Review Geek - What Is a New Car Destination Fee?

October 21, 2022

If you’ve bought a brand-new vehicle from a dealership, you might have noticed the “Destination Fee” on your invoice. What in the world does that mean? What “destination” are they talking about, and why do you have to pay for it? Our man on the automotive beat, Cory Gunther, clues you on what this means, why you have to pay it, and if you can get out of it.

Other highlights:

• Microsoft’s Office Hub is set to retire. Here’s what the company is launching in its place.
• Google has started rolling out a new ad customization tool.
• ‘Wordle’ launches an official board game version of their addictive mobile app.
• … and more.

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Purchasing a new vehicle or electric car is always exciting, but then you see the window sticker with a long list of added fees, and your heart stops. Buyers probably have a lot of questions, including wondering, “what is the destination fee?” Read More »

Netflix offers 4K movies, but are they good enough to compete with the UHD Blu-ray you can find in a store? Well, no. Streaming will almost always look worse, but for some things it might not matter. Here’s the breakdown. Read More »

It's easy to sign and store important documents with jSign. Simply import your file into the online web app for safekeeping. Then add your official signature by drawing, typing, uploading an image, or using an external signature pad. You can even invite other signers to add their names, as well. Start your 14-day free trial of jSign and get 20% off your annual subscription when you sign up today.

Fond memories of turntables and elaborate sound systems are the stuff of many childhood tales. Now that vinyl and compact turntables are making a comeback, we’ve compiled a list of the best record players to buy. These self-contained vinyl record players come with a turntable and built-in speakers. Read More »

Few names are as synonymous with premium-quality keyboards as Keychron. With their 96% Q5 QMK Mechanical Keyboard comes pre-lubed, hot-swappable keyswitches, smooth double-shot OSA PBT keycaps, a hefty aluminum chassis, and the ability to toggle between Mac and Windows configurations. Read More »

Microsoft’s Office Hub app is due to retire, but before it goes, Microsoft is giving everyone a look at its replacement. The new 365 app promises to have the programs and features people love from the old hub app, alongside a selection of new applications that could streamline their working lives. Read More »

Depending on where you live, it’s already cold, snowy, and winter or it will be soon. That’s why you’ll want this stylish yet nifty Beanie hat with a built-in rechargeable LED light. It’s a headlamp and a beanie combined, seriously. This beanie is perfect for cold-weather camping, hiking, or even wearing while shoveling snow off the driveway in the early morning.

The beanie comes in over a dozen different colors, the LED light lasts around 8 hours per charge, and it’s USB rechargeable. Get one this winter.

This week Elon Musk revealed new details on Tesla’s next-gen electric vehicle platform that will follow the current Model 3 and Model Y. Following Tesla’s 2022 Q3 earnings call, the CEO and his execs promised more affordable cars, with the next release being “probably about half the cost of the Model 3.” Read More »

We live in a culture that values wastefulness. I’m reminded of this fact every time Apple announces a new product. So, to celebrate the launch of Apple’s latest iPads, I’m going to tell you a special secret—the best iPad is the one you already own. You don’t need the latest or greatest tablet. Read More »

In a blog post today, Google announced it’s starting the roll-out of My Ad Center, a Google-wide advertisement customization hub. The company announced the tool at Google I/O back in May. My Ad Center will replace the “Ad Settings” and “About this Ad” links on ads served by Google. Read More »

You’ve talked the talk, but are you ready to prove that you’re the best Wordle player? This October, Wordle: The Party Game launches for just $19. The official board game supports up to four players and lets you go head-to-head with friends or family over and over again. Read More »

Available today for desktop and mobile clients, the Plexamp v4.5.0 update introduces a large number of highly-requested features. For example, you can now build Collections from the Plexamp app, or share albums with friends via a simple URL. Read More »

Last-minute plans have been made, and now you’re expecting visitors to knock on your door soon. However, there are dishes in the sink, unfolded laundry on the couch, and honestly, you don’t remember the last time your floors were swept. How do you clean your house fast? Read More »

Everyone has their own method for loading the dishwasher. Some people like to angle their dishes toward the center, some keep spoons separate to prevent them from hugging each other out of solidarity, and some (me) purposely do a bad job loading the dishes so they’re never asked again. Read More »

Who wants to pay good money for electricity they’re not even getting any benefit from? Here are some common energy vampires to look for around your home. Read More »

After years of pleas from fans, the Pixel Watch finally shows us Google’s vision of a smartwatch. Can Fitbit integration and a focus on design give Android fans an Apple Watch equivalent? That’s what Google has set out to do. Read More »