Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center earns a D.
Early deals raised concerns on fees, add-ons or markup. Get every number in writing.
- $373
- Doc fee
- 100%
- Dealer add-ons
$4 above IL avg
On 2 of 2 recent quotes
Limited confidenceElgin, ILUpdated How we score dealersPart of Bob Loquercio Auto Group
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center earned this grade
Between November 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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 thingDoc fee is in line with the market
At $373, their doc fee is within $4 of the IL average of $369. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
! Where to push back
1 thingListing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 7.3% above the advertised listing — roughly $2,555 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.
TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.
2 verified OTD quotes from Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center
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Recent Quotes
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Most Common Add-ons
Tips for Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center
- 2 of 2 quotes included $2,989 in add-ons (Accessories), not marked optional.
- Dealer markup is only +7% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center charge?
Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center charges a $373 documentation fee and averages $1,495 in dealer add-ons when present. Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center earns Transparency Grade D, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).
What is the doc fee at Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center?
Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center charges a typical documentation fee of $373. The IL average is $369. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center add dealer add-ons?
Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center adds an average of $1,495 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 2 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center a good dealership?
Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center earns a Grade D, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center has 3 verified quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
What do reviews say about Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center?
CarEdge reviews Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center on 2 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade D, an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with a typical doc fee of $373 versus an IL average of $369. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 2 recent quotes.
Is Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center a transparent car dealer in Elgin?
CarEdge has limited data on Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center so far. Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center holds CarEdge Transparency Grade D, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
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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 Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center in Elgin, IL, that has meant 2 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
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 D.
Doc Fee Comparison
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