March 17, 2025 at 4:49 pm

Car Salesman Shows A Negotiating Tactic That Some Customers Use That Works. – ‘I see what you did there.’

by Michael Levanduski

Source: Shutterstock Source: TikTok/@gregmoorejr

Buying a new vehicle is a big decision, and you want to make sure that you are getting the best deal you can.

This TikToker is a car salesman and wanted to make a video about one strategy many buyers employ.

The video starts off with him staring with a blank face, and the caption on the video says: “POV: When the customer includes a trade in after negotiating the numbers.”

Source: TikTok/@gregmoorejr

That actually sounds like a smart move. After a moment in the video, he starts looking up, pointing at where the customer would be, and laughs.

I’m guessing this happens all the time.

Source: TikTok/@gregmoorejr

He then says, “I see what you did there.”

I’m guessing that bringing the trade in after the fact can get you a better deal.

Source: TikTok/@gregmoorejr
He wraps up the video with him nodding and saying, “I know.”

Negotiating a good deal can take a lot of work, so finding out how to get every dime you can is essential.

I wonder how much of a difference this can really make.

Watch the full video for yourself, it only takes a few seconds.

@gregmoorejr

Well done smart customer #motivational #carsales #consistency #contentcreator #viral #foryou #relatable #pov #lifestyle #fyp #salesman #content #carsalesman

♬ original sound – druskihub

Check out the comments as well:

This commenter says that this is the right way to do it.

Source: TikTok/@gregmoorejr

Here is someone who says to not tell them you have a down payment.

Source: TikTok/@gregmoorejr

This commenter laughs and says this is why it takes so long to make a car deal.

Source: TikTok/@gregmoorejr

This might be a great negotiating tip.

If you liked that story, check out this video about a Dollar Store cashier who has had it with customers who argue over $4 products.

Senior Contributing Editor, Workplace & Community

Michael Levanduski is a veteran journalist and digital culture specialist with over 15 years of professional writing and research experience. While his background spans emerging technology and complex technical subjects, Michael specializes in analyzing workplace ethics, property disputes, and viral interpersonal dynamics across modern digital forums.

Since joining TwistedSifter in 2024, Michael has authored some of the publication’s most widely read coverage on corporate policy, malicious compliance, and neighborhood relations. Rather than simply aggregating online debates, he brings rigorous research, organizational context, and an empathetic editorial voice to everyday human dilemmas—transforming raw forum discussions into insightful, highly engaging narratives.

When he isn’t covering internet culture, Michael enjoys traveling, keeping up with tech trends, and spending time with his family. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn and Facebook.