Can you negotiate the doc fee?
You cannot negotiate a dealer’s doc fee because they are required by law to charge the same amount to every customer. You can, however, ask them to reduce the price of the vehicle to compensate for a high doc fee. TrueCar.com has compiled a list of average doc fees charged in each state.
How do you avoid document fees when buying a car?
6 Tips for Avoiding Dealer Fees
- Pay the “Fee” But Negotiate the Price to Offset the Fee Amount.
- Ask for an Itemized Listing of Each Fee.
- Obtain Pre-approved Financing From Your Bank or Credit Union.
- Be Prepared to Walk Away From the Deal.
- Buy a Used Car.
- Buy Online.
Are doc fees legit?
A “Doc Fee” is a fee charged by a dealership that supposedly covers the cost of paperwork involving in selling you a car. At a certain level, this is legit.
What is a documentation fee?
A doc fee — also called a document or documentation fee — is a fee charged by car dealerships to process a vehicle’s paperwork. Essentially, a doc fee covers the cost of all the dealership’s back-office employees, from the people who handle the money to the employees who deal with the title, registration and the DMV.
Are car dealers negotiable?
Most shoppers know they can negotiate on a vehicle’s price, but many aren’t aware that the terms of the auto loan may also be up for negotiation. Dealerships are so tight on inventory right now that salespeople are unlikely to move much on the car’s price. One alternative? Haggle on the loan instead.
How do I get rid of dealer markup?
How To Avoid Paying Dealer Markups
- Your results will vary. First, it’s important to know that every dealer may have its own policy on markups.
- Look out for add-ons. Dealers sometimes promise to sell a car at MSRP but may have add-ons with inflated prices.
- Look for financing markups.
- Ask for a discount.
- Consider waiting.
Why are dealership markups so high?
In an open market, the price gets determined by demand. The more of a thing people want (like cars), the more they are willing to pay for them, and the higher their price. That higher price motivates additional production of that thing, and the price eventually falls. Car dealers do not exist in business to break even.