I recently bought a new motorcycle in Mississippi , they added $199.00-setup and assembly fee, is this legal?

Question

The salesman said he was giving me a deal! They normally charge $299.00 for setup and assembly.The dealer also charged $149.00 Doc fees, he said this was what everybody else charged.I understand the Doc fees,I think its a little high for a motorcycle though.But Setup and assembly charge?

The fee was not listed on the advertised price on the bike, none of the fees was.

There was an orange tag on the bike clearly marking the price with a sharpie. No asteriks.I understand charging an assembly fee, I just felt like it was misleading and should have been added onto the price clearly marked. I wasn't told about it,I just saw it and asked about the charge when the paper work was given to me.They said all dealers charge this, this was the 1st motorcycle I have bought and was curious how it worked.

Answer 1

Was the charge on the agreement you signed? If it was, it's your problem for not checking it or protesting it first, before signing. It is a sleazy practice not to disclose all fees ahaead of time. I would complain to the company whose motorcycle you bought, and copy the dealership owner. I bet you'll get part of your money back.

Answer 2

It's legal and it's very common when buying a bike or a car. The dealers publish the base price, not the out-the-door price. And yes, it's common to be charged for setup and assembly; unlike a car, a bike comes from the factory needing some final wrenching before it's ready to ride. This isn't part of the MSRP as the manufacturer does not do this work and doesn't get paid for it--- the dealer does--- so the manufacturer can't tell the dealer what the suggested retail price should be.

If you look at the ad, there's probably a tiny asterisk next to the price, like $8999* and at the bottom you'll see a line translating the asterisk to something like "plus tax, tags, dealer setup, optional equipment and other applicable fees."

Answer 3

Don't take this the wrong way......you ever try putting a motorcycle together? Take your motorcycle back and tell the dealer you want an unassembled cycle so as to save the money......he just might tell you okay ....but their might be some paperwork involved like disclaimers for faulty assembly by the owner releasing the dealership and possible the manufacturer from liabilty.You put it together wrong?.....not their problem

Answer 4

Yes. it's legal as long as they disclose it prior to them accepting ANY money from you. Both are negotiable charges, especially the DOC fees. You can always tell them that you'll take the paperwork, and register the bike yourself.

Answer 5

Oh MAN

If you can afford the new Bike
Than whats the grief

Would you wana put it together yourself

Go ride and have fun

Answer 6

this is a customary practice....with cars too...it falls under "dealer prep"

Answer 7

yes its legal- its considered a crate fee...