Manufacturers have various requirements for a company to become authorized. In all cases, it is an indication of confidence that a dealer will represent a manufacturers' products with a high degree of service and integrity.

Some manufacturers set requirements which may include:

• product representation at retail locations,
• a personal relationship with manufacturers' representatives,
• direct experience with products,
• a minimum expected sales volume,
• high degree of customer service, or
• handling of some warranty issues.

In all cases, as a customer, you can have a higher degree of confidence in an
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