Learn which car dealer fees you can refuse, why add-ons like VIN etching and nitrogen tires are scams, and how to avoid ...

These are the car dealership rip-offs, fees, products, and services to avoid when buying a car.Car dealer scams are still happening in 2026.There are many fake fees, market adjustment fees, scams, and ...

A car's purchase price is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the true cost of ownership. Beyond the sticker price, there's insurance, registration, sales tax, and ongoing maintenance ...

What fees should you pay with a new car? You've skillfully negotiated the price of your new car, and you're confident you're getting a good deal. But when you see the contract, the total is much ...

Only one California Senator voted against the state raising its dealership document processing fees for new car purchases by 488%. California’s state Senate has approved legislation allowing car ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed California’s car dealers to tack on another $175 in fees to the cost of buying a vehicle. On Monday, Newsom announced he wasn’t going to sign ...

Forget the monthly nut. This 2026 Ram Rebel buyer shut down the trade-in talk, dodged the financing traps, and nuked the doc ...

It’s never boring in California politics, especially when car dealers and lawmakers are playing footsie under the table. This week, the state’s legislation took a sharp turn with near-unanimous ...