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Palmen Auto Stores earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $499
- Total dealer fees
- None
- Quoted add-ons
$2 above WI median
In 1 quote, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Nov 2025)Kenosha, WIUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Palmen Auto Stores earned this grade
Palmen Auto Stores is graded A; CarEdge reviewed one verified quote from November 2025, so the sample is small. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fee was itemized. The quote clearly listed $499 in dealer fees.
Where to push back
The $499 fee was $2 above the Median state fee in Wisconsin ($497), the middle fee amount used as the state reference. Ask whether the fee is fixed, and compare the vehicle’s selling price with its advertised price on an itemized written quote before agreeing.
1 verified OTD quote from Palmen Auto Stores
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At a Glance
Tips for Palmen Auto Stores
- 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 Palmen Auto Stores charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Palmen Auto Stores charges $499 in dealer fees. Palmen Auto Stores earns Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).
Does Palmen Auto Stores add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Palmen Auto Stores 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 Palmen Auto Stores a good dealership?
Palmen Auto Stores earns a Grade A (100/100), 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 Palmen Auto Stores?
CarEdge reviews Palmen Auto Stores on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $499 versus a WI median of $497. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Palmen Auto Stores a transparent GMC dealer in Kenosha?
CarEdge has limited data on Palmen Auto Stores so far. Palmen Auto Stores holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
How does Palmen Auto Stores compare to other GMC dealers?
You can compare Palmen Auto Stores's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other GMC dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing GMC dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best GMC Dealerships in Milwaukee, Best GMC Dealerships in Chicago, Best GMC Dealerships in Wisconsin and Best GMC Dealerships in the US rank GMC dealers on the same data.
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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 Palmen Auto Stores in Kenosha, WI, 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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