A woman was shocked when she went to a dealership and discovered that employees hide microphones to listen to what potential customers are saying.
Hannah posted a video on TikTok explaining that she went to a dealership to check out a new car and felt the employees wouldn’t let her leave without closing a deal.
After spending some time looking at the vehicles, a manager approached her and asked what her “magic number” was — the amount she intended to pay to leave with the car.
“I was sitting there thinking: why don’t you just make your best deal and we can be done?” Hannah recalled. In the end, she said the dealership lowered the price, implying she bought the car or was close to buying it.
@hannahlynnganschow I’m like what is this game we’re playing #cars ♬ original sound – oneforallhumankind
But then, a viewer left a comment that blew Hannah’s mind. “They have microphones in the cubicles to listen to your conversations when you go back to the office. I hate buying cars. It’s such a nasty feeling. Wishing you all the best!” they said.
Hannah then posted a video replying to the comment and told her husband about the revelation. She realized the price she had mentioned at the dealership without knowing someone might be listening.
Hannah didn’t confirm if there really was a microphone or not, but many commenters shared their opinions. “That’s why my husband and I just sit there texting. We don’t say a word. Don’t trust anyone at a dealership,” one user said.
On Reddit, a user warned buyers to watch out for the landline speakerphone. If the light is on, the conversation might be redirected to an office, they said.
@hannahlynnganschow Replying to @alimichelle867 ♬ original sound – oneforallhumankind
Photo and video: TikTok @hannahlynnganschow. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
