Transparency Verdict
Mcnamara Car earns a C.
Mixed early signals.
On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we saw some friction on fees or add-ons. Worth comparing other quotes before you commit.
Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Columbus, OH
Collected May 9, 2026 – May 9, 2026 · Updated Sep 5, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Mcnamara Car earned this grade
Between May 2026 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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.
! Where to push back
2 thingsDoc fee exceeds the state cap
Their typical doc fee of $595 is above OH's legal cap of $398. 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 $398 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.
Listing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 12.0% above the advertised listing — roughly $4,200 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.
1 verified OTD quote from Mcnamara Car
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Recent Quotes
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1 verified quote
At a Glance
Tips for Mcnamara Car
- Dealer markup is 12% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
- Doc fee ($595) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Mcnamara Car charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, Mcnamara Car charges a $595 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Mcnamara Car earns Transparency Grade C (71/100).
What is Mcnamara Car's doc fee?
Mcnamara Car charges a typical documentation fee of $595. The OH average is $384. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Mcnamara Car add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Mcnamara Car does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Mcnamara Car a good dealer?
Mcnamara Car has a transparency score of 71/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
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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 Mcnamara Car in Columbus, OH, that has meant 1 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 C.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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