B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Jv Auto Sales Gilroy earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Hollister, CA
Collected Jun 17, 2026Jun 18, 2026 · Updated Jun 19, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Hollister, CA

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The full story

Why Jv Auto Sales Gilroy earned this grade

Between June 2026 and June 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 thing

The 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 thing

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $293 is above CA's legal cap of $85. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.

TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $85 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

2 verified OTD quotes from Jv Auto Sales Gilroy

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 vehicle transaction2 individual quotes

2018 BMW 2 Series

230iUsed2 quotes
$18,622
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,530
View 2Quotes →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($293) is well above average ($115)

Tips for Jv Auto Sales Gilroy

  • Doc fee ($293) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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 Jv Auto Sales Gilroy's doc fee?

Jv Auto Sales Gilroy charges a typical documentation fee of $293. The CA average is $115. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Jv Auto Sales Gilroy add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Jv Auto Sales Gilroy does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Jv Auto Sales Gilroy a good dealer?

Jv Auto Sales Gilroy has a transparency score of 89.7/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 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 Jv Auto Sales Gilroy in Hollister, CA, that has meant 2 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
82
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
50

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$293
CA avg$115
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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