Best Car Dealers in Virginia
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 565 of 1776 Virginia car dealers from 3,125 verified out-the-door quotes. Virginia's average doc fee is $834.
355 of 565 rated Virginia dealers earn an A · 90 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 →Pioneer Chevrolet
Abingdon, VA
$445 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRobert Woodall
Danville, VA
$185 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesM.W. Auto Sales
Ashland, VA
$435 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesAuto Haus
Yorktown, VAYorktown, VA
Criswell Ford
Woodstock, VAWoodstock, VA
Williamsburg Hyundai
Williamsburg, VAWilliamsburg, VA
Berglund Chevrolet Buick
Roanoke, VARoanoke, VA
Purvis Ford
Fredericksburg, VAFredericksburg, VA
Williamsburg Honda
Williamsburg, VAWilliamsburg, VA
Shirlie Slack Mitsubishi
Fredericksburg, VAFredericksburg, VA
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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 456 rated Virginia dealers is $834, based on 3,125 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Virginia sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Virginia?
Pioneer Chevrolet, Robert Woodall, M.W. Auto Sales 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.