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In the uk we don’t have this law and manufacturers don’t have a monopoly - We have a system of dealerships, so I think you can have a system without careful reg
by ed_elliott_asc 5y ago
In the uk we don’t have this law and manufacturers don’t have a monopoly - We have a system of dealerships, so I think you can have a system without careful regulation?
- lmm 5y agoThe UK doesn't really have dealerships competing with each other (there will generally only be one x dealer in each town, and while the manufacturers do compete with each other to a certain extent, nearby dealers tend to be targeting different segments - in contrast to e.g. banks or supermarkets where you often get two very similar direct competitors right next to each other), and you absolutely do get charged monopoly rents as a result. There are strong consumer protection laws that mean people do generally have access to repairs, which blunts the worst impact, but I wouldn't hold it up as an example of a system that works well.