The Jinx
My dad is getting a Megane, and knew which model he wanted. His only decision left was what colour he wanted.
Renault Rochdale didnt have 2 of the colours (heesian grey and iceburg silver I think). So on passing he popped in at Renault Manchester.
After waiting around for about 15mins a salesman sauntered over to ask him if he needed anything. My dad explained that he was in the market for a Megane, but needed to see some colours. The guy then said "fair enough, we have one in each of those colours on the used pitch over there. Just go and have a look and then if you need anything else, or whatever then we can talk about a deal."
So over my dad goes. After a minute or so a miniature David Dickinson comes out of the used shed and asks if he can help. My dad explains again, and the guy then says:
"so you arent looking for a used car then?"
"no"
"Well then not only are you wasting your own time but youre wasting my time as well, and youre preventing me from earning a living."
Now at this point Id expect my dad to smack him. He however showed great restraint, probably still stunned, and just said:
"2 questions for you then. 1: have you got a megan in Iceburg silver?"
"yes"
"ok. 2: have you got a Megane in Hessian grey?"
"yes"
"thank you."
How unbelievable is that? I knew that Renault Manchester were sh*te, and that the used section even worse, but fookin ell!
So its complaint time. And I think I might pop down at lunch and get the guy to come out like Im interested in a sale. The I might say, "sorry pal. Im wasting my time and yours here. The last thing I want to do is prevent you from earning a living. Dick."
