dealership

Vehicle sales outlet

A dealership is a business authorized to sell a particular manufacturer's products, especially vehicles: a Ford dealership, a motorcycle dealership.

The term implies an official franchise relationship with the brand, distinguishing it from independent sellers.

Dealerships typically also provide service, repairs, and financing.

sales

negotiation

Discussion seeking mutual accord

commission · closing · markup · discount · invoice · contract · quota · MSRP · APR · haggling

vehicles

sedan

Enclosed passenger car

truck · minivan · pickup · hatchback · wagon · roadster · crossover · compact · midsize · full-size

service

maintenance

Preserving working condition

inspection · alignment · brakes · transmission · tires · detailing · technician · mechanic · parts · labor

business

franchise

Licensed business operation

brand · quota · allocation · volume · profit · revenue · overhead · owner · principal · network

showroom

floor

Indoor walking surface

model · brochure · features · pricing · lighting · layout · presentation · flagship · staging · selection

Categories
Opposites
seller type

dealershipprivate party

Restricted-attendance social event

for sale by owner · private sale · estate sale · garage sale

transaction context

dealershipbuyer

One who acquires things

customer · purchaser · consumer

business model

dealershipmanufacturer

One who produces goods

factory · direct sales · factory direct · automaker · producer

Phrases
Family

dealerships

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G