Best Car Dealers in Virginia
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 448 of 1735 Virginia car dealers from 2,294 verified out-the-door quotes. Virginia's average doc fee is $807.
288 of 448 rated Virginia dealers earn an A · 61 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 448 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1735 dealers →Robert Woodall
Danville, VA
$158 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesRadley Chevrolet
Fredericksburg, VA
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesAuto Haus
Yorktown, VA
$132 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMechanicsville Toyota
Mechanicsville, VAMechanicsville, VA
Greenbrier Honda
Covington, VACovington, VA
Safford Mazda Chantilly
Chantilly, VAChantilly, VA
Starr Motors CDJR
Suffolk, VASuffolk, VA
M.W. Auto Sales
Ashland, VAAshland, VA
Volvo Cars Richmond
Richmond, VARichmond, VA
Pearson Mazda
Richmond, VARichmond, VA
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More Dealers in Virginia
Victory Auto
Chesapeake, VA
Vins Dc
Manassas Park, VA
Vinton Auto Sales Llc
Vinton, VA
Vinton Car Connection
Vinton, VA
Vip Motors Llc
Chantilly, VA
Virginia Auto And Truck
Norfolk, VA
Virginia Auto Mall
Woodford, VA
Virginia Auto Sales
Norfolk, VA
Virginia Auto Trader Co.
Arlington, VA
Virginia Automotive Service
Hopewell, VA
Virginia-Auto-Outlet
Richmond, VA
Viva 540auto
Fredericksburg, VA
Vmark Cars
Fredericksburg, VA
Volvo Cars Of Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, VA
Volvo Cars Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
Volvo Cars Of Roanoke
Roanoke, VA
Voyage Auto Sales
Manassas, VA
Wally's Wholesale
Manakin-Sabot, VA
Wamsley's Auto Sales
Colonial Heights, VA
Washington Exotics
Sterling, VA
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 448 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?
Robert Woodall, Radley Chevrolet, Auto Haus lead the Virginia transparency rankings. 288 of 448 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.