I just bought a new fob with key for our Explorer Limited and a local locksmith programmed the key fob and cut the key for cheaper than the dealerships quote.
Doesn’t matter what color it is, if I get a door ding it’s going to stand out like a sore thumb. Some are able to be pop’d out by a paintless dent removal process.
Hire a bunch of teenagers or get friends to carry signs and March in front of the dealership. Loosing even a few customers will cost the crooks more than the profit off your truck. And alert the news media to the protest. They love this stuff.
I remember your ordeal. It was pretty bad. But the fact is , even in today’s politically correct society, it’s still a good old boy attitude at a lot of dealerships and they, especially when dealing with the Maverick, don’t really give a rats ass if you get your truck or not. They would love to...
Some of these dealers will still tell you to go F yourself. Ford MC is not being that protective of their customers when it comes to these unscrupulous dealers. Better to be nice but firm and present your evidence why you get price protection. If that fails, try Mama Ford. You won’t get crap...
Being in your position I would Ck values on KBB and also see what Carvana, Vroom and some of the other online sites offer you. Then when you go to trade you will have an idea if it’s a deal you can live with. I understand about not wanting to deal with strangers and a good point was made if...