Customer Smells Smoke in Car
Scenario overview
Address a customer's complaint about a lingering smoke smell in a non-smoker vehicle.
What the caller is dealing with
I sat in the used SUV and it has a faint smell of cigarette smoke, even though the listing says 'non-smoker vehicle.' That's a deal-breaker for me as I have allergies. Was this car smoked in, and can you permanently get rid of the smell?
How to practice this scenario
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Skills you'll build
- Explaining CPO vs as-is
- Walking through vehicle history
- Handling mileage and wear
- Inspection and warranty framing
- Justifying price vs book
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