Used car "admin fees"

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Dipping my toe back in the used car market for the first time in about 5 years and I see loads of dealer ads which say words to the effect of "price shown is subject to an admin fee of £xxx", usually about £195. WTF is that all about then? I have to pay them to sell me a car?

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lord trumpton said:

IMO the car should be presented for sale with all costs incurred by the dealer wrapped up in the retail price.

This is, I think my overall point. Charge what you like, and the buyer will either pay or not, but don't be adding on your costs like this.

I run my own business. I don't give customers a quotation which says "Consultancy Fees £xxx, Accountant's Charges £xx"

Where does this go next? Adding on the price of rental of the forecourt area where the car has been standing? No, it's part of the cost of doing business, which you need to offset against the profit which you make.