Meaning of stealership | Babel Free

Definitions

A car or motorcycle dealership, seen as charging exorbitant prices and trying to rip off customers.

derogatory, slang

Examples

“I am really surprised that the stealership didn't try⟳ to make⟳ arrangements with you to let⟳ them do the 500 mile checkup. There are a lot of other things that should be done at this time.”

“Of course the Mercedes stealerships are so bad now that I won't buy⟳ another one of those.”

“Thus weathered traditionalists often deride the newcomers as poseurs, and many longtimers feel⟳ that the "MoFoCo" and its "stealerships" are unfairly squeezing out many tighter-budgeted loyalists like⟳ themselves in favor of yuppie poseurs.”

“And many took the time to forward⟳ it to their friends, e-mail other Web sites or call⟳ local news stations -- all in the interest⟳ of one main the "stealership" that tried to back their way out of the deal⟳.”

“I'm trying to gain⟳ more experience⟳ working on my own⟳ car so I don't have⟳ to pay⟳ stealership prices for repair⟳ work⟳ (I've already made that mistake⟳ a couple of times :( )”

“Not all dealerships engage⟳ in this pricing strategy, but many do it aggressively, often with snake oil-style salesmanship, deceptive marketing tactics, hidden fees, and overpriced add-ons, like⟳ floor mats, alarm systems, or anti-rust undercoating. Some consumers call⟳ the outfits that employ⟳ these tactics "stealerships."”

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