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Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac earns an F.
Early deals showed serious fee or add-on concerns. Get every number in writing.
- $1,098
- Median dealer fees
- All
- Quoted add-ons
$601 above WI median
In 1 quote, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Apr 2026)Kenosha, WIUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac earned this grade
Palmen Buick Gmc Cadillac has an F grade based on one verified quote from April 2026; this is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
No positive pricing or fee-disclosure strength is established by this quote.
Where to push back
The quote listed $1,098 in confirmed dealer fees, compared with a Median state fee of $497—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Ask the dealer to explain each fee and whether any can be removed.
The quote also included $2,595 in required extras, but they were not fully itemized. Ask for a written breakdown of what those extras include and whether they are required, alongside an itemized written offer showing the selling price, fees, extras, taxes and government charges.
1 verified OTD quote from Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac
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Recent Quotes
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At a Glance
Tips for Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac
- Total dealer fees are $1,098, $601 above the WI median. Ask which fees they will drop.
- Their only quote included add-ons (Accessories), not marked optional.
- Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
- 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 Buick GMC Cadillac charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac charges $1,098 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $2,595 when present. Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac earns Transparency Grade F (55/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).
Does Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac add dealer add-ons?
Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac adds an average of $2,595 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac a good dealership?
Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac earns a Grade F (55/100), 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 below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
What do reviews say about Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac?
CarEdge reviews Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade F (55/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $1,098 versus a WI median of $497. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year.
Is Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac a transparent Buick dealer in Kenosha?
CarEdge has limited data on Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac so far. Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac holds CarEdge Transparency Grade F (55/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
How does Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac compare to other Buick dealers?
You can compare Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Buick dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Buick dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Buick Dealerships in Milwaukee, Best Buick Dealerships in Chicago, Best Buick Dealerships in Wisconsin and Best Buick Dealerships in the US rank Buick 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 Buick GMC Cadillac 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 F.
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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