F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Hgreg.com earns an F.

Buyer beware.

We consistently see inflated fees, surprise add-ons, or big gaps between listing and OTD price. If you shop here, bring our data and be ready to walk.

Developing confidence — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Brandon, FL
Collected Oct 24, 2025Apr 28, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026

Location

Brandon, FL

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The full story

Why Hgreg.com earned this grade

Between October 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 8 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

$198 is $785 below the FL average of $983. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

! Where to push back

2 things

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

75% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,698. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 16.9% above the advertised listing — roughly $5,915 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.

8 verified OTD quotes from Hgreg.com

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

7 vehicle transactions8 individual quotes

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Used
$20,393
$198doc fee$1,698add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5

$22,432
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2022 Toyota Tacoma 2WD

2WD Small P
$21,897
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2022 Chevrolet Colorado

$21,224
$225doc fee$1,698add-ons
View Quote →

2020 Toyota Highlander

2WD Sport UT Blizzard Pearl
$28,168
$198doc fee$1,698add-ons
View Quote →

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Used2 quotes
$27,628
$198doc fee$1,698add-onsSaved $290
View 2 Quotes →

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5

$35,162
doc fee$1,698add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $1,698
6 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($198) is at or below average
High dealer markup (+16.9% above listing)

Tips for Hgreg.com

  • This dealer often adds $1,274 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 17% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($198) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
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 Hgreg.com's doc fee?

Hgreg.com charges a typical documentation fee of $198. The FL average is $983. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Hgreg.com add mandatory add-ons?

Hgreg.com adds an average of $1,274 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 Hgreg.com a good dealer?

Hgreg.com has a transparency score of 52.3/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Hgreg.com in Brandon, FL, that has meant 8 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
45
Price Accuracy (30%)
0
Data Quality (10%)
88

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$198
FL avg$983
National avg$400

Pulled 8 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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