Best Car Dealers Near San Mateo, CA
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 2 of 9 car dealers near San Mateo, CA from 14 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $57.
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 2 dealers with verified quotes.
All Car Dealers Near San Mateo
Peter Pan BMW
San Mateo, CA · 12 verified quotes
Trax Auto Wholesale Inc
San Mateo, CA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Auto Way
San Mateo, CA
Chase Auto Wholesale
San Mateo, CA
Continental Car Sales
San Mateo, CA
Integrity Motors Auto Sales Llc
San Mateo, CA
Premium Auto
San Mateo, CA
Select Motors
San Mateo, CA
Trax Auto Wholesale
San Mateo, CA
Tips for Buying a Car in CA
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in CA is $112. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 50% of dealers near San Mateo 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.
Car Dealers Near San Mateo FAQ
What is the best car dealer near San Mateo, CA?
Peter Pan BMW (San Mateo, CA) is the highest-graded dealer near San Mateo on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 95/100, based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes.
What doc fee do dealers near San Mateo charge?
As of July 2026, rated dealers near San Mateo, CA charge an average documentation fee of $57, compared to a CA state average of $112 — based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near San Mateo?
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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near San Mateo are verified.