Best Car Dealers in Virginia
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 449 of 1735 Virginia car dealers from 2,301 verified out-the-door quotes. Virginia's average doc fee is $808.
289 of 449 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 449 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1735 dealers →Charlie Obaugh Kia
Staunton, VA
$109 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesCma'S Honda Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
$109 below the Virginia average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesMichelle Radley Chevrolet
Leesburg, VA
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesStarr Motors CDJR
Suffolk, VASuffolk, VA
Kia Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VALynchburg, VA
Williamsburg Hyundai
Williamsburg, VAWilliamsburg, VA
Volvo Cars Richmond
Richmond, VARichmond, VA
Safford Mazda Chantilly
Chantilly, VAChantilly, VA
Auto Haus
Yorktown, VAYorktown, VA
Pearson Mazda
Richmond, VARichmond, VA
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Sterling, VA
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Waynesboro, VA
Wbm Of Arlington
Arlington, VA
West Atlantic Auto Group
Emporia, VA
West Atlantic Auto Group Llc
Emporia, VA
West Broad Kia
Richmond, VA
West Broad Volkswagen
Richmond, VA
West Capitol Financial Llc
King George, VA
West Creek Motors
Richmond, VA
West End Motors
Lovettsville, VA
West Point Ford
West Point, VA
West Suffolk Auto Sales
Suffolk, VA
Westlake Automotive Sales Inc
Moneta, VA
Wheel Deal Auto Sales Llc
Norfolk, VA
Wheel Ride Motors Llc
Fredericksburg, VA
White Top Auto
Warrenton, VA
Whites Auto Sales
Portsmouth, VA
Whitmore Chevrolet
West Point, VA
Whitmore Chevrolet Co.
West Point, VA
Whitten Brothers Automotive
Ashland, 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 449 rated Virginia dealers is $808, based on 2,301 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Virginia sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Virginia?
Charlie Obaugh Kia, Cma'S Honda Of Lynchburg, Michelle Radley Chevrolet lead the Virginia transparency rankings. 289 of 449 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 $808. 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.