The only time the transport fee may be a legitimate expense is if you want a very specific vehicle that is hard to find and the dealer has to bring it in from far away. When I was ready to sign the contract I saw a charge of $599.00 I ask Randy and he said OH DON'T WORRY THAT IS JUST THE DEALER FEE! So, let’s examine some of the most common fees you may encounter. Your point? I am not sure about what you're saying that the dealerships don't make much on new cars anymore. So now I must also negotiate. Also, don't take it out on your salesperson. Dealer fees are part of the car buying process in Florida. Which of these are legitimate charges and which can be negotiated?Thanks for your help. Thanks for info. Take I95 north to exit 77, Northlake Blvd, go East to US1 and turn right at the traffic light. Once the number hits a certain point than you can't go any lower. You can get any kind of profit you want from anyone but you have to do it all at once and not wait until the last minute to put it on. Oh yes, they disclosed a $699 dealer fee but still added the $235 e-tag file fee which I picked up upon signing (never disclosed beforehand). However, they are anything but legitimate. . I’ve also seen a “transport fee” in some areas, which is totally ridiculous when the car is literally sitting on their lot. New cars carry a manufacturer’s warranty, which will vary in months and/or miles. CarMax, the largest used car retailer in the world has a store in Palm Beach County, does not charge dealer fees anymore. Jim, I'm very sorry to hear you fell victim to this illegal scam. rescently started a company and needed a panel van. Please explain that math to me. I got here and 99% of the dealerships here charge a dealership fee between $599 and $999 and that's added to the MSPR of the car. They're trying to do it on my tax as well: sales and use tax in Texas is a tax-exclusive 6.25% levied on the negotiated sales price of the car. I thought it was common knowledge that when you buy a car you have to pay both the purchase price and extra fees such as sales tax, registration, and tags. We agree that the "dealer fee" is the biggest lie and rip-off by car dealers and customers there is or ever was. TrueCar would cancel him as a TrueCar dealer if he refused to honor his contract. If a dealership is trying to hit a goal for a month, I can see taking a couple of $3k or more loser deals, but to sell your cars constantly with negative profits will not do well by your store or the salesmans wallet...unless of course he thinks he can live off minis or his pay plan rewards numbers and not gross. of the vehicle??? If I get a quote from dealership on an identically equipped vehicle for $25,000 plus tax, tag and title with no dealer fee and then a quote from a competing dealership for $24,000 plus tax, tag, title and lets say a $699 dealer fee - I would purchase from the second dealer even though they had a $699 dealer fee, essentially saving $301 compared to the dealer who advertises "no dealer fees". That subtotal price is what should be negotiated. If I made $500 per new car (or used for that matter) that I sold, I would be overjoyed. I think by chrging a dealer fee you are continuing to prove the stigma that all car dealers are dishonest. We will delete any comment that violates these guidelines. Wal-Mart has the lowest margins and therefore the lowest prices of any retailer on the Planet! Auto retailers often break these laws since the state doesn't have the resources to enforce them effectively. What You Need to Know About Wage Garnishment Laws in Florida. Went to CycleTrader.com and found a good price on a motorcycle I want to buy. The legitimate charge was the $135 which was paid to the state to transfer your tag and registration. The frog asks, "How do I know you won't sting me?" I hope to have him appear on my radio talk show on Saturday, February 9. Many car sales people feel as you do and it tells me that you have a conscience. Also, if you receive a manufacturer cash rebate, Florida law says you must pay the sales tax for the vehicle purchase price before any incentives are applied. You have to be careful. The dealer pockets this money and doesn’t pay the salesman on it. Then you tell me how long it takes to sell a car. I checked laws and it seems dealers can legally do it in FL. I can tell you that anyone who got a good feeling from a buying a car from that one dealership will always come back to buy from them again. No "extra" dealer fee added.To say the least this has put a bad taste in my mouth about purchasing another vehicle in Florida. Dear Concerned Car Buyer,Yes, a "Doc Fee" is the same as the Dealer Fee. For those reasons, I`ve lately become a Ford buyer because using Ford`s X Plan as a Ford Shareholder, I can order or purchase any Ford vehicle at Dealer Invoice and a small Administration Fee allowed by Ford limited to $125, period!
