FEES + PRODUCTS GUIDE

What should I check in dealer fees and add-ons?

Optional products are not automatically good or bad. The useful first step is to see each product, price, term, coverage description, and effect on the amount financed and payment.

ITEMIZE THE BALANCE

Ask what each line is, what it costs, and whether you want it.

Some products may be useful in a particular situation. A clear quote lets you decide without guessing what a bundled amount contains.

GAP

Guaranteed asset protection

Ask what is covered, the limits, exclusions, cancellation terms, and whether it is financed.

VSC

Vehicle service contract

Check the coverage, deductible, exclusions, term, provider, and total price—not only the payment.

PPM

Prepaid maintenance

Ask which scheduled services are included, for how long, and whether the price is separate or financed.

T&W

Tire and wheel protection

Verify eligible damage, deductibles, limits, cosmetic coverage, and the full product price.

ADD-ONS

Accessories and other products

Request a line-item list for appearance, theft, etch, GPS, accessories, and other packages.

QUESTIONS TO ASK

A clearer request is easier to answer.

What is required?

Ask which charges are government, lender, or dealer fees and which products are optional.

What is the total price?

Ask for every fee and product to be listed separately with its effect on the amount financed.

What changes if I decline a product?

Ask for the revised amount financed and payment using the same APR, term, trade, and cash down when possible.

What should I verify?

Compare the final buyer's order with the figures you reviewed. The signed contract controls.

SEE YOUR OWN NUMBERS

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