Fee
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Description
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Pay it?
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Destination
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Cost of transportation charged to dealers from the manufacturers.
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Yes
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Advertising
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Cost of advertising charged to dealers for promoting the vehicle in the dealer's market.
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Yes
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Administration
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Administration fee added to the price of a vehicle with no additional descriptions.
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Maybe
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Holdback
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Money allocated to go back to the dealer from the manufacturer when the vehicle is sold.
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No
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Fuel Fee
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A dealer may charge for the fuel in the tank of the vehicle at the time of delivery.
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No
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Sales Tax
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All taxes due must be paid by the dealer or by the consumer. As a part of the administrative fees, a dealer will typically collect the taxes for the consumer to assist them in simplifying the transaction.
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Yes
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Title & Registration
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The department of motor vehicles charges and collects registration fees. As a convenience, most dealers allow you to pay these at the time of purchase.
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Yes
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Documentation
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Cost of completing, filing and managing the documents for a car sale.
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Maybe
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Floor Plan
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Finance cost of carying the vehicle on a dealer's floor plan (line of credit).
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No
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Preparation
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Cost of washing and making the vehicle ready for sale.
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No
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Options
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Cost of accessories, dealer installed options and other items added to the vehicle.
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Yes
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