Dealer sells scratched car?

Crazy8 · 03-24-2010, 02:07 PM

Whatever you do, don't let them try and buff it out.

kielbasa16 · 03-24-2010, 02:18 PM

Im afraid they made a minor attempt to do that already, before I ever came in. This assumption is based off the fact that the black paint around the scratch very lightly cloudy/hazy.

Brendan@Bwalk · 03-24-2010, 03:27 PM

There is actually a pretty good chance that your sales guy didn't know it was there. I'm sure the detailers know, but a lot of times they wont say anything unless it is really bad.

This is why when I was in sales full time I would do a walk around of the car myself, and try to get customers to take delivery during daylight so we can do a walkaround together. I'd much rather a customer not take a car and then find another than them leave with it, and come back angry.

kenchan · 03-24-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kielbasa16

Im afraid they made a minor attempt to do that already, before I ever came in. This assumption is based off the fact that the black paint around the scratch very lightly cloudy/hazy.

get some scratch-x and a foam pad and work it into the paint. should polish the haze out nicely. wax afterwards. if it's shiny it'll be harder to tell it's scratched.

might even put on some Prima Amigo on there to fill it and then wax.

kielbasa16 · 03-24-2010, 04:01 PM

Thanks man, will do. I am under the impression, at least for now, that the salesman didnt know about the scratch. Two facts are beginning to make me think otherwise: 1- I got the car at a great price (though it is an 09 and I had to travel 150 miles for it) 2- This salesman was ON POINT throughout the duration of the initial call-sale process always returning my calls ASAP, but since I have brought up the scratch hes all nice when I can get him on the phone, but its pretty hard to get him on the phone...

nuTinmuch · 03-24-2010, 04:05 PM

Like the previous guy said, sometimes sales guys just don't know.

Try to look for those things before you buy the car, use 'em as leverage.

03-24-2010, 03:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brendan@Bwalk Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 56 Drives: Unreliable V8 Rep Power: 16	There is actually a pretty good chance that your sales guy didn't know it was there. I'm sure the detailers know, but a lot of times they wont say anything unless it is really bad. This is why when I was in sales full time I would do a walk around of the car myself, and try to get customers to take delivery during daylight so we can do a walkaround together. I'd much rather a customer not take a car and then find another than them leave with it, and come back angry. __________________ Brendan Dolan Internet Sales Boardwalk Nissan Check out my current 370Z inventory! Check out my Nissan Leaf Blog and help me pad the analytics with unique visitors...

03-24-2010, 04:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	Like the previous guy said, sometimes sales guys just don't know. Try to look for those things before you buy the car, use 'em as leverage. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

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03-24-2010, 02:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Crazy8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 255 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Whatever you do, don't let them try and buff it out.

03-24-2010, 02:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 18	Im afraid they made a minor attempt to do that already, before I ever came in. This assumption is based off the fact that the black paint around the scratch very lightly cloudy/hazy.

03-24-2010, 04:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 18	Thanks man, will do. I am under the impression, at least for now, that the salesman didnt know about the scratch. Two facts are beginning to make me think otherwise: 1- I got the car at a great price (though it is an 09 and I had to travel 150 miles for it) 2- This salesman was ON POINT throughout the duration of the initial call-sale process always returning my calls ASAP, but since I have brought up the scratch hes all nice when I can get him on the phone, but its pretty hard to get him on the phone...