I know exactly why dealerships exist, and I'd bet most here do as well. The argument is that the reasons they exist are outdated, and only continue because of l

I know exactly why dealerships exist, and I'd bet most here do as well. The argument is that the reasons they exist are outdated, and only continue because of lobbying. > The current model increases safety How, specifically? Would a Tesla be more safe if it were bought from a middleman dealership as opposed to directly from the manufacturer? Would Toyotas be less safe when purchased directly from Toyota? Similarly, is there any evidence that a used car purchased from an independent seller is statistically less safe than one purchased from a dealership? > If you cannot articulate the reason for why dealerships exist, you are not equipped to argue for their deregulation. How about you focus on the argument, rather than an ad hominem? Or is that your only argument?