Transparency Verdict
Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet earns an A.
Promising early read.
The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.
Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · East Haven, CT
Collected Aug 22, 2025 – Aug 22, 2025 · Updated May 3, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
Location
East Haven, CT
The full story
Why Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet earned this grade
Between August 2025 and August 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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 thingThe price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee is significantly inflated
$999 is $243 above the CT average of $756. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.
TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.
1 verified OTD quote from Bobby Crabtree 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
1 verified quote
At a Glance
Tips for Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet
- Doc fee is $599 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet's doc fee?
Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The CT average is $756. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet a good dealer?
Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet has a transparency score of 92.7/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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 Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet in East Haven, CT, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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