Why are car dealerships always near each other?

People are willing to travel farther from their homes to purchase a car than to purchase their breakfast, so it makes sense for rival car dealerships to locate next to each other to take advantage of potential customers who come great distances to shop.

Why do dealers put their name on cars?

Yep, those decals are free advertising. Dealers stick with them because they work. “It’s one of the oldest and strongest forms of inexpensive advertising.” You can ask the dealer not to put the decals on your new car, or to take them off if they’re already there, Kasperski says.

Why are car dealerships clustered together?

It is usually used car dealerships which cluster together to take advantage of foot traffic from potential buyers browsing the dealerships – just as rival petrol stations often set up right next to each other.

Do car dealerships talk to each other?

In short yes – as a business they can decide if they want to participate or not. The dealers often contact each-other and work with each-other. You’re shopping for the lowest price.

Is it worth it to advertise on your car?

While not the most sightly way to move around town, advertising on your car can net you hundreds per month. Here are the companies to know about and how much they pay. Unless you live in a city or somewhere with good public transit, you probably spend a lot of time in your car.

What kinds of ads will be placed on your car?

What Kinds of Ads Will be Placed on Your Car Each company has its own strategy for placing ads on cars. While some companies pay to advertise using simple decal stickers, many of them opt for vinyl car wrapping. The wrapping option makes it look like the ads were actually painted onto the cars.

Why don’t car dealerships sell directly to customers?

Long-established state franchise laws that largely prohibit direct sales by auto manufacturers are the biggest reasons dealers are mostly impervious to outside threats. The idea behind the franchise ­system is that third-party businesses can service customers better by fostering competition.

How do I bring my driver’s license to the dealership?

Bring a Copy of Your Driver’s License. Before you ever visit a dealership, make a copy of your driver’s license. Right next to your copied license write the following, “Permission is not authorized to run a credit check”. You will need to take this to every dealer you visit.