I almost bought a car today until at the end they slapped on a $599 dealer fee on top of tax, title and registration. They told me every big dealer in FL (by law) charges at least this on every car. The car I wanted was only $6000, so when they wouldn't budge on the fee, I walked. Is there any truth to what they told me?
Anyway, I don't recommend this dealership (Maroone). I've never dealt with more unprofessional, double-talking people in my life. I was even lied to about the car I first inquired about just to get me down there.
2007-01-20 08:13:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
yeah
2007-01-20 08:16:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Dealer fees are a big problem everywhere. If you question them as to what your paying for, they will tell you that it's for arranging loans, checking for leans on titles etc. Work it out. If they have some clerk doing that in a office at the dealership some place, and they make, $15.00 a hour, this must be some time consuming process.
You were right to walk on the deal, it's a scam, and I kinda remember the good old days when that sort of thing was included in the margin that they made on the car. The Government should step in and stop this crap.
2007-01-20 09:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by Ross T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's totally BOGUS! You were wise to walk. Some dealers will load a deal up with junk fees and charges to get back any profit lost due to negotiations on the deal. If they don't lose them IMMEDIATELY, I walk out and never return.
A common ploy is to charge a "documentation fee" of several hundred dollars. They claim that it covers the cost of preparing the title, sales agreement, etc. That's a total load of hooey. Dealers use computer systems to generate the paperwork and the net cost to the dealer for this is maybe $5 at most. The laws in most states allow this (usually by remaining silent on the issue) but you are under NO legal obligation to pay it.
2007-01-20 10:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cudos To You!!
I'm not familar with Florida state laws regarding the fees, but I'm very familar with the process and fees in general. These fees are as others stated, just another way the delaership profits.
There's nothing wrong with profit, it's just the under handed way some dealers create this profit.
I'd call the Florida Attorney Generals office and ask what dealerships are allowed to charge for these fees. They may have the legal right, but that doesn't make it an honest way to do business.
Jerry
http://www.usedcarwise.com
2007-01-20 13:58:14 · answer #4 · answered by usedcarwise 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every state is different but I would no way pay a fee that high. By law, in Texas, the dealer can charge no more than $75 in fees for preparing paperwork.
2007-01-20 10:52:05 · answer #5 · answered by mustanger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Dealer Fee" is just that, "Dealer fee! Profit, nothing more. They may use a portion of it to pay porters that clean cars, etc...but it is NOT required by any law here on planet earth!
Don't let them convince you that it is necessary. If they want to sell you the car, they will probably call you in a couple days and offer to waive the fee.
2007-01-20 08:27:10 · answer #6 · answered by John W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Florida law only requires that, if you charge a dealer fee to any customer, you must charge all customers. It also requires that you disclose in writing on the buyer’s order that this charge represents profit to the dealer.
Go Read:
http://oncars.blogspot.com/2006/11/open-letter-to-florida-car-dealers.html
2007-01-20 08:40:01 · answer #7 · answered by thecarolinacowboy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This continues to be the weak link in car ownership: the way you have to buy the damned thing to begin with. I hate car salesmen. Every one I have ever talked to, I caught in one kind of lie or another, or a self-contradiction. They all seem like lowlife greaseballs.
That discretionary fee is just that: at the seller discretion. They know they don't have to charge it. It's gravy for them. Nothing REQUIRES that they charge that.
You did good to walk.
2007-01-20 08:19:05 · answer #8 · answered by Johnny Corndrink 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's bullcrap. Good thing you walked out. Try buying your car from a private owner. You will save loads of money on taxes, and fees, and you'll get more car for the money. You can also transfer your tags yourself, and save money there too. Actually, you don't even have to have the dealership transfer the tags for you. You can tell them you will do it yourself, and you can save money there too.
I'm selling my 1997 F-150 for $6000, and I live in Florida. If you're interested in a pickup truck, email me.
2007-01-20 08:51:07 · answer #9 · answered by yswilliams6 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Surprised huh! Every-time I go to any dealer even new cars except for the most expensive luxury, they are much better. What you can do is by law if you see the tires are no good, tell them to change them for you to top brand. If they refused, walk out, they are breaking the law.
2007-01-20 08:18:57 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
broker expenditures are necessary. The transportation fee looks like organic earnings. you are able to constantly attempt to barter your way around those expenditures. Transportation expenditures must be the fee of having the motor vehicle to the dealership. broker expenditures are what they fee you for processing the workplace work. It will pay the identify clerks earnings.
2016-10-07 11:22:08 · answer #11 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋