Lot porters

If you are told to participate in lot parties, then you are working at the wrong dealership. You are a salesman, not a lot jockey. Write that down somewhere so you don't forget.

3PM Saturdays in the car business

Why does the bulk of the day's business on Saturday happen beginning around 3? I think the answer is that car buying is not the big deal it used to be. Now, it just has to be worked in with people's regular Saturday stuff. It's not the first priority. Sort of like buying a washing machine or box of cereal.

Beware of payment questions

If a customer asks how much the weekly payment is including the late fee, you probably want to dump this particular customer and go on to something else.

Sit near the door during sales meetings

If you're first out of the sales meeting, you'll be first to see if there are any ups on the lot and maybe work in talking to the receptionist about any phone ups or other prospects that might be around.

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Avoid customers shopping for a hybrid

Total time wasters unless the supply is very small and the demand is very big. Then, you can knock the heads off of these idiots.

Tactics

When it comes time to put out balloons, lot party, or other such stupidity, tell the manager you have cramps and then go find a telephone to catch any phone ups that come in while everyone else is out on the lot.