Car Dealer Scams to Avoid

Choose your dealership as carefully as you choose your car.

OK — they’re not all out to rip you off. Most are just out to make an honest dollar. But if you’re going out to buy a new car, you’ll want to make sure you know what you’re doing.

Here are some things you’ll want to watch out for:

NEWSPAPERS ADS – When a vehicle’s advertised price appears too good to be true, there’s always a catch. Either the dealer has only one vehicle available at that price (the dented one which may have already even been sold) or, the advertised price will not include:

(a) destination and delivery fees (+$625)
(b) carpeted floormats (+$186)
(c) dealer prep fee (+as much as $300)

In many cases, the advertised price will already include (although in very small print):

(a) a $400 recent college graduate rebate (the ad assumes you are eligible)

Many consumers will visit one of these dealerships because of their misleading ads. And that’s exactly what these dealers want you to do. They want you to visit their showroom where they can control most everything.

ADMs – If you see an ADM fee listed anywhere in your paperwork, immediately demand that it be removed and walk out if they won’t. ADM means “additional dealer markup”, in other words, it’s the additional price they’ve decided to charge above the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. Never pay it. Ever.

At Reed Brothers Dodge, we do not believe that our customers want to be treated that way. We always make an effort to be upfront and professional in our approach. In fact, I can personally promise you that our prices are not only some of the most competitive around, but they are also the most realistic with respect to what you will actually have to pay in order to own a new Dodge car, truck, SUV, or minivan.

At Reed Brothers Dodge, we care about our customers. We offer honest and straightforward posted prices on every vehicle. We believe this is the safest shopping environment in which to purchase a vehicle.

Our desire is to treat you with respect, provide you with outstanding service (no pressure) and truly earn your business. I hope this information helps to arm you with the information you need to make an informed decision when shopping for a new vehicle.

Please feel free to call Reed Brothers Dodge with any questions you might have. Better yet, stop by our showroom. We’re conveniently located on Route 355 at the Shady Grove Metro at 15955 Frederick Rd in Rockville, Maryland. We look forward to meeting you in person.

For more information log onto www.reedbrothersdodge.com or call us toll free: 1-877-681-5021.