C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Beaver Chevrolet earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Developing confidence — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · St. Augustine, FL
Collected Nov 10, 2025Dec 22, 2025 · Updated Apr 29, 2026

Location

St. Augustine, FL

The full story

Why Beaver Chevrolet earned this grade

Between November 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

What they do well

1 thing

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$0 is $985 below the FL average of $985. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

! Where to push back

2 things

Add-ons show up on most deals

33% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,995. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 6.0% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,100 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

6 verified OTD quotes from Beaver Chevrolet

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

3 vehicle transactions6 individual quotes

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer

FWD 4dr ACTIVNew
$36,162
doc fee$1,995add-ons

2023 Chevrolet Corvette

2dr Z06 Conv w/3LZUsed
$135,142
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Subaru Outback

Wilderness AWD4 quotes
$26,746
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,530
View 4 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $1,995
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average

Tips for Beaver Chevrolet

  • Expect ~$665 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +6% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beaver Chevrolet's doc fee?

Beaver Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The FL average is $605. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Beaver Chevrolet add mandatory add-ons?

Beaver Chevrolet adds an average of $665 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 Beaver Chevrolet a good dealer?

Beaver Chevrolet has a transparency score of 73.4/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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 Beaver Chevrolet in St. Augustine, FL, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
75
Data Quality (10%)
0

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
FL avg$985
National avg$400

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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