What's a Dealership Doc Fee?

What are dealer doc (dealership documentation) fees?  What do they cover? Can we avoid them? Is the fee taxable?  Are documentation fees negotiable, and why are they charged?

 If you’ve ever been in the market for a new or used vehicle,  then you might have experience with “doc or dealer fees”. But do you understand why this fee is important? And how it is imperative to the effective completion of a sale?

This fee is applicable to all vehicles, new and used, provided by a dealership.  It is associated with the management of the fine print regarding the details of your vehicle including past history; previous owners; maintenance and repairs outlining what, when, and where it was performed; recalls (if any); documentation to obtain and advertise; lien analysis; collection of customer information; bill of sale; financing & legal contracts; registration for ownership; collection of funding, receipt and tax filing, and so much more.

When exploring the market, you will find that MOST dealerships are concealing the total cost of the vehicle or hiding surprise fees, and only revealing them when it comes time for you to sign on the dotted line. This is not only upsetting and unethical, but it also fails to adhere to the strict rules set out by AMVIC, put in place to protect the consumer. Here at Auto Nation Inc, we fully disclose all costs associated with the purchase of your vehicle – upfront and willingly, including the doc fee.

We pride ourselves on gathering and providing accurate information regarding any vehicle sold at our establishment.  Because we are cautious when selecting inventory, this fee maintains our vigorous selection process in an attempt to guarantee the complete satisfaction of every customer that comes through the door. Ensuring that we consistently follow our internal protocols for buying, reconning & prepping a suitable vehicle for resale requires that our “Doc / Dealer Fee” be completely non-negotiable.

Auto Nation Inc has partnered with Diamond Kote and is excited to have the ability to provide our customers with the added protection with an optional Road Pro Secure plan that waives our documentation fee. Any documentation fee can be upgraded into a Road Pro Secure plan for $1099. This plan is offered during the time of signing and includes protection for Rim, Tire, Key Fob, Towing, and Other Costs Associated (Balances, Mounting, and Taxes). This is just one of the many things that sets Auto Nation apart from the industry. We are excited to show you what else we have to offer you – stop by and check out our inventory today!