Car Guide: Never pay for these 7 things while buying a new car or bike, know how fraud happens at the showroom

Avoid Overpayment at Dealership: When buying a car or bike, the dealer addsextra charges to the bill. Let us know which things you should avoid paying the dealer.

While buying a new car or bike, the dealer often adds some extra charges to the bill. There are some charges which are not required, but still money is charged from the customer. Therefore, it is important to know about these charges while buying a vehicle. Let us know which charges a customer should avoid paying at the dealership while buying a vehicle.

Handling or logistics charges

Many dealers charge extra for the money spent on handling, transport or logistics of the vehicle. This charge is included in the price of the vehicle and you should not pay for it separately. This type of charge is also called dealer handling charge, which is considered illegal.

RTO Agent Fees

Hyundai Car Showroom - Photo: Hyundai

Dealers charge extra money as agent fees or service charges for the vehicle registration process (RTO). However, the RTO fees are fixed by the government and you can pay it yourself by visiting the RTO. You should be careful if the dealer charges more.

Accessories fee

Many dealers charge for accessories like seat covers, mats or mud flaps that come with the vehicle, saying they are mandatory. These are completely optional. You can also buy accessories from outside (aftermarket) as per your choice and budget and avoid paying extra money for these things.

Additional charges on finance

For those who buy vehicles through finance, the dealers in connivance with the finance companies add additional charges on the interest rates. It would be better if you contact the bank or finance company directly and know the charges completely. Try to know about the finance offers of at least two to three banks and take the loan from the one where you see a benefit. If you have the option, avoid getting finance through the dealer.

 Overcharge on insurance

The charges of insurance policy given by the dealer are often higher than the market. You should compare the rates from insurance companies yourself and choose a cheap and good policy. By doing this, you can also save on the cost of insurance policy.

 Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Charges

Pre-delivery inspection (PDI) is a process to check the quality of the vehicle and it is the responsibility of the dealer. The dealer should not pay any separate charge for this. Some dealers also ask for money for this process, which is wrong.

Additional charges on Fasttag

The fee for Fastag is fixed by the government. Many dealers charge more money in the name of issuing it, which is wrong. You should not pay more than the prescribed fee for Fastag.

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