Episode

Car Owners Trust Dealers More But Still Go Elsewhere For Service

Podcast: Autoblog News
Published: May 24, 2026
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Summary

It's no secret that some car owners prefer skipping their dealer in favor of aftermarket shops for service, often due to lower costs. A study from Ducker Carlisle backs that up, showing that quick lube shops performed better than dealerships from 2024 to 2025, as dealers lost more ground on both ...