Best Car Dealers in Virginia
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 447 of 1740 Virginia car dealers from 2,291 verified out-the-door quotes. Virginia's average doc fee is $807.
287 of 447 rated Virginia dealers earn an A · 62 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Old Dominion
Virginia's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
2nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 447 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1740 dealers →Auto Haus
Yorktown, VA
$132 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRobert Woodall
Danville, VA
$158 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesStarr Motors CDJR
Suffolk, VA
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesPioneer Chevrolet
Abingdon, VAAbingdon, VA
Mechanicsville Toyota
Mechanicsville, VAMechanicsville, VA
Berglund Chevrolet Buick
Roanoke, VARoanoke, VA
Audi Richmond
Henrico, VAHenrico, VA
Charlie Obaugh Kia
Staunton, VAStaunton, VA
Tinney GMC
Lynchburg, VALynchburg, VA
Volvo Cars Richmond
Richmond, VARichmond, VA
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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 447 rated Virginia dealers is $807, based on 2,291 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Virginia sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Virginia?
Auto Haus, Robert Woodall, Starr Motors CDJR lead the Virginia transparency rankings. 287 of 447 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 $807. 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.