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#776 of 779 FL Docs fees out of control by cadillacmike

Mar 06, 2011 (3:02 pm)

The situation in northern virginia is likely the result of it being a border area with several states, and the dealers responding to the dealer doc fee laws in those states.
 
We don't have that 'problem' here in FL, because the appears to be no law or regulation and the doc fees have hit the stratosphere! $600 - probably more when i actually get to the dealership. Absolutely ludicrous. As northstar1 has stated, find out what it is, and account for that in your final price either on the car you're buying or trading.

#777 of 779 Re: FL Docs fees out of control [cadillacmike] by euphonium

Mar 07, 2011 (12:32 pm)

Replying to: cadillacmike (Mar 06, 2011 3:02 pm)
DOC fee translates into "Additional Dealer Profit". An attempt to legitimize a rippoff. After we settled on the cash price, the paperwork listed a DOC fee. We walked out without saying a word.

#778 of 779 Re: FL Docs fees out of control [euphonium] by mikefm58

Mar 09, 2011 (9:30 am)

Replying to: euphonium (Mar 07, 2011 12:32 pm)
They always do that, then act surprised like "Gee how'd that get there" or make it sound like everybody does it that way. Most will adjust the trade-in or price to account for it when you point it out to them, but it is slimy the way they try to slide it in there, hoping you won't notice.

#779 of 779 Re: FL Docs fees out of control [mikefm58] by cadillacmike

Mar 09, 2011 (2:57 pm)

Replying to: mikefm58 (Mar 09, 2011 9:30 am)
When its $699 it hard not to notice it!

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