> Find out what tax and title should be, assume a $500 "documenting fee" do a notional write up in advance, bring a calculator A few states have capped or fixe

> Find out what tax and title should be, assume a $500 "documenting fee" do a notional write up in advance, bring a calculator A few states have capped or fixed document fees. In New York State, it's currently up to $175 for the dealer, plus any fees you owe to the state for title and registration (should match what the state charges for you to do it yourself). Many states have no cap and it's no uncommon to find $500-$1000 doc fees. Check your state's law.