Dealer Group
Bycolonial Automotive
Bycolonial Automotive runs 16 locations in 1 state and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (87/100) from 30 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $527
- Dealer add-ons
- On 9% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Cityside Subaru (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 11 rated locations
73% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 87/100, 0.3 points above the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
9% of transactions include an add-on, 8% less often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -1.2% above listing on average, better than the national average of 246.2%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 3 — Colonial Ford of Marlboro, Wellesley Volkswagen, Colonial Nissan
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cityside Subaru | Belmont, MA | A | 100 | 4 | Subaru | $529 | 0% |
| Colonial West Chevrolet of Fitchburg | Fitchburg, MA | A | 100 | 4 | Chevrolet | $499 | 0% |
| North End Subaru | Lunenburg, MA | A | 100 | 4 | Subaru | $499 | 0% |
| Colonial Volkswagen of Medford | Medford, MA | A | 100 | 2 | Ford | $499 | 0% |
| Colonial Cadillac | Woburn, MA | A | 100 | 1 | Cadillac | $495 | 0% |
| Colonial Automotive Group | Belmont, MA | A | 99 | 1 | — | $599 | 0% |
| Colonial Volkswagen of Westborough | Westborough, MA | A | 98 | 6 | Volkswagen | $499 | 0% |
| Colonial Chevrolet of Acton | Acton, MA | A | 97 | 5 | Chevrolet | $599 | 0% |
| Colonial Ford of Marlboro | Marlborough, MA | D | 60 | 1 | Ford | — | 0% |
| Wellesley Volkswagen | Wellesley, MA | D | 60 | 1 | Volkswagen | — | 0% |
Group locations
16 locations across Massachusetts
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bycolonial Automotive a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Bycolonial Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade B (87/100) across 30 verified out-the-door quotes from 11 stores, graded 8 A, 2 D, 1 F. 73% of its graded stores earn an A or B. Grades vary by store, so check the specific location before you buy.
What do reviews say about Bycolonial Automotive?
CarEdge reviews Bycolonial Automotive on 30 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Bycolonial Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade B (87/100) across 30 verified out-the-door quotes from 11 stores, graded 8 A, 2 D, 1 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 9% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Bycolonial Automotive dealerships?
Its stores average a $527 doc fee across 30 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $499 at Colonial West Chevrolet of Fitchburg in Fitchburg, MA to $599 at Colonial Chevrolet of Acton in Acton, MA, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Bycolonial Automotive dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Bycolonial Automotive stores show dealer add-ons on 9% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Bycolonial Automotive dealership is the best?
Cityside Subaru in Belmont, MA is Bycolonial Automotive's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 4 verified out-the-door quotes.