Exactly. The only reason dealers might disappear in a world where manufactures are permitted to sell directly to the consumer is that dealers do not actually o

Exactly. The only reason dealers might disappear in a world where manufactures are permitted to sell directly to the consumer is that dealers do not actually offer any advantages that consumers actually value. If dealers provide such a necessary service, then they won't be in any trouble. That they think they are in trouble is really them saying all that you need to know about them.