Where does the term TYRE kicker come from?
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Where does the term TYRE kicker come from?
tire kicker The term comes from sales people at car dealerships. Tire kickers would come around frequently, kick the tires a few times on the cars that they liked, but never make a solid purchasing decision on any particular car or trim.
How do you get rid of tire kickers?
Tips to get rid of Tire kickers:
- Get the prospect to make a decision.
- If they are not interested in your product, suggest a competitor’s products.
- Offer incentives to make a decision quickly or buying on the spot.
- Offer to come back in the future if they don’t want to make an immediate purchase.
What is a tire kicker horse?
If you’ve ever listed a horse for sale, you’ve dealt with tire kickers. It’s a not-so-lovable term we associate with the incessant, over-the-top potential buyers who pepper you with questions about the horse you have for sale, only to disappear or have no real means to purchase the horse at all.
Why is tire spelled tyre in the UK?
A: For a while, yes. And it was actually the British who decided to change their spelling BACK to “tyre” in the 1800s. The Americans, who were all about simplifying things at the time, weren’t too keen on the idea, so kept with “tire” for all meanings.
Why is tire spelled TYRE in the UK?
What do British call a car wheel?
Tire. For British motorists, the rubber wheel-covering is called a tyre – for the Americans it’s a tire.
What do the British call a windshield?
Windscreen – n – Windshield.
What do British call a biscuit?
Scone
Scone (UK) / Biscuit (US) American do have things called biscuits too, but they are something completely different. These are the crumbly cakes that British people call scones, which you eat with butter, jam, sometimes clotted cream and always a cup of tea.
How do you make rubber shine again?
The most common household product used as tire shine is oil – castor, lemon, vegetable, olive, baby oil, and even brake fluid. Natural oils like castor and lemon are said to nourish the rubber without drying it. Furthermore, oil will give your tires a wet, glossy look much like solvent-based tire shine.
What do British call an eraser?
Here’s something else for Americans to be aware of: did you know that an eraser is called a rubber in Britain? A good British Mum makes sure her children go to school with a rubber in their pencil case.
Why don’t we have bidets in England?
Not all homes in the UK have bidets because these are a fashion item. If one isn’t available, we recommend having your own jug or bottle of water to use over the toilet. If you would rather use water than toilet paper you must ensure that you have sufficient equipment to be able to clean yourself over the toilet.
Can I put Vaseline on my tires?
With a piece of sponge i apply VASELINE pure Petroleum Jelly on tires once or twice a year. If they re in use i’m just carefull not to cover the surfaces that come in touch with the road. If they’re removed for storage i cover all.In a few hours the rubber absorbs the jelly with amaging results.
