Best Car Dealers in Virginia
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 576 of 1771 Virginia car dealers from 3,210 verified out-the-door quotes. Virginia's average doc fee is $832.
372 of 576 rated Virginia dealers earn an A · 88 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 17, 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 576 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1771 dealers →Williamsburg Hyundai
Williamsburg, VA
$273 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesPearson Mazda
Richmond, VA
$83 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesCma's Honda Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
$133 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesWilliamsburg Honda
Williamsburg, VAWilliamsburg, VA
Audi Richmond
Henrico, VAHenrico, VA
Warrenton Toyota
Warrenton, VAWarrenton, VA
Radley Chevrolet
Fredericksburg, VAFredericksburg, VA
Charlie Obaugh Kia
Staunton, VAStaunton, VA
Michelle Radley Chevrolet
Leesburg, VALeesburg, VA
Robert Woodall
Danville, VADanville, VA
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More Dealers in Virginia
Waynesboro Hyundai
Waynesboro, VA · 7 verified quotes
Apple Ford Of Lynchburg Inc.
Lynchburg, VA · 5 verified quotes
Kia Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · 5 verified quotes
Pearson Honda
Midlothian, VA · 5 verified quotes
Purvis Ford
Fredericksburg, VA · 5 verified quotes
Recharged
Richmond, VA · 5 verified quotes
Tinney GMC
Lynchburg, VA · 5 verified quotes
Berglund Chevrolet Buick
Roanoke, VA · 4 verified quotes
M.W. Auto Sales
Ashland, VA · 4 verified quotes
Starr Motors CDJR
Suffolk, VA · 4 verified quotes
Apple Ford Of Danville
Danville, VA · 3 verified quotes
Auto Haus
Yorktown, VA · 3 verified quotes
Criswell Ford
Woodstock, VA · 3 verified quotes
Greenbrier Honda
Covington, VA · 3 verified quotes
Mechanicsville Toyota
Mechanicsville, VA · 3 verified quotes
Pearson Hyundai
Midlothian, VA · 3 verified quotes
Pioneer Chevrolet
Abingdon, VA · 3 verified quotes
Shirlie Slack Mitsubishi
Fredericksburg, VA · 3 verified quotes
West Broad Vw Kia
Richmond, VA · 18 verified quotes
Richmond BMW
Richmond, VA · 14 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 464 rated Virginia dealers is $832, based on 3,210 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Virginia sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Virginia?
Williamsburg Hyundai, Pearson Mazda, Cma's Honda Of Lynchburg lead the Virginia transparency rankings. 372 of 576 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 $832. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 75% 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.