Best Car Dealers Near Bristol, TN

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 8 of 27 car dealers near Bristol, TN from 19 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $734.

Data updated Nov 8, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 8 dealers with verified quotes.

$734
Avg Doc Fee
TN avg: $687
75%
No Add-ons
77/100
Avg Score
19
Verified Quotes

Browse Dealers by Brand in Bristol

All Car Dealers Near Bristol

Friendship Automotive

Bristol, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$575doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Wallace Imports of Bristol

Bristol, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$699doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Toyota of Bristol

Bristol, TN · 3 verified quotes

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
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Friendship Hyundai of Bristol

Bristol, TN · 10 verified quotes

$799doc fee$180add-ons
A
91/100
Highly transparent
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Friendship Ford of Bristol

Bristol, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$799doc fee$1,398add-ons
C
70/100
Average
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Bristol Motors

Bristol, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
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South Holston Motors LLC

Bristol, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
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Bristol Chevrolet

Bristol, TN · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
F
41/100
Buyer beware
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6 Brothers Auto Sales

Bristol, TN

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Not rated

Bolling's Auto

Bristol, TN

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Not rated

Bristol Honda

Bristol, TN

Honda
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Not rated

Carmax Bristol

Bristol, TN

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Not rated

Fast Track Automotive

Bristol, TN

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Not rated

Friendship Volvo Cars of Bristol

Bristol, TN

Volvo
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Not rated

Hodge Motors

Bristol, TN

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Not rated

Kerwin's Volunteer Motors

Bristol, TN

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Not rated

Motor Mile Motors

Bristol, TN

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Not rated

Mtn View Nissan of Bristol

Bristol, TN

Nissan
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Not rated

Parkway Auto Sales of Bristol

Bristol, TN

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Not rated

Rumbles

Bristol, TN

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Not rated
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Tips for Buying a Car in TN

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in TN is $687. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 75% of dealers near Bristol 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.

Car Dealers Near Bristol FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Bristol, TN?

Friendship Automotive (Bristol, TN) is the highest-graded dealer near Bristol on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.

What doc fee do dealers near Bristol charge?

As of November 2026, rated dealers near Bristol, TN charge an average documentation fee of $734, compared to a TN state average of $687 — based on 19 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Bristol?

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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Bristol are verified.