Transparency Verdict
Ray Laks Honda 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.
Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Orchard Park, NY
Collected Apr 27, 2026 – Apr 27, 2026 · Updated Apr 27, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Ray Laks Honda earned this grade
Between April 2026 and April 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
2 thingsDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$88 is $143 below the NY average of $230. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 2.0% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
2 verified OTD quotes from Ray Laks Honda
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 transaction — 2 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Ray Laks Honda
- Minor add-ons (~$78) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- Doc fee ($88) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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.
Current Inventory
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Median Days Listed
71
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ray Laks Honda's doc fee?
Ray Laks Honda charges a typical documentation fee of $88. The NY average is $499. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Ray Laks Honda add mandatory add-ons?
Ray Laks Honda adds an average of $78 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Ray Laks Honda a good dealer?
Ray Laks Honda has a transparency score of 86/100, 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 Ray Laks Honda in Orchard Park, NY, 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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