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Hopefully manufacturers can start selling direct to consumers, versus having to go through a dealer (varies state to state). That would take out the middleman.
by zikduruqe 5y ago
Hopefully manufacturers can start selling direct to consumers, versus having to go through a dealer (varies state to state). That would take out the middleman.
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/competition-matters/2015/05/direct-consumer-auto-sales-its-not-just-about-tesla https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/competition-matters/20...
- brianwawok 5y agoI don’t think the legacy automakers can. They are in too deep with dealers. Up to a new wave of automakers to take over.
- URSpider94 5y agoThe contracts that dealerships have with the manufacturers would most likely prevent direct sales. It’s still illegal in some states, but even in the ones where it’s legal, the dealers would sue them for massive damages if they try to invalidate their franchise agreements.
- mateo1 5y agoHow are going to test drive cars then? You need dealers even when they're run by the manufacturer.