Robert
Peshtigo,#2Consumer Suggestion
Sun, March 11, 2007
It's unfortunate that a LOT of dealerships choose to do business this way. I had a similar instance with a dealership in Milwaukee, WI. As a former salesman, just a little free advice. NEVER, EVER give a check to a dealership until: 1. You are CERTAIN that the car it's going toward is the car you want. Don't let a salesperson bully you into a car that you don't want or can't afford. 2. The financing has been APPROVED, and you have the COMPLETE contract and details in hand. A lot of dealerships ask for money down before they've even STARTED checking into financing. DO NOT fall for this trap. Your money is as good as lost for a period of time, like in this case. Also, it's usually a good idea to check with a bank or credit union about financing BEFORE going to a dealership. You'll almost ALWAYS get a lower interest rate, and you'll know how much you can finance. Hope this is helpful!