>>Hi,
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>>Shopping for a car (helping one of my kids). New car. I am looking on-line and see that new cars have Freight Delivery Charge.
>>I read that this is to be expected to pay. My question: can dealers "manipulate/fix" the Freight Delivery Charge or this is set by manufacturer and a dealer has no control?
>>TIA
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>With most manufacturers, the dealer has control of everything - selling price, delivery, prep, etc. - at least in New Jersey -except sales tax.
>In New Jersey, they can give you the car gratis, but if they do, they must collect a reasonable sales tax in order for the buyer to register the car.
>Some manufacturers might control how far the selling price can go down, but I don't know of any offhand.
first, thank you. I know that we must pay state sales tax (6.25% in Mass). Registration in Mass is about $80. The delivery charge I see (on-line) varies from $400 to $800. Plus, all other charges, documentation, preparation, etc.
I am just trying to understand it better before we head out to the dealers tomorrow.
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