Automax Preowned earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $995
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$400 above MA median
In 6 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Framingham, MAUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Automax Preowned earned this grade
Automax Preowned had six eligible quotes from May through September 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized All six quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees, so those charges were visible in writing.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $995, and all six quotes exceeded the Median state fee in MA of $595. That median is the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Ask whether the dealer fee is negotiable and request the full written offer before agreeing.
Taxes were unclear in four quotes, and one did not show government charges separately. Ask for an updated itemized quote that lists the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, taxes, government charges, and any required extras as separate amounts. This makes it easier to see the full cost before you commit.
6 verified OTD quotes from Automax Preowned
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All 6 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Automax Preowned
- Total dealer fees are $995, $400 above the MA median. Ask which fees they will drop.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Jun to Sep 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Automax Preowned charge?
Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Automax Preowned charges $995 in dealer fees. Automax Preowned earns Transparency Grade B (86/100).
Does Automax Preowned add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Automax Preowned typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 6 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Automax Preowned a good dealership?
Automax Preowned has a transparency score of 86/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Automax Preowned?
CarEdge reviews Automax Preowned on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (86/100), with dealer fees of $995 versus an MA median of $595. None of its 6 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
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How we know this
Every number on this page came from a real deal.
Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.
For Automax Preowned in Framingham, MA, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 2 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 6 quotes from the past year (6 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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