Ask a car salesman anything...anything at all (Vol. 2).
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Has anyone ever experienced anything like this guy?
https://www.youtube.com/@AUDITTHEDEALER/videos
He walks into car dealerships with cameras to see what sort of a reaction he gets, but then claims to be performing a consumer service, rating dealerships on whether they humour him or throw him out. Looking at some of the videos, humouring him for a while until he goes on his way looks to be the best option, but he seems to be odd and have an inflated opinion of his importance.
He has a further channel where he goes trying to film in places such as migrant hotels to get a reaction as well.
https://www.youtube.com/@DJEMEDIA
https://www.youtube.com/@AUDITTHEDEALER/videos
He walks into car dealerships with cameras to see what sort of a reaction he gets, but then claims to be performing a consumer service, rating dealerships on whether they humour him or throw him out. Looking at some of the videos, humouring him for a while until he goes on his way looks to be the best option, but he seems to be odd and have an inflated opinion of his importance.
He has a further channel where he goes trying to film in places such as migrant hotels to get a reaction as well.
https://www.youtube.com/@DJEMEDIA
Blakewater said:
Has anyone ever experienced anything like this guy?
https://www.youtube.com/@AUDITTHEDEALER/videos
He walks into car dealerships with cameras to see what sort of a reaction he gets, but then claims to be performing a consumer service, rating dealerships on whether they humour him or throw him out. Looking at some of the videos, humouring him for a while until he goes on his way looks to be the best option, but he seems to be odd and have an inflated opinion of his importance.
He has a further channel where he goes trying to film in places such as migrant hotels to get a reaction as well.
https://www.youtube.com/@DJEMEDIA
What a freak!https://www.youtube.com/@AUDITTHEDEALER/videos
He walks into car dealerships with cameras to see what sort of a reaction he gets, but then claims to be performing a consumer service, rating dealerships on whether they humour him or throw him out. Looking at some of the videos, humouring him for a while until he goes on his way looks to be the best option, but he seems to be odd and have an inflated opinion of his importance.
He has a further channel where he goes trying to film in places such as migrant hotels to get a reaction as well.
https://www.youtube.com/@DJEMEDIA
Blakewater said:
Has anyone ever experienced anything like this guy?
https://www.youtube.com/@AUDITTHEDEALER/videos
He walks into car dealerships with cameras to see what sort of a reaction he gets, but then claims to be performing a consumer service, rating dealerships on whether they humour him or throw him out. Looking at some of the videos, humouring him for a while until he goes on his way looks to be the best option, but he seems to be odd and have an inflated opinion of his importance.
He has a further channel where he goes trying to film in places such as migrant hotels to get a reaction as well.
https://www.youtube.com/@DJEMEDIA
Never heard of him but what an absolute bell end, just who does he think he is! https://www.youtube.com/@AUDITTHEDEALER/videos
He walks into car dealerships with cameras to see what sort of a reaction he gets, but then claims to be performing a consumer service, rating dealerships on whether they humour him or throw him out. Looking at some of the videos, humouring him for a while until he goes on his way looks to be the best option, but he seems to be odd and have an inflated opinion of his importance.
He has a further channel where he goes trying to film in places such as migrant hotels to get a reaction as well.
https://www.youtube.com/@DJEMEDIA
There seems to be a lack of discounts on new ICE cars at the moment, this is on commodity German run arounds, nothing special/exclusive or limited. One dealer was honest enough, or at least gave the excuse that they're not making their legal quota of EVs and having to discount those heavily to shift them, but not needing to offer discounts on ICE stuff to maintain margin and manage the EV/ICE ratio. Bit of a shocker to me. I can't quite get my head around the dealers not being able to sell as many (ICE) cars as they can to avoid the fines for not selling enough EVs!
Whilst I fully understand that's the law now, it's created a very odd market. Unless I wanted to get a bargain EV I guess. I wonder if the dealers & manufacturers will push back. I'd have expected more complaining or news about this, unless it's just hitting in Q2 with the EV/ICE sales requirements etc.
Anyone from the trade see/feel this?
Whilst I fully understand that's the law now, it's created a very odd market. Unless I wanted to get a bargain EV I guess. I wonder if the dealers & manufacturers will push back. I'd have expected more complaining or news about this, unless it's just hitting in Q2 with the EV/ICE sales requirements etc.
Anyone from the trade see/feel this?
catfood12 said:
There seems to be a lack of discounts on new ICE cars at the moment, this is on commodity German run arounds, nothing special/exclusive or limited. One dealer was honest enough, or at least gave the excuse that they're not making their legal quota of EVs and having to discount those heavily to shift them, but not needing to offer discounts on ICE stuff to maintain margin and manage the EV/ICE ratio. Bit of a shocker to me. I can't quite get my head around the dealers not being able to sell as many (ICE) cars as they can to avoid the fines for not selling enough EVs!
Whilst I fully understand that's the law now, it's created a very odd market. Unless I wanted to get a bargain EV I guess. I wonder if the dealers & manufacturers will push back. I'd have expected more complaining or news about this, unless it's just hitting in Q2 with the EV/ICE sales requirements etc.
Anyone from the trade see/feel this?
It's even worse than that! Many brands now will not pay volume bonus unless the dealer achieves the correct proportionate mix. This could be worth significant 6 figure sums for a large dealer, much less a group. Whilst I fully understand that's the law now, it's created a very odd market. Unless I wanted to get a bargain EV I guess. I wonder if the dealers & manufacturers will push back. I'd have expected more complaining or news about this, unless it's just hitting in Q2 with the EV/ICE sales requirements etc.
Anyone from the trade see/feel this?
We are seeing ICE stock being hidden/held by the manufacturer with only EV stock showing available and where we are required to display an ICE car in showrooms the manufacturer "Blocks" its registration for a considerable period to prevent it from being sold.
The fines that would apply to the manufacturer (in our brands case) are £15,000 per car sold over the required mix.
Blakewater said:
Has anyone ever experienced anything like this guy?
https://www.youtube.com/@AUDITTHEDEALER/videos
He walks into car dealerships with cameras to see what sort of a reaction he gets, but then claims to be performing a consumer service, rating dealerships on whether they humour him or throw him out. Looking at some of the videos, humouring him for a while until he goes on his way looks to be the best option, but he seems to be odd and have an inflated opinion of his importance.
He has a further channel where he goes trying to film in places such as migrant hotels to get a reaction as well.
https://www.youtube.com/@DJEMEDIA
Just bonkers. What right does he think he has to walk on private property and film members of staff who have not consented to it? The receptionist practically can't just get up and leave her station for an extended period of time. The idea that consent is something that is implied and has to be taken away, rather than the other way around where he has to ask for permission first is nuts.https://www.youtube.com/@AUDITTHEDEALER/videos
He walks into car dealerships with cameras to see what sort of a reaction he gets, but then claims to be performing a consumer service, rating dealerships on whether they humour him or throw him out. Looking at some of the videos, humouring him for a while until he goes on his way looks to be the best option, but he seems to be odd and have an inflated opinion of his importance.
He has a further channel where he goes trying to film in places such as migrant hotels to get a reaction as well.
https://www.youtube.com/@DJEMEDIA
As said above imagine waking up and deciding this is what you were going to do today - just wasting people's time.
Edited by Durzel on Tuesday 16th April 14:26
Just another one of these auditors who go out of their way to get a reaction so they can film it and upload it to their YouTube site.
I agree that most of them seem to have some sort of mental issues.
However, things I have learnt :
1)A lot of police don't know the law with regards to filming in public
2)A lot of police don't know that you can fly a drone under 250g pretty much anywhere
3)A lot of security guards don't think they need to show their SIA badge and that they can restrain and search people at will.
I agree that most of them seem to have some sort of mental issues.
However, things I have learnt :
1)A lot of police don't know the law with regards to filming in public
2)A lot of police don't know that you can fly a drone under 250g pretty much anywhere
3)A lot of security guards don't think they need to show their SIA badge and that they can restrain and search people at will.
Edited by ThingsBehindTheSun on Tuesday 16th April 14:31
|For that particular guy, arse that he is, I think humouring him by giving him a free pen, a quick tour of a few cars and then sending him on his way is probably going to get him fewer views, rather than kicking off and then risking your particular dealership getting any negative publicity.
yeager2004 said:
For that particular guy, arse that he is, I think humouring him by giving him a free pen, a quick tour of a few cars and then sending him on his way is probably going to get him fewer views, rather than kicking off and then risking your particular dealership getting any negative publicity.
BUT, reversing over him in the parts van would be far more enjoyable.....shtu said:
Nearly 800 videos, looks to average about 30 minutes per video.
Think how much of his life he's wasting to get around 5000 views per video (a couple get close to 30k), so maybe £5 a video?
He also travels all round the UK, the couple I clicked on, one was in Slough, the other Leeds! Think how much of his life he's wasting to get around 5000 views per video (a couple get close to 30k), so maybe £5 a video?
I'm still struggling with the fact that someone does this "I'm doing an audit", "there are parts on the floor", "that undertray is on the floor", "there are no wing protectors", what an absolute throbber he is.
One of the comments made me chuckle though, comparing him to Louie Spence, if you've ever heard Louie Spence speak, you'll know!
papa3 said:
yeager2004 said:
For that particular guy, arse that he is, I think humouring him by giving him a free pen, a quick tour of a few cars and then sending him on his way is probably going to get him fewer views, rather than kicking off and then risking your particular dealership getting any negative publicity.
BUT, reversing over him in the parts van would be far more enjoyable.....He's a complete see you next Tuesday unfortunately though his videos do make decent viewing.
He makes a big issue of dealers with NO solar panels on the roof due to the environmentals yet hoons around like a xxxx in a tuned Golf R. "iconic Golf R"
He's a complete liar too.
I'd love to see him come a cropper.
shtu said:
Nearly 800 videos, looks to average about 30 minutes per video.
Think how much of his life he's wasting to get around 5000 views per video (a couple get close to 30k), so maybe £5 a video?
What kind of living do these annoying folks make from these videos?Think how much of his life he's wasting to get around 5000 views per video (a couple get close to 30k), so maybe £5 a video?
Sooner or later the laws will be changed.
yeager2004 said:
For that particular guy, arse that he is, I think humouring him by giving him a free pen, a quick tour of a few cars and then sending him on his way is probably going to get him fewer views, rather than kicking off and then risking your particular dealership getting any negative publicity.
I agree, he'd HATE this.He uses his camera to provoke people.
Imagine following him around with a really elaborate sales pitch.
"Here is where we service and maintain the cars to the highest standard, all of our technicians are the best in the business. Oh, this is the showroom, here we have the new model of T-Roc which I'm sure your viewers would love"
papa3 said:
It's even worse than that! Many brands now will not pay volume bonus unless the dealer achieves the correct proportionate mix. This could be worth significant 6 figure sums for a large dealer, much less a group.
We are seeing ICE stock being hidden/held by the manufacturer with only EV stock showing available and where we are required to display an ICE car in showrooms the manufacturer "Blocks" its registration for a considerable period to prevent it from being sold.
The fines that would apply to the manufacturer (in our brands case) are £15,000 per car sold over the required mix.
Crikey, that's just nuts. What's that going to do to profit and volume?!? I guess it will just limit the ICE availability, if anything it looks like new ICE will become scarce. Surely the groups & manufacturers can't wear years of this, especially as I think they're all still geared up for majority ICE production.... Or is the global impact lesser, and the UK has just imposed another sanction on itself?!We are seeing ICE stock being hidden/held by the manufacturer with only EV stock showing available and where we are required to display an ICE car in showrooms the manufacturer "Blocks" its registration for a considerable period to prevent it from being sold.
The fines that would apply to the manufacturer (in our brands case) are £15,000 per car sold over the required mix.
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