Dealer Group
Thigpen Automotive Group
Thigpen Automotive Group runs 9 locations in 1 state and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of D (68/100) from 7 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $995
- Dealer add-ons
- On 75% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Paul Thigpen Chevrolet Vidalia (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 4 rated locations
25% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 68/100, 18.8 points below the national average of 86.8/100.
Add-on Frequency
75% of transactions include an add-on, 58% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run 5.2% above listing on average, better than the national average of 244.4%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 2 — Paul Thigpen Ford Lincoln Vidalia, Paul Thigpen Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Waynesboro
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Thigpen Chevrolet Vidalia | Vidalia, GA | A | 94 | 4 | Chevrolet | $995 | 0% |
| Paul Thigpen Ford of Waynesboro | Waynesboro, GA | C | 75 | 1 | Ford | $995 | 100% |
| Paul Thigpen Ford Lincoln Vidalia | Vidalia, GA | F | 53 | 1 | Ford | $995 | 100% |
| Paul Thigpen Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Waynesboro | Waynesboro, GA | F | 48 | 1 | Chrysler | $995 | 100% |
| Paul Thigpen Chevrolet Lafayette | LaFayette, GA | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paul Thigpen GMC Lafayette | LaFayette, GA | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paul Thigpen GMC Vidalia | Vidalia, GA | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sell Em All Motors, Inc | Vidalia, GA | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thigpen Automotive Group | Waynesboro, GA | Not yetrated | — | — | — | — | — |
Group locations
9 locations across Georgia
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thigpen Automotive Group a good place to buy a car?
Not by CarEdge's measure. Thigpen Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade D (68/100) across 7 verified out-the-door quotes from 4 stores, graded 1 A, 1 C, 2 F. 25% 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 Thigpen Automotive Group?
CarEdge reviews Thigpen Automotive Group on 7 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Thigpen Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade D (68/100) across 7 verified out-the-door quotes from 4 stores, graded 1 A, 1 C, 2 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 75% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Thigpen Automotive Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $995 doc fee across 7 verified out-the-door quotes.
Do Thigpen Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Thigpen Automotive Group stores show dealer add-ons on 75% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Thigpen Automotive Group dealership is the best?
Paul Thigpen Chevrolet Vidalia in Vidalia, GA is Thigpen Automotive Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (94/100) from 4 verified out-the-door quotes.