You might consider it standard procedure
Buying a new car is a big deal, so you want to make sure you’ve got the right one.
Typically, that involves looking at various makes and models, trawling sales sites and probably visiting the odd dealership to see what’s out there.
And of course, you’ll usually hit the road for a test drive before finally committing to buying a new whip.
However, that’s apparently not always a good idea as a car salesperson explained the important reason why you should never go for a test drive at a dealership.
TikToker Ash really advises against it as she shared some tips into the process of testing and buying a new car.
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Once you’ve picked one out, you might’ve considered a test drive (Getty Stock Image)
“Never ever ever test drive a car at a dealership,” she said.
“The only reason the dealership wants you to drive that car is so you can fall in love with it and take mental ownership. They want you to form an emotional connection with the car so you’ll be so excited you’ll just say yes to whatever they say.”
We have to admit, that new car smell is rather intoxicating.
Ash also explained that dealerships make you ‘sit around for hours’ on purpose.
“The dealership wants to make sure the car you’re looking at fits your wants and needs before moving on to negotiations which could take some time,” she added.
“Dealerships make you sit around for hours and yes, they do this on purpose.
Ash reckons it’s all part of a plan (Getty Stock Image)
“They want you to be so mentally exhausted and so drained that you sign on the dotted line simply so you can get out of there.
“Buying a car is a process but the dealership wants things to move as quickly as possible so they can put their time and energy into more cars.”
Ash’s viewers were divided over the advice, with some disagreeing that test driving the car was a bad idea.
One wrote: “Test drive the car, leave the dealership, do research on the numbers, call several dealerships negotiate and make them an offer over the phone. If they say no, keep looking.”
And another added: “Nah, I’ve test driven cars before. You just have to learn to say no and walk away if it’s not what you are after.”
While a third said: “I’m always willing to walk away, I’ll def test driving it.”
And a fourth commented: “Why would you buy without a test drive?? Nonsense.”
Meanwhile, someone else said it could lead to regret.
“Buying a car without a test drive is a recipe for buyer remorse,” they wrote.
“It’s even worse if you’re trying to buy a used car, the odds of you end up with a junk is much higher without a test drive.”
What do you think?Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Images
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Published 12:24 9 Nov 2024 GMT
Dermatologist explains why you should never attempt to pop a spot in ‘triangle of death’ location
A skin expert has explained why you should leave spots in this area of your face alone
An expert has explained why you should avoid popping pimples in a certain area on your face.
Affectionately nicknamed the ‘triangle of death’, you might want to steer clear of the area – for your own health.
It is advised that you keep this area untouched, and allow any spots that pop up here to heal on their own.
You shouldn’t pop spots in the ‘triangle of death’ (Getty Stock Photo)
What is ‘the triangle of death’?
The area on your face can be defined as the section in the centre of your face, in what is known as the nasolabial triangle.
It extends from the bridge of your nose down to your upper lip, and you may have noticed that it’s a hotspot for pimples and blackheads to form.
However, it’s also where crucial arteries and nerves run from your neck, through your sinuses and up to your skull.
To see exactly where the area is, form a triangle with your fingers and place it over your nose.
What happens if you pop spots in this area?
Simulations of what can happen to your body have gone viral in the past on social media, but the claims have been heavily backed up by skin experts across the world.
Dr. Mark Strom, who is based in New York City, explained to the Daily Mail: “Popping pimples in the centre of the face can be particularly dangerous.
“The area of the face from the bridge of the nose down to the corners of the mouth has veins that connect directly to the brain via a blood vessel called the cavernous sinus.”
Transferring bacteria from your fingers to your veins behind your eye sockets could lead to it travelling to your brain, which in extreme cases, can lead to partial/full paralysis, or even death.
In the best case scenario, nothing happens, but you may scar your skin – so it’s always best to leave those pesky spots be.
You could get CST if you pop pimples in the ‘triangle of death’ (Getty Stock Photo)
What are the long-term health risks?
An infection of the sinus cavity, if left untreated, can lead to a loss of vision, meningitis and brain abscesses.
Blindness or massive stroke can also be caused if an inflamed spot spreads to an inner part of the brain.
The condition is called Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis (CST) by those in the medical world, while having a death rate of 30 percent.
Although the chances of you actually getting the infection are described as ‘slim to none’, you should still take precaution when dealing with your spots and blemishesFeatured Image Credit: Getty Stock Images/The Oprah Winfrey Show
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Published 14:56 18 Jun 2024 GMT+1
Expert explains why you should never go into the dealership when buying a car
Apparently the only winning move in the game of wits against car dealerships is not to play
Buying a car is one of the most expensive and stressful things you can do, and it’s made all the more difficult if you end up having a bad time at the dealership.
You’re there to get something that’ll last you for years but you might be relying on someone with a vested interest in selling you the thing to describe it honestly to you.
People who work at car dealerships get quite the bad rap, the reputation of their profession is not exactly one of trustworthiness or reliability.
Being a journalist and given our craft’s reputation I feel slightly like I’m throwing stones from a glass house, but whatever.
Some people have horror stories about going into dealerships and being horribly upsold into buying extras they didn’t want or becoming bamboozled by sales patter. Though, it’s worth noting, not everyone has had a negative experience.
Meanwhile, someone who works at a car dealership said you should never accept the offer of a test drive from them as they’re hoping you’ll form a quick emotional bond with the car and buy it without really thinking properly.
“It’s a great little runner, but you really need the heated steering wheel, dynamic warning lights and built-in sat nav. That’s going to add another £10,000 on the price.” (Getty Stock Image)
Other tricks they talked about included making you wait for long periods of time so you’ll sign on the dotted line and get out of there with your new car instead of quibbling over whether you need a heated steering wheel or something like that.
Now an expert has taken to TikTok to say that in the strange game of wits between car buyer and car seller the only winning move is not to play.
Going by the name of @billythecarkid, this bloke has claimed that actually going to a car dealership is a big mistake.
He said dealerships would drop tantalising teasers such as a potential willingness to discuss price if you just step into their thunderdome, but Billy insisted it was ‘never in your best interest to go there’.
Instead he suggested you call around multiple dealerships and go shopping for the best possible price.
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“That’s right, sign that legally binding document while I try not to cackle.” (Getty Stock Image)
The expert recommended that you have a clear idea of the price options and how you were going to pay for the car laid down before ever setting foot inside a dealership.
If you were hell bent on not following his advice about giving the dealership a wide berth then he at least hoped you’d follow his advice on what to do in there.
Billy said while there you should test drive everything you could for as long as you could, then narrow it down to two cars that you really liked the look of.
Then you should get pricing numbers and take them home to mull it over, certainly not signing on the dotted line on the same day that you first went in.
After that he suggested you then call round the dealerships again to see if what you were quoted was the best price you could get.
That pretty much sounds like circling back to his original advice, but it seems he stands by calling round to compare prices rather than going in unprepared.
He claimed that this approach could save you a bundle, which is nice if it turns out to work.Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Images
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Published 17:39 16 Feb 2024 GMT
Flight attendant explains grim reason why you should never take your shoes off on a plane
Flight attendant explains that it’s unhygienic to get your feet out mid-flight.
If you’ve ever felt the urge to get your clogs out during a flight, think again.
There is a certain level of etiquette when spending time on a plane, and oddly enough, keeping your feet in their shoes is on the list.
But why are people so up in arms about passengers baring their flippers?
According to on flight attendant, it’s down to the cleanliness.
If you think they’re going too far then you obviously haven’t heard about the flight attendant who hates passengers in shorts.
The person, who worked for British Airways for seven years, revealed that it’s one of the worst things you can do on a plane.
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Speaking to holiday provider Ocean Florida, they said: “My most hated habit is when passengers get their bare feet out on the plane,” the flight attendant explained.
“Not only is it unpleasant for other travellers and attendants nearby but it’s also extremely unhygienic.”
“While cabins are cleaned before every flight, there’s rarely enough time to disinfect and deep clean floors and bathrooms. We’d never advise moving throughout the aircraft barefoot or just wearing socks – you never know what you might be walking on – especially in the bathroom.”
So, you might be walking on human waste? Yuck…
However, it’s not just cabin crew who hate when you get your feet out, it’s everyone else.
According to a survey by Ocean Florida, 44 per cent of UK Brits listed taking your shoes off on a plane as a major red flag.
It doesn’t matter if you want to stretch your toes and air them out, just don’t do it in a small metal container floating through the sky.
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Even though it’s tempting to do it if you’re on a long-haul flight, there are other things you can do which are public-friendly.
Abby Dunn, Marketing Manager at Ocean Florida shared her top tips for dealing with naked feet after making the 9-hour flight to Florida 42 times in the past.
She suggested: “The best thing you can do to ensure maximum comfort and cleanliness while on long-haul journeys is to bring a pair of slippers which can be worn during the flight. You can even keep these to wear around your hotel or holiday villa while away, as well as on your return flight home.”
But it’s not just icky feet ruining the mood.
Apparently, the flight attendant also believes that anyone clipping or painting their nails, talking on the phone during the safety demonstration or being rude is going to get on the wrong side of the cabin crew.
So, do everyone a favour and at least bring slippers.Featured Image Credit: Jason Hosking/Tang Ming Tung/Getty Images
Topics: News, Travel, Plane Etiquette, UK News
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Published 20:04 18 Jun 2024 GMT+1
Grim reason why you should never order from the specials menu at a restaurant
We all know just how tempting the specials sound but this might put you off…
It turns out that the specials menu is not that special.
We all know how persuasive waiters can be when they start reeling off dishes you’ve never heard of.
“Today we have the chef-recommended amuse-bouche, paired with a bouillabaisse and a boeuf bourguignon.”
Alright, if you have some knowledge of French cuisine, you’ll know what those dishes are.
But for most of us, we’ll just keeping nodding our heads along like we know what the waiter is on about.
“Oh that sounds good,” or “Hmm that would be great,” is what the default responses normally are – before you order the good ol’ steak and chips.
Sorry if you feel attacked, but we are all living the same life.
Anyway, do not order from the specials menu, says US-based food writer Brian Udall.
In a piece for TastingTable, the Ohio writer insists that you’ll be making a big mistake if you do.
The specials menu is usually shown at the start of dinner. (Getty Stock Images)
“In practice, this means that when you order a daily special, you are likely ordering a subpar recipe cooked with subpar ingredients,” he explained.
“This is especially true if you see that the daily special is already listed on the regular menu.
“When we think of the best restaurant dishes we’ve had in recent years, none of them are going to be offered as daily specials because customers are purchasing those ingredients often enough to keep up with the inventory.”
However, the writer clarifies that he is speaking ‘generally’ and that ‘exceptions will exist’.
“The practice of daily specials isn’t all bad, though. The Steelman argument for daily specials is actually quite persuasive,” he adds.
“For one, it reduces food waste. If the head chef notices that they overbought a few items and business has been slow the past few days, listing something as a daily special means they are more likely to sell those ingredients before they spoil.
The specials menu all has to do with ‘inventory’. (Getty Stock Images)
“If you know that the restaurant makes good food, you’re perfectly safe ordering the daily special so long as you keep in mind that you’re probably not getting produce that’s fresh off the truck.
“It’s a good way to support a restaurant you love while enjoying something delicious.
“Still, if you’re trying to impress your date, maybe don’t order them the daily special because the dish is the restaurant equivalent of scraping the bottom of the barrel.
“There are plenty of avoidable mistakes we make at restaurants, this doesn’t need to be one of them.”