B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Pecheles Automotive earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations
Collected Oct 31, 2025Dec 30, 2025 · Updated Jun 6, 2026

The full story

Why Pecheles Automotive earned this grade

Between October 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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

2 things

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 8 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$900 is $500 above the national average of $400. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

8 verified OTD quotes from Pecheles Automotive

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

4 vehicle transactions8 individual quotes

2026 Hyundai Palisade HEV

New
$62,687
$900doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

New2 quotes
$63,717
$900doc feeNo add-ons
View 2Quotes →

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

3 quotes
$62,099
$899doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,604
View 3Quotes →

2025 Toyota RAV4

New2 quotes
$33,038
$900doc feeNo add-onsSaved $462
View 2Quotes →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($900) is well above average ($524)

Tips for Pecheles Automotive

  • Doc fee is $500 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pecheles Automotive's doc fee?

Pecheles Automotive charges a typical documentation fee of $900. The state average is $524. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Pecheles Automotive add mandatory add-ons?

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

Is Pecheles Automotive a good dealer?

Pecheles Automotive has a transparency score of 88.7/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 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 Pecheles Automotive, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes across 2 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%)
62
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$900
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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