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by pbreit 4749 days ago
Does banning direct auto sales make sense anymore? Did it ever?
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pyre 4749 days ago
I believe that it was originally a customer-protection measure. These days though, it's just a way to protect car dealerships from competition with the manufacturers.
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thaumasiotes 4749 days ago
> Did it ever?

As much sense as banning direct beer sales.

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