The reason car salesmen get such a bad reputation is partly the fault of the customer. It is one of the only businesses where you can still argue the price but the consumer's quest to make sure that the dealership makes as little profit as possible only hurts the salesperson. If you truly want a great buying experience...more

The one part of this article that is missing is that the customer should expect the dealership to make a profit. I've been in automotive retail for 12 years and the best way to purchase a vehicle is to forget about the price of the vehicle but determine what a fair profit margin is for your particular purchase and nego...more