Most of the dealerships in this area are trying to squeeze every possible dollar out of the new-car transaction. I am always offended by dealers who "bundle" questionable-value items such as first-aid kit, unwanted "options', and most especially the "paint sealant", into every new car as it arrives. The manufacturers already cover that in the regular warranty. Greedy dealers pump the price up by $1,200 or more and show it on the window sticker automatically. It's a rip-off that's accepted by excited buyers and enables them to sometimes advertise "lower" prices for the vehicle. When challenged, they will claim that it's "policy" or whatever, and you don't have a choice. I had to go to Orlando to find a dealer not doing this. It's not illegal, but an insult to customers and certainly is done to pad profits. You have to shop around, but not all dealers do this. Service policies are just another tool they also use to enhance the profits. When shopping, don't just look at the bottom line, but check at the top of the window sticker to see what they've added in that you didn't know you wanted.
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