Alright to look at cars at dealerships afterhours?

[Nitemare]

I know you could in Phoenix, but is this the case everywhere?

Just trying to avoid salespeople.

 

[OulOat]

Just don't try to "borrow" a car.

 

[shopbruin]

we do it all the time. they do keep the lots brightly lit. you can't look inside that well, but no salesmen coming up to you is great.

 

[farmercal]

My wife and I used to do this on Sunday because we didn't want to be bothered by pushy salepersons.

 

[mitmot]

isnt it considered trespassing on private property ?

 

[BCYL]

I do it all the time too, but sometimes the security guys come over and ask us to leave...

 

[Queasy]

I wouldn't do it around Midnight no....

But say like an hour or so after the lot closes would be fine.

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: mitmot
isnt it considered trespassing on private property ?

that's what i'm afraid of

 

[GeekDrew]

I've done it quite a few times, and nobody's said anything to me before :-\ <shrug>

 

[captains]

Originally posted by: GeekDrew
I've done it quite a few times, and nobody's said anything to me before :-\ <shrug>

 

[Aftermath]

My wife and I do it too. Same reasons as stated above. I get quickly angered at the sales people practically intercepting us as soon as our car is on the lot, still moving or not.
I had one moron at a Saturn dealership spot us on our way in, so he felt it necessary to come hover around the car no more than a few feet away after I parked, waiting for us to get out. I just started the car back up and left.

 

[brian_riendeau]

Its trespassing.

Also, any adult should have figured out by now how to handle a salesperson so you can look at cars during the day without people bothering you.

 

[SVT Cobra]

My dad has been in the car business for 25 years...


they want you too...just be respectful and don't dammage anything...looking around is fine

 

[farmercal]

they want you too...just be respectful and don't dammage anything...looking around is fine

That is what I thought because you might find something you like and come back when they open to negotiate.

 

[Ktulu]

shouldn't be a problem, if someone questions you just tell them the truth, they'll leave you alone

 

[brian_riendeau]

shouldn't be a problem, if someone questions you just tell them the truth, they'll leave you alone

Right, but its not the people from the dealership questioning you. Its the police looking for a bust that stop when they see you wandering around a lot after hours

 

[djheater]

Originally posted by: BCYL
I do it all the time too, but sometimes the security guys come over and ask us to leave...

Based on the other responses in the thread, are you a minority?

 

[Ryan]

I do this like every week.......it never occured to me that some people might be weary of going to a dealership after hours...

 

[BW86]

I do it all the time. A cop once stopped and asked me what I was doing, I told the truth and he didn't give me any problems.

 

[brian_riendeau]

This probably depends on where you live really, cops driving by will question you in my area. None of the car lots appear to have much for security people or equipment either.

 

[nakedfrog]

I've never had any problems when I did it.

 

[pray4mojo]

I never even realized people did this.

 

[dawnbug]

My parents always did it when they bought cars, and I saw my first car wandering around with my mom after hours. I really don't think they care.

 

[BlackOmen]

Local laws here state you may be on a lot until midnight. After midnight you are fair game for trespassing. There are signs at the entrance to our dealerships stating this as well.

 

[stan394]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
I never even realized people did this.

same here, because i look at cars while driving, while in the mall, in the company's garage ;P