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Car Dealers Complain To DMV About Tesla's Website

Posted by Soulskill on from the if-you-don't-like-it,-go-on-the-internet-and-complain dept.

cartechboy writes "State and national car dealer groups have been battling Tesla Motors for years, trying to stop them from selling its electric cars directly to buyers. Most of the time, the dealers work behind the scenes to change state laws and and force Tesla to conduct its sales through 'independently-owned third parties' which are... well, car dealers. But in California, Tesla's operations are legal, so that tactic won't work. So dealers there are taking an interesting new tack — complaining to the DMV about Tesla's website."

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  1. no problem by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm sure car dealers will have no troubles rallying massive grassroots support to put a stop to this menace to a cherished American institution.

  2. Those poor car dealers by Arancaytar · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just trying to make an honest livi---

    wait

  3. Re:Dealers Have Much Worse Ads! by Anubis+IV · · Score: 4, Funny

    How could you get both a first car buyer discount AND a trade-in bonus?

    Simple: trade in a car that you didn't buy. I believe GTA5 can provide you with a tutorial for procuring such a vehicle.