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Schneck 8 · 06-26-2014, 08:06 PM

Today I took my 14 Camaro back to the dealership for the second time to have my cup holder lights fixed. When I was in there I talked to the general manager about all the problems I have had with the car that they were at fault for. He offered to give me 30 percent off one accessory that I wanted. I tried to get more but he kept saying that there was no mark up on them and it was costing him money by giving me 30 percent. My question is do dealerships have mark up and should I make them give me more?

wayne watson · 06-26-2014, 08:13 PM

yes, everything is marked up enough so they will not lose

ratfinkharley · 06-26-2014, 08:18 PM

Were his lips moving...

PalmerGA · 06-26-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneck 8

My question is (1) do dealerships have mark up and (B) should I make them give me more?

(1) Of course they have markup

(B) How are you going to do that?

Schneck 8 · 06-26-2014, 08:30 PM

I figured they did have mark up. The reason they are trying to make me happy is because when I bought my brand new camaro the ambient light kit they installed didn't work properly. One of the lights in the cup holder didn't work at all and the light in the passenger floor board wasn't secured. I had to bring it back twice and today when I picked it up the light in the floor board still wasn't properly secured. They used double sided tape when there is holes for screws. Not to mention when I got the car there was shavings from where they drilled the lights for the cup holder which is just ridiculous.

Schneck 8 · 06-26-2014, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

(1) Of course they have markup

(B) How are you going to do that?

Because I could always contact chevy and inform them that they are not cleaning out the cars properly before selling them and not installing parts properly. Plus I still haven't submitted my survey.

motorhead · 06-26-2014, 08:33 PM

No mark up. It's enough for business people to provide a service that helps people. They are not concerned with making money.

jd10013 · 06-26-2014, 08:37 PM

of course there is a markup. business's exist to make money. you don't do that by selling at cost.

gmpartsman · 06-26-2014, 08:37 PM

accessories do not have the same markup as non accessories do, so no he wasn't lying

motorhead · 06-26-2014, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gmpartsman

accessories do not have the same markup as non accessories do, so no he wasn't lying

Translation, they don't screw you quite as Bad on accessories as non accessories.

Out of warranty replacement parts are skies the limit.

Schneck 8 · 06-26-2014, 08:52 PM

What is the difference between accessories and non accessories?

two_wheel_mayhem · 06-26-2014, 09:16 PM

Get free oil changes instead their offer is only to dig into your pocket. You can buy GM accessories on ebay for more than 30% off, and what about labor to install?

Wolvie70 · 06-26-2014, 09:48 PM

I have it on good authority there is NO markup.

Schneck 8 · 06-26-2014, 09:57 PM

If there is no markup then why would they install an ambient light kit on my car? It just seems like a waste for them to spend money paying a tech to install them.

06-26-2014, 08:06 PM	#1
Schneck 8 Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 33	Do dealers have mark up on accessories that they sell Today I took my 14 Camaro back to the dealership for the second time to have my cup holder lights fixed. When I was in there I talked to the general manager about all the problems I have had with the car that they were at fault for. He offered to give me 30 percent off one accessory that I wanted. I tried to get more but he kept saying that there was no mark up on them and it was costing him money by giving me 30 percent. My question is do dealerships have mark up and should I make them give me more?

06-26-2014, 08:13 PM	#2
wayne watson Drives: 2014 camaro ss ,1967 chevelle ss, Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: loganville Posts: 1,209 View My Garage	yes, everything is marked up enough so they will not lose __________________

06-26-2014, 08:18 PM	#3
ratfinkharley Drives: 15 JKU, 00 S10, 73 Vette, 12 JK Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: garage Posts: 370	Were his lips moving... __________________ RotoFab CAI - VMaxx Ported TB - Apex Catch Can - CFD Shifter - Choppers Inc Loaded Dice Shift Knob

06-26-2014, 09:16 PM	#12
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	Get free oil changes instead their offer is only to dig into your pocket. You can buy GM accessories on ebay for more than 30% off, and what about labor to install? __________________ No dog in this fight anymore. 5th Gen owner 2009-2016.

06-26-2014, 08:30 PM	#5
Schneck 8 Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 33	I figured they did have mark up. The reason they are trying to make me happy is because when I bought my brand new camaro the ambient light kit they installed didn't work properly. One of the lights in the cup holder didn't work at all and the light in the passenger floor board wasn't secured. I had to bring it back twice and today when I picked it up the light in the floor board still wasn't properly secured. They used double sided tape when there is holes for screws. Not to mention when I got the car there was shavings from where they drilled the lights for the cup holder which is just ridiculous.

06-26-2014, 08:33 PM	#7
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	No mark up. It's enough for business people to provide a service that helps people. They are not concerned with making money.

06-26-2014, 08:37 PM	#8
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,196	of course there is a markup. business's exist to make money. you don't do that by selling at cost.

06-26-2014, 08:37 PM	#9
gmpartsman Drives: 2011 CAMARO 2SS IBM Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: cedar rapids ia Posts: 168	accessories do not have the same markup as non accessories do, so no he wasn't lying

06-26-2014, 08:52 PM	#11
Schneck 8 Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 33	What is the difference between accessories and non accessories?

06-26-2014, 09:48 PM	#13
Wolvie70 Drives: 2016 2SS, Summit White, A8, NPP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 717	I have it on good authority there is NO markup.

06-26-2014, 09:57 PM	#14
Schneck 8 Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 33	If there is no markup then why would they install an ambient light kit on my car? It just seems like a waste for them to spend money paying a tech to install them.