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> why does the extra money go to the dealership rather than the manufacturer? Because my understanding is they own the cars, once they're delivered from the ma
by chrisseaton 4y ago
> why does the extra money go to the dealership rather than the manufacturer?
Because my understanding is they own the cars, once they're delivered from the manufacturer. They own the asset.
- greedo 4y agoIt's because they're collecting rents from having state legislation pretty much guarantee they're the only way to buy a car brand (other than Tesla). And though collusion might be hard to prove, it's pretty obvious to a shopper that the price transparency from the Internet is just as potent a weapon for dealers as it is for shoppers.