Drivemax earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $995
- Total dealer fees
- None
- Quoted add-ons
$196 above CT median
In 1 quote, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Aug 2026)Manchester, CTUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Drivemax earned this grade
Drivemax had one verified quote in August 2026. This is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized. The written quote listed $995 in dealer fees and showed them separately.
Where to push back
The $995 dealer fee was $196 above the $799 Median state fee in CT, the middle dealer-fee amount in the state reference sample. Ask the dealer to explain what the fee covers and whether it can be reduced. Before agreeing, get an itemized written quote showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes, and government charges, and compare the selling price with the advertised price.
1 verified OTD quote from Drivemax
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Recent Quotes
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1 quote is from the past year and counts toward the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Drivemax
- Total dealer fees are slightly above the state median. Worth asking for a reduction.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Drivemax charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Drivemax charges $995 in dealer fees. Drivemax earns Transparency Grade A (94.00/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).
Does Drivemax add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Drivemax typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Drivemax a good dealership?
Drivemax earns a Grade A (94.00/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Drivemax?
CarEdge reviews Drivemax on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (94.00/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $995 versus a CT median of $799. None of its 1 quote 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 Drivemax in Manchester, CT, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes from the past year 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.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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