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Originally Posted by kaisen

Some dealers offer 3 day or 150 mile return or exchange policies no-questions-asked.

I could be uninformed, but not in SOCAL as far as I know.

But most people do. Convenience (like location) is a big deal to some

Oh, I know. I only speak for myself.

Dealers wouldn't have shops if they didn't profitably sell cars. You'd take your new car to your independent mechanic for what might be free warranty work on your new car?

Yes. I took the Volvo to my indy for two minor warranty repairs, no charge to me, my mech. got paid by Volvo. Then the AC compressor went out and my mech. told me to take it to a dealer (one nearer me than where I bought it) - don't remember if he was authorized to do that particular work or not. In CA, it's the law that you don't have to have warranty work done by the dealer.

Sounds like a value add. You paid extra (I assume) and you were happy about it.

Paid extra for what value add?

It's that way in many states, including here. Dealers must inspect the cars and disclose their findings using a checklist displayed on the window of each car.

Similar here in CA.

Here's the comprehensive checklist, that is signed by both dealer and customer:
http://gmaprinting.com/shopcart/images/products/mv2872.jpg

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