the rise in bankruptcies, repossessions, and general bad credit in the United States it has given birth to a whole new segment of the car business that is designed specifically to prey upon these types of people. That\'s right I said prey upon. If you see slogans like \"Credit Doctor\" or \"We Finance Anyone\" run away! Well, at least be careful. Dealerships have learned over time that...