The Pushback

This is Pushback, where we challenge your assumptions about the retail automotive industry.

The Pushback

Car Dealerships Aren't a Scam. But the Industry Has Earned Some of the Criticism.

Aug 13, 2026

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3 min read

Car Dealerships Aren't a Scam. But the Industry Has Earned Some of the Criticism.

On episode two of The Pushback, our own Paul Daly and Kyle Mountsier respond to a viral TikTok arguing that dealerships are unnecessary middlemen padding prices for no reason. Their answer isn't a simple defense. It's a "this, but that" breakdown of where the criticism holds up and where it falls apart.

The Pushback

Aug 12, 2026

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1 min read

AI Ranked S Tier on The Pushback. The Reason Might Surprise You.

The real opportunity,is operational. AI belongs in every part of the business where it makes sense, not just the front-facing customer touchpoints. Getting that right requires the right partners and the right tools, integrated deeply rather than bolted on.

The Pushback

Aug 12, 2026

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1 min read

Buy Centers Just Got the Highest Ranking on The Pushback. Here's Why.

❝If you're a dealer and you're not thinking about how to buy vehicles not from the auction, you done gone crazy.❝

The Pushback

One Price Selling Isn't a Trend. It's Where the Market Is Headed.

Aug 12, 2026

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1 min read

One Price Selling Isn't a Trend. It's Where the Market Is Headed.

It takes conviction that most stores don't have the stomach for. Paul pointed out the failure pattern directly: dealerships that try one price and bail usually bail too early, or they were never fully committed in the first place. Half-committing to one price is worse than not trying at all, because it confuses the customer without delivering the trust payoff.

The Pushback

Car Dealerships Aren't a Scam. But the Industry Has Earned Some of the Criticism.

AI Ranked S Tier on The Pushback. The Reason Might Surprise You.

Buy Centers Just Got the Highest Ranking on The Pushback. Here's Why.

One Price Selling Isn't a Trend. It's Where the Market Is Headed.

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