Transparency Verdict
Stop & Drive Auto Sales earns a B.
Mostly honest. Stay alert.
Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · East Windsor, CT
Collected Apr 13, 2026 – Apr 13, 2026 · Updated Apr 21, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
Location
East Windsor, CT
The full story
Why Stop & Drive Auto Sales earned this grade
Between April 2026 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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
2 thingsDoc fee is slightly padded
$900 is $132 above the CT average of $768. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
The listing isn't quite the price
Quoted prices run about 5.3% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,855 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.
Verified OTD quotes from Stop & Drive Auto Sales
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
1 verified quote
At a Glance
Tips for Stop & Drive Auto Sales
- Doc fee is $500 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
On the lot right now
Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.
Current Inventory
View all 78 vehicles →$7,997
Median Price
37
Median Days Listed
10
Added This Week
Days on Market
How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stop & Drive Auto Sales's doc fee?
Stop & Drive Auto Sales charges a typical documentation fee of $900. The CT average is $633. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Stop & Drive Auto Sales add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Stop & Drive Auto Sales does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Stop & Drive Auto Sales a good dealer?
Stop & Drive Auto Sales has a transparency score of 86.3/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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 Stop & Drive Auto Sales in East Windsor, CT, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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