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Tindol Ford

Gastonia, NC·3 verified quotes*

Nov 17, 2025Mar 23, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

D
66.7/100
Add-on Rate
100%of quotes

Avg $999 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

11 negotiable
0d98d197d295d393d$7k$34k$61k$89k$116kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
70
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
67
  • Doc fee ($799) is at or below NC average ($799)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $999 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
NC avg$799
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

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Most Common Add-ons

1
tindol protection packageavg $999
3 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tindol Ford's doc fee?

Tindol Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The NC average is $499. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Tindol Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Tindol Ford adds an average of $999 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Tindol Ford a good dealer?

Tindol Ford has a transparency score of 66.7/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($799) is well above average ($499)
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Tips for Tindol Ford

  • Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$999 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is about 6% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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