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aberg · 03-29-2009, 08:12 AM

I have not said anything to my dealer yet, I didn't want to get pushed back in line, but how pissed does a dealer or sales person get if you tell them you do not want the dealer sticker on the car. I don't mind the dealer license plate holder but do not want the decal. I am at 3000 now so I figure I should be safe to say something. Thanks for any input.

Amelia98 · 03-29-2009, 08:14 AM

Dealers do not get upset when it comes to the high dollar cars. They will put the plate on and you can take it off at home. Most dealers also won't put the plate on the front of a sports car either if your state mandates one. However you can ask them not to do it! Remember they are working for you.

CamaroScotty · 03-29-2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by aberg

I have not said anything to my dealer yet, I didn't want to get pushed back in line, but how pissed does a dealer or sales person get if you tell them you do not want the dealer sticker on the car. I don't mind the dealer license plate holder but do not want the decal. I am at 3000 now so I figure I should be safe to say something. Thanks for any input.

We don't put them on "collectable" cars....camaro's vettes etc....

I tell people I wouldn't want it on my car either....Just tell them that's what you want.

boatingbent · 03-29-2009, 08:18 AM

Besides they are only a Decal so they are pretty easy to get off...I plan on telling my Dealer that i don`t want them to put one on mine

garagelogic · 03-29-2009, 08:19 AM

I've purchased several new cars in my lifetime, and I've never had a dealer give me any grief over something like that. You see, the whole point in putting the plate/decal on the car during dealer prep in the first place is for advertising reasons.

If you're a dealer and a customer is spending $30k with you on a car, the last thing they want to do is have you walking out of the showroom saying negative things about the dealer. The dealer should recognize that it is your car, so they should be respectful of your wishes. If they do as you ask, you are a happy customer and they know when you are out showing off your new Camaro, you will be more likely to say good things about the car and the dealer you bought from. Same effect as having a decal on the car.

fastball · 03-29-2009, 08:33 AM

Just tell them you don't want it. Plain and simple. I did that with my Prelude, my Mom did that with her Lucerne, and my step-dad did that with his Grand Prix. Any dealer worth their salt won't make a big deal about it whether it's a Cobalt XFE or a Corvette ZR1.

cam2fst4u · 03-29-2009, 08:45 AM

Yep tell them you dont want it. Unless of course they are going to pay you for advertising (which if they are good you will be telling other people that they were) I have always told them not to put it on any car I have ever bought. They have a few times and I promptly rip it off when I see it in the lot. Its much easier to do it right away than waiting a few days.

marcgo2 · 03-29-2009, 08:49 AM

Better tell them you don't want the front license plate bracket also, or they might put it on.

FenwickHockey65 · 03-29-2009, 08:52 AM

License plate brackets and trailer hitch covers I'm fine with.

Dealer badging on the body of the car? Either take it off or I find another dealer.

StarkyLuv · 03-29-2009, 09:22 AM

The dealer is trying to sell YOU the car. There isn't any law saying that a dealer decal is required so if you don't want it on there, tell them. I certainly told my dealer.

3 SS's · 03-29-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

License plate brackets and trailer hitch covers I'm fine with.

Dealer badging on the body of the car? Either take it off or I find another dealer.

i'm pretty sure the front license plate bracket get's drilled into the bumper... you don't want that.

aberg · 03-29-2009, 10:28 AM

I live in NY so I have no choice on front license bracket.

3 SS's · 03-29-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by aberg

I live in NY so I have no choice on front license bracket.

Same laws in CT... but I'll chance it

Chevyrocker · 03-29-2009, 10:42 AM

Wow, some of you guys get worked up over some really minor things. Next time you talk to your sales person, just tell him nicely that you don't want it on there. It's really not a big deal.

03-29-2009, 08:12 AM	#1
aberg Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 206	? for dealers I have not said anything to my dealer yet, I didn't want to get pushed back in line, but how pissed does a dealer or sales person get if you tell them you do not want the dealer sticker on the car. I don't mind the dealer license plate holder but do not want the decal. I am at 3000 now so I figure I should be safe to say something. Thanks for any input.

03-29-2009, 08:14 AM	#2
Amelia98 Honorary Female Member =) Drives: Camaro and a PT Cruiser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 262 View My Garage	Dealers do not get upset when it comes to the high dollar cars. They will put the plate on and you can take it off at home. Most dealers also won't put the plate on the front of a sports car either if your state mandates one. However you can ask them not to do it! Remember they are working for you. __________________ Amelia Baltimore, MD 2SS/RS Rally Yellow, Black Interior, Catback, Airbox, Shorty Headers, Hurst, Grille Insert, Subwoofer, Engine Cover and 21" black Rims. VROOM VROOM

03-29-2009, 08:52 AM	#9
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	License plate brackets and trailer hitch covers I'm fine with. Dealer badging on the body of the car? Either take it off or I find another dealer. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

03-29-2009, 10:42 AM	#14
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	Wow, some of you guys get worked up over some really minor things. Next time you talk to your sales person, just tell him nicely that you don't want it on there. It's really not a big deal. __________________ *Shortcuts can slow you down...*

03-29-2009, 08:18 AM	#4
boatingbent Drives: 69 Pontiac Firebird Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Eastern Minn Posts: 374	Besides they are only a Decal so they are pretty easy to get off...I plan on telling my Dealer that i don`t want them to put one on mine

03-29-2009, 08:19 AM	#5
garagelogic Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,686 View My Garage	I've purchased several new cars in my lifetime, and I've never had a dealer give me any grief over something like that. You see, the whole point in putting the plate/decal on the car during dealer prep in the first place is for advertising reasons. If you're a dealer and a customer is spending $30k with you on a car, the last thing they want to do is have you walking out of the showroom saying negative things about the dealer. The dealer should recognize that it is your car, so they should be respectful of your wishes. If they do as you ask, you are a happy customer and they know when you are out showing off your new Camaro, you will be more likely to say good things about the car and the dealer you bought from. Same effect as having a decal on the car.

03-29-2009, 08:33 AM	#6
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	Just tell them you don't want it. Plain and simple. I did that with my Prelude, my Mom did that with her Lucerne, and my step-dad did that with his Grand Prix. Any dealer worth their salt won't make a big deal about it whether it's a Cobalt XFE or a Corvette ZR1.

03-29-2009, 08:45 AM	#7
cam2fst4u Drives: 08 SS trailblazer,08 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stanley va Posts: 6,268 View My Garage	Yep tell them you dont want it. Unless of course they are going to pay you for advertising (which if they are good you will be telling other people that they were) I have always told them not to put it on any car I have ever bought. They have a few times and I promptly rip it off when I see it in the lot. Its much easier to do it right away than waiting a few days.

03-29-2009, 08:49 AM	#8
marcgo2 Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: IL Posts: 339	Better tell them you don't want the front license plate bracket also, or they might put it on.

03-29-2009, 09:22 AM	#10
StarkyLuv Future 5th Gen Owner Drives: 2006 Chevy Equinox AWD/LT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 412	The dealer is trying to sell YOU the car. There isn't any law saying that a dealer decal is required so if you don't want it on there, tell them. I certainly told my dealer.

03-29-2009, 10:28 AM	#12
aberg Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 206	I live in NY so I have no choice on front license bracket.