02-28-2010, 09:27 AM | #1 |
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 838
|
Lithia Salesperson Shot During Test Drive
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs...8/NEWS/2280325
Pretty crazy. Maybe background checks should be done on the customers along with the employees. |
02-28-2010, 09:45 AM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,242
|
That is a shame!!! I don't have any rookies and everyone knows photocopies of valid drivers license are required prior to ANY test drive. 2 maybe 3 times a year customers get steamed we require DL copies... sometimes they leave mad... but we NEVER waiver from that rule! Article doesn't mention what happened here... but either way, it is a shame and thank God he didn't get killed!
|
02-28-2010, 10:23 AM | #3 |
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 838
|
I know for a fact that licenses are required for test drives at Lithia. Not sure if that would have made any difference here though.
|
03-01-2010, 07:38 AM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 182
|
we require a license, but we let most everybody go it alone.
|
03-01-2010, 01:23 PM | #5 |
Administrator
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 14,869
|
SHACOS - Thanks for starting the thread.
While it's unfortunate the salesperson got shot it's great to hear that the wound is not life threatening and they caught the guy who shot him. It's pretty creepy that the suspect ordered the salesperson to get in the trunk of the car. It was smart the salesperson decided to resist since the situation probably would have gotten a lot worse if he got in the truck and was then driven to some remote location. This is a great reminder about the hazards of working with the public and would make for a good topic at a sales meeting. |
03-01-2010, 05:55 PM | #6 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 713
|
Years ago when I was working as a salesman, the dealership's insurance company came to the store for their yearly inspection and asked me what I would do if someone tried to steal a car. I told him that I would ask the thief if he had enough gas money! And I still feel the same way.
Quote:
|
|
03-02-2010, 08:32 AM | #7 | |
Administrator
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 14,869
|
Quote:
|
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
How many car sales per salesperson in today's environment? | XDCX | Automotive Discussions | 12 | 08-17-2011 05:39 PM |
500 Test Drive | steve_biegler | Sales | 13 | 03-30-2011 02:20 PM |
First Drive.....Auto blog test Dodge Charger,Durango and Chrysler 200 | jdemonto | Sales | 0 | 11-16-2010 10:38 PM |
Trivia note - Ford F-150 commercials shot at a closed dealership | XDCX | Sales | 6 | 12-07-2009 04:57 PM |
Jan. Chrysler Salesperson Spins | CL Pgh | Sales | 2 | 01-07-2009 09:40 AM |