
What the agency retail model could mean for Lotus and its customers | Autocar
The British manufacturer isn't the first to adopt this way of selling cars, but it has significant implications for its small retailer network
i can see how this can protect depreciation, as discounts off MSRP always meant that the purchase price was variable and this had an impact on cars sold without this discount. Times they are a changing...![]()
What the agency retail model could mean for Lotus and its customers | Autocar
The British manufacturer isn't the first to adopt this way of selling cars, but it has significant implications for its small retailer networkwww.autocar.co.uk
My understanding is that agency model will not stop discounts but it will stop inter dealer rivalry which leads to extra discounts above manufacturers support.i can see how this can protect depreciation, as discounts off MSRP always meant that the purchase price was variable and this had an impact on cars sold without this discount. Times they are a changing...