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Which countries still have dealerships of the US kind for new cars? I.e the type that keep a stock of new cars with fixed options, or that are allowed to set pr
by alkonaut 4y ago
Which countries still have dealerships of the US kind for new cars? I.e the type that keep a stock of new cars with fixed options, or that are allowed to set prices on new cars that don’t match the ones you get quoted from the manufacturer?
In Europe the dealerships, while often operates independently or with only partial ownership from
the brand, seem to be mostly showrooms with no large lot of new cars but a small selection of cars only for show/test.
The purchase is for a custom built car received through the dealer several months later. In my experience a pleasant way of buying a new car. Usually you visit the dealer having configured a car using the manufacturers online tool which gives you the exact quote. At the dealer you might be recommended to swap some option but usually you just talk it through with the salesperson and place the order. With some luck you might be able to score a bit of a rebate or extras e.g if you use their brand financing or insurance, but for the most part they just help you order the car you configure online for the price you saw online.
Where they do fleece you though is “brand service”.