The Car Dealer Prep Scam

 Years ago when you bought a new car there was a "Dealer Prep" or Preparation Fee. It was just a given at the time. It would cost anywhere from
$100.00 on up to $800.00.

 Most manufacturers today include Dealer Prep in the price of the vehicle and it is stated on the Window Sticker. The manufacturer pays the Dealer to "Prep" the new vehicle. It usually involves removing protective plastic sheets from the hood, trunk and roof. Then a technician will install fuses and perform an overall inspection on the vehicle, which includes a quick road test, know as Dealer Prep.

 However there are car dealers out there that are charging a Dealer Prep Fee to their customers.(scam) When the customer questions the car dealer, they will say that all new cars go through their Service Department and do a variety of tasks to get the vehicle ready for you.

You should not have to pay a Dealer Prep scam charge.

It has even been reported that there are dealers charging a Dealer Prep Fee on Used Cars. Just imagine the amount of people that pay this scam charge and say nothing because they are told it is normal. This is just another way of padding the bill and thus the Dealer Prep scam.


 Not all dealers will not try to pull this scam on their customers, but if they do tell them you are not paying a Dealer Prep Fee, that is a scam. They will usually remove the Dealer Prep charge.

 Take a close look at the Monroney/Window Sticker. Most manufacturers state that the Dealer Prep is included in the price. This is an easy scam to pull on a customer because most people
do noy buy a car that often. Closely read the window sticker on the New Car you are going to purchase.

I copied this statement below from a Chevrolet Window Sticker exactly as it is worded below.

"***Includes Manufacturer's Recommended Pre-Delivery Service. Does not include dealer installed options and accessories, local taxes or license fees."

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