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Why the U.S. dealership model remains a costly obstacle for car buyers
A fresh critique of the American dealership system highlights how legal protections, consolidation, and back-end fees keep car buying unusually difficult compared with most other retail markets.
Key Takeaways
- The top four dealership groups account for millions of new and used vehicle sales annually.
- Most automakers still cannot sell cars directly online because of legal restrictions.
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