What is window etching car scam?
When your at the car dealer looking to buy a new car you need to look at the MSRP window sticker and add on stickers.
Some dealers will have an add on sticker charging you for window etching.
What is window etching? Window etching is when the car dealer scribes the VIN or vehicle identification number into the window glass and will charge you anywhere from $200 to $1,000.
The cost of window etching can be avoided by telling the dealer your not going to pay for the window etching or your going to buy the new car at another dealer who does not have window etching.
Most of the new cars come with VIN stickers on every part of the car. Just open every door, trunk, hood and you will see a sticker with the VIN.
Some dealers print the window etching on the stickers and then will charge you $300 for stickers when it only costs the dealer $10 or $20. You can get this at most auto shops or accessory dealers.
You can do a google search query by entering do it yourself window etching to save money.
Window etching is a car dealer scam and not needed.
Your going to have full coverage auto insurance as a financing requirement so if the car gets stolen who cares you will get reimbursed. Just make sure you get gap insurance on your new vehicle.
What is gap insurance? I highly recommend this inexpensive insurance. This covers the gap of what the car is currently worth and what you owe on the car. If you total your car in one year and owe $18,000 but the insurance company says the car is only worth $14,000 they you have to pay out of pocket for the difference unless you have gap insurance.
Tip – do not buy window etching because it’s a car dealer scam to make more money on you.
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