Why are (some) used car dealers so daft?

[M4cruiser]

Just had a poor experience on the phone, enquiring about a car the trade site was advertising.

Ok, so I had a slight misunderstanding of what he said, but there was no need for him to shout at me!
Leads me to think ... what would happen if the car had a problem after I bought it and I wanted to go back?

So, .... not naming the outfit on here, but if anyone is thinking of buying an automatic from a Scottish trader in Kent ... be aware!

[Hoolio]

Cool story bro...

[deltashad]

Sounds like a language barrier. To be honest the Scots aren't the friendliest all the time.

[Monkeylegend]

M4cruiser said:

Just had a poor experience on the phone, enquiring about a car the trade site was advertising.

Ok, so I had a slight misunderstanding of what he said, but there was no need for him to shout at me!
Leads me to think ... what would happen if the car had a problem after I bought it and I wanted to go back?

So, .... not naming the outfit on here, but if anyone is thinking of buying an automatic from a Scottish trader in Kent ... be aware!

Without naming and shaming we need to know more, you can't dangle and then say no more.

[sandman77]

deltashad said:

Sounds like a language barrier. To be honest the Scots aren't the friendliest all the time.

Yes we are so go fk yourself.

[vikingaero]

sandman77 said:

deltashad said:

Sounds like a language barrier. To be honest the Scots aren't the friendliest all the time.

Yes we are so go fk yourself.

A true Glaswegian welcome! All that's missing is the kiss.

[strath44]

I think in fairness full details are required just to see how daft you, ehm sorry, the trader was being!

[anonymous-user]

strath44 said:

I think in fairness full details are required just to see how daft you, ehm sorry, the trader was being!

Yep.

Basically OP is a fool.

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[Drclarke]

Oh no, did the nasty man shout at you?

Tell mummy all about it with a cuddle and a biscuit.

[cuprabob]

M4cruiser said:

... a Scottish trader in Kent ... be aware!

Racist...

[Mexman]

What did you say to upset him?
Let me guess....offered him 2k below his advertised price over the phone before even viewing.....
Am I close?;);)

[J4CKO]

Mexman said:

What did you say to upset him?
Let me guess....offered him 2k below his advertised price over the phone before even viewing.....
Am I close?;);)

I went to see a car for my son, had a look round it, needed some bits so started negotiations and he just got shirty, car was the top end of what they went for, needed brakes and round, and a couple of tyres, he still had it eight weeks later and had dropped the price, turned up, showed interest and tied to negotiate, there is always a compromise, but instead decided to be an arse, dont go into a job dealing with the public if you cant deal with the public.

[M4cruiser]

Mexman said:

What did you say to upset him?
Let me guess....offered him 2k below his advertised price over the phone before even viewing.....
Am I close?;);)

No, you're not close.
I wouldn't do that kind of thing. I didn't even send him 2k over his price and ask for the difference back on Western Union.

I was merely trying to establish his opening hours, so I could go and visit, and misunderstood that he would close at 5pm not 7pm.

I wonder why some PH-ers always want to blame the OP? :

I'm genuinely trying to help you guys out there. Nothing against the Scottish.