Glossary / General

dock fee

53 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A dock fee is a small extra charge you pay when buying a car. It’s meant to cover the dealer’s paperwork and other costs, but it can add up.

Technical Definition

A dock fee is a charge dealers add to the price of a vehicle, often covering paperwork and administrative costs. It’s typically listed separately from the car’s sticker price.

Hear It Discussed

"That dealership that has it listed for 15777, they very well might have a $1,000 dock fee. They very well may have a $1,000 reconditioning fee or more."
YOUR Car Questions Answered LIVE | Q&A With a Former Car Dealer | Episode 1111 CarEdge Live 24:16

"You have to pay a dock fee. I mean, you know, and dealers say, well, that's dealer profit."
A Different Way to Sell Your Car with B'Ham Broker 419 No Driving Gloves 18:03

"What the heck is a dock fee? ... Here's what a dock fee is. A dock fee is 100% pure profit."
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