The Economics of Car and Motorcycle Dealerships
FortNine · Explainer · 10 min · 2022 · YouTube title: The Stealership Trap - Why We Need the Dealership "Rip Off"
Why it's here
Offered as a well-researched counterpoint in threads complaining about car dealerships and direct sales.
What it covers
FortNine explains the economics of the dealership model, arguing that dealers absorb inventory risk and help manufacturers' finances. It looks at whether cars and motorcycles could be sold more cheaply without them.