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cadyshac · 04-30-2011, 01:43 PM

Hey just a quick question, what are reasonable "document" fees for a dealership to charge when purchasing a new car? I am being quoted $250 for document prep and just don't want to get the shaft. I don't mind paying something for their service but don't want to "donate" either.

Thanks,

Cady

OrangeVert · 04-30-2011, 02:34 PM

That's is a tough one, Cady. It depends on what side of the fence you're looking from. What are other dealers charging for the same thing? That has aways been my method of determining what's reasonable.

gaddied · 04-30-2011, 11:29 PM

Mine was $149.00 but hey they gave me $500.00 off the total price.

Sterling · 04-30-2011, 11:41 PM

They are going to make their money somewhere. As long as you get a good overall deal, I don't see the difference. Are they giving you a decent discount off the sticker? Look at the big picture and don't sweat the details too much.

chandler · 04-30-2011, 11:56 PM

Mine was 55.00. Anything over 100.00 seams excessive...just my .02.

GoldBowtie · 05-01-2011, 12:10 AM

Doc Fees are nothing more than a covert way to add profit to the deal! Some dealers treat them like sales tax and don't even mention them until the final papers are prepared.

I'm all for the dealer making a fair mark-up/profit but Doc Fees keep the dealership experience in the same category as the used car lots that are known for sleezeball deals.

It's no different than if the dealer added a Property Tax Fee or an Electricity Fee.

But the Doc Fee practice has spread to all but the real class dealerships ---- so you have to decide if this insult ruins the bottom-line deal or not -- when compared to others.

That's the end of my rant

DoubleARS · 05-01-2011, 12:26 AM

If you are getting the supplier discount they cannot charge more than $75. I wasn't paying enough attention and was charged $150. As said, it seems the lower the sale price goes the higher the doc fees go.

cadyshac · 05-03-2011, 09:41 AM

Well my dealer charged $250 for document fees but I got my synergy green 2ss that msrp'd for 38,800 for 36,500 so I didn't mind the fee too much. I was told that it is legal in Ohio for auto dealers to charge up to the $250.

04-30-2011, 01:43 PM	#1
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,401	Document Fees ??? Hey just a quick question, what are reasonable "document" fees for a dealership to charge when purchasing a new car? I am being quoted $250 for document prep and just don't want to get the shaft. I don't mind paying something for their service but don't want to "donate" either. Thanks, Cady

04-30-2011, 02:34 PM	#2
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,129	That's is a tough one, Cady. It depends on what side of the fence you're looking from. What are other dealers charging for the same thing? That has aways been my method of determining what's reasonable. __________________

04-30-2011, 11:41 PM	#4
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	They are going to make their money somewhere. As long as you get a good overall deal, I don't see the difference. Are they giving you a decent discount off the sticker? Look at the big picture and don't sweat the details too much. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

04-30-2011, 11:56 PM	#5
chandler Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 136	Mine was 55.00. Anything over 100.00 seams excessive...just my .02. __________________ Camaros...just plain . Last edited by chandler; 05-01-2011 at 12:08 AM.

05-01-2011, 12:10 AM	#6
GoldBowtie Drives: 2021 Yukon Denali, 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canton, MI. (Detroit Area) Posts: 241 View My Garage	Doc Fees are nothing more than a covert way to add profit to the deal! Some dealers treat them like sales tax and don't even mention them until the final papers are prepared. I'm all for the dealer making a fair mark-up/profit but Doc Fees keep the dealership experience in the same category as the used car lots that are known for sleezeball deals. It's no different than if the dealer added a Property Tax Fee or an Electricity Fee. But the Doc Fee practice has spread to all but the real class dealerships ---- so you have to decide if this insult ruins the bottom-line deal or not -- when compared to others. That's the end of my rant __________________ 2018 ZL1

04-30-2011, 11:29 PM	#3
gaddied Drives: camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: egf Posts: 135	Mine was $149.00 but hey they gave me $500.00 off the total price.

05-01-2011, 12:26 AM	#7
DoubleARS Drives: 2010 Dodge Challenger Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 124 View My Garage	If you are getting the supplier discount they cannot charge more than $75. I wasn't paying enough attention and was charged $150. As said, it seems the lower the sale price goes the higher the doc fees go.

05-03-2011, 09:41 AM	#8
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,401	Well my dealer charged $250 for document fees but I got my synergy green 2ss that msrp'd for 38,800 for 36,500 so I didn't mind the fee too much. I was told that it is legal in Ohio for auto dealers to charge up to the $250.

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