The top trust tier

CarEdge Certified dealers guarantee the experience

Every dealer on the Dealer Transparency Index earns a grade from real out-the-door quotes. CarEdge Certified goes one step further: A-grade dealers who also guarantee an all-in price up front and an honest, no-pressure buying experience. It is the strongest signal a buyer can look for.

Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought.

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A96/100

2026

The CarEdge Certified guarantee

Certified dealers commit to four promises on every deal. This is the same promise stated identically on every CarEdge surface.

All-in out-the-door price up front

You see the full number before you visit. No fees that appear at signing.

No surprise add-ons

No mandatory add-ons or markups sprung on you in the finance office.

Fast, real answers

Actual numbers when you ask, not "come in and we will talk."

An honest, no-pressure experience

Straightforward and respectful, in and out, no games.

How a dealer earns it

Certification is not for sale. It licenses a credential a dealer has already earned, then adds the experience guarantee and ongoing verification on top.

Earn an A on the DTI

A dealer must already hold an A grade, calculated from real out-the-door quotes. The grade is earned from data, never bought. An A is a hard prerequisite: no A, no certification.

Commit to the guarantee

The dealer commits to the CarEdge Certified guarantee above: an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience.

Pass verification every month

CarEdge re-verifies every certified dealer every month through an independent verification shop. If a dealer slips below an A, they lose the credential, so the badge always reflects current reality.