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What is a doc fee when buying a car?
A doc fee, short for documentation fee, is a charge dealers add to cover the cost of processing your sale paperwork, including title, registration, and contract preparation. In New Jersey, there is no legal cap on doc fees, so they can range from $200 to $900 or more depending on the dealership. The fee is negotiable at most dealers, even if they tell you otherwise.
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Francesca G.
Very easy, hassle free experience getting my new car. A pleasure to do business with, takes the stress away from a usually stressful task.
Very easy, hassle free experience getting my new car. A pleasure to do business with, takes the stress away from a usually stressful task.
Megan Mazzeo
Great experience from start to finish with the team. Made the process very easy and worked with us through the whole process, answering any and all questions. And actually returned all phone calls and texts. Ended up with the car we wanted at the price we wanted.
Great experience from start to finish with the team. Made the process very easy and worked with us through the whole process, answering any and all questions. And actually returned all phone calls and texts. Ended up with the car we wanted at the price we wanted.
Jeremy Golden
I had a great experience with Vantage. From start to finish the process was seamless and quick. My salesperson Mark Viegas was great and very professional. I would recommend him and Vantage to anyone looking to by a new car.
I had a great experience with Vantage. From start to finish the process was seamless and quick. My salesperson Mark Viegas was great and very professional. I would recommend him and Vantage to anyone looking to by a new car.
Brian Dorst
Incredibly easy to buy a car. We found the one we want. All arrangements made on the phone. The car was seamlessly delivered to our house. Very smooth process!!
Incredibly easy to buy a car. We found the one we want. All arrangements made on the phone. The car was seamlessly delivered to our house. Very smooth process!!
Todd Krell
This was the best experience i've had in buying a car. it was painless, easy and i know i got a good deal. Thank you Elka for making buying a car a great experience and one I no longer dread.
This was the best experience i've had in buying a car. it was painless, easy and i know i got a good deal. Thank you Elka for making buying a car a great experience and one I no longer dread.
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Mary Morris
Great customer service! Dave was very responsive and worked hard to find the car we were looking for. His pricing was unbeatable and the vehicle was delivered right to our driveway. There was a small issue with the vehicle from the manufacturer, but Dave and his team have been working hard to rectify it. Goes to show their service doesn’t disappear after delivery, and are committed to developing relationships and making longterm customers.
Great customer service! Dave was very responsive and worked hard to find the car we were looking for. His pricing was unbeatable and the vehicle was delivered right to our driveway. There was a small issue with the vehicle from the manufacturer, but Dave and his team have been working hard to rectify it. Goes to show their service doesn’t disappear after delivery, and are committed to developing relationships and making longterm customers.
Eric A
Such a wonderful experience with Sean and his team at Vantage Auto Group. Imagine not having to sit at a dealership for several hours. That alone is worth the 5 star review. Add to that how knowledgeable Sean is, how he actually wants to get you the best deal, and how little stress you'll experience throughout the entire process, and 5 stars just aren't enough. I would recommend Vantage Auto Group to anyone!
Such a wonderful experience with Sean and his team at Vantage Auto Group. Imagine not having to sit at a dealership for several hours. That alone is worth the 5 star review. Add to that how knowledgeable Sean is, how he actually wants to get you the best deal, and how little stress you'll experience throughout the entire process, and 5 stars just aren't enough. I would recommend Vantage Auto Group to anyone!
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