Glossary / General

commission

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

To commission a car means to order a special version of it, often with unique features or designs. It usually costs a lot of money.

Technical Definition

In the automotive context, 'commission' refers to the process of ordering or customizing a vehicle, often involving a significant investment for bespoke features or modifications. This term is commonly used when discussing high-end or luxury vehicles.

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"Like the salespeople and the dealership gets additional commission and profit from the manufacturer a bonus for the number of penetrations they have on app download."
General Motors Just Got CAUGHT | HUGE SETTLEMENT | Episode 1068 CarEdge Live 05:45

"Now, I think it should be a minimum of $500 a car, no guarantee, and a small commissionable upside on backend products and frontend gross."
The Godfather Of Short Form Car Content - RussFlipsWhips The Doug Horner Show 59:03

"...you use the ECU that the tuner you've chosen suggests. And they're not suggesting that ECU because they're making 40% commission on that versus 20% on something else."
159: BMW Direct Injection on MoTeC: Genius or Headache? Tuned In 54:20