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 D (62/100) from 25 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $85
- Dealer add-ons
- On 49% of quotes
- CarEdge Certified
- 1 store
- Top-graded store
- California Motors Direct: Montclair (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 3 rated locations
33% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 62/100, 24.3 points below the national average of 86.3/100.
Add-on Frequency
49% of transactions include an add-on, 31% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run 6.5% above listing on average, better than the national average of 90.3%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 1 — California Motors Direct: Fontana
CarEdge Certified dealers in California Motors Direct Auto Group
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
All rated locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Motors Direct: Montclair | Montclair, CA | A | 96 | 8 | — | $85 | 0% |
| California Motors Direct | Santa Ana, CA | C | 74 | 13 | — | $85 | 46% |
| California Motors Direct: Fontana | Fontana, CA | F | 15 | 4 | — | — | 100% |
Group locations
3 locations across California
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California Motors Direct Auto Group a good place to buy a car?
Not by CarEdge's measure. California Motors Direct Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade D (62/100) across 25 verified out-the-door quotes from 3 stores, graded 1 A, 1 C, 1 F. 33% 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 25 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. California Motors Direct Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade D (62/100) across 25 verified out-the-door quotes from 3 stores, graded 1 A, 1 C, 1 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 49% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at California Motors Direct Auto Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $85 doc fee across 25 verified out-the-door quotes.
Do California Motors Direct Auto Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from California Motors Direct Auto Group stores show dealer add-ons on 49% of verified 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 (96/100) from 8 verified out-the-door quotes.
Which California Motors Direct Auto Group dealerships are CarEdge Certified?
California Motors Direct: Montclair is 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.