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		larrys on March 20, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tesla Can Topple the Car-Dealer Monopoly That seems to be a benefit for consumers though. Imagine if google had dealers and they weren't able to so easily kill off a service that wasn't profitable because there was more of a unified voice against the action. (This is not a pro or con for dealers just something that came to my mind based on your comment).

GFK_of_xmaspast on March 20, 2014 [–]

Spoken like someone who's never driven an oldsmobile.

The automobile industry has consumer protection laws that force manufacturers to honor warranties and emission control systems.

larrys on March 20, 2014 | [–]

"Spoken like someone who's never driven an oldsmobile."

I actually have.

So please explain what you are trying to say.

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