10 Dumbest Giveaways Car Dealers Use

March 2024 · 1 minute read

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Junk in the Trunk Car Sale

Do you want a new TV? Do you need a new iPad or have an undeniable desire to own a new stereo system? Then come on down to your local car dealership because you can get all of that stuff when you buy a new car. Of course, you’ll end up covering the cost of all that junk in the trunk with the purchase price of your vehicle or you’ll just be entered into a contest to win the junk in the trunk.

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If it Rains, it’s Free

Back in 2011, a St. Augustine, Florida car dealership ran a promotion that could’ve been a storm of trouble. Ford Lincoln Mercury in St. Augustine told customers that if it rained at least an inch on a certain date, they’d get their cars for free. A total of 133 customers who made vehicle purchases in the previous month were eligible for the promotion. But the dealership reigned when the rain didn’t come.

Ford Lincoln Mercury would’ve had a chaotic hail sale if the weather had gotten nasty. If you’re vehicle has some unsightly dents, here’s what you can do to fix them yourself.

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