Best Car Dealers in Ohio
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 549 of 2360 Ohio car dealers from 1,995 verified out-the-door quotes. Ohio's average doc fee is $382.
407 of 549 rated Ohio dealers earn an A · 58 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Buckeye State
Ohio's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
33rd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 549 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2360 dealers →Huggins Auto Solutions
Ottawa, OH
$182 below the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMotor Time Auto Sales Inc
Cincinnati, OH
$32 below the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesNorth Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland
Parma, OH
$203 below the Ohio average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesClassic Mazda
Mentor, OHMentor, OH
Preferred Autos Llc
West Chester, OHWest Chester, OH
Chevrolet Of Troy
Troy, OHTroy, OH
Firelands Honda
Sandusky, OHSandusky, OH
BMW Of Toledo
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Yark Subaru
Toledo, OHToledo, OH
Tom Ahl Family Of Dealerships
Lima, OHLima, OH
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Joseph Toyota Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH · 11 verified quotes
North Coast Mitsubishi Bedford
Bedford, OH · 12 verified quotes
Jeff Wyler Kia Of Colerain
Cincinnati, OH · 31 verified quotes
Southern Select Auto Sales
Medina, OH · 3 verified quotes
Cronin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lebanon, OH · 5 verified quotes
Don Wood Ford
Athens, OH · 6 verified quotes
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Georgesville
Columbus, OH · 5 verified quotes
Germain Kia Of Columbus
Columbus, OH · 8 verified quotes
Fairway GMC Llc
East Liverpool, OH · 5 verified quotes
Jeff Wyler Hyundai Of Fairfield
Fairfield, OH · 10 verified quotes
Byers Subaru Dublin
Columbus, OH · 15 verified quotes
Cochran Honda Boardman
Youngstown, OH · 4 verified quotes
Toyota West
Columbus, OH · 8 verified quotes
Ricart Buick GMC
Columbus, OH · 4 verified quotes
Bob-Boyd Ford
Lancaster, OH · 4 verified quotes
Classic Lexus
Willoughby Hills, OH · 4 verified quotes
Svg Washington Court House Llc
Washington Court House, OH · 4 verified quotes
Brown Honda
Toledo, OH · 17 verified quotes
Nick Mayer Ford West
Avon Lake, OH · 4 verified quotes
Village Motors Inc.
Millersburg, OH · 3 verified quotes
Ohio doc fee law
Ohio caps documentation fees at $250 or 10% of the vehicle price, whichever is less. Most Ohio dealers charge the full cap.
Ohio Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Ohio?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 448 rated Ohio dealers is $382, based on 1,995 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Ohio doc fees at approximately $250.
Who are the best car dealers in Ohio?
Huggins Auto Solutions, Motor Time Auto Sales Inc, North Coast Mitsubishi West Cleveland lead the Ohio transparency rankings. 407 of 549 rated Ohio dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Ohio dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Ohio quotes are verified.
How Ohio compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Ohio
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Ohio is $382. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 75% of dealers in Ohio charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.