Vin etch

[jz2008]

Just signed the purchase agreement(Nissan), there is a secruity package 399. I asked the dealer, the sales rep said it's part of the admin fee, ( but give the vin etch instead of charging admin)

I am wondering if I could still remove the security package charge. (Already signed the purchase agreement, which is really bad!)


Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

[ronwel]

Once you sign the purchase agreement it is almost impossible to change the details.

Some insurance companies give you a bit of a discout for VIN etching, and after a few years, it pays for itself. SO...I'd call your insurace agent first and see if you get a discount.

[mkerian]

See if you get a discount. It's the only thing you can do right now as you've signed the purchase agreement. For the future however, refuse the vin etching immediately if you don't want it. Nissan is particularly pushy with that.

[ronwel]

I finally made a decision and bought a 2010 Chevy Equinox on the weekend. There was a $399.00 fee for a protection package. The package included VIN etching, nitrogen in tires, and a 3 year road hazzard warranty. I got a really good price on the car, and since my insurance will give me a discount, it was worth it for me to get the package. I had other dealers more that willing to drop the VIN etching, whereas others simply would not budge.

[jz2008]

Thank you all for reply!

on the purchase agreement, dealer made two mistakes:
Freight was suppose to be 1400, but they charge me 1500
$135 for the color, shows 0 on webstie.

Dealer agree to change those two to the correct amount, (does it mean dealer need to create a new purchase agreement?) If so, can I refuse the vin etch charge?

[macnut]

Dealer agree to change those two to the correct amount, (does it mean dealer need to create a new purchase agreement?) If so, can I refuse the vin etch charge?

That's really big of the dealer to agree to fix their mistake.

I don't think they had a choice.

Just tell them that you finding their error took the gloss off the transaction, but this could be maybe restored if they cut the "security package" cost in half.

That way, they are still not losing anything on what it costs them (by a long shot), and making a customer happier in the process.