Removal of choice

I really can’t see any upsides for the consumer in switching to the agency model for new car sales. It’s a sugar-coated way of stopping any discounting or competition for the brands. In fact, one could almost say that it’s protectionism or price manipulation, which are illegal.

They argue that Brits don’t like haggling, but I’ve not seen any real evidence of that, and if you don’t like it, you pay list price. It’s your choice.

There are significant savings to be made here, and I really think agency is just a cynical ploy to grow margins.

And what’s it going to mean for all the independent leasing companies? Their bulk negotiations tend to bring great deals to the market. Richard Jackson

Dunmow, Essex