Dealer Group
Friendship Automotive
Friendship Automotive runs 15 locations in 3 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of A (92/100) from 30 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $715
- Dealer add-ons
- On 27% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Friendship CDJR of Forest City (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 8 rated locations
88% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 92/100, 5.3 points above the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
27% of transactions include an add-on, 10% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -0.2% above listing on average, better than the national average of 246.1%.
Top performers in this group
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Automotive | Bristol, TN | A | 100 | 1 | — | $575 | 0% |
| Friendship Hyundai of Princeton | Princeton, WV | A | 99 | 1 | Hyundai | $575 | 0% |
| Friendship Hyundai of Johnson City | Johnson City, TN | A | 97 | 2 | Hyundai | $799 | 0% |
| Friendship CDJR of Forest City | Forest City, NC | A | 96 | 6 | — | $799 | 17% |
| Friendship Hyundai of Beckley | Beckley, WV | A | 93 | 3 | Hyundai | $575 | 33% |
| Friendship Hyundai of Bristol | Bristol, TN | A | 91 | 10 | Hyundai | $799 | 30% |
| Friendship CDJR Johnson City | Johnson City, TN | A | 91 | 6 | — | $799 | 33% |
| Friendship Ford of Bristol | Bristol, TN | C | 70 | 1 | Ford | $799 | 100% |
| Friendship CDJR of Bristol | Bristol, TN | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Friendship Chevrolet of Forest City | Forest City, NC | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
Group locations
15 locations across North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Friendship Automotive a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Friendship Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade A (92/100) across 30 verified out-the-door quotes from 8 stores, graded 7 A, 1 C. 88% 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 Friendship Automotive?
CarEdge reviews Friendship Automotive on 30 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Friendship Automotive earns CarEdge transparency grade A (92/100) across 30 verified out-the-door quotes from 8 stores, graded 7 A, 1 C. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 27% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Friendship Automotive dealerships?
Its stores average a $715 doc fee across 30 verified out-the-door quotes.
Do Friendship Automotive dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Friendship Automotive stores show dealer add-ons on 27% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Friendship Automotive dealership is the best?
Friendship CDJR of Forest City in Forest City, NC is Friendship Automotive's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (96/100) from 6 verified out-the-door quotes.