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Dubious Mods & Gadget Duds

• VIN Window Etching: Charging $200 to $500 to engrave the Vehicle Identification Number on windows as a theft deterrent, even though DIY kits cost around $20 online. Example image coming soon
• Nitrogen-Filled Tires: Costing $100 to $400 for "special gas in your tires" to maintain tire pressure, despite regular atmospheric air already consisting of 78% nitrogen. Nitrogen-Filled Tires
• Pulse / Blinking Brake Lights: An aftermarket module added to make the third brake light flash, marked up hundreds of dollars over its minimal hardware cost. Pulse / Blinking Brake Lights
• Anti-Theft GPS Trackers: Pre-installed tracking or recovery devices (like LoJack) billed at $1,000+ that you did not ask for. Anti-Theft GPS Trackers
• Door Edge & Cup Guards: Basic plastic strips or clear film placed on door edges and door handle cups, heavily marked up from pennies to hundreds of dollars. Example image coming soon

Protection & Appearance Duds

• Paint & Fabric Protection: Simple chemical sprays, interior stain guards, or exterior waxes billed at $500 to $1,500 that cost the dealer very little to apply. Example image coming soon
• Rustproofing / Undercoating: Modern cars are already rustproofed at the factory; adding aftermarket undercoating can actually void warranties or trap moisture. Example image coming soon
• Window Tinting: Dealerships often contract this out cheaply to third parties but charge buyers inflated luxury rates. Example image coming soon
• Pinstriping: Decorative adhesive lines applied to the car's body panels at an astronomical retail markup. Example image coming soon

Administrative Fee Duds

• Pre-Delivery Inspection: Charging $500+ for washing the car, removing plastic wrappers, and checking fluids—typical tasks the manufacturer already pays the dealer to perform. Example image coming soon
• Advertising Fees: Attempting to pass the dealership's local or regional marketing and promotional costs directly onto the consumer. Example image coming soon
• Market Adjustments (ADM): Pure profit markups tacked onto the vehicle's MSRP simply because a specific model is popular or in short supply. Example image coming soon
• Excessive Documentation (Doc) Fees: While processing paperwork is normal, some states have no legal price caps, allowing dealers to charge up to $1,000 for standard administrative work. Example image coming soon
• Used Car Reconditioning Fees: Tacking an extra charge onto a used car for detailing or repairing it, even though preparing a vehicle for sale is a standard cost of doing business. Example image coming soon

Finance & Insurance (F&I) Duds

• Extra Warranty & Service Duds: Third-party coverage options presented as required in the finance office, all marked-up by thousands over their true cost. Example image coming soon
• GAP Insurance Duds: Guaranteed Asset Protection that pays the difference if your car is totaled and you owe more than it is worth; it is always significantly cheaper to buy this directly through your regular auto insurer. Example image coming soon
• Dent, Ding, & Windshield Duds: Pre-paid protection plans that are notoriously difficult to claim and cost more upfront than paying for standard out-of-pocket repairs. Example image coming soon