'I’m Only Taking a Week Off:' North Carolina Car Saleswoman Sells 16 Cars A Month. Now She’s Going for a Personal Record

A North Carolina car saleswoman says she’s on track to hit her best month yet.

TikTok creator @sleepycargirl, who works as a car sales consultant, told followers she’s usually good for about 16 to 20 cars a month—but this time, she’s aiming higher—her goal is 22.

“I’m only taking a week off, which for me is pretty good,” she said in her video, adding a question for others in the business: “All of my car salespeople, what are you guys hoping for this month?”

As of Sunday, her “car sales check-in” clip had racked up more than 4,900 views, with other sales professionals chiming in to share their own goals.

How Does This Compare To Most Salespeople’s Averages?

Selling 22 cars in a month isn’t just solid—it’s impressive. According to MotorTrend, most salespeople move between 10 and 12 cars per month, and many on Reddit have admitted to struggling to hit double digits consistently. That means @sleepycargirly’s typical range of 16 to 20 already puts her well above the curve.

A few factors can shape those numbers. Salesmen on Quora note that the type of dealership matters—a high-volume lot can boost totals into the twenties, while smaller or specialty dealerships usually move fewer cars. In the same thread, vehicle salespeople note that experience also plays a role. Veteran salespeople who build strong relationships with returning customers tend to close more deals than those still learning the ropes.

Profitability can complicate things, too. Some salespeople choose to sell fewer cars at higher profit margins instead of chasing big numbers, which means the top performers aren’t always the ones selling the most vehicles. Still, the real measure of success often depends on the market and the dealership’s goals.

So when @sleepycargirly talks about breaking her own record, she’s not just sharing a good month—she’s showing what it looks like to thrive in a business where most people are fighting to keep up.

Salespeople Share Their Own Personal Goals

Viewers who caught @sleepycargirly’s video were quick to chime in with their own sales targets for the month, with some saying they were aiming just as high as she was.

“Twenty-one is the goal! Two out so far,” one person wrote.

“I have seven,” another said. “And today is the 2nd [of the month.]”

“I sold 16 my first month, 19 last month, 22 is my goal for October! You can do it!” added a third woman.

Others admitted they hadn’t yet broken into double digits but were staying optimistic.

“Two months: 10 cars,” one commenter shared.

“I’m at 100% VSC,” another wrote. “Only two deals, but you know!”

“I did nine in September and was 4th out of nine salespeople, and only one of us hit bonus,” said a third.

“September was horrible, I ended at 11,” another added. “October goal is 16.”

Many also cheered @sleepycargirly on for her determination. One person replied with a simple muscle emoji, while another wrote, “Stretch goals! Way to go!!!!!”

Motor1 has reached out to @sleepycargirly via direct message on TikTok. We'll be sure to update this if she responds.