Self Serve

I use the self service checkout at the hardware store almost exclusively and the grocery store when the lineups are faster. At first I was against it on the principle that people were losing jobs but have justified the choice by telling myself that somebody had to build the self service checkout system and people are needed to maintain them. If somebody really wanted to they could avoid human contact and use the self service checkout system for all the basic necessity's that would be possible. However the greatest need for avoiding human contact is the dreaded car lot why not offer a self service checkout for buying a car.

Who wouldn't buy a new car from a self service checkout if they were offered $1000 discount? Have the computer scan in your ID and run a credit check. Then choose your payment plan, pay the deposit and first months payment and away you go.

A new car without the hassle, sounds to good to be true. To handle the transition period they could keep a couple of salespeople on but I sure hope that none of them come and talk to me. It's really too bad that the check out people at the grocery store aren't as pushy as the car salesman that way I would truly enjoy the self serve checkout.