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Carl Hartley | The Truth About Electric Cars & Inside the Luxury Car Industry

Jan 13, 2025
Carl Hartley, a supercar dealer with a knack for controversy, spills the beans on the luxury car industry. He claims the electric car movement is the biggest scam, arguing infrastructure can't keep up. Hartley discusses how dealerships manipulate prices and reject grey market dealers, while revealing why Lotus will never see his sales pitch. He also critiques the myth of limited editions, the absurdities of insurance for luxury cars, and how consumer desire fuels elitism in the market. Get ready for some eye-opening tales from the fast lane!
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Dealership Scams

  • Carl Hartley has witnessed dealerships abusing sale-or-return agreements.
  • They secretly used client cars, racked up mileage, and even concealed accidents after repairs.
INSIGHT

Limited Edition Scam

  • Manufacturers create artificial scarcity by releasing "limited editions" with minor changes.
  • This boosts profits by charging a premium for essentially the same car.
ANECDOTE

Manufacturer Manipulation

  • Carl explains how manufacturers, like Ferrari, price cars high to cut out grey market dealers.
  • The LaFerrari example shows how resales quickly increased prices, prompting this change.
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