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Are dealer fees negotiable in the US—some are (doc fee, prep, add-ons); tax and title are mandatory; get full OTD in writing.
Dealer fee laws by state in the US—doc fee caps and disclosure vary; check your state so you know what's allowed.
Dealer fees explained line by line in the US—doc fee, destination, prep, tax so you see what you're paying.
Hidden fees that inflate car ownership cost in the US—doc fees, add-ons, registration, and how to avoid overpaying.
How dealers hide profit in fees in the US—doc fee, prep, add-ons can be marked up so you get full OTD in writing.
Mandatory vs optional dealer fees in the US—tax and title are mandatory; doc fee and add-ons vary so you know what to pay.
What is a documentation fee in the US—doc fee is dealer charge for paperwork; amount and negotiability vary by state.