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Car dealerships is a weird one in that list. That’s like saying one should go to cuisinart to buy a toaster rather than Walmart. They’re a car retailer…
Uhhhh the car buying process is so different than any other industry that comparing it to buying a toaster is disingenuous. What if I told you, "you're not allowed to buy this toaster from Cuisinart directly." Not only that but you must go to a store with a mark up to buy the toaster. Would you feel the same?
And you need to negotiate the price in a back room.
Whatever you do don't let them sell you undercoating for your toaster
That’s fair. They act like a cartel in practice, not just a retailer.
Different than any other industry? Have you ever tried to buy parts for your HVAC system? Or parts/software to repair your tractor? Or warranty work for your appliance? It's all the same, you need to go through the 'authorized service department' to get anything from those companies.