Dealer Prep Fee
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What another dealer prep fee thread??? Also known as Doc Fees, yes my dealer charges one. Many states limit it. Many do not. Florida is the worst. and of course MacMulkin charges none.
Did I get them all ??
Did I get them all ??
Last edited by pmayo; Sep 14, 2020 at 08:50 AM.
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Actually a dealer prep fee and a DOC fee are two different items. Some dealers have both listed along with other items they may wish to sell you.
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So what do you do next when they tell you to pound sand and pay up or don't take the car? It is not like you are going to go to the next dealer where they have multiples of them waiting on you.
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Hmm?
I'd politely ask what the fee is for? If for standard cleaning of shipping detritus, fluid checks, etc. I'd remind them that GM pays to have them do that. If not this, what then? But you are at their mercy like it or not. We when put down our deposit, I had the sales manager initial a simple Word document I put together. MSRP plus tax is the total period. I listed additional mark up, delivery add ons, etc. Just to assure no surprises when it arrives. I recommend anyone using a 'local' low allocation dealer do the same. The little guys are the ones most likely to want to pile on at the last minute. Greed is systemic to most all car dealers sad but true.
Last edited by papillion; Sep 14, 2020 at 12:53 PM.
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How about a museum delivery? How would a dealer charge a prep fee? Does the museum charge a fee?
I agree doc fees are different than prep and I also agree MacMulkin doesn't charge that as another add on price.
I agree doc fees are different than prep and I also agree MacMulkin doesn't charge that as another add on price.
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I'd politely ask what the fee is for? If for standard cleaning of shipping detritus, fluid checks, etc. I'd remind them that GM pays to have them do that. If not this, what then? But you are at their mercy like it or not. We when put down our deposit, I had the sales manager initial a simple Word document I put together. MSRP plus tax is the total period. I listed additional mark up, delivery add ons, etc. Just to assure no surprises when it arrives. I recommend anyone using a 'local' low allocation dealer do the same. The little guys are the ones most likely to want to pile on at the last minute. Greed is systemic to most all car dealers sad but true.
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Geez, how low-life can they get? Btw, at Kerbeck's one has the option to let them do all the out-of-state paperwork--for a fee, or, as I did, opt out and do it all myself after returning home, taking all of about 5-minutes at the DMV. 
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I purchased my car from Macmulkin, and getting a courtesy delivery to West coast. It's $750 for the courtesy delivery. In the terms, though, it says 'Detail will be an additional $200', also $60 for gas. I was planning on telling them no detail, and just leave everything, including the plastic on the seats. I need a little gas to get it home though, so i guess i'm stuck with the $60. kind of lame, though, since i'm already paying $750 just for them to give me the car
Total BS, but if people pay it I'm sure Macmulkin will be more than happy to take your money.
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