A90/100
2026
Claimed

Reliable Chevrolet earns an A.

One of the best Chevrolet dealers in Dallas-Fort Worth. CarEdge Certified: an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.

$225
Doc fee

$1 below TX avg

17
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 3 cars

Moderate confidenceRichardson, TXUpdated How we score dealersPart of Berkshire Hathaway Automotive

Location

Richardson, TX

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A90/100
2026
CarEdge Certified

Reliable Chevrolet guarantees how this goes.

CarEdge Certified dealers are A-grade dealers who go further. Reliable Chevrolet commits to the experience below and is verified by CarEdge every month.

  • All-in out-the-door price up frontYou see the full number before you visit. No fees that appear at signing.
  • No surprise add-onsNo mandatory add-ons or markups sprung on you in the finance office.
  • Fast, real answersActual numbers when you ask, not "come in and we will talk."
  • An honest, no-pressure experienceStraightforward and respectful, in and out, no games.

Every quote from this dealer comes on a verified CarEdge out-the-door worksheet, so the number you see is the number you pay.

The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought.

The full story

Why Reliable Chevrolet earned this grade

Between September 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 17 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

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,925 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Quoted add-ons show up on many deals

41% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $575. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

17 verified OTD quotes from Reliable Chevrolet

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

12 vehicle transactions — 17 individual quotes

2026 Chevrolet Trax

LTNew
$21,489
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Chevrolet Trax

LTNew
$24,465
$225doc feeNo mandatory add-ons$1,994optional
View Quote →

2027 Chevrolet Bolt

RSNew3 quotes
$24,987
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,834
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV

1LTNew
$35,511
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD

LTZNew
$70,666
$225doc fee$1,994mandatory
View Quote →

2016 Acura MDX

TECHUsed
$23,592
$225doc feeNo mandatory add-ons$4,314optional
View Quote →

2018 Honda ODYSSEY

EX-LUsed2 quotes
$17,926
$225doc fee—Saved $1,582
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Chevrolet TRK

New3 quotes
$27,022
$225doc fee—Saved $1,358
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

LT TRAIL BOSSNew
$59,395
$225doc fee$1,379mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Chevrolet TRK

New
$63,827
$225doc fee$1,379mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
guardavg $249
1 quote
xpel lifetime window tintavg $599
1 quote
wheel locksavg $199
1 quote
paint protectionavg $698
1 quote
xpel door cup guardsavg $249
1 quote
protection planavg $2,320
1 quote
protection packageavg $1,994
1 quote
accessoriesavg $1,487
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
accessoriesavg $1,279
5 quotes
guardavg $498
1 quote
window tintavg $599
1 quote
wheel locksavg $199
1 quote
paint protectionavg $698
1 quote
rpavg $1,379
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Reliable Chevrolet

  • 7 of 17 quotes included $9,768 in add-ons (Accessories, Guard, Window Tint), not marked optional.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 7% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Reliable Chevrolet charge?

Based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Reliable Chevrolet charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $575 in dealer add-ons when present. Reliable Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade A (90/100).

What is the doc fee at Reliable Chevrolet?

Reliable Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $226. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Reliable Chevrolet add dealer add-ons?

Reliable Chevrolet adds an average of $575 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 10 of 17 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Reliable Chevrolet a good dealership?

Reliable Chevrolet has a transparency score of 90/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 17 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Reliable Chevrolet?

CarEdge reviews Reliable Chevrolet on 17 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (90/100), with a typical doc fee of $225 versus a TX average of $226. Dealer add-ons appeared on 10 of 17 recent quotes. Reliable Chevrolet is CarEdge Certified.

Is Reliable Chevrolet a transparent Chevrolet dealer in Richardson?

Yes. Reliable Chevrolet holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (90/100), based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

Is Reliable Chevrolet CarEdge Certified?

Yes. Reliable Chevrolet is CarEdge Certified. CarEdge Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things on every deal: an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience. CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.

How does Reliable Chevrolet compare to other Chevrolet dealers?

You can compare Reliable Chevrolet's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Chevrolet dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Chevrolet dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Dallas-Fort Worth, Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Texas and Best Chevrolet Dealerships in the US rank Chevrolet 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 Reliable Chevrolet in Richardson, TX, that has meant 17 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
65
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$226
National avg$404

Pulled 17 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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