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CarFetch appears to be a promising tool for car dealerships, leveraging fast aggregation to offer competitive pricing on new and used vehicles. While it impresses with its speed, likely achieved through advanced cloud hosting techniques and lazy loading, there are concerns about the potential legal and ethical implications of hotlinking images and scraping data from dealer sites. This method shifts hosting and data transfer costs to the third-party providers, which might not be sustainable or fair. However, for users, the direct links to Vehicle Detail Pages (VDPs) enhance the shopping experience by providing quick and relevant information. As with any tool that aggregates and displays third-party content, it’s crucial for CarFetch to ensure they are compliant with all legal requirements to maintain trust and sustainability in the long term.