State of dealer fees 2026
Dealer fees in Virginia: 2026
#2 of 51 for average doc fee
6.0 vehicle-loan complaints per 100k residents in 2025#16 of 51 · 530 complaints · CFPB
No legal cap. A showroom sign and the amount on the buyer's order are required. Va. Code 46.2-1530
- EnforcementLindsay Chevrolet (Woodbridge) in the FTC and Maryland AG case: over $75M in charges eligible for refund plus a $3.1M penalty (Apr 2026).Source: FTC: Lindsay
- Buyers sayAbout $1,500 of clear coat, nitrogen and accessories on one deal. Buyers report better quotes across the line in Maryland.Source: FTC comments
Compare nearby and high-fee states
Nearby
- District of Columbia $800
- Kentucky $593
- Maryland $755
- North Carolina $735
- Tennessee $665
- West Virginia $511
Highest average doc fees
- Florida $912
- District of Columbia $800
- Georgia $761
- Maryland $755
- North Carolina $735
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Average and median fees come from CarEdge and Edmunds; complaint figures from the CFPB. “Hot spot” is DrivrShield’s composite, not an official ranking, and “above cap” is a lead, not proof of wrongdoing. Full sources are on the map page. Data as of 2026-09-22.
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