buying is not simply about “dealer” trust as much as about
manufacturer/auto quality and dealer price. I bought from a dealer 40 miles
away on the Honda, and the car prior to that I bought from a dealer 300
miles away (nissan).
My dad was a dealer so I was raised in the industry from years well before
I could drive. I have no specific beef with the Honda dealer I bought from,
I just generally don’t like the hassle of dealing with non-stop upsale
attempts if going through manufacturer branded retail service platforms.
It’s just a personal preference.