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'''''''Bold text'''''''''Bold text''''''Bold text'''''''''{{refimprove|date=July 2011}} {{Imagestack| [[File:Car dealership in Rockville Maryland Jeep.jpg|thumb|right|Typical car dealership (in this case a [[Jeep]] dealer) selling used cars outside, new cars in the showroom, as well as a vehicle entrance to the parts and service area in the back of the building.]] [[File:Car dealership in Rockville Maryland shop entrance.jpg|thumb|right|Service and repair entrance]] [[File:Car dealership in Rockville Maryland shop 1.jpg|thumb|right|Auto dealer's service and repair facility]] }} A '''car dealership''' or vehicle local distribution is a business that sells new or [[used car]]s at the [[retail]] level, based on a dealership contract with an [[automaker]] or its sales [[subsidiary]]. It employs [[Automobile salesman|automobile salespeople]] to sell their automotive vehicles. It may also provide maintenance [[Service (motor vehicle)|services]] for cars, and employ automotive technicians to stock and sell spare [[automobile parts]] and process [[warranty]] claims. In 2013, the U.S. new car dealers market was close to $715 billion and the used car dealers industry almost $89 billion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pellresearch.com/New-Car-Dealers.htm |title=New Car Dealers Report |publisher=Pell Research |accessdate=2015-04-02 }}</ref> ==Modern car dealerships== [[Car]] dealerships were traditionally large lots located out of town or on the edge of town centres and which relied on the skills of sales staff to sell vehicles. However, that model has begun to change and a number of automotive manufacturers have shifted the focus of their franchised retailers on to branding and technology. [[BMW]] has moved to create a standard look for its dealerships around the world and to introduce ‘product geniuses’ to liaise with customers., <ref>[http://www.autonews.com/article/20140127/RETAIL07/301279961/new-bmw-stores-to-be-big-open-beige New BMW stores to be big, open, beige<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.autonews.com/article/20140505/RETAIL07/305059979/geniuses-smart-move-for-dealers-bmw-says Geniuses smart move for dealers, BMW says<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> [[Audi]] has experimented with a hi-tech showroom that allows customers to configure and experience cars on 1:1 scale digital screens,<ref>http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d13c6b1e-6e51-11e3-ac2a-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2xu0PgTZi</ref><ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/sarwantsingh/2014/02/05/the-future-of-car-retailing/ The Future of Car Retailing - Forbes<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> while [[Mercedes-Benz]] has opened city centre brand stores to showcase its vehicles and its craftsmanship. <ref>[http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-7153-1-1662499-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html]{{dead link|date=April 2015}}</ref> and [[Tesla Motors]] has opened city centre galleries where prospective customers can view cars that can only be ordered online.<ref>[http://www.autonews.com/article/20140619/RETAIL07/140619836/tesla-sets-up-shop-in-dallas-minus-test-drives-and-sales Tesla sets up shop in Dallas - minus test-drives and sales<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.marketplace.org/topics/business/tesla-were-not-car-dealerships Tesla: we're not car dealerships | Marketplace.org<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==Multibrand car dealers== Multibrand and multimaker car dealers sell car from different and independent carmakers. <ref>[http://www.dasautomobile.com/20-das-automobile/304-das-automobile-multi-brand-car-showroom.html Das Automobile-A Multibrand Car Showroom<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>http://ec.europa.eu/competition/publications/cpn/2006_2_33.pdf</ref> Some are specialized in [[electric vehicles]].<ref>[http://www.autoblog.com/2015/02/19/first-even-ev-store-opens-in-icelands-biggest-shopping-mall/ First EVEN EV store opens]</ref> == Auto transport == Auto transport is used to move vehicles from the factory to the dealerships. This includes domestic and international shipping. It was largely a commercial activity conducted by dealers, manufacturers, and brokers. [[Internet]] use has allowed this niche service to grow and reach the general consumer marketplace. ==See also== * [[Auto auction]] * [[Auto row]] * [[Automaker]] * [[Showroom]] * [[Used car]] ===Organizations=== * [[AutoBidsOnline]] * [[Carfax (company)|Carfax]] * [[Kelley Blue Book]] * [[Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations of India]] (FADA) * [[National Automobile Dealers Association]] * [[Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry]] == References == {{Reflist}} * {{cite book|last=Genat |first=Robert |title=The American Car Dealership |publisher=Motorbooks International |year=2004 |isbn=9780760319345}} == External links == {{Commons category|Automobile dealerships}} {{Prone to spam|date=April 2015}} {{Z148}}<!-- {{No more links}} Please be cautious adding more external links. 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