Dealer Group
California Motors Direct Auto Group
California Motors Direct Auto Group runs 3 locations in 1 state and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (85/100) from 42 verified out-the-door quotes in the past year.
- Average dealer fees
- $391
- Quoted add-ons
- On 23% of quotes, past year
- CarEdge Certified
- 2 stores
- Top-graded store
- California Motors Direct: Montclair (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 3 locations graded in the past year
100% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 85/100, 7.2 points below the national average of 92/100.
Quoted add-ons
23% of quotes from the past year include a quoted add-on, 3 points above the national average of 20%.
Advertised price
67% of past-year quotes we could check against the website matched the advertised price (national average: 59%). The other 33% came in about $87 over.
Dealer fees
Stores charged $391 in dealer fees on average over the past year. National average: $613.
Top performers in this group
CarEdge Certified dealers in California Motors Direct Auto Group
CarEdge Certified dealers earned an A on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, graded from real out-the-door quotes.
- A97/1002026
California Motors Direct: Montclair
Montclair, CA
13 quotes, past year$85dealer fees - A96/1002026
California Motors Direct
Santa Ana, CA
24 quotes, past year$85dealer fees
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| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes (past year) | Brand | Dealer Fees | Quoted Add-ons | Dealer page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Motors Direct: Montclair | Montclair, CA | A | 97 | 13 | — | $85 | 15% | Claimed |
| California Motors Direct | Santa Ana, CA | A | 96 | 24 | — | $85 | 21% | Claimed |
| California Motors Direct: Fontana | Fontana, CA | B | 89 | 7 | — | $85 | 43% | Claimed |
Group locations
3 locations across California
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California Motors Direct Auto Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. California Motors Direct Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (85/100) across 42 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year at 3 stores, graded 2 A, 1 B. 100% 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 California Motors Direct Auto Group?
CarEdge reviews California Motors Direct Auto Group on 42 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. California Motors Direct Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (85/100) across 42 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year at 3 stores, graded 2 A, 1 B. Quoted add-ons show up on 23% of those quotes, and 67% of the quotes we could check against the website matched the advertised price.
What fees do California Motors Direct Auto Group dealerships charge?
Its stores average $391 in dealer fees across 42 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year.
Do California Motors Direct Auto Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from the past year show quoted add-ons on 23% of California Motors Direct Auto Group quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which California Motors Direct Auto Group dealership is the best?
California Motors Direct: Montclair in Montclair, CA is California Motors Direct Auto Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (97/100) from 13 verified out-the-door quotes in the past year.
Which California Motors Direct Auto Group dealerships are CarEdge Certified?
California Motors Direct: Montclair and California Motors Direct are CarEdge Certified. CarEdge Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things on every deal: an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience. CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.
Do California Motors Direct Auto Group advertised prices include all required charges?
On 67% of the past-year quotes we could check against the website, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the store's advertised price. Check each store's page for its own result.