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rmnc3r · 01-07-2010, 12:20 PM

Hey!
I'm on the verge of signing the Purchase Agreement and the Dealer slipped in a $195 charge for Shadowmark ATP Vehicle Labeling System.
I checke; it does nothing to reduce Insurance Costs and I'm getting
OnStar anyways, so it seems like a bogus charge to me.

http://www.ctpc.com/ATP/ims2/ims.asp

I'm buying from an out of area dealer (same State) and have the luxury
of considering all the pertinent fees, charges and etc. without the pressure
of being in a Sales Office and no option to rebut. I can take my time to
get this right.

How pissy do I get with the dealer to revise the Sales Doc. and remove the offending charge? I do feel that I am getting a good deal on the vehicle, but I resent being pressured and sold unnecessary goods or services.

GENTLEMEN, START YOUR OPINIONS!

Cheers!
RixRad

NoUCantDriveIt · 01-07-2010, 12:40 PM

Get "Pissy" with the dealer? IMO Never.

I'm guessing you're referring to the window etch? I wouldn't want it either. As for disputing the additional charge? Simple answer... How bad do you want the car?

Frank in MD · 01-07-2010, 12:51 PM

You don't have to pay for dealer adds.

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 01-07-2010, 01:19 PM

Yep, no reason to get pissy unless they get that way first. I have the luxury of working at a dealership where they don't do that kind of thing.

Just firmly tell them that you are not interested in that. Shouldn't be a big deal.

rmnc3r · 01-07-2010, 02:44 PM

Thanks for the input so far.
Perhaps 'get Pissy' is poor choice of words.

I stand corrected.

*The_Blur* · 01-07-2010, 02:46 PM

Contact CamaroScotty. He'll deliver, and he lived by the motto that MSRP is the maximum you should pay.

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 01-07-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmnc3r

Thanks for the input so far.
Perhaps 'get Pissy' is poor choice of words.

I stand corrected.

I don't think it's a poor choice of words! I love that term! lol

edited to add;

In fact, I got pissy with someone today. :-)

HeavyD · 01-07-2010, 05:00 PM

Sounds like a cool product, but it doesn't do a damb thing to help you prevent theft or recovery, if your car is stolen or chopped, already too late.

*The_Blur* · 01-07-2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyD

Sounds like a cool product, but it doesn't do a damb thing to help you prevent theft or recovery, if your car is stolen or chopped, already too late.

You can get those features added in the aftermarket with a system from Best Buy.

Captain Awesome · 01-07-2010, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

You can get those features added in the aftermarket with a system from Best Buy.

Yeah, and for a fraction of the cost!

01-07-2010, 12:20 PM	#1
rmnc3r Drives: me up the wall. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 471	Dealer's Bogus Charge Hey! I'm on the verge of signing the Purchase Agreement and the Dealer slipped in a $195 charge for Shadowmark ATP Vehicle Labeling System. I checke; it does nothing to reduce Insurance Costs and I'm getting OnStar anyways, so it seems like a bogus charge to me. http://www.ctpc.com/ATP/ims2/ims.asp I'm buying from an out of area dealer (same State) and have the luxury of considering all the pertinent fees, charges and etc. without the pressure of being in a Sales Office and no option to rebut. I can take my time to get this right. How pissy do I get with the dealer to revise the Sales Doc. and remove the offending charge? I do feel that I am getting a good deal on the vehicle, but I resent being pressured and sold unnecessary goods or services. GENTLEMEN, START YOUR OPINIONS! Cheers! RixRad

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