Buying notes
Questions to ask about documentation fees and add-ons
Ask what a fee covers, whether a product is optional and where its price appears, without assuming every charge is removable or unlawful.
Published 2026-10-27
Before you visit the dealership.
Questions, comparisons and preparation for your next car purchase. Clear evidence matters more than a promising monthly payment.
Buying notes
How to compare two dealership quotes fairly
Use matching vehicles, itemized purchase totals and visible financing assumptions to compare offers without hiding important differences.
Published 2026-10-27