Discussion:
Duelling Dealerships

Does anyone (in the US) have anything positive to say about manufacturers who have more than one dealership representing them in the same city? I see one brand doing this now and both dealers are battling to retain their share of the business; if anyone is winning it would be the end users: "Place number one can sell me the same starter for such and such, can you beat that??" Please tell me this is not a new trend we are seeing that will pattern lift truck dealerships after automobile dealerships. Please....life is hard enough without this!
  • Posted 12 Jan 2012 01:22
  • By TheBirdman
  • joined 20 May'11 - 47 messages
  • Oklahoma, United States
Showing items 21 - 21 of 21 results.
There is nothing positive that can come out of it.
That was (or is) TCM's business philosophy. It seems like they had about 5 different dealers covering the Philadelphia area at one time.
  • Posted 12 Jan 2012 22:35
  • By duodeluxe
  • joined 11 Feb'05 - 923 messages
  • United States
duodeluxe

Post your Reply

Forkliftaction accepts no responsibility for forum content and requires forum participants to adhere to our rules of conduct. Click here for more information.

If you are having trouble using the Discussion Forums, please contact us for help.

Upcoming industry events …
October 14-16, 2025 - Antwerp, Austria
October 15-17, 2025 - Bangkok, Thailand
November 17-19, 2026 - Luanda, Angola
Latest job alerts …
Prospect CT, United States
Philadelphia, United States
Dayton OH/Cincinnati OH, United States
Davenport, IA, United States
Upcoming in the editorial calendar
MANAGING MIXED FLEETS
Oct 2025
ASSET FINANCE
Nov 2025

PREMIUM business

Noblelift
Global leader and manufacturer of high quality electric, lithium-ion, and IC material handling equipment.
Toyota 8FGCU25
Flesherton, Ontario, Canada
Used - Sale
JLG G12-55A
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States
Used - Sale & Hire
Fact of the week
Brothers Adolf ("Adi") and Rudolf ("Rudi") Dassler split their shoe company after WWII due to a bitter feud, and established the rival companies of Adidas and Puma. Their personal animosity and business rivalry divided their German hometown Herzogenaurach. The town became known as "the town of bent necks" due to the intense loyalty to each brand.