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An Oregon couple nearly missed out on a $7,500 federal EV tax credit due to dealership paperwork errors, highlighting the importance for buyers to verify proper documentation when purchasing electric vehicles before the September 30 deadline, as the IRS credit program is set to expire.
A TikTok video reveals how some dealerships add hidden fees like doc fees and electronic filing fees to inflate the final price of a car, while others, like Long-Lewis Auto Group, avoid these charges and offer better transparency and pricing. Buyers should carefully review all fees and negotiate to avoid hidden costs.
A former car dealership employee shared insider tips on TikTok, advising buyers to purchase at the end of the month when dealerships are desperate to meet quotas, negotiate interest rates, withhold trade-in information, and request the dealership's invoice to pay less than MSRP. Commenters supported the advice, with one former GM dealership manager endorsing the tips.