D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Parks Buick Gmc, Llc earns a D.

Early caution.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed concerns on fees, add-ons, or markup. The picture may shift as we collect more data — get every number in writing.

Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Greenville, SC
Collected Dec 5, 2025Dec 8, 2025 · Updated Jun 11, 2026

Location

Greenville, SC

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The full story

Why Parks Buick Gmc, Llc earned this grade

Between December 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$799 is $262 above the SC average of $537. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

100% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,713. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 5.8% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,030 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

3 verified OTD quotes from Parks Buick Gmc, Llc

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 vehicle transactions3 individual quotes

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$98,251
$998doc fee$1,744add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $598
3 quotes
2
paint protectionavg $999
2 quotes
3
window tintavg $299
2 quotes
4
theft protectionavg $749
1 quote

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $1,713

Tips for Parks Buick Gmc, Llc

  • Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer often adds $1,713 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Dealer markup is only +6% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parks Buick Gmc, Llc's doc fee?

Parks Buick Gmc, Llc charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The SC average is $537. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Parks Buick Gmc, Llc add mandatory add-ons?

Parks Buick Gmc, Llc adds an average of $1,713 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Parks Buick Gmc, Llc a good dealer?

Parks Buick Gmc, Llc has a transparency score of 61.1/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Parks Buick Gmc, Llc in Greenville, SC, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
74
Add-on Behavior (30%)
20
Price Accuracy (30%)
77
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
SC avg$537
National avg$400

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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