The agreement does not restrict what the independent dealers may charge for The Times.

Many dealers charge $6 to $7, and some charge more.

But consumer groups say dealers rarely have the kits in stock and may charge hundreds of dollars.

The dealers charge residents about $6.80 a gallon, double the original price.

Limiting how much dealers can charge is bound to cause friction.

A fair deal at $20,000, but hardly worth the $5,000 premiums that some dealers are charging.

Though our oil changes were free, the dealer charged $39.95 to rotate the tires.

And some dealers are charging well over the $15,200 suggested starting price for the cars.

But dealers charge higher commissions than auction houses, usually 20 percent of the selling price.

Know what other dealers are charging for the car and then the deal will be on your terms, not the dealer's.