Best Car Dealers in Virginia
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 447 of 1740 Virginia car dealers from 2,294 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 7, 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 →Pioneer Chevrolet
Abingdon, VA
$418 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 quotesShirlie Slack Mitsubishi
Fredericksburg, VA
$208 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesM.W. Auto Sales
Ashland, VAAshland, VA
Audi Richmond
Henrico, VAHenrico, VA
Tinney GMC
Lynchburg, VALynchburg, VA
Volvo Cars Richmond
Richmond, VARichmond, VA
Crown MINI Richmond
Henrico, VAHenrico, VA
West Broad Vw Kia
Richmond, VARichmond, VA
Pearson Honda
Midlothian, VAMidlothian, VA
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More Dealers in Virginia
Truegear Motors
Falls Church, VA
Trustline Auto Sales
Roanoke, VA
Turn One Auto Sales
Norfolk, VA
Twin B Motors
Hampton, VA
Tyson Auto Sales
Vienna, VA
Tysons Motor Cars Llc
Vienna, VA
U Drive
Chesapeake, VA
Ultimate Automotive Group
Winchester, VA
Ultimate Motors
Midlothian, VA
Unique Highline Motors
Chantilly, VA
United Auto Corp
Virginia Beach, VA
United Auto Groups Inc.
Staunton, VA
United Auto Repair And Sales
Richmond, VA
United Auto Sales
Providence Forge, VA
United Auto Sales
Saluda, VA
United Auto Sales, Llc
Providence Forge, VA
United Auto Wholesalers Llc
Portsmouth, VA
United Motors
Fredericksburg, VA
United Motorsports
Virginia Beach, VA
Universal Auto Sales
Spotsylvania Courthouse, 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 2,294 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Virginia sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Virginia?
Pioneer Chevrolet, Robert Woodall, Shirlie Slack Mitsubishi 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.