How Did The Allocation System Start?

Jeff7 · 01-26-2014, 12:24 PM

To my way of thinking, it shouldn't make a difference where an order is placed, as long as the dealer is authorized to sell a particular model. You place your order, get in line with other buyers, and when your number comes up, the car is built (subject to availability of parts; i.e. constraint). Yet from reading through the forum, it doesn't seem to work that way. People who order from certain dealers get their cars much more quickly.

Does anybody know the history of the allocation system? As a newbie, I'd like to learn about it.

Glen e · 01-26-2014, 02:59 PM

not that complicated...Chev gives car to the guys that helped them sell the previous genration when other dealers told Chev to stuff it...that's the short version...

this may help a bit - and search the other 100 threads on this:

a dealer puts it in his computer on his end = code 1100 - at this point you don't have jack....

when Chev says the dealer has a "slot" and it matches your order - they ACCEPT IT and your code becomes 2000

At that point you are getting a car, before that...nothing....

So 1100 is you wrapping a package, and putting it on your doorstep and calling UPS

2000 is when the truck comes and picks it up, until then, your package can sit there forever...

I have said this before but the very best way to get info is from your dealer. Remind the SALES MANAGER - not your salesman, that you are going to get a survey when all is said and done and you want desperately to give them good scores...but you can't if you don't get the codes from them every few days via email at 10 am in the morning.

watch what happens, when you score the dealer low on the survey, it costs the sales department THOUSANDS of dollars.......

that being said, if you are contacting chevy, they very absolute best way - ABOVE ALL OTHERS - is see the chevy cust service people here - Kelly and Marrissa have access to more data that any other source. Kelly gave me my VIN A FULL WEEK before anyone else at chevy could give it to me….

laborsmith · 01-26-2014, 03:13 PM

Good summary of how it is, Glen e.

History of allocation: court suits. The most famous is Honda Dealers v Honda America. Many others. Chevrolet had its own problems and a couple of decades ago several manament (including regional business center bosses) were demoted due to favoritism in which dealers could get which cars with which colors/options.

The state franchise laws also impact but court suits are the reason for the system we have today: each allocation assignment is defendable in a court of law.

Laborsmith

Jeff7 · 01-26-2014, 03:21 PM

Thanks for the clear, concise summary, Glen. Laborsmith - your observations are appreciated as well.

markk · 01-26-2014, 08:02 PM

All in jest, of course, but I rather think the allocation system was established by a troll under a bridge who enjoys seeing those of us who have ordered through small dealers suffer miserably while others receive their toys .....

laborsmith · 01-26-2014, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markk

All in jest, of course, but I rather think the allocation system was established by a troll under a bridge who enjoys seeing those of us who have ordered through small dealers suffer miserably while others receive their toys .....

Wise decision. Makes the process reasonable and understandable.

Laborsmith

01-26-2014, 12:24 PM	#1
Jeff7 Drives: C7 2LT Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NC Posts: 40	How Did The Allocation System Start? To my way of thinking, it shouldn't make a difference where an order is placed, as long as the dealer is authorized to sell a particular model. You place your order, get in line with other buyers, and when your number comes up, the car is built (subject to availability of parts; i.e. constraint). Yet from reading through the forum, it doesn't seem to work that way. People who order from certain dealers get their cars much more quickly. Does anybody know the history of the allocation system? As a newbie, I'd like to learn about it.

01-26-2014, 02:59 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	not that complicated...Chev gives car to the guys that helped them sell the previous genration when other dealers told Chev to stuff it...that's the short version... this may help a bit - and search the other 100 threads on this: a dealer puts it in his computer on his end = code 1100 - at this point you don't have jack.... when Chev says the dealer has a "slot" and it matches your order - they ACCEPT IT and your code becomes 2000 At that point you are getting a car, before that...nothing.... So 1100 is you wrapping a package, and putting it on your doorstep and calling UPS 2000 is when the truck comes and picks it up, until then, your package can sit there forever... I have said this before but the very best way to get info is from your dealer. Remind the SALES MANAGER - not your salesman, that you are going to get a survey when all is said and done and you want desperately to give them good scores...but you can't if you don't get the codes from them every few days via email at 10 am in the morning. watch what happens, when you score the dealer low on the survey, it costs the sales department THOUSANDS of dollars....... that being said, if you are contacting chevy, they very absolute best way - ABOVE ALL OTHERS - is see the chevy cust service people here - Kelly and Marrissa have access to more data that any other source. Kelly gave me my VIN A FULL WEEK before anyone else at chevy could give it to me…. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 01-26-2014 at 03:35 PM.

01-26-2014, 03:13 PM	#3
laborsmith Drives: 1969 Corvair, 2018 Camaro T4 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area Posts: 2,881	Good summary of how it is, Glen e. History of allocation: court suits. The most famous is Honda Dealers v Honda America. Many others. Chevrolet had its own problems and a couple of decades ago several manament (including regional business center bosses) were demoted due to favoritism in which dealers could get which cars with which colors/options. The state franchise laws also impact but court suits are the reason for the system we have today: each allocation assignment is defendable in a court of law. Laborsmith

01-26-2014, 03:21 PM	#4
Jeff7 Drives: C7 2LT Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NC Posts: 40	Thanks for the clear, concise summary, Glen. Laborsmith - your observations are appreciated as well.

01-26-2014, 08:02 PM	#5
markk Drives: (someday) 2014 C7 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 57	All in jest, of course, but I rather think the allocation system was established by a troll under a bridge who enjoys seeing those of us who have ordered through small dealers suffer miserably while others receive their toys .....