Car Sales People and Car Seats

scoutingbear

New member

• Jan 8, 2014

• #1

I have the potential to do a talk for a group of car sales people on car seats. I am discussing with the owner of a local dealership right now. In order for me to really lay out why he should have me come in and do the presentation (and then what to present), I have put together a short survey. If you have a moment, please take it! I have my own answers but it would be so nice if I could get a wide range of responses.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V7ZR2JV

 

rachelandtyke

Well-known member

• Jan 8, 2014

• #2

done!

 

safeinthecar

Moderator - CPS Technician

• Jan 8, 2014

• #3

Took it, but I used to sell cars, so I answered the last question based on stuff I heard in-house.

 

jacqui276

New member

• Jan 8, 2014

• #4

Done.

 

LISmama810

Admin - CPS Technician

• Jan 8, 2014

• #5

Done!

The only thing I really expect them to know anything about is the location of lower anchors and top tethers...and they usually don't.

 

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Keeyamah

Active member

• Jan 8, 2014

• #6

Went to go take it and then remembered that I have never bought a car from a car lot, lol. It's all been private party or, in the case of our last two vehicles, gifted to us.

 

scoutingbear

New member

• Jan 8, 2014

• #7

Thank you! I will summarize the answers at the end of the week for those that are interested.

 

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Mysweethoneybee

New member

• Jan 8, 2014

• #8

I took it but then I wasn't thinking and actually put what kind of questions I asked in the place where I was supposed to put other I think. And for the record we ended up buying a used van not a new one with the last purchase, but we did go to dealer ships and the person I asked didn't know how the seat belts in the back worked or what a booster seat was. We had to get out the manual and figure it out ourselves.

 

penguingrooves

Active member

• Jan 9, 2014

• #9

done. i hope you get the chance to educate!

LISmama810 said:

Done!

The only thing I really expect them to know anything about is the location of lower anchors and top tethers...and they usually don't.

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i also added possible rear tether points to the seat in front. (ot that's what i tried to say but may have screwed up on the survey.) i'm probably expecting too much.

 

SavsMom

New member

• Jan 9, 2014

• #10

I hope you get the chance to do this. Having worked in the auto industry for years it is amazing how little knowledge sales people have regarding basic car seat information.

 

aeormsby

New member

• Jan 9, 2014

• #11

I just thought of something else (took the survey last night)...

Knowing how the seatbelts lock would be helpful also.

 

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ed_tricia

New member

• Jan 9, 2014

• #12

aeormsby said:

I just thought of something else (took the survey last night)...

Knowing how the seatbelts lock would be helpful also.

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I included that on mine.

 

scoutingbear

New member

• Jan 9, 2014

• #13

Thank you to those that have answered so far. I have about 80 respondents and would love a sample group of at least 100. If you want to pass the link on to family or friends, please feel free to do so.

My goal isn't to have them become CPST's or Even give car seat advice. More its to bring awareness of where information is included in the manual and how car seats go in the car (seatbelt, LATCH, tether anchors) and encourage parents to try their seats in vehicles.

 

AustinMusic

Active member

• Jan 9, 2014

• #14

Completed! While I am from the UK, I don't think this affects the answers at all.

I hope it helps.