You know, the whole reason these aftermarket companies exist is because OEMs sell exclusively to dealers.

What would happen if an OEM would just open it up to everyone. Sell parts to anyone at list price, order online via credit card, look up parts diagrams, etc. Would anyone use an aftermarket supplier?

That's the way it is with some of these aerial lift companies like Genie and even Tennant. Lately I've even received a discount from some of these types of companies so I hardly ever look for aftermarket sources--after all, if I go OE the part fits, quality is there, price is OK.

What do you think?