{"id":43618,"date":"2023-09-29T06:59:16","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T06:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/?p=43618"},"modified":"2023-09-29T06:59:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T06:59:16","slug":"ive-been-a-car-salesman-for-40-years-9-words-should-make-you-run-a-mile-at-dealership-its-a-scam-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/world-news\/ive-been-a-car-salesman-for-40-years-9-words-should-make-you-run-a-mile-at-dealership-its-a-scam-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"I've been a car salesman for 40 years – 9 words should make you run a MILE at dealership… it's a scam | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
A MOTORS expert who has flogged millions of cars has revealed the nine dreaded words which should make you run a mile.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the CarEdge\u00a0YouTube\u00a0channel, Ray Shefska urged drivers to be wary of one unnecessary demand from salespeople. <\/p>\n
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In the clip, Ray is pushed for the main red flags that customers should be aware of before they head into their local dealership.<\/p>\n
Punters should eye up the nearest exit if their dealer insists that "you need a deposit to test drive this car".<\/p>\n
Ray goes on to warn that nosy sellers may also wish to inspect your credit score before they give you the keys.<\/p>\n
"They need neither," he says.<\/p>\n
"Right there at hello, those could be two of the red flags that would pop up."<\/p>\n CarEdge, which has nearly 400,000 subscribers on YouTube, helps drivers with informational videos and advice on how to buy or sell a car.<\/p>\n It was founded in 2020 by\u00a0father-son duo Ray and Zach Shefska, in a bid to create transparency in the automotive industry.<\/p>\n Viewers headed to the comments to commend the father-son act for the nifty tips.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n "Great video," one user said.<\/p>\n "I feel like I've learned all of theis sales tricks so now all my friends call me to help them buy a car."<\/p>\n "Do not be afraid to walk away."<\/p>\n Another chimed in: "Your info in these videos is fantastic.<\/p>\n "I wish I had watched a few before my first purchase."<\/p>\n It comes after Ray shared the "five dumbest things" car dealers can say to their customers.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, one motors whizz revealed the "big red flag" to avoid when buying a new motor, or it could end up costing you THOUSANDS.<\/p>\n As average prices for used\u00a0motors\u00a0continue to rise, the Vehicle Safe Trading Advisory Group (VSTAG)\u00a0are warning drivers not to fall for scams when buying a\u00a0used car.<\/p>\n<\/picture>SHUT UP SHOP <\/span><\/p>\n
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