Do most used car dealers take cash only?

[Dial_tone]

I'm talking about cheap used cars like < $5K. I'm trying to help a friend buy a car long distance and I can't get my head around a dealer not taking a debit/credit card. I don't want her walking anywhere with that much cash and having a cashier's check made out beforehand limits the negotiating.

 

[calveless wonder]

sugardaddying it???

 

[calveless wonder]

why not have her negotiate, put a deposit down and then have the funds a day later?

 

[Dial_tone]

I'm not paying for the car, bitch. Stay on topic.

 

[calveless wonder]

I'm not paying for the car, bitch. Stay on topic.

good, was just worried about you brosky lol

read above!

 

[txbondsman]

they take CC and debit.... if they don't keep looking.

 

[Basikstylz]

They wont take a personal check??... hehe

 

[ceo]

they can finance you...and boy do they charge!!! Otherwise, get a certified check.

 

[Dial_tone]

they take CC and debit.... if they don't keep looking.

That was my take exactly. I can't do business with somebody that isn't organized enough to take a debit card. She found a car at a place that doesn't take them. I say hit the road. The problem is her current car is dead and she's in a rental until she buys..so every day she has less to spend.

 

[Razorguns]

Because if you buy the car, then dispute it with the credit card company - it's additional headache and time wasted over a measley $500 profit. And risk losing the entire balance, and you still keeping the car. Not worth it. I don't know of any dealers that do.

r

 

[Pat_McCrotch]

Because if you buy the car, then dispute it with the credit card company - it's additional headache and time wasted over a measley $500 profit. And risk losing the entire balance, and you still keeping the car. Not worth it. I don't know of any dealers that do.

r

True but can they do the same with debit cards?

 

[Pat_McCrotch]

If they wont negotiate and give you time to go and get the money then they are shady and yopu need to move on. I hate car salesmen about as much as mortgage brokers. they both have honest people in them but a lot more shady people.

 

[Dial_tone]

Because if you buy the car, then dispute it with the credit card company - it's additional headache and time wasted over a measley $500 profit. And risk losing the entire balance, and you still keeping the car. Not worth it. I don't know of any dealers that do.

r

I bought a used car for $15K once; paid $7K with a debit card (which was the most the bank would process at once) and the rest with a check...no problems.

 

[Razorguns]

I bought a used car for $15K once; paid $7K with a debit card (which was the most the bank would process at once) and the rest with a check...no problems.

I think they make exceptions if it's for "partial" payment (?)

r

 

[fistfullofsteel]

credit card companies/transaction companies charge like 2.5% fees and other fees to dealerships. the dealership has to include that fee when you buy the car with a credit/debit card or eat that up and that takes away from their profit.

most people rather lease now than buy a used car.