Full Tank of Gas from Dealer

[bradFORD]

In the past, I received a full tank of gas before leaving the dealer. Is this still a common practice of dealers today?

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[bombast]

They did it for me.

 

[bbhaag]

The tank was full when we purchased ours on the 24th. So at least the dealer we bought from still does it. It's actually coming close to do our first fill up. I can't wait to see my wifes reaction to no gas cap. haha

 

[Doug Wildman]

I received a full tank on Sunday when I took delivery.

 

[Bushpilot]

Yes, Ford requires it.

 

[Flomounier1]

It is still common practice. They did it for me.

A lot of car salesmen have online profiles on DealerRater and like to keep those ratings high.

 

[Rob Cactus Gray]

A full tank of fuel is included in the cost of the vehicle. There is a line item specifically for fuel.

 

[Big_T]

Yes.

 

[Finklejag]

The dealers act like their doing you a favor filling up the car, but like Rob said, it‘s included in the price of the car.

 

[KimTexas]

Mine was full

 

[jtpc2021]

In the past, I received a full tank of gas before leaving the dealer. Is this still a common practice of dealers today?

Your window sticker says the truck comes with a full tank. If they didn’t, they didn’t give you what you purchased.

 

[mrjspence]

In the past, I received a full tank of gas before leaving the dealer. Is this still a common practice of dealers today?

Yes with ford at least. My last 2 new Fords have been full tank included. However at Tesla, they plugged my car into their charger and charged me for the electricity so I think it depends who you’re dealing with lol

 

[notfast]

However at Tesla, they plugged my car into their charger and charged me for the electricity so I think it depends who you’re dealing with lol

Yeah I was about to say, my coworker who got a Tesla Model 3 said that they charged him (made him pay money) for the first battery charge lol. Sorta funny, because free charging stations are everywhere. Heck, I think even Tesla Super Chargers are free for a couple years.

New Fords (well, the gasoline and hybrid ones) still include a full tank of gas at purchase. Used vehicles obviously don't. I once went to a Ford dealership to look at a used F-250. I liked it but didn't need it, so when the sales manager wouldn't budge anymore on price, I was ready to walk out.

The sales guy said he'd toss in 3 free oil changes. The dealership was 150 miles from my house at the time. I told him no thanks, but I did notice that the low fuel light was on.

36 gallons (he showed me the receipt) of fuel later, that the sales guy paid for out of his own pocket, I was on my way in my new-to-me truck.

 

[Sykotyk]

Yes. And even a lot of used cars can be had with a full tank. It's a weird incentive that can help move a car when the customer is on the fence.

 

[huunvubu]

In the past, I received a full tank of gas before leaving the dealer. Is this still a common practice of dealers today?

Yes but they will charge you for it.

I was charged $47.85

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