Best Car Dealers Near San Mateo, CA
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 3 of 9 car dealers near San Mateo, CA from 15 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $71.
Data updated Aug 17, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 3 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near San Mateo
Peter Pan BMW
San Mateo, CA
$28 below the CA average
$35 avg add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesTrax Auto Wholesale Inc
San Mateo, CA
$113 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 2 verified quotes
See the quotesSelect Motors
San Mateo, CA
$28 below the CA average
No mandatory add-ons · 1 verified quote
See the quotesAll Car Dealers Near San Mateo
Trax Auto Wholesale Inc
San Mateo, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Select Motors
San Mateo, CA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Peter Pan BMW
San Mateo, CA · 12 verified quotes
Auto Way
San Mateo, CA
Chase Auto Wholesale Inc
San Mateo, CA
Continental Car Sales
San Mateo, CA
Integrity Motors Auto Sales Llc
San Mateo, CA
Premium Auto
San Mateo, CA
Trax Auto Wholesale
San Mateo, CA
Tips for Buying a Car in CA
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $113. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 67% of dealers near San Mateo 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 San Mateo FAQ
What is the best car dealer near San Mateo, CA?
Trax Auto Wholesale Inc (San Mateo, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near San Mateo on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes.
What doc fee do dealers near San Mateo charge?
As of August 2026, rated dealers near San Mateo, CA charge an average documentation fee of $71, compared to a CA state average of $113 — based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near San Mateo?
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 San Mateo are verified.