https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/11/gm-expects-to-save-2000-per-ev-with-digital-retailing-platform/
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GM moving to centralized fulfillment centers for EVs
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No more online hunting to see which dealer has just the one you want?
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I wonder when this will start and if it is for Canada as well as the US and what does this mean for the reservation I have with my dealer?
Overall I think it is a great idea, but I do like the initial walk through with the salesman to quickly get you caught up on a lot of little things to know initially. I also like discussing with the dealer some of the options.
Overall I think it is a great idea, but I do like the initial walk through with the salesman to quickly get you caught up on a lot of little things to know initially. I also like discussing with the dealer some of the options.
For sure they still need to have demo models at the dealers to experience it in person. Then, if you want to place an order there at the dealership, great, if not you can place it yourself online where you can take your time to explore the trims, options, etc. in detail. And you’ll have to specify a dealership to place the order through so you can pick up your car, and they still get their cut.
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What's the one thing car buyers enjoy the most about the process? Dealing with the dealer paperwork, the rust proofing and nitrogen filled tires up-sell pitches, the pressure tactics. lol
The more of that I can avoid, the better. Yes, having a test drive car is still a great idea, this does not eliminate that. The dealer still gets their cut for test drives, car prep and pickup.
The new digital sales platform is currently live for the Bolt, according to the Detroit Free Press, and should expand next to the Cadillac Lyriq in 2023. So far, there are three centers. Two of the EV regional fulfillment centers are in California and one in the southeast.
Dealers should be happy not having to hold a large inventory on the lot, just ship in as needed for a sale. No need to sweep snow off a bunch of cars or keep them washed. Fewer repairs for lot dents.
Does the dealer still need to buy an allotment of 20 cars (or whatever)? Seems like GM would want to keep that arrangement rather than a "buy a car as needed" approach.
The more of that I can avoid, the better. Yes, having a test drive car is still a great idea, this does not eliminate that. The dealer still gets their cut for test drives, car prep and pickup.
The new digital sales platform is currently live for the Bolt, according to the Detroit Free Press, and should expand next to the Cadillac Lyriq in 2023. So far, there are three centers. Two of the EV regional fulfillment centers are in California and one in the southeast.
Dealers should be happy not having to hold a large inventory on the lot, just ship in as needed for a sale. No need to sweep snow off a bunch of cars or keep them washed. Fewer repairs for lot dents.
Does the dealer still need to buy an allotment of 20 cars (or whatever)? Seems like GM would want to keep that arrangement rather than a "buy a car as needed" approach.
Since the online order page for the EQ-EV isn't up yet, I would assume any record of a "deposit" would reside at the dealership level. Not sure how GM would track it or even know about it...it seems like an informal sort of arrangement for now.....
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Thanks for your comments. FORD has fare better and efficient syatem to track deposites and status. I paid $100 for F150 Lightening and got email from FORD taht they are ready to take my order. I decided not to order becuase of incresae in MSRP and delaer wants to add another 4K on MSRP. It is a new normal and I am not crazy to pay that kind of $$. Will wait
In Canada, many Provinces have implemented the 'if its advertised for a price, it must be sold for that price' to protect consumers. Additionally, I have spoken to several dealers of various OEMs in my area and they all say that if they were to try to implement any markups, their small allocation would then be cut even further so they. They can however charge whatever they want for used vehicles which is where the the egregious markups are seen in Canada. Dealers also have been noted to break these rules without much enforcement so take this all with a grain of salt.Interesting.....yeah, doesn't Ford also require the "applicant" to choose a local Ford Dealer to work with...and then that dealership can just jack the price later on as they see fit? In other words, no MSRP price guarantee....?
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Here you go, ontheroad:
GM moving to centralized fulfillment centers for EVs
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/11/gm-expects-to-save-2000-per-ev-with-digital-retailing-platform/ No more online hunting to see which dealer has just the one you want?
www.equinoxevforum.com
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That's the one. Thanks, Steverino! 👍Here you go, ontheroad:
GM moving to centralized fulfillment centers for EVs
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/11/gm-expects-to-save-2000-per-ev-with-digital-retailing-platform/ No more online hunting to see which dealer has just the one you want?
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