It’s not the sales personnel you have to watch out for. It’s the Finance officer. Where they complete the sales paperwork and high pressure you for protection packages, extended warranties and etc.
I’m retired now, but when I worked in banking I did a fair amount of dealer finance which put me on the inside track of how finance managers screw you over. I know their tricks.
Plus the fact that I’ve bought dozens of cars over the years helps in knowing what to expect.
Buying a car is not for the novice.
i don’t have problems with that part either as i pay cash and turn down flat all addons, extended warranties, etc. ... i do extensive research in the first place and buy only cars that have excellent top notch track records for quality and i mention that to ‘em ...
these people seem to know who they can F with and who not to F with ...