#car-dealerships

#car-dealerships

About 30% of American car buyers would now consider a Chinese vehicle, up from 15% a decade ago. The reason has to do with the high cost of cars in the U.S.

For years, car dealerships had a terrible reputation. Pushy sales tactics, confusing pricing, and long hours spent negotiating made the entire experience feel more like a battle than a purchase. Like many buyers, I assumed that avoiding dealerships altogether was the smartest way to buy a car, especially as online platforms and direct-to-consumer models gained popularity. Over time, however, my perspective began to shift.