44% of dealers add an average of $1,120 in add-ons to every deal. We identify every unnecessary charge and give you a clear action plan to get them removed before you sign.
The FTC has issued warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups — representing over 500 locations — warning them to stop adding undisclosed fees to advertised prices. Despite this, junk fees remain rampant because most buyers don't know what they're looking at when they sit down in the finance office.
We review every fee on your deal and give you the knowledge and action plan to push back on every dollar you shouldn't be paying.
Government-mandated tax on the purchase price. Goes directly to the state — non-negotiable.
Required by your state DMV. Pass-through costs — non-negotiable.
Every dealer charges this but amounts vary wildly — $75 to $999 depending on state. We verify yours against state averages and give you a script to push back if it's above the norm.
Added above MSRP on popular vehicles. In 2026, market adjustments are largely unjustified as inventory has normalized. We flag these and advise you on how to push back.
Manufacturers already pay dealers a prep allowance — this fee is double-dipping. We flag it and give you the language to get it removed.
Pure profit for the dealer. A paint sealant that costs $20 wholesale gets sold for $500. We identify all of these and advise you to decline them.
You shouldn't pay for the dealer's marketing budget. We flag it and advise you to push back — most dealers will remove it.
Share the buyer's order or quote before signing. We'll review every line item on the contract.
We categorize every fee as required, negotiable, or refuse — and calculate exactly how much each junk fee is costing you.
We give you a clear written action plan with exactly what to say to the dealer to get junk fees removed — so you go back to the table informed and confident.
Once every unnecessary fee is removed, you sign knowing you're only paying for what you agreed to.
Send us your deal sheet before you sign. We'll identify every junk fee and give you the action plan to get it removed.
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