PRAKTIK PENGAMBILAN KEUNTUNGAN OLEH MAKELAR DALAM JUAL BELI MOBIL BEKAS

Abstract

The practice of buying and selling used cars through brokers at the Hidayah Motor Showroom in Palembang City is common. However, problems arise regarding how to make a profit. In some cases, brokers at the showroom often take advantage in a non-transparent manner, even from both parties, without any clear notification. This study was conducted by raising the problem that became the formulation of the problem related to how the practice of taking profits by brokers in buying and selling used cars at the Hidayah Motor Showroom in Palembang City and how the reflection of Islamic economic law on the taking of profits by brokers in buying and selling used cars at the Hidayah Motor Showroom in Palembang City. This study aims to discuss the suitability of the broker's practice with the principles of Islamic Economic Law, especially in the murabaḥah contract. The research in this article uses a field research method with a qualitative descriptive approach, where data is obtained from primary and secondary sources. This study applies an empirical method to describe and analyze the phenomena that occur in the field. Data collection techniques include structured interviews, direct observation to the showroom, and documentation. Primary data sources consist of interviews with two brokers and one showroom owner. The results of the study indicate that broker practices at the Hidayah Motor Showroom are not transparent in disclosing the selling price of the showroom and the profits obtained, thus causing dissatisfaction among customers. In addition, the tendency of brokers to take advantage of both parties without clear notification indicates that the practice is not fully in line with the principles of transparency and justice in Islamic economic law.