Buying a new car? Clark Howard says to make sure you read the fine print or it could cost you

[@MrWizards1974]

If they really wanted to protect consumers they would allow cars to be sold factory direct instead of making it mandatory that new cars have to be purchased from a dealer.

[@JB__23__]

The idea sounds amazing, but in the end, once there's no more competition, the manufacturer will do the same with different tactics. It almost always happens, unfortunately

[@MrWizards1974]

@@JB__23__ No more than any other company selling any other competitive product. Think of it this way. I was a residential contractor for over 20 years. I cant imagine if a law said that I had to buy my tools from a dealer and not a store or direct from the manufacturer. Car dealers never sell at MSRP but a factory could. If we had the choice to buy factory direct things would be very different.

[@ygrittesnow1701]

@@JB__23__How much does that mandatory middle man add to the purchase price of a car/truck? Seems like a win win for the buyers and the manufacturer. The Ford Maverick hybrid would be a great example. Ford touted this as an affordable step into the hybrid market. Setting the MSRP at $23,815. I would challenge you to find this vehicle at any dealership for less than 30k.

[@TheLifetraveler1]

Politicians! Ron DeSantis of Florida signed a bill quietly about 9 months ago which mandates that any car sold brand new, to a customer must go through a dealership. Why? Because he does not work for the people of florida. He works for the dealerships of Florida. Yes, intentionally carved out an exception for Tesla.

[@batsonelectronics]

BS.

[@desiv1170]

The "Don't be afraid to walk away" is important. Last time we bought a new car, we decided ahead of time that we'd look at some cars, and then we'd go to lunch and talk about it before we decided... So when we went to each dealer, we told them that up front. That way, they knew there was a 0% percent chance they would be selling us a car during that first visit... It made it much more comfortable for us...

[@hhch2]

Clark Howard is a National Hero.

[@yay568]

Big Facts!

[@emmettturner9452]

How do you buy a brand new Hyundai from a Toyota dealership?!

[@CEOBIGP]

I’m wondering the same thing

[@MsAchampion]

Usually if you buy a vehicle from a dealership that's not the same name brand as the dealership you Usually pay less for said vehicle from what I could see.

[@emmettturner9452]

@@MsAchampion That would be because they are trade-ins, thus, not “brand new.” The story says she got a “brand new” Hyundai from a Toyota dealer, which makes no sense.

[@amzarnacht6710]

Or they also sell Hyundais from that dealership...

[@emmettturner9452]

@@amzarnacht6710 Then they would’ve said “Stone Mountain Hyundai.” For example, a dealer here in Newnan sells GM and Hyundai. If you bought a Buick then they would say you got it from “Southtowne Chevrolet Buick GMC.” If you got a Genesis they would say you got it from “Southtowne Hyundai of Newnan.” Motorcycle dealers are the same way. I remember looking for a Kawasaki dealer in 2008 and the website directed me to one called “House of Kawasaki” in Princeton, WV. I was not surprised to see that they were actually called “House of Motorcycles” and that they were listed with a different name for each of the manufacturers they carried new. Anyway, I just went to Stone Mountain Toyota’s site and hit “Browse New.” Sure enough it’s 100% Toyota. No Hyundai. So once again: How do you buy a “brand new” Hyundai from another *brand* dealer? I’m wiling to get it was a trade in and was the exact opposite of “brand new.”

[@zancrus9629]

The take someone with you is a big thing. My mother in law went to buy a new car and got talked into the extended warranty because "The main warranty won't cover everything". She has like a 10 year 100k warranty and the car will never hit 100k because she doesn't drive it enough. If she had taken someone with her they would have prevented her buying this.

[@webguy943]

U should have gone with her.

[@natureboy1313]

He is the one who sold her the car.

[@Aurorasr91rs91]

My extended warranty includes the leather even against wear and tear so I'll take it. Less worrying about damaging it.

[@Modernaire]

Carmax does that too with their MaxCare. Then we discovered their MaxCare is just referencing you to the dealer and then they make it difficult for you to get reimbursed to the point you give up because you gotta move on with your life.

[@shankarchandrasekar9153]

Why dont Govt setup central Dealer database score system. Get rid of low scoring dealers with multiple complaints. This is the only way to protect buyers. Some dealers also have mafia thugs who pressurize to sign same day

[@amzarnacht6710]

It's called the GA Consumer Protection Bureau and, like every other consumer protection agency it is utterly toothless unless the CONSUMER stands up for their rights.

[@FrankFernandez-l8t]

That Toyota dealership is defrauding people! They were charging them $500 and then not submitting the money to the insurance company hoping no one would put a claim through. Then, they reimbursed the customer the $500 to avoid legal action. What a total scam!

[@lordt78]

Get the out the door price and make sure you're not paying one penny over!

[@roroneto]

Car dealers are the most distrustful businesses in society.

[@lumberjap5003]

FTC needs to look into the first responder/military rebates. No one will honor what the commercials offer from the manufacturer.

[@stevenkim9637]

Buying a “Brand New” Hyundai from a Toyota dealer? Something doesn’t sound right from the get go. If you wanted a new Hyundai, what’s wrong with buying it from a Hyundai dealership? I mean you don’t walk into a Hyundai dealership to buy a new Toyota.

[@davewilson7602]

It was a used car, window sticker means the sticker on the window with the add ons in this case

[@rileypart1]

I’m sorry the news reporter had lost me there when he talk to Charles Winans his wife bought brand new Hyundai Santa Fe at Stone Mountain Toyota? Am I mistaken the window sticker they’re showing it’s Toyota RAV4 though?

[@muzkat101]

I want a Federal Level Nationwide Law that demands Dealers to only place a sticker on the car of the Actual Out-the-Door price... that way, there are no hidden fees or add-ons. So, dealers will have to be honest in their markups and prices, which will allow consumers a better playing fields or price competition for autos. We expect Price Transparency when we shop for all other goods; groceries, clothing, electronics, etc., and it should be the same for Autos too.

[@MsAchampion]

I went to Nalley Toyota Stonecrest location and my car has a problem with the axle. I took it back and was lied too. They claimed first that nothing was wrong with it when they checked it out. I took the car back up there three times. On the third visit I was told that the driver's side axle was seized and that they had to order in the part. Mind you, that i just bought this car! I'm not rich! 😢 I didn't want to buy a car with preexisting problems! But it happened. I took it back when I was told to and the problem got worse. I haven't been back to the dealership again now because i honestly feel ashamed and made a fool of. My car note is that of two car notes and I'm just stuck with it's problems until I can get them fixed.

[@amzarnacht6710]

Lemon Law it (if it's new). And sue them for breach of contract as well - if the car is under warranty something designed to last 75k+ miles failing within 10k is covered.

[@moreforme74]

Here's a solution, don't buy a vehicle in Georgia. Too many scammy dealers in this state.

[@kjwworldwide]

Interest? Credit check?. Man here is my cash give me my dam car and never bill me again.

[@ygrittesnow1701]

I am curious. Is there a dealership anywhere that will give controlling possession of a vehicle long enough to take to a mechanic for inspection? I know of test drives. But I can't say I've ever heard of them letting you do this.

[@batsonelectronics]

I live in SC but I have never had a problem being gone 2-3 hours to get an inspection. If your dealership won't let you get it checked out, I would go somewhere else. I just bought a car < a month ago. I took it for 2 test drives with the second one being just me and my dad. Someone who would point out any flaws they felt/saw. I was gone 40 minutes or so and they had no problem with it.

[@roroneto]

I went to purchase a car during COVID. They had a "Market Adjustment Fee" of 25% over MSRP. I refused to pay that and it finally came down to 5%. I got up and walked away. Five minutes later they called me to tell me that they could waive the fee. ???

[@eligreg99]

I’m never going to buy a brand new car. I’ll take a discounted car that’s 2-3 years old any day

[@TopFlightSecurity415]

3 is very important specially if you dont buy cars often... my pops went with me to pick up my car and he help me deduct a lot bs add ons the OTDP

[@theresaoutpoooiixxxballon9607]

If you are talking about a Hyundai purchase, why are you filming at a Totota dealership??? Might want to do better research when choosing location to film your store

[@tocrl00]

I bought a new car back from them in 2002 when I was visiting my best friend that lives in Georgia and they scammed me there. I lived in Virginia and it was a big hassle once I got back home and they pulled a bait and switch on me with the car they said they sold me/had me drive off in versus the car that I actually had and had been delivered to me and didn’t find out untill I got home. I would stay away from them! I think they’ve changed ownership at least once since then, but it seems like nothing has changed.

[@goldstarchoice]

As good as the intent may be, a mechanic can't detect certain failures until they have already happened.

[@Mr.Coffee117]

My car is 19 years old and still running. No new car for a while

[@TheLifetraveler1]

One thingl. Explore purchasing your car from out of town. I took my new 'used' Honda to Macon to get the brake fluid changed, because I felt my local dealers were charging too much ($200). The Macon dealer did the job for $120, yep, same job for $120. Also, the addl Macon dealer markup at that dealership was about $500 vs. $1500 to $1900, for the same new 2024 Hondas, sold in my larger metro city. Was the drive worth my time. Yep, my car is a hybrid and only used about $9 of gas roundtrip.

[@batsonelectronics]

labor rates vary between areas. Big city costs are much greater than a smaller area like Macon. Do you think costs would be the same in both Atlanta and Macon ? No. I am not saying you are wrong, I am saying prices mostly reflect costs in that area. Lot rent in Atlanta is way more than Macon.

[@ginger6582]

I got charged 499.00 for something not on the sticker price.

[@jessewoody5772]

This is why people call tgem Stealerships.

[@Steve_in_NJ]

I'm car shopping this year before my current lease ends. I know that I, the Consumer has the upper hand this time. Unlike in 2021, when I had one vehicle to choose from, take it or leave it! If there's above MSRP add-ons, I'm refusing to pay for them and if the dealer won't remove, I'm walking. Time for consumers to take control but most seniors get scammed because they can.

[@adamotak5145]

yea now every dealer all over the country is full of supply and noone buy cars now because of the economy but some dealers still has add on tell them to remove it call other dealers in your area get the cheapest quote

[@Espamgelist]

When I know the car I want to buy I call a 1 dealership and tell them to send me the out the door price in an email. That way I know the total cost of the car. Then I call 4 to 5 dealers within say 25 miles and tell them to give me there best out the door price and I will buy it. That way I know what I am paying. Once you find the price that works for you have them send you an invoice and put a deposit down. They will try to add BS once I get there but just decline every add on.

[@chesucat]

What this nitrogen in the tire fee? Governmental fees charge?

[@Since-wen]

I always tell dealerships upfront, I just want the car plus tax(if any) and interest rates (if I haven’t already squared with my bank) any else to try to get me signing something, I’m walking out. I have never had issues. At the end of the day, they are the ones that needs money and I’m ok with getting a bicycle at Walmart if I have to.

[@erikpienk]

I purchased a car a few months ago. I was looking for months in Texas for a fair dealer and all of them had stupid add-ons and plans they wouldnt want to neggociate. For a ceramic coating film they wanted 3000 dolars, in another same coating 2000 and in another they said they could not build my car the way I wanted and that I should go to the luxury trim. I had to go all the way to Oklahoma to find a dealer that would sell me the car with addons I wanted and no bait and switch.

[@adamotak5145]

3k for ceramic coating? for what kind of car

[@julieskinner4743]

It's getting to where if you have your own financing dealership will not sell you the car. I know a dealership that marked the price up 700 dollar if you don't finance with them

[@Lenoxlewis404]

I got my car 🚙 from Stone mountain Toyota they are all crooks I got screwed big time!!!

[@cxa011500]

What sort of mechanic can you take a vehicle to? How do you know some random shop knows what they are taking about?

[@BestMods168]

Too bad so sad. That's made in US junk.

[@esousa486]

BEFORE going to ANY Dealership, go get "Pre-Approved" at you own Bank .... NEVER finance through a "Stealership" !!!! That is where ALL the lying & manipulation "happens" In the Finance office of a "Stealership" ... So Go "prepared, by financing through YOUR Bank instead !!

[@jjpark1989]

I’m surprised the scammerships don’t charge an entry fee at this point.

[@Booster6969]

They don’t call them “Stealerships” for nothing.

[@Aurorasr91rs91]

My dealership is fighting with me against the manufacturer. They are providing me with a courtesy car at their expense as the manufacturer doesn't want to despite a part under warranty being backordered for over 3 months now and atleast for another 2 months. Enterprise overbooked when they had reserved a rental for me, so the service manager lent me his own car, then got me into a brand new demo, even telling me that I can take my pets to the vet (one is exotic and the vet is 2 hours away) in it, which you cannot do with a rental. My dealership is not a stealership, they spent more than my car was worth new so far helping me out.

[@bannedgotit185]

car dealers are realizing they are losing money from keeping the car on the lot so during covid they started adding ridiculous fees. i was about to buy a motorcyle they added a freight fee some strange fee i didnt know and few other fees. out the lot a 1800 dollar was 4k

[@NextNate03]

Dealers can legally mark up vehicles? No they legally can't. It is false advertising. Companies can't price gouge.

[@chrispery9002]

First mistake was buying a Hyundai. Second was buying one new. People are fools these days.😮😮😮

[@rileypart1]

The new reporters was mistaken it’s was a Toyota RAV4 not Hyundai Santa Fe

[@swift4311]

I had some bad experience with Stones mountain Toyota. Not a good customer service

[@cooluser4017]

I guess his wife was too embarrassed for an interview

[@bluechex7881]

New car dealers are worse than used car dealers.

[@brightbright6768]

Some of these Toyota dealerships are becoming fraudsters.

[@tman4915]

Good this needs to happen. Hold the stealerships accountable.

[@aragrox]

know what your buying, know your surroundings, know your stealerships, know you price.

[@David-mu1wz]

they won't sell you a car unless you buy a scam package and ALM sells a bunch of cars.

[@beverlyreed3020]

I wish I had looked at this when my sister in law sent it to me.

[@Yesitsano]

Go ahead and be the smart guy who demands to finance at his own finance institute and watch yourself get screwed based on fear. My customer today financed at 2.9% while his credit union was 5.99%. Had he done a shorter term it was 0.9% and his credit union was 4.99%.

[@gorgeouslady5612]

I just want the Total price! out the door! No Warranty!.

[@khunopie9159]

Clark On Your Side

[@scruf153]

I have not owned a car since 2020 and never will again cars are not freedom

[@shunjohn3567]

They dont call it the Stealership for nothing ....

[@TechBrewGamer]

The Toyota i went to said I must by a 1500 tracking service.

[@anthonymartinez4307]

Stop buying these ridiculous products especially when you already know they are price gauging you. Don’t buy.

[@PlayafromtheHimalayas]

A whole lot of Hyundai's isn't worth $43k

[@rileypart1]

It’s wasn’t a Hyundai it’s was Toyota RAV4 if you rewatched video they show the window sticker.

[@freddiellagunojr6510]

I think the dealership need to be held accountable regardless this is one of the biggest scandals ever not everyone has the ability to understand. Perfect example I have a brain injury to the point where I unable to understand certain things

[@batsonelectronics]

no offense but you shouldn't be spending large sums of money by yourself then. As an adult, you are responsible for what you sign. Bring a friend or don't make big purchases.

[@djerome4453]

That's crazy. Taking advantage of that woman! Shame on them

[@michellecox1742]

It happens all the time!

[@The55nomad]

Only a schmuck would by a new car. Plenty of one, two, three year old low mileage cars that go for thousands less than a showroom new one that'll be worth thousands less than the purchase price as soon as driven off the lot. And find a good private shop for maintenance rather than taking it to the dealer where they'll charge exorbitant fees for minor services.

[@SeñorMalc]

I like Clark. Met him at a baseball game as a kid. He’s not like that sell out Dale guy

[@Patrick-yh5yd]

Clark does not talk down to people like Ramsey. And is smarter.

[@SupraManG]

These "Stealerships" know exactly what they're doing to these unaware consumers and only care about getting as much money out of you as possible.

[@gearmonkey5904]

This is unacceptable behavior by auto dealerships I hope that couple get their money back and everyone else who all of the auto dealerships have screwed over.

[@jackrusso2182]

So He already paid 41k for the car and worried about that 500 $ reimbursement 😂

[@Charlesbjtown]

"Right to live fee" $499 "Daily usage fee" $875 "Because I can fee" 1599.76 "Need more profit fee" 💀

[@conqueringlion420]

That’s how you get promoted to director, Bravo Clark

[@Dk-qf8dd]

I would add one other, if you buy a “certified” vehicle, make sure it spells out what was inspected and the condition of the items inspected. I ran into one at a “*oyo*” dealer that I could see had been rubber stamped.

[@icu1585]

Take a lawyer with you

[@irwinsaltzman979]

No more than a 3 year car loan. If payments too expensive buy a cheaper vehicle. No excuses.

[@fillup40]

I hate car dealers, liars and crooks.

[@dabiri69]

How do you buy a brand new Hyundai from Toyota? 🧐

[@Liberalcali]

Biggest purchase is a car because no one could afford a house Everyone lives at moms house

[@itsnotme07]

Seems Clark found a suit in his closet. haha. I agree..take Clark with you car shopping....or at least his website and team!

[@tjmayer9103]

I hate Stealerships!

[@coreytrevor1311]

She didn’t notice the $2000 markup? Geeeeez.

[@tokio1651]

I hate going to dealerships until I met Tesla 😂

[@0H9D]

I’m in San Antonio, TX, can I take Clark with me too😁. I used to live in Stone Mtn, GA😉

[@youtubetroll6620]

I smell a lot of refunds

[@stewarta5993]

I would never buy a new car

[@willc9253]

This is the reason I bought a Tesla. Deal with the manufacturer directly, don’t have to play games with the middleman anymore.

[@lateblossom]

People can still afford to buy cars....? 😮

[@Bruce_LeRoyy]

I can't hear a dam thing!

[@InternetUser._]

“Buying a new car?” NO 😂 I’m not

[@elihere1242]

I wish ICE car company sell their car like Tesla via website at least for the BRAND NEW ones, I trust car dealers less every day.

[@MetalMike2112]

Clark Howard 2024

[@uaman11]

3:25 youre welcome

[@Aiesha87]

No one took advantage of her. How about holding her accountable for not reading the whole contract before signing!? Also watch how you be acting. If you’re acting overly excited or showing you don’t know sh*t about buying a car they will take advantage of you smh 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@srtghost3842]

My wife brought a car a couple weeks ago and we told them at least 10X we didn’t want any of the add ons and they still added a $1500 vehicle warranty. The dealer did everything electronically and provided a copy of the contract via a flash drive. I can’t imagine how many people never look at the documents on the flash drive and end up paying for a bunch of extra stuff that they don’t want or need. And of course we had to go through a process to get the warranty removed and get refunded. This is why I have a Tesla, everyone pays the same price and you know exactly what you’re paying before you get the car.

[@gorgeouslady5612]

I see here you made one Payment!. I sure did! and I'm keeping the Car!. I'm getting you! before you get Me!.

[@Wileyg4lify]

Like the auto gap is a scam

[@billmoore7305]

Clark in a coat and tie? The world is coming to an end.

[@W44F]

thought Clark retired

[@Mark-q1s9l]

New is a rip off. Dealers n banks cheat you

[@prestonfreeman8443]

INSURANCE 🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@gorgeouslady5612]

Car For Sale Hot rod! Garage kept! Mileage 30 miles! Pristine Condition! bought the car For my son he never drives it!. Comes with $500 Gas card! and Free oil Changes!. I'm asking $300!. It's a 1970 Cody Or Something!.

[@musk-eteer9898]

Buy a Tesla and bypass stealerships

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[@kortni_animations]

We went in with a firm budget. The salesman said he didn't have anything in our budget but told us to come look at other, pricier cars. We literally turned on our heels and walked out.