Why are car dealerships always grouped together?

Even though being grouped together increases immediate competition, the auto row becomes more of destination for consumers and benefits all the dealerships. Auto rows attract ancillary businesses including car washes, insurance offices, and body shops that benefit all of the dealerships.

Why are car dealerships always right next to 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.

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.

Why do car dealers always make you wait?

We have to wait for the managers, because they are always SO busy. Not only are they helping the sales people desk deals (give you all the payments including the trade value, appraising your trade vehicle, different interest rates, leasing options, term lengths, making sure all the incentives have been included, etc.)

What is an Automall?

“Auto Mall: A commercial district in which a number of retail establishments for different automakers are centrally located” Basically an Auto Mall or an Auto Row is an easy to locate place that consumers can shop for cars, get service or maintenance performed or purchase parts.

Are all dealerships the same?

Not all car dealers are the same – you have your good apples and bad apples, just like any other industry. Historically, car dealers have used under-handed tactics to rip consumers off. While things have changed for the better in recent years, there are still a large number of dealers that use sleazy tricks.

Why is it an auto mall?

Basically an Auto Mall or an Auto Row is an easy to locate place that consumers can shop for cars, get service or maintenance performed or purchase parts. Instead of driving to multiple dealerships, you have a huge convenience of multiple used and new car dealerships in one place.