Dealer Group
Hello Auto Group
Hello Auto Group runs 4 locations in 1 state and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of F (52/100) from 22 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Dealer add-ons
- On 26% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Hello Mazda of San Diego (F)
Verified quotes since 2026
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 3 rated locations
0% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 52/100, 34.3 points below the national average of 86.3/100.
Add-on Frequency
26% of transactions include an add-on, 9% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run 2.2% above listing on average, better than the national average of 90.3%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 3 — Hello Auto Group, Hello Mazda of San Diego, Hello Subaru of Temecula
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hello Auto Group | Santa Clarita, CA | D | 60 | 2 | — | — | 0% |
| Hello Mazda of San Diego | San Diego, CA | F | 55 | 18 | Mazda | — | 28% |
| Hello Subaru of Temecula | Temecula, CA | F | 40 | 2 | Subaru | — | 50% |
| Hello Mazda of Temecula | Temecula, CA | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
Group locations
4 locations across California
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hello Auto Group a good place to buy a car?
Not by CarEdge's measure. Hello Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade F (52/100) across 22 verified out-the-door quotes from 3 stores, graded 1 D, 2 F. 0% 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 Hello Auto Group?
CarEdge reviews Hello Auto Group on 22 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Hello Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade F (52/100) across 22 verified out-the-door quotes from 3 stores, graded 1 D, 2 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 26% of verified quotes.
Do Hello Auto Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Hello Auto Group stores show dealer add-ons on 26% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Hello Auto Group dealership is the best?
Hello Mazda of San Diego in San Diego, CA is Hello Auto Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade F (55/100) from 18 verified out-the-door quotes.