How do u become a used car saleman? (1 Viewer)

[rantman]

What sort of training or education do you need to becom one? Does anyone know of such a person in this job or is anyone a salesman themselves?

 

[Cape]

You'd need to know something about cars. And be able to talk people into buying something. I don't know if you need any sort of education though.

 

[SashatheMan]

either being the son of a used car salesman or by saving the life of a used car salesman

 

[Skittled]

I'd say go and feign interest in some used cars; watch what they say, watch the process... just watch and understand as much as you can, WITHOUT buying anything!

Read up on some books on persuasion/high pressure sales, look up the general financial techniques they use (ie I'm under the impression they give you more cash for the car you trade in than it's worth, but recoup that by overcharging you on the car you take home.. and then there's the $20k balloon payment at the end... etc).

Go into some lots, ask if they need a hand doing something else - paperwork or cleaning or something, see if you can get to know the procedure.

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