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The core of the Dealers Association's stance revolves around a desire to preserve their business model. As direct sales begin to challenge the status quo, traditional auto dealers find themselves stifled. This raised the question: why are dealers so opposed to direct sales? Experts speculate that dealers perceive these sales strategies as a threat that could dismantle the current automotive supply chain, making it necessary for groups like NADA to advocate for stringent regulations to protect their interests.
The rhetoric surrounding these regulations is often steeped in hyperbole. For instance, some claim that dismantling the dealership model would entirely disrupt the car-buying experience, a notion that has been met with cynicism by many in the industry.