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Dealer Prep / PDI Fee

A bogus fee for prep the manufacturer already pays for. Refuse it.

// Why it matters

Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) is part of the dealer's standard process — they receive the car from the manufacturer, inspect it, prep it, and deliver to you. The manufacturer pays the dealer for PDI as part of their dealer compensation. When dealers add a "PDI" or "dealer prep" fee on top, they're double-dipping. Always refuse this fee.

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