Let's face it, dealerships are/have largely been a necessary evil for the public and manufacturers alike. The growing trend in markets has been to gradually erode the 'middleman' and given the the calibre of the typical dealership 'geezer' on the dealership floor it will not amount to much of a loss. In view of the increasing reliability combined with electric power trains, we might even see a growth in accredited mobile Honda servicing franchises with direct fringe benefits on cost/replacement etc. all amounting to a more hassle free approach, especially when you consider declining real 'ownership' of vehicles.