Law In Illinois Allows Car Dealers To Charge $150 In Fees

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Car buyers may soon pay $150 in fees when they purchase their new rides.

Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed legislation Friday that will let a car dealer charge up to $150 for document fees, such as license transfer, tax and warranty forms, up from a maximum of $58.

Dealers insist the paperwork has skyrocketed. Dealers in at least 30 states charge from $400 to $900 in fees.

Rep. Dan Burke (D-Chicago), the sponsor, said it is up to the dealer to decide whether to impose the higher fee.

"If they want to cut their deals or sell a product that's competitive, that's one of the ingredients they have to look at," he said.

Chicago Tribune Staff Article - 8/17/07

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