What should I do if a dealer adds hidden dealer prep fees to the final contract right before I sign?
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What should I do if a dealer adds hidden dealer prep fees to the final contract right before I sign?
1 real search · 1 real-search pass
California car dealership dealer preparation fee disclosure law advertised price dealer prep fee 2026Google ↗
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ChatGPT1 real searches · gpt-6
California car dealership dealer preparation fee disclosure law advertised price dealer prep fee 2026 Google ↗
- Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 262.03 - Dealer Added Charges | State Regulations | US Law · law.cornell.edu
- 2022 Advertising Law Manual · cncda.org
- California Vehicle Code § 11713.1 (2025) :: 2025 California Code :: U.S. Codes and Statutes :: U.S. Law :: Justia · law.justia.com
- File a dealer complaint · dmv.ca.gov
- Consumer complaint · oag.ca.gov
- Report fraud · reportfraud.ftc.gov