A Girl’s Guide to Surviving (and Thriving) at a Car Dealership
Let’s get one thing straight right out the gate:
Working at a car dealership as a woman is not just “posting on Facebook” and “smiling at people.”
If it were, I wouldn’t know the difference between a 5.0, a 3.5 EcoBoost, a tow package, and a customer who “just wants to look” but has already named the truck in their head.
Welcome to the wild world of dealership life—where the coffee is strong, the keys are never where they’re supposed to be, and somehow… it’s still the most fun job I’ve ever had.
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👠 Yes, I’m a Girl. Yes, I Sell Cars. Yes, I Know More Than You Think.
One of the first things you learn as a girl at a dealership is this:
People will test you.
They’ll ask questions like:
• “Can you go get a salesman?”
• “Do you know if this truck has 4WD?”
• “Are you sure that’s the towing capacity?”
Meanwhile, you’re standing there knowing:
• The trim
• The engine
• The axle ratio
• The payment options
• AND the exact color name (because it’s not just white, it’s Oxford White).
Nothing hits quite like the look on someone’s face when they realize:
Oh… she actually knows her stuff.
Chef’s kiss. 😌
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🔑 The Key Problem (If You Know, You Know)
Every dealership has a universal mystery:
Where are the keys?
You will:
• Walk the lot twice
• Check the board
• Check the desk
• Check the last salesperson’s pockets
• Question your life choices
Only to find the keys…
in your hand the whole time.
Character building. Truly.
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🚗 “I’m Just Looking” (Dealership Translation)
When someone says:
“I’m just looking.”
What they actually mean is:
• They’ve been online for 3 weeks
• They know their budget
• They’ve already told their family about the car
• They just don’t want to admit they’re buying today
And somehow… we still love them.
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💬 Why Girls Are Actually REALLY Good at This Job
Here’s the truth no one tells you:
Women in car sales:
• Listen better
• Ask better questions
• Catch details others miss
• Build real relationships
• Remember names, kids, dogs, and “that one feature you said you HAD to have”
We’re not just selling cars.
We’re selling comfort, confidence, and peace of mind.
And sometimes… therapy. Let’s be honest.
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🤠 Dealership Girl Reality Check
Being a girl at a dealership means:
• Fixing your hair in a window reflection
• Walking fast in heels across gravel
• Learning to talk horsepower and payments in the same sentence
• Laughing through the chaos
• High-fiving after a deal
• And genuinely caring about the people you help
It’s loud.
It’s fun.
It’s stressful.
It’s rewarding.
And somehow… you wouldn’t trade it for anything.
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🖤 Final Thoughts from a Dealership Girl
Working at a dealership as a woman isn’t about proving anything anymore.
It’s about:
• Showing up
• Knowing your stuff
• Taking care of people
• And having a dang good time doing it
So yes—
I wear makeup.
I sell trucks.
I crack jokes.
I work hard.
And if you think girls don’t belong in car sales…
I’ll see you when you’re ready to buy. 😉
