New vehicle in your future?

KNOW YOUR FEES-

Delivery and prep charges are added to the sticker price, watch for the extra fees, such as:

Documentation

Charge for processing title, registration: negotiate ask for a discount, or other adjustments

Dealer Prep

Vehicle Prep or predelivery inspection: contest it-dealer’s responsibility to prepare vehicle

Advertising

Refuse extra cost, dealer trying to recoup advertising campaigns

Market Adjustment

Popular vehicle in short supply:  negotiate but may have small amount of leverage

 

 Also included in the New Annual Auto Consumer Reports Issue: Best & Worst Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Top Picks, Best Used Cars, Best for Bargain Hunters, Green Choices, New and Used Car Ratings & Reviews.

Source: Consumer Reports

April 2021