Best Car Dealers in Virginia
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 522 of 1733 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 1733 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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Henrico, VA · 8 verified quotes
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Richmond, VA · 8 verified quotes
Duncan Ford
Troutville, VA · 6 verified quotes
Lindsay Lexus Of Alexandria
Alexandria, VA · 3 verified quotes
Koons Chevrolet Tysons
Vienna, VA · 20 verified quotes
Beach Ford
Virginia Beach, VA · 6 verified quotes
Flow Subaru Of Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA · 3 verified quotes
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Woodbridge, VA · 9 verified quotes
Koons Kia Of Woodbridge
Woodbridge, VA · 20 verified quotes
Cma's Colonial Chevrolet
Chester, VA · 8 verified quotes
Priority Nissan Chantilly
Chantilly, VA · 21 verified quotes
Priority Lexus
Newport News, VA · 4 verified quotes
Porsche Arlington
Arlington, VA · 8 verified quotes
Leesburg Buick GMC
Leesburg, VA · 13 verified quotes
Team Pohanka Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, VA · 3 verified quotes
Priority Ford
Norfolk, VA · 17 verified quotes
Jerry's Leesburg Ford
Leesburg, VA · 22 verified quotes
Malloy Toyota
Winchester, VA · 4 verified quotes
Lindsay Cadillac Company
Alexandria, VA · 12 verified quotes
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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.