BennyTheBeaver
Well-known member
I think dealer's should be converted to Delivery Centers.
A current dealer should still be able to sell used vehicles, and have a complete service/parts department, however when it comes to sales they should just be delivery centers (or for people uncomfortable configuring and buying online, they should have a kiosk on site that they can help you through the ordering process...Ford sees an order come through a Kiosk and the Dealer gets a kickback for the assist).
You buy your vehicle direct from Ford. Ford ships it to the dealer, who adds any pre-negotiated dealer add-ons and makes sure the vehicle is ready/configured, and then you pick it up.
Advertising rebates should disappear, as Radio/TV/Print can't support the industry the way it used to (due to streaming and social media), but for each vehicle delivered the dealer gets a flat rate from the Manufacturer.
The advantage to Dealers? No more cut throat sales tactics needed, no more stress and no negotiating on new vehicles. They make their money as a normal business for service/parts, used cars, and delivery.
A current dealer should still be able to sell used vehicles, and have a complete service/parts department, however when it comes to sales they should just be delivery centers (or for people uncomfortable configuring and buying online, they should have a kiosk on site that they can help you through the ordering process...Ford sees an order come through a Kiosk and the Dealer gets a kickback for the assist).
You buy your vehicle direct from Ford. Ford ships it to the dealer, who adds any pre-negotiated dealer add-ons and makes sure the vehicle is ready/configured, and then you pick it up.
Advertising rebates should disappear, as Radio/TV/Print can't support the industry the way it used to (due to streaming and social media), but for each vehicle delivered the dealer gets a flat rate from the Manufacturer.
The advantage to Dealers? No more cut throat sales tactics needed, no more stress and no negotiating on new vehicles. They make their money as a normal business for service/parts, used cars, and delivery.
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