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Don Mealey Chevrolet earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $1,093
- Median dealer fees
- 17%
- Quoted add-ons
$206 below FL median
On 1 of 6 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Clermont, FLUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Don Mealey Chevrolet earned this grade
Don Mealey Chevrolet has six eligible quotes from March through September 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Average confirmed fees were below the state reference. Confirmed dealer fees averaged $1,092.50 across the six quotes, below the $1,299 Median state fee in Florida—the middle amount in the state fee reference.
Where to push back
Five quotes did not fully itemize dealer fees, and three showed a single combined-fees amount. Ask for each dealer fee to be listed separately on your written offer before agreeing.
One quote showed $1,299 in required extras. Ask whether that charge applies to the vehicle you are considering and whether it is required. Get an itemized written offer showing the selling price, fees, extras, taxes and government charges.
6 verified OTD quotes from Don Mealey Chevrolet
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Tips for Don Mealey Chevrolet
- 1 of 6 quotes included add-ons (ZURICH SHIELD), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Sep 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Don Mealey Chevrolet charge?
Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Don Mealey Chevrolet charges $1,093 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $217 when present. Don Mealey Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade A (92/100).
Does Don Mealey Chevrolet add dealer add-ons?
Don Mealey Chevrolet adds an average of $217 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 6 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Don Mealey Chevrolet a good dealership?
Don Mealey Chevrolet has a transparency score of 92/100, earning a Grade A. 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 Don Mealey Chevrolet?
CarEdge reviews Don Mealey Chevrolet on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (92/100), with dealer fees of $1,093 versus an FL median of $1,299. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 6 quotes in the past year.
Is Don Mealey Chevrolet a transparent Chevrolet dealer in Clermont?
Yes. Don Mealey Chevrolet holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (92/100), based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Don Mealey Chevrolet compare to other Chevrolet dealers?
You can compare Don Mealey Chevrolet's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Chevrolet dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Chevrolet dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Orlando, Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Florida and Best Chevrolet Dealerships in the US rank Chevrolet dealers on the same data.
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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 Don Mealey Chevrolet in Clermont, FL, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 3 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 A.
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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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