dude,
it's supply and demand. why would a dealership bother to even stock the item? or have one shipped in for you. not becuase they would make any profit of that item. if fact, they actually lose money on parts like those. but it is time and effort. if you bought one on the internet and it was the wrong size. or your c.c.# was stolen, etc,etc. if you could get the part and not have to worry or think about it then i think $5 to get on with other things is a bargain. everyone likes to dish dealerships because everyone is an expert on cars. and yes, i do agree they need to improve but how do you find service in your average bank? dealerships are a necessary evil. they are high risk, high overhead, high profit businesses.
it's supply and demand. why would a dealership bother to even stock the item? or have one shipped in for you. not becuase they would make any profit of that item. if fact, they actually lose money on parts like those. but it is time and effort. if you bought one on the internet and it was the wrong size. or your c.c.# was stolen, etc,etc. if you could get the part and not have to worry or think about it then i think $5 to get on with other things is a bargain. everyone likes to dish dealerships because everyone is an expert on cars. and yes, i do agree they need to improve but how do you find service in your average bank? dealerships are a necessary evil. they are high risk, high overhead, high profit businesses.
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