A painted car disguised as a new one, other equipment has been installed, the cost of the car is higher than promised - this situation is not a myth, but a harsh reality. Car dealerships are not uncommon. Inspired by the upcoming purchase, many customers become inattentive, which is what car dealerships use. Knowing the basic schemes of deception of cunning car dealers will help you to buy a car safely.
It all starts with a phone call. The dealership manager confidently informs that the required car is in stock, at an affordable price and the right configuration. In reality, the car is more expensive, the equipment is different, or it has already been sold. Such tricks are used not only by car dealers, but also by everyone who sells something. The manager needs to fraudulently lure the client into the store and try to sell the car that is in stock. As a result, the buyer loses precious time and leaves with nothing. This is at best, and at worst - buying a car on credit at an inflated price.
To increase the comfort and protection of the car, it is necessary to install additional equipment. You can order the installation at any car dealership. However, not many people realize that the cost of equipment and installation services can be several times higher than in any car service. A radio tape recorder, alarm system and parking sensors are the most necessary things. The main rule of trading is to buy at a lower price and sell at a higher price. Most customers buy a car on credit, so the additional payment of 20-40 thousand rubles to the cost of the car does not really matter. This is what managers use when they offer their services. The argument for persuasion is the loss of the car warranty if the equipment is installed in another car service.
The vehicle warranty is an important clause in the sales contract. All malfunctions arising during the operation of the machine can be eliminated under warranty. This happens in theory, but in practice it is different. Often, the warranty does not cover the entire vehicle, or each unit or component has its own warranty period. As a rule, parts from another plant are often used in the manufacture of a car. When contacting a car dealership under warranty, it turns out that for repair it is necessary to take the car to the manufacturer of the failed unit. The cost of the road is higher than the cost of the spare part itself. It often happens when they say that a given part is not available and will bring it in a month. Therefore, the car owner is forced to buy everything for repair at his own expense. Car owners' money-backed repairs are a popular method to increase profits at car dealerships.
Virtual clients help to sell machines for 10% more expensive. When choosing a car, the buyer finds out that the car has already been sold, the manager informs about the arrival of a new batch of cars in the near future and offers to pay an advance. But nobody wants to wait a month or more. Everyone dreams of leaving a car dealership in a brand new car. Therefore, the seller tells the buyer that he is very lucky and can negotiate with a previous client who agrees to give up the car for a small fee. The gullible buyer happily lays out the required amount of money.
Car dealerships go to great lengths to get super profits. In addition to harmless methods of deception, when a customer voluntarily buys a car at an inflated price, there are more arrogant and hidden methods of fraud.
When buying a car in the salon, many people think that the car is new and unbroken. In fact, things may not be so. For one reason or another, the car was scratched, underwent pre-sale preparation and painting of some body elements. Bona fide car dealerships notify the buyer and make a discount on the sale. Fraudsters hide it and sell the car as new. In fact, the car is new and for many owners this is not critical, however, upon subsequent sale, the price for a repainted car will be much lower.
The substitution of a sales contract is the most offensive and impudent type of fraud. The buyer, suspecting nothing, signs the contract and pays the advance. After completing all the documents, the client learns that the cost of the car has increased by 30-50% and he must pay the car dealership the cost of the car plus services for the selection of the same car. In case of refusal to purchase and termination of the contract unilaterally, the client owes the salon a penalty - 30% of the value of the car. The deceived buyer has to decide how to get out of this situation with less material losses. To be left without a car and an advance payment, buy an expensive car on credit or choose a cheaper car.
Without thoroughly studying the contract, you can buy a car with a different configuration. After paying the cost of the car, it turns out that the selected equipment is missing on the car, or cheaper is installed. At the same time, the dealership manager claims that this is a factory complete set, and there is not a word about the equipment required by the client in the contract.
A loan allows you to become a happy owner of a car. However, when buying on credit, it may not be the buyer who is satisfied, but the car dealer or bank. Any car dealership offers very favorable credit terms. In reality, a low interest rate can rise to 20% or more. The reason for the deception is the buyer's carelessness and carelessness when signing the contract.
To force the client to buy an expensive car or a car with more expensive equipment, car dealerships again use loans. Having paid an advance and applying for a loan, the client is waiting for the bank's decision. As a result, it turns out that the cost of the car is not suitable for the loan program. For the loan to be approved, the loan amount must be larger. The future car owners agree and buy the car for a price that turned out to be much higher than what they expected.
Do not forget that the upcoming purchase is very expensive and involves a high degree of risk.
Of course, there are many bona fide car dealerships and honest dealers on the market, but lovers of big and easy money will always be found. Car dealership managers are getting more and more inventive every day, so it is very difficult to foresee all the nuances of buying a car and have 100% protection. To protect yourself as much as possible from fraud, you need to be vigilant, carefully read the contract, especially what is written in small print. Make sure that there are no payment points for the selection of a car, manager's fee and VAT. Bring your friends or acquaintances with you to close the deal. The contract must clearly indicate all information about the vehicle and equipment. Remember that every car dealership tries to lure you with low prices or great deals. In pursuit of a bargain purchase, you can get into the networks of scammers.
Do not sign the contract if in doubt. It is better to give up buying a car initially and not create problems for yourself. At the first suspicion of deception, leave the car dealership. If the advance payment is not returned to you or if illegal actions are taken, immediately call the police squad.
