Timing is everything so, when it comes to car buying, dealership document fees are like the late party-guest who suddenly arrives while you’re saying final goodbyes and putting leftovers in the fridge ...

Car buyers are told to focus on the sticker price, yet the real damage often happens in the fine print, where a maze of add‑ons and “processing” charges quietly inflate the cost of a vehicle. While ...

A shrewd car buyer may be able to talk a few hundred dollars or more off the price of a vehicle, but when it comes to the paperwork, that’s unlikely. “Documentation fees” – charged by dealers to ...

So, you finally found the perfect car. You’ve done your research, you’ve haggled a bit, […] ...

Buying a car is often stressful and these days, very expensive. So it can be especially frustrating when a dealer tries to tack on extra fees. But here’s the good news: Consumer Reports says there are ...

Doc fees. Processing fees. Finance fees. Even fees with weird initials instead of names that may or may not be named after the dealer’s dog. Car dealers have a well-deserved reputation for charging ...

New Hampshire is among many states that have a history of animosity toward trade unions. I use the definition of “union” in its broadest sense, specifically “a confederation of independent individuals ...

Buying a car is far from a cheap prospect, and the abundance of fees tacked on don't help. However, some of those fees can be ...

Please explain the documentation fee. The dealer told me the state requires him to keep records on odometer readings for 7 to 10 years after purchase, so he can charge up to $295 for keeping those ...

What fees should you pay with a new car? You've skillfully negotiated the price of your new car, and you're confident you're getting a good deal. But when you see the contract, the total is much ...

The price a dealer agrees to sell you a vehicle at often isn't the price you end up paying. That's because many dealerships charge fees when selling new or used cars that they tack on to the ...