Best Car Dealers in Virginia
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 564 of 1776 Virginia car dealers from 3,121 verified out-the-door quotes. Virginia's average doc fee is $835.
355 of 564 rated Virginia dealers earn an A · 91 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 10, 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 564 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1776 dealers →Pearson Mazda
Richmond, VA
$86 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesRobert Woodall
Danville, VA
$186 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesGreenbrier Honda
Covington, VA
$245 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesApple Ford Of Danville
Danville, VADanville, VA
Berglund Chevrolet Buick
Roanoke, VARoanoke, VA
Criswell Ford
Woodstock, VAWoodstock, VA
Apple Ford Of Lynchburg Inc.
Lynchburg, VALynchburg, VA
Pearson Hyundai
Midlothian, VAMidlothian, VA
Charlie Obaugh Kia
Staunton, VAStaunton, VA
Cma's Honda Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VALynchburg, VA
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Car Gateway Llc
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Stafford, VA
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Sterling, VA
Car N Go Chesterfield Midlothian
Midlothian, VA
Car N Go Richmond
Bon Air, VA
Car Nova
Stafford, VA
Car Outlet Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA
Car Station Inc
Richmond, VA
Car Time
Newport News, VA
Car Town Inc
Manassas, VA
Car Way Llc
Richmond, VA
Car-fi Auto Group
Winchester, VA
Carafello's Auto Sales
Norfolk, VA
Carbon Motors Inc
Norfolk, VA
Carcorner Automotive
Manassas, VA
Cardeal Auto Sales
Alexandria, VA
Carex
Fredericksburg, VA
CarGroup
Martinsville, VA
Cargym Auto Sales Inc
Chesapeake, VA
Carhaven
Norfolk, VA
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 454 rated Virginia dealers is $835, based on 3,121 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Virginia sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Virginia?
Pearson Mazda, Robert Woodall, Greenbrier Honda lead the Virginia transparency rankings. 355 of 564 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 $835. 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.