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Why the doc fee is on the bill
A flat charge for preparing the sale paperwork.
Dealers charge it on every deal, and Illinois sets the limit. In Illinois it is also part of the amount your sales tax is figured on.
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Why the doc fee is on the bill
A flat charge for preparing the sale paperwork.
Dealers charge it on every deal, and Illinois sets the limit. In Illinois it is also part of the amount your sales tax is figured on.
A prepared buyer makes a smoother deal for everyone.
I’ve worked on the dealer side and in car-buying tech. The deals that go well are the ones where the buyer already knows the numbers. Nobody is defending a surprise, and both sides get to the point faster.
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