I'm not sure if the manufacturers are against it. It is complex. Dealers are the human face of the company. Someone to talk to in your town if things go wrong. Assurance that there is a mechanic that can fix it if something breaks (not just the engine, there are many other parts that can breaks. Assurance someone will be able to get the parts you need.
That doesn't means they have to like the dealer model, but there are real advantages to it.
That doesn't means they have to like the dealer model, but there are real advantages to it.