Permaplate protection worth it? Is my dealer trying to pull a fast one?

[StinDaMin]

I had my dealer send me a out the door price so when I get there to pick up my vehicle there are no surprises.
They included 3 protection things that I’m not sure about. Curious if anyone has input on these and if they are worth it?

(they also have MSRP at 28535 but my original order sheet had 28055 so I need to mention that to them as well. I should be price protected from the increase)

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[JBryant]

Two or three observations. First, not sure in your area, but we get tint done here in TX by reputable third parties for $75 for both front windows. Second, what is "dent protection." Have never heard of that one, but cannot imagine something can keep your Maverick from getting dented in you back into, run into, or someone bumps into sides of vehicle. Third, what do they include in appearance protection? I have seen some in the past just want to put some generic wax like you would get at a car wash and charge some outrageous price.

Yes, they should honor the price prior to the increase.

Good luck. Looks like they are taking back the $2,750 plus some.

 

[StinDaMin]

Two or three observations. First, not sure in your area, but we get tint done here in TX by reputable third parties for $75 for both front windows. Second, what is "dent protection." Have never heard of that one, but cannot imagine something can keep your Maverick from getting dented in you back into, run into, or someone bumps into sides of vehicle. Third, what do they include in appearance protection? I have seen some in the past just want to put some generic wax like you would get at a car wash and charge some outrageous price.

Yes, they should honor the price prior to the increase.

Good luck. Looks like they are taking back the $2,750 plus some.

Here is the link that they included when I inquired more into it!

https://www.permaplate.com/

 

[OleFordGuy]

Seems like outrageous worthless dealer add on stuff to me

 

[StinDaMin]

Two or three observations. First, not sure in your area, but we get tint done here in TX by reputable third parties for $75 for both front windows. Second, what is "dent protection." Have never heard of that one, but cannot imagine something can keep your Maverick from getting dented in you back into, run into, or someone bumps into sides of vehicle. Third, what do they include in appearance protection? I have seen some in the past just want to put some generic wax like you would get at a car wash and charge some outrageous price.

Yes, they should honor the price prior to the increase.

Good luck. Looks like they are taking back the $2,750 plus some.

This doesn’t seem correct to me?

 

[cneth]

I don't know anything about Permaplate, but seems like a lot of people aren't too thrilled with them:

https://www.bbb.org/us/ut/salt-lake...ermaplate-company-llc-1166-4001706/complaints

 

[Fibrepunk]

The $2750 is the transitional private offer, price protection is the price they should be giving you when you signed your doc on the order back in Sept. 2022.

 

[StinDaMin]

The $2750 is the transitional private offer, price protection is the price they should be giving you when you signed your doc on the order back in Sept. 2022.

I know! I see what they are trying to do! From my understanding ford sends them the difference in a rebate. So if the customer doesn’t notice it, they make the money off the customer and they get the rebate. So double dipping.

 

[JBryant]

This doesn’t seem correct to me?

I just picked up my Maverick 6 weeks ago and the dealer honored the price BEFORE the increase, since the order was placed prior to the increase. Nearly everyone who has faced this situation has had the same experience, although a handful of people have said the dealer would not honor the original price. Good luck

 

[Nw_adventure]

Vehicle delivery/transportation did go up $100 from 1495 to 1595-

 

[Random]

Two or three observations. First, not sure in your area, but we get tint done here in TX by reputable third parties for $75 for both front windows.

Thats a great price. It's $135 for the cheap film and $175 for the good stuff with a lifetime guarantee for the two fronts here.

 

[JBryant]

This is the thicker stuff and have had 2 Mavericks done, plus grandson has had his GMC done and it has been great. Very reputable dealer and know quite a few people who have gone there. We do have other places that get about the prices you listed.

 

[StinDaMin]

Vehicle delivery/transportation did go up $100 from 1495 to 1595-

But that should be soemthing I’m covered against?

 

[Nw_adventure]

But that should be soemthing I’m covered against?

No - There wasn't price protection on transport fees from what I understand.

 

[damnclose]

I had my dealer send me a out the door price so when I get there to pick up my vehicle there are no surprises.
They included 3 protection things that I’m not sure about. Curious if anyone has input on these and if they are worth it?

(they also have MSRP at 28535 but my original order sheet had 28055 so I need to mention that to them as well. I should be price protected from the increase)

There is not price protection from 2022 to 2023 that is what the private offer is for the difference in the price increase actually turns out to be a little more. Ford will only price protect for same year pricing. As far as Appearance Protection and Dent Protection $639 each just dealer profit but you have to decide that, the rest looks legit. Good luck if you get the truck I really like mine.

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