Categories: Tips & Tricks

Don’t Be Fooled By Slimy Dealership Tricks

Things to Watch Out For When Car Shopping

Car shopping can be fun and exciting, however, don’t let slimy car dealerships pull a fast one on you in your excited state. Unlike Sherwood Ford, there are many dealerships that will use any tactic to make the most profit for themselves rather than get you the quality vehicle you deserve. Think of the movie “Matilda” and you can get an idea of how other dealerships will try to scam you. Here with Sherwood Ford, not only can you get honest service and a high-quality Ford, you can also get the scoop on what to look out for at other dealerships as you’re researching your purchase.



7 Tricks Used By Car Dealerships to Make a Sale

  • Inflating the MSRP price or “WAS” price to show a higher discount.
  • Gimmicks such as free trips, free BBQ’s, free iPads, etc.
  • Lies about the small things: “There are only a limited number of [selected model] left” “This price is only good for today.” “There is another buyer interested in this vehicle, if you want it, you better hurry.”
  • Give buyers the trade-in value they want, while raising the new vehicle purchase price.

  • Dealer sticker including features installed after the vehicle arrived from the manufacturer that in reality are simply made-up charges. Often labeled as ADP or ADM which means “Additional Dealer Profit” and “Additional Dealer Markup.”
  • Hiding the vehicle history.
  • Hiding add-ons in monthly payments such as service contracts, extended warranties and paint/fabric protection.


Edmonton Ford Dealer Offers Advertised Price Plus GST – It’s the LAW


3 Things to Look for When Purchasing a Pre-owned or New Car

Car Proof History Report
AMVIC Preowned Vehicle Inspection
Manufacturer Incentives

GIANT Advantages of Car Shopping at Sherwood Ford

Our priority at Sherwood Ford is to provide car shoppers in the Edmonton, AB and surrounding areas the best deal possible on a high-quality new Ford. That means not only offering no-hassle, transparent pricing but also providing honest service. At Sherwood Ford, our Giant Advantages include:

Learn more about new car shopping and our Giant Advantage, by contacting our team at Sherwood Ford today. You can also view our entire new and pre-owned inventory online and see our “As Advertised” pricing.

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