Glossary / General

dealer add-ons

20 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Dealer add-ons are extra things that a car dealership might try to sell you when you buy a car. They can be things like extra protection for the car or warranties, and they usually cost more money.

Technical Definition

Dealer add-ons are additional features or services that a dealership may offer when selling a vehicle, often at an extra cost. These can include things like extended warranties, paint protection, or other accessories.

Hear It Discussed

"When I own dealerships, it happened all the time. So made by Carl in the last day of the month. The new incentives come out the following day and they're better."
Car Pro Radio Show May 2 26 Hour 1 CarPro Radio Show 20:50

"The that's an interesting point. Now we'll skip the add ons for a moment. We'll get back to that."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - September 26, 2015 - Hour 1 - Volkswagen in the Hot Seat: Emissions Scandal Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 26:25

"It's a little hard to see here, y'all, because it's twisted. But you can see add-ons out the wazoo right there."
Car Dealers Are DONE! The FTC Just Did the UNTHINKABLE | Episode 1082 CarEdge Live 11:10