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Used car salesmen are usually depicted as sneaky, contriving people who will do anything in order to make a sale. This isn't true for all used car salesmen, but we can't deny the fact that there are a lot of them who will have no trouble cheating you out of your money. Although any good salesman must be able to make a convincing pitch, a couple of people who have used cars for sales and used cars for sale have resorted to ungainly means just to make a profit. The following paragraphs detail common tactics of dodgy used car salesmen, and it's important to keep them in mind if you're out shopping for used cars.

Most used car salesmen resort to lying passively-i.e., telling the truth but leaving out important details that may make you not buy the used cars on sale. By asking as many questions as you can about the used car in question, you can prevent yourself from being fooled.

Some used car salesmen also hide scratches, dents, and rust spots with new paint or wax jobs. Don't let yourself be fooled by the comprehensive inspection the car was put through, either; these are usually conducted by on-site mechanics.

If your used car salesman is taking such a long time to get keys, or to get a quote on the price of the car you want, you should be on alert. In most cases your used car salesman stalls not because he is incompetent but because he is just trying your patience so you'll have less energy to haggle later on. A used car salesman can also sometimes try to lure you with price quotes that are too good to be true. The second tactic is designed to wear you out. Once you agree on purchasing the car for sale for an absurdly low fee, the used car salesman will suddenly tell you that his manager refuses to sell at such a low price.

It is also important for you not to get too caught up by offers of free extras, limited-time offers, or the fact that the used car for sale is "hot property". Some salesmen even try to "be buddies" with you in order to pressure you into buying from them. Another common tactic is that the salesman will tell you that his spouse or mother drives the same model, and will try to imply that since he thinks the car is good enough for said family member, it should be good enough for you as well. Aside from the fact that it would be hard to check the veracity of that statement, keep in mind that as a salesman he must have gotten that car for a lower price than you would be paying. You should first research on different kinds of used cars and their average selling price before you go to the used car lot. This will help you see through any dodgy salesman tactics, such as convincing you to buy a more expensive car that you don't need, or hiding the total price of the purchase including taxes and other fees.