Best Car Dealers in Virginia
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 513 of 1738 Virginia car dealers from 2,858 verified out-the-door quotes. Virginia's average doc fee is $856.
336 of 513 rated Virginia dealers earn an A · 73 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 25, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Old Dominion
Virginia's dealer grade: B
81/100 average transparency score
2nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 513 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1738 dealers →Pearson Honda
Midlothian, VA
$107 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesVolvo Cars Richmond
Richmond, VA
$57 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesTinney GMC
Lynchburg, VA
$167 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesRobert Woodall
Danville, VADanville, VA
Williamsburg Hyundai
Williamsburg, VAWilliamsburg, VA
Williamsburg Honda
Williamsburg, VAWilliamsburg, VA
Cma's Honda Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VALynchburg, VA
M.W. Auto Sales
Ashland, VAAshland, VA
Charlie Obaugh Kia
Staunton, VAStaunton, VA
Audi Richmond
Henrico, VAHenrico, VA
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More Dealers in Virginia
Pioneer Chevrolet
Abingdon, VA · 3 verified quotes
Berglund Chevrolet Buick
Roanoke, VA · 3 verified quotes
Starr Motors CDJR
Suffolk, VA · 4 verified quotes
Mechanicsville Toyota
Mechanicsville, VA · 3 verified quotes
Crown MINI Richmond
Henrico, VA · 3 verified quotes
Auto Haus
Yorktown, VA · 3 verified quotes
Shirlie Slack Mitsubishi
Fredericksburg, VA · 3 verified quotes
Recharged
Richmond, VA · 5 verified quotes
Greenbrier Honda
Covington, VA · 3 verified quotes
Apple Ford Of Danville
Danville, VA · 3 verified quotes
Apple Ford Of Lynchburg Inc.
Lynchburg, VA · 5 verified quotes
Criswell Ford
Woodstock, VA · 3 verified quotes
Michelle Radley Chevrolet
Leesburg, VA · 7 verified quotes
Radley Chevrolet
Fredericksburg, VA · 8 verified quotes
Kia Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · 5 verified quotes
Purvis Ford
Fredericksburg, VA · 5 verified quotes
Pearson Mazda
Richmond, VA · 11 verified quotes
Richmond BMW
Richmond, VA · 14 verified quotes
Berglund Toyota
Lynchburg, VA · 13 verified quotes
BMW Of Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA · 3 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Virginia
Virginia doc fee law
Virginia sets no cap on dealer processing fees, and Virginia fees are consistently among the highest in the country. State law requires the fee to be disclosed in advertising.
Virginia Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Virginia?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 427 rated Virginia dealers is $856, based on 2,858 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Virginia sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Virginia?
Pearson Honda, Volvo Cars Richmond, Tinney GMC lead the Virginia transparency rankings. 336 of 513 rated Virginia dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Virginia 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 Virginia quotes are verified.
How Virginia 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 Virginia
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Virginia is $856. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 71% of dealers in Virginia 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.