Best Car Dealers in Virginia
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 522 of 1747 Virginia car dealers from 2,926 verified out-the-door quotes. Virginia's average doc fee is $848.
338 of 522 rated Virginia dealers earn an A · 75 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 30, 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 522 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1747 dealers →Tinney GMC
Lynchburg, VA
$159 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesKia Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
$249 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesM.W. Auto Sales
Ashland, VA
$449 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesRobert Woodall
Danville, VADanville, VA
Purvis Ford
Fredericksburg, VAFredericksburg, VA
Mechanicsville Toyota
Mechanicsville, VAMechanicsville, VA
Greenbrier Honda
Covington, VACovington, VA
Berglund Chevrolet Buick
Roanoke, VARoanoke, VA
Charlie Obaugh Kia
Staunton, VAStaunton, VA
Cma's Honda Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VALynchburg, VA
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Recharged
Richmond, VA · 5 verified quotes
Criswell Ford
Woodstock, VA · 3 verified quotes
Auto Haus
Yorktown, VA · 3 verified quotes
Crown MINI Richmond
Henrico, VA · 3 verified quotes
Audi Richmond
Henrico, VA · 9 verified quotes
Apple Ford Of Lynchburg Inc.
Lynchburg, VA · 5 verified quotes
Shirlie Slack Mitsubishi
Fredericksburg, VA · 3 verified quotes
Apple Ford Of Danville
Danville, VA · 3 verified quotes
Pioneer Chevrolet
Abingdon, VA · 3 verified quotes
Williamsburg Honda
Williamsburg, VA · 8 verified quotes
Williamsburg Hyundai
Williamsburg, VA · 12 verified quotes
Michelle Radley Chevrolet
Leesburg, VA · 7 verified quotes
Pearson Mazda
Richmond, VA · 11 verified quotes
Starr Motors CDJR
Suffolk, VA · 4 verified quotes
Pearson Honda
Midlothian, VA · 5 verified quotes
Radley Chevrolet
Fredericksburg, VA · 8 verified quotes
Berglund Toyota
Lynchburg, VA · 13 verified quotes
Richmond BMW
Richmond, VA · 14 verified quotes
Richmond BMW Midlothian
Midlothian, VA · 11 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 434 rated Virginia dealers is $848, based on 2,926 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Virginia sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Virginia?
Tinney GMC, Kia Of Lynchburg, M.W. Auto Sales lead the Virginia transparency rankings. 338 of 522 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 $848. 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.