And I'm sure the industry loves it, they have been pushing the "no haggling, best price up front" for years, it's not new. I view this as, we'll set the price as high as we want it, take it or leave it. I view much of this a result of the younger generation being known by those in the auto sales industry as "screaming lay downs". I grew up in the school of thought that you negotiate for the best possible price on a car that you can get. So, I have to agree with FF on this.
I agree with you on a TA commission as many of them are small businesses, car dealerships are another kettle of fish altogether, and many times not always the most ethical, to put it nicely. Very rarely will any discount you negotiate on a car affect the salesman's commission. Not so much on the rebates or OBC that a TA gives you.
BUT, if they offer I'm not going to refuse. (oops, one little word makes a lot of difference)