Why Dealers GHOST You When You Question Fees (The Real Reason) Kevin Hunter
Ever notice this? The moment you start isolating dealer fees…
Questioning add-ons… Asking for a clean Out-The-Door (OTD) number…
The dealership suddenly stops responding.
No call back.
No email.
No follow-up.
In this episode of The Homework Guy Show, Kevin Hunter breaks down exactly why dealers ghost buyers when negotiations get uncomfortable.
It’s not random.
It’s not emotional.
It’s structural.
When you isolate line items like:
• Dealer add-ons
• Reconditioning fees
• Certification charges
• Doc fees
• Nitrogen / LoJack / Protection packages
You disrupt their profit architecture.
Instead of cooperating, many dealers go defensive — or silent.
We’ll cover:
✔ Why isolating fees threatens the deal structure
✔ Why dealers prefer payment conversations over price transparency
✔ The psychology behind defensive sales behavior
✔ How to question fees without triggering ghost mode
✔ When ghosting actually means you won
If you’ve ever had a dealership disappear after asking for a clean buyer’s order, this episode explains why.
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