Dealer Group
Flow Automotive
Flow Automotive runs 50 locations in 2 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of C (77/100) from 188 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $799
- Dealer add-ons
- On 28% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- BMW of Charlottesville (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 38 rated locations
58% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 77/100, 9.7 points below the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
28% of transactions include an add-on, 11% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -2.4% above listing on average, better than the national average of 245.9%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 14 — Flow Acura, Audi Winston-Salem, Flow Volkswagen of Greensboro, +11 more
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow Kia of Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA | A | 100 | 1 | Kia | $799 | 0% |
| Flow Honda of Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA | A | 100 | 1 | Honda | $799 | 0% |
| BMW of Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA | A | 100 | 6 | BMW | $799 | 0% |
| Flow Toyota of Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA | A | 100 | 27 | Toyota | $799 | 0% |
| Flow Mazda of Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | A | 99 | 11 | Mazda | $799 | 0% |
| Flow Hyundai of Statesville | Statesville, NC | A | 99 | 8 | Hyundai | $799 | 0% |
| Flow Acura of Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | A | 99 | 2 | Acura | $799 | 0% |
| Land Rover Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | A | 99 | 2 | Land Rover | $799 | 0% |
| Flow Volkswagen of Burlington | Burlington, NC | A | 99 | 1 | Volkswagen | $799 | 0% |
| Flow Volvo Cars Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | A | 99 | 1 | — | $799 | 0% |
Group locations
50 locations across North Carolina, Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flow Automotive a good place to buy a car?
Flow Automotive is about average by CarEdge's measure. Flow Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade C (77/100) across 188 verified out-the-door quotes from 38 stores, graded 21 A, 1 B, 2 C, 6 D, 8 F. 58% 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 Flow Automotive?
CarEdge reviews Flow Automotive on 188 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Flow Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade C (77/100) across 188 verified out-the-door quotes from 38 stores, graded 21 A, 1 B, 2 C, 6 D, 8 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 28% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Flow Automotive dealerships?
Its stores average a $799 doc fee across 188 verified out-the-door quotes.
Do Flow Automotive dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Flow Automotive stores show dealer add-ons on 28% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Flow Automotive dealership is the best?
BMW of Charlottesville in Charlottesville, VA is Flow Automotive's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 6 verified out-the-door quotes.