Hopefully, by now, all Floridians should be aware of the questionable car dealer practice of adding "dealer fees". If you don’t know about it, it’s a hidden price increase on the car you purchase disguised to look like a federal, state, or local tax or fee. It’s actually 100% profit to the dealer. “Dealer Fee” is the most common name for this disguised profit, but it goes by many names such as doc fee, dealer prep fee, service fee, administrative fee, electronic filing fee, e-filing fee, tag agency fee, pre-delivery fee, etc. The names are only limited by car dealers’ imaginations. Almost all car dealers in Florida charge a Dealer Fee. The dealer fees range from around $700 to as high as $2,000!
Please add your name to this petition and tell the Florida legislature to either outlaw this practice or to impose a cap like many other states do. In California, the dealer fee is capped at $65 - $80.
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Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 3, 2021
February 14, 2020
The stories shared by people who have encountered these hidden fees reveal a clear pattern of frustration during what should be an exciting purchase. I am currently compiling these experiences to present to representatives as concrete evidence of why reform is necessary. Your collective insight confirms that this practice requires immediate legislative attention.
June 26, 2015
Seeing one hundred people come together on this issue confirms that the frustration regarding these hidden costs is widespread. This threshold is a helpful reminder that transparency in car pricing is a goal many Floridians share.
Reached 100 supporters
June 23, 2015
June 22, 2015
Reaching our first hundred signatures represents a clear consensus that the practice of hidden dealer fees has become untenable for Florida consumers. We are nearing this milestone and I hope those who have already signed will help us gain the momentum necessary to bring this issue before the legislature.
639 Comments
i wouldn't mind dealer fees if they were reasonable like other states. Floridians get ripped off - we have the highest dealer fees in the nation. When are elected officials going to look out for the ordinary working guy?
They constantly jack up the price then add dealer fee that these days you get nothing for 10,000$ we need to help the families that need help by outlawing this. And the single parents that even 1,000 will determine whether or not they get a car
Dealer fees are deceptive, unethical, and immoral. They are classic examples of bait and switch. Any fees added to the agreed-upon price of a product, besides sales tax, state title and transfer fees are dishonest.
I found a Florida Dealer that leased me the same type vehicle, 3 years newer at the same price as my 2 previous vehicles up north. I researched many Florida dealers and only found this one willing to accept the same profit as dealers in the north that do not charge “dealer fees”.
Some places even have the audacity to charge TWO of these fees! Straight off one dealership's website: "*Prices are PLUS tax, tag, title fee, $999 Pre-Delivery Service Fee and $198 Electronic Tag Registration Service Fee..." Wow.
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Hopefully, by now, all Floridians should be aware of the questionable car dealer practice of adding "dealer fees". If you don’t know about it, it’s a hidden price increase on the car you purchase disguised to look like a federal, state, or local tax or fee. It’s actually 100% profit to the dealer. “Dealer Fee” is the most common name for this disguised profit, but it goes by many names such as doc fee, dealer prep fee, service fee, administrative fee, electronic filing fee, e-filing fee, tag agency fee, pre-delivery fee, etc. The names are only limited by car dealers’ imaginations. Almost all car dealers in Florida charge a Dealer Fee. The dealer fees range from around $700 to as high as $2,000!
Please add your name to this petition and tell the Florida legislature to either outlaw this practice or to impose a cap like many other states do. In California, the dealer fee is capped at $65 - $80.
You may be asked to make a donation to iPetitions.com after you add your name to the petition - this is 100% voluntary and you shouldn't feel the least bit bad if you choose not to donate (I didn't ;))
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 3, 2021
February 14, 2020
The stories shared by people who have encountered these hidden fees reveal a clear pattern of frustration during what should be an exciting purchase. I am currently compiling these experiences to present to representatives as concrete evidence of why reform is necessary. Your collective insight confirms that this practice requires immediate legislative attention.
June 26, 2015
Seeing one hundred people come together on this issue confirms that the frustration regarding these hidden costs is widespread. This threshold is a helpful reminder that transparency in car pricing is a goal many Floridians share.
Reached 100 supporters
June 23, 2015
June 22, 2015
Reaching our first hundred signatures represents a clear consensus that the practice of hidden dealer fees has become untenable for Florida consumers. We are nearing this milestone and I hope those who have already signed will help us gain the momentum necessary to bring this issue before the legislature.
639 Comments
Crooked dealers with surprise doc/dealer fees should be shut down ! Most will add thousands of dollars ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED ON THE DOTTED LINE. OUTLAW DEALER / DOC FEES FOREVER. Florida needs to pass an "Upfront pricing law" or "truth in pricing law"
i wouldn't mind dealer fees if they were reasonable like other states. Floridians get ripped off - we have the highest dealer fees in the nation. When are elected officials going to look out for the ordinary working guy?
They constantly jack up the price then add dealer fee that these days you get nothing for 10,000$ we need to help the families that need help by outlawing this. And the single parents that even 1,000 will determine whether or not they get a car
Dealer fees are deceptive, unethical, and immoral. They are classic examples of bait and switch. Any fees added to the agreed-upon price of a product, besides sales tax, state title and transfer fees are dishonest.
I found a Florida Dealer that leased me the same type vehicle, 3 years newer at the same price as my 2 previous vehicles up north. I researched many Florida dealers and only found this one willing to accept the same profit as dealers in the north that do not charge “dealer fees”.
Some places even have the audacity to charge TWO of these fees! Straight off one dealership's website: "*Prices are PLUS tax, tag, title fee, $999 Pre-Delivery Service Fee and $198 Electronic Tag Registration Service Fee..." Wow.
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Crooked dealers with surprise doc/dealer fees should be shut down ! Most will add thousands of dollars ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED ON THE DOTTED LINE. OUTLAW DEALER / DOC FEES FOREVER. Florida needs to pass an "Upfront pricing law" or "truth in pricing law"