Ethics question.

[Snowflake Killa]

I had a flooring company bid to do some floor prep work in my current house. They gave me a bid. I accepted it. They told me they would come in a particular day, and stay until the job was finished. They came, did about half the work, and left. The next day, the owner called me up and said if I didn’t pay him another $500, they weren’t coming to finish the job. He also told me that bits for one of his machines were very expensive, and this job was dulling his bits, with an attitude like he was trying to make it seem like it was my fault!!!!! I was between a rock and a hard place, as I had other workers coming in right after the flooring guys. I paid it. I was so pizzed I couldn’t stand it! I will never do business with those thieves again!!!!!!!

Bill, you are OK, as long as you didn’t know you were taking advantage of the dealership when the deal was struck!!!!

Bisch

Man that sucks. I'm in that type of business. Sounds like he used the wrong tooling on your floor.

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[KX500]

Sold a used car several years ago - car was probably 10 years old 110,000 miles. I try to be as honest as can be on condition & anything (I know of) something like that needs.

I probably got an average selling price.

The buyer messages me a few days later after he'd taken it to his mechanic. He had a detailed list, with prices, for everything it needed done to it, and several things it didn't need.

Buyer wants to split the cost with him.

Politely told him, No. Seemed very scam like - had to wonder how many cars the guy had bought this way and how many buyers ever sent him a check.

In this day & age, you just never know what the other guy is really up to.

[GA Bowhunter]

How exactly does a dealership rip you off?

Charge for "paint protection" on new cars and not put any "paint protection" on the car.

Charge for "interior protection"(Scotchguard) on new cars and not put any "interior protection" on the car.

Charge for work done on the car and not do the work(oil changes).

Charge for parts and labor on service work and not change the parts or do the labor.

Charge for parts and labor for service work that didn't need to be done, like swapping out unit bearing that are still within spec.

Throwing parts at a problem and hoping they fix it.

The list goes on...

[tgridley]

Ethics...in general you shouldn’t have to ask/debate your ethics, that being said dealerships stick it to people all the time. I’ve wondered how much it actually cost to build a car/truck at a factory. I’m sure it’s way less then what is paid. Your an ethical guy who dealt with unethical people.

Really! Did you read what you wrote?

[Graysonhogs]

Really! Did you read what you wrote?

Short answer is probably “no”. Or the classic case of sounded better in his head.


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[TacticalCowboy]

Ain’t no way I’d pay any extra.

[Mike D]

Charge for "paint protection" on new cars and not put any "paint protection" on the car.

Charge for "interior protection"(Scotchguard) on new cars and not put any "interior protection" on the car.

Charge for work done on the car and not do the work(oil changes).

Charge for parts and labor on service work and not change the parts or do the labor.

Charge for parts and labor for service work that didn't need to be done, like swapping out unit bearing that are still within spec.

Throwing parts at a problem and hoping they fix it.

The list goes on...

Well it’s sucks you had a bad dealership.

As to the dealer add ons, I refuse to pay for any of that stuff. If you buy it and pay their asking price that’s on you.


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[Snowflake Killa]

Charge for "paint protection" on new cars and not put any "paint protection" on the car.

Charge for "interior protection"(Scotchguard) on new cars and not put any "interior protection" on the car.

Charge for work done on the car and not do the work(oil changes).

Charge for parts and labor on service work and not change the parts or do the labor.

Charge for parts and labor for service work that didn't need to be done, like swapping out unit bearing that are still within spec.

Throwing parts at a problem and hoping they fix it.

The list goes on...

Two wrongs make a right

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[KX500]

And to the original question, there would be several questions I would need answered from the dealer, before I would even consider sending money (not that I'd be that likely to do so anyway).

1) Show me what they paid for the bed. Don't care what they charge - markup could be 100%.

2) Show me what they paid for the truck. Don't care about an invoice, what did they really pay. They have a record somewhere & it could be less than they want you to believe.

3) Did they make money on truck? Did they break even on truck?

4). Did they make money off of me from financing and/or extended warranty.

[Kossetx]

The part I left out! Oops!

They hadn’t delivered what I bought yet. So, don’t pay the $15, don’t get my $1500 worth of Windsor Stone.

You need to post up a business name. I'd like to know who I shouldn't do business with. Stop a deal for .01%? common man...

[Landrover]

What would you do if you made the mistake?? Remember some one is watching and it isn't Santa Clause

Booyah!!! You nailed that one. Heck, I even geaux back into stores when I notice they missed a item. The folks are eternally grateful at having someone being honest. I have also had a national retail store call the security chief as they thought I was running a scam......such a sad state of affairs we are in as a society.

The car stories thread got me thinking about what happened with my current vehicle that I bought a few years ago. The dealer forgot to add in charge for the CM skirted flatbed which is 8-10k option. I thought I made a really good deal on the truck which ended up being what a cab and chassis cost. Anyways they called a few weeks after I bought the truck and was fishing to see if I’d pony up any money which I didn’t. I still feel a little guilty about it curious to see what anyone else would have done in my shoes?

Split the wholesale cost? 60%, 10%?

Two wrongs make a right

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Dang sure don't...……...only makes the world a rotten place that folks claim they don't want for their kids and grandkids!

[Johnny Dangerr]

The last Tacoma I bought was cheap. I said I will take it. Doing the paperwork I mentioned using the 4X4 and the manager says it does not have 4X4. I said yes it does. He sold it to me at the price on the sticker. It was easily 5K off..........

[Graysonhogs]

The part I left out! Oops!



They hadn’t delivered what I bought yet. So, don’t pay the $15, don’t get my $1500 worth of Windsor Stone.

And they don’t sell $1500 worth of stone. I can’t believe they even made that call.


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