Best Car Dealers in Virginia
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 565 of 1776 Virginia car dealers from 3,123 verified out-the-door quotes. Virginia's average doc fee is $834.
355 of 565 rated Virginia dealers earn an A · 91 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 11, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Old Dominion
Virginia's dealer grade: B
80/100 average transparency score
2nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 565 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1776 dealers →Recharged
Richmond, VA
$135 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesApple Ford Of Lynchburg Inc.
Lynchburg, VA
$173 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesApple Ford Of Danville
Danville, VA
$145 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMechanicsville Toyota
Mechanicsville, VAMechanicsville, VA
Pearson Hyundai
Midlothian, VAMidlothian, VA
Shirlie Slack Mitsubishi
Fredericksburg, VAFredericksburg, VA
Charlie Obaugh Kia
Staunton, VAStaunton, VA
Pioneer Chevrolet
Abingdon, VAAbingdon, VA
Starr Motors CDJR
Suffolk, VASuffolk, VA
Williamsburg Honda
Williamsburg, VAWilliamsburg, VA
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More Dealers in Virginia
Pearson Honda
Midlothian, VA · 5 verified quotes
Warrenton Toyota
Warrenton, VA · 9 verified quotes
Waynesboro Hyundai
Waynesboro, VA · 3 verified quotes
Michelle Radley Chevrolet
Leesburg, VA · 7 verified quotes
Pearson Mazda
Richmond, VA · 11 verified quotes
Greenbrier Honda
Covington, VA · 3 verified quotes
Tinney GMC
Lynchburg, VA · 5 verified quotes
Criswell Ford
Woodstock, VA · 3 verified quotes
Auto Haus
Yorktown, VA · 3 verified quotes
Cma's Honda Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · 10 verified quotes
Robert Woodall
Danville, VA · 7 verified quotes
Audi Richmond
Henrico, VA · 9 verified quotes
M.W. Auto Sales
Ashland, VA · 4 verified quotes
Kia Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · 5 verified quotes
Purvis Ford
Fredericksburg, VA · 5 verified quotes
Berglund Chevrolet Buick
Roanoke, VA · 3 verified quotes
Williamsburg Hyundai
Williamsburg, VA · 12 verified quotes
Radley Chevrolet
Fredericksburg, VA · 8 verified quotes
Berglund Toyota
Lynchburg, VA · 13 verified quotes
BMW Of Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA · 3 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Virginia
Virginia doc fee law
Virginia sets no cap on dealer processing fees, and Virginia fees are consistently among the highest in the country. State law requires the fee to be disclosed in advertising.
Virginia Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Virginia?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 455 rated Virginia dealers is $834, based on 3,123 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Virginia sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Virginia?
Recharged, Apple Ford Of Lynchburg Inc., Apple Ford Of Danville lead the Virginia transparency rankings. 355 of 565 rated Virginia dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Virginia dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Virginia quotes are verified.
How Virginia compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Virginia
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Virginia is $834. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 72% of dealers in Virginia charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.