Dealer Group
Preston Auto Group
Preston Auto Group runs 11 locations in 2 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (85/100) from 48 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $509
- Dealer add-ons
- On 3% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Toyota of Boardman (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 8 rated locations
75% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 85/100, 1.3 points below the national average of 86.3/100.
Add-on Frequency
3% of transactions include an add-on, 14% less often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -1.3% above listing on average, better than the national average of 90.3%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 2 — Preston Honda, Preston Gm Superstore
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota of Boardman | Boardman, OH | A | 100 | 8 | Toyota | $398 | 0% |
| Preston Auto Group | New Castle, PA | A | 98 | 5 | — | $490 | 0% |
| Preston Hyundai of Boardman | Boardman, OH | A | 97 | 7 | Hyundai | $398 | 14% |
| Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep and RAM | New Castle, PA | A | 96 | 3 | Chrysler | $484 | 0% |
| Toyota of Erie | Waterford, PA | A | 92 | 10 | Toyota | $484 | 10% |
| Preston Mazda | Youngstown, OH | B | 80 | 5 | Mazda | $799 | 0% |
| Preston Honda | New Castle, PA | D | 60 | 8 | Hond | — | 0% |
| Preston Gm Superstore | New Castle, PA | D | 60 | 2 | — | — | 0% |
| Preston BMW | Youngstown, OH | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Preston Toyota | New Castle, PA | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
Group locations
11 locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Preston Auto Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Preston Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (85/100) across 48 verified out-the-door quotes from 8 stores, graded 5 A, 1 B, 2 D. 75% 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 Preston Auto Group?
CarEdge reviews Preston Auto Group on 48 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Preston Auto Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (85/100) across 48 verified out-the-door quotes from 8 stores, graded 5 A, 1 B, 2 D. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 3% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Preston Auto Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $509 doc fee across 48 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $398 at Toyota of Boardman in Boardman, OH to $799 at Preston Mazda in Youngstown, OH, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Preston Auto Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Preston Auto Group stores show dealer add-ons on 3% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Preston Auto Group dealership is the best?
Toyota of Boardman in Boardman, OH is Preston Auto Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 8 verified out-the-door quotes.