Electric vehicles are shaking up the dealership model. Tesla and Rivian both take orders online only, foregoing dealerships entirely. Instead, they have set up service centers around the country exclusively for maintenance. Ford, GM, and others have taken the hint. They now also take orders online, though you still need to visit a dealer to pick up the vehicle. There are pros and cons to the shift to online car sales. On the one hand, that means transparent, upfront pricing and no haggling with salespeople. On the other hand, seeing the car in person and talking through its features with someone knowledgeable can be incredibly helpful. Not being able to do so can make it harder to find the right car for you.