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Richard Kay Chevrolet earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.

$514
Total dealer fees

$85 below SC median

Zero
Quoted add-ons

In 9 quotes, past year

9
Quotes, past year →

9 verified quotes since 2025

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Location

Anderson, SC

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The full story

Why Richard Kay Chevrolet earned this grade

Richard Kay Chevrolet had 9 verified quotes reviewed from December 2025 through February 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.

What they do well

  • ✓ Dealer fees averaged below the state reference. Average confirmed dealer fees were $535.89 across all 9 quotes, below the Median state fee of $599 in South Carolina. That median is the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.

Where to push back

Two quotes showed a single unclear combined-fees amount, and dealer fees were not fully itemized in two quotes. Ask for each dealer fee to be listed separately and for any combined amount to be explained before agreeing.

Taxes were unclear in 3 quotes. Ask for a written offer that shows taxes and government charges separately, alongside the vehicle selling price, dealer fees and any required extras.

9 verified OTD quotes from Richard Kay 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

All 9 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade

2024 Volkswagen Atlas

2.0T SEL Premium2 quotes
$37,180
$620dealer feesNo add-onsSaved $617
View 2 Quotes →

2023 Ford F-250

Used3 quotes
$42,330
$514dealer feesNo add-onsSaved $1,884
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

RSTNew4 quotes
$56,750
$499 - $514dealer feesNo add-onsSaved $2,137
View 4 Quotes →

Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade

2025 Chevrolet Colorado

Trail BossNew
$48,824
$514dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

Total dealer fees ($514) at or below the SC median
No quoted add-ons detected
Advertised price not checked

Tips for Richard Kay Chevrolet

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Dec 2025 to Feb 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Richard Kay Chevrolet charge?

Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Richard Kay Chevrolet charges $514 in dealer fees. Richard Kay Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).

Does Richard Kay Chevrolet add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Richard Kay Chevrolet typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 9 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.

Is Richard Kay Chevrolet a good dealership?

Richard Kay Chevrolet has a transparency score of 99/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Richard Kay Chevrolet?

CarEdge reviews Richard Kay Chevrolet on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (99/100), with dealer fees of $514 versus an SC median of $599. None of its 9 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.

Is Richard Kay Chevrolet a transparent Chevrolet dealer in Anderson?

Yes. Richard Kay Chevrolet holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (99/100), based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.

How does Richard Kay Chevrolet compare to other Chevrolet dealers?

You can compare Richard Kay Chevrolet's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons 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 Greenville SC 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 Richard Kay Chevrolet in Anderson, SC, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 3 negotiated deals 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
87

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$514
SC median$599

Graded on 9 quotes from the past year (9 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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