Originally posted by Ginger's Mom
I am not sure that the question does have to be asked. But let's just say for the moment that it does. I think it may have been better to ask if I was going to be solely responsible for the payment, period. That may be pertinent in working out any type of payment or price range (but not necessarily). But when I go in to buy a car, do not pat me on the head and ask me if I need to check with my husband first. It may be something that needs to be discussed between two people, but I am the one who is here now getting the information we need to make a decision. If you do not want to provide that information to me alone, than that is your loss. Sorry Kari, that is obviously not directed at you, but let me just say that the next time I was looking for a car, I did not go to that dealership.
I didn't take it personally, don't worry. But, I know, like I said with the insurance thing, they wouldn't even let us visit someone if they couldn't make the decision without someone else being there. It was not good time management to visit a husband without the wife and vice versa. Apparently, it's the same with cars. I wasn't under the impression that the guy asked you if you would need to discuss it with your husband. Sorry, I misunderstood that part. I'm guessing I'm just going to ask every person that comes in if they are going to be the one solely responsible for the vehicle's payments, as I can't spend an hour with someone who can't make that decision alone, ya know? I don't know, I don't think I'll ever ask if someone needs their parent or spouse, though. But, it does seem to happen that all the information given to the person alone usually ends up being repeated to the other person if they indeed do return. I'll just ask a few of the other salesmen what they do...Again, I'm not offended, stuff like this doesn't get to me. You're going to offend someone with something you say, that's just a given. I mean, some people don't want you to even approach them on a lot, whereas most people feel that it's rude not to at least meet and greet them. Can't please everyone. I'll do my best, though!