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About CarGurus

CarGurus is an online vehicle marketplace for new, used and certified vehicles. It can also help you sell your car. Instant offers are available. You can read test-drive reviews, compare pricing and find deals based on dealership or private seller location. Additionally, CarGurus arranges for vehicles to be delivered straight to your doorstep. CarGurus offers financing options through partner lenders and is available nationwide.

Pros
  • Nationwide
  • Financing available
  • Extensive vehicle selection
Cons
  • No warranty
  • Changing inventory
  • Dependent on seller integrity

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Coconut Creek, FL
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As a car enthusiast, I often help friends and family find vehicles, and CarGurus has been my go-to resource for years. I appreciate its ability to filter cars down to specific det...

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Yorktown Heights, NY
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Ultimately, using CarGurus was a mixed experience. They provided a platform that was easy to navigate, which I appreciated and would rate highly. However, there was a significant ...

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Our editor’s take

CarGurus is a good online platform for buying and selling vehicles. The company makes it easy to search for vehicles within your price range, with filtering options for color, body style, fuel type and more. If you want to avoid the hassle of in-person car buying, CarGurus may be a good fit for you.

Many customers praise the site for its user-friendly design, detailed vehicle information, pricing comparisons and dealer reviews, which can help streamline the car-buying process.

However, reviews on our site show issues with communication between the company and its partners regarding vehicle prices and responsiveness. So, if you choose CarGurus to purchase a vehicle, make sure to read the fine print, verify listing details and confirm availability directly with the seller.

CarGurus service area

CarGurus operates an online platform that provides services to users internationally. The company shares vehicle listings from dealerships and private sellers across the globe, with vehicle searches based on your location.

CarGurus inventory

CarGurus offers an online car buying and selling experience. It provides listings from car dealerships and private sellers across the United States. Additionally, CarGurus helps sell your car by providing an offer sourced from its partner dealers. Inventory changes often and includes:

  • New cars
  • Used cars
  • Certified preowned cars

In addition, CarGurus offers financing and a 100% online buying experience.

CarGurus warranty

CarGurus doesn’t offer warranties directly. However, when purchasing a vehicle through CarGurus, you can explore warranty options provided by the seller or dealership. Many dealerships offer warranties or extended warranty plans, depending on the vehicle.

CarGurus financing

CarGurus’ vehicle pricing is set by the dealership or private seller. However, CarGurus offers financing through partner lenders, including Chase, Capital One, Westlake Financial and Global Lending Services (GLS). Loan prequalification is offered, with no impact on your credit score. After you are prequalified, you can use your offer to view rates on cars eligible for financing.

CarGurus additional services

CarGurus provides a variety of services related to car buying and selling.

  • Buy: Used, new and certified cars are available for purchase with a complete online buying experience.
  • Sell: See your car’s value and receive an instant offer. Instant offers are supported in 37 states.
  • Finance: Get prequalified and finance approval through partner lenders.
  • Research: Learn about test drive reviews, price trends, advice and tips, general questions and car comparisons.

CarGurus FAQ

What is CarGurus?

CarGurus is an online vehicle buying and selling platform. It provides an inventory of new, used and certified vehicles for sale, which can be searched for by location. CarGurus shows vehicles for sale by private individuals and dealerships.

How does CarGurus work?

CarGurus maintains an online database of new, used and certified vehicles that are offered by dealerships or private individuals. It offers listings based on ZIP code and location and assists in connecting you with financing lenders.

Where is CarGurus available?

CarGurus is available nationwide and internationally.

Is CarGurus legit?

Yes. CarGurus offers legitimate vehicle buying and selling services through a transparent and user-friendly online system. CarGurus has established partnerships with dealerships and financing lenders.

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    Reviewed April 24, 2026

    Came in looking for a Rav 4. Sandy showed me a grey one in maple shade. I loved it. But I saw one in Avenel which was a hybrid and I went to go see and test drive the hybrid but I’m leaning toward the one in maple shade. Sandy was great and made me feel comfortable and he continues to check in to see how my search is going.

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      Sales & MarketingStaffTransparency

      Reviewed March 17, 2026

      I had an absolutely amazing experience buying my 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser from Always-A-Way Auto in Dallas! Tee ** was my sales consultant, and they took care of every detail. From the moment I walked in, the environment was welcoming, and Tee stayed connected with me throughout the process. They treated me like family, and the entire buying journey was seamless. Dwayne, who handled my financing, was incredible, super transparent and made the whole process easy. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase and the service I received. I will definitely be referring family and friends to Tee **!

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      Thank you so much for taking the time to rate us and provide such amazing feedback!

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      Reviewed March 5, 2026

      I learned about CarGurus through family and friends, and navigating the site was easy and simple. I sold the vehicle and bought another car. They sent me to a Nissan car dealer. I’m satisfied with CarGurus. The only thing is, CarGurus was offering me 25,000 but the deal they gave me was 23,000.

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      Thank you so much for your feedback and 5-star rating!!

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      Reviewed May 12, 2026

      Cargurus is the worst website. I am used car dealer and they just interested to take your money. No customer service. No help. Horrible. Their car values are not accurate and they do whatever they want.

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      Customer ServiceHonesty & Transparency

      Reviewed May 10, 2026

      I used CarGurus to look for a van and saw one on JP commercial vehicles site in Doncaster. I paid a deposit dependent on a test drive, I rejected the van as it came with no papers whatsoever. JPC have not returned £300 of my deposit for weeks and constantly lied to me. I’ve contacted CarGurus a week ago and they have done nothing at all. They’ve not replied to my email or my concerns. CarGurus is just a catchy title to entice you in on the esoteric implication that dealers have been vetted. They haven’t, and are toothless with customer issues with dealers.

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      Sales & MarketingStaffHonesty & Transparency

      Reviewed April 30, 2026

      I bought a truck through CarGurus and feel mislead and got a truck that had far more damage than advertised and shown. CarGurus was no help holding dealer accountable. CarGurus work for the dealers not consumers.

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      Customer ServiceTimeliness

      Reviewed April 19, 2026

      I was looking at my credit score, and I had a negative from CarGurus. I tried to contact them with no response. I looked for vehicles on their site and did not buy from them. What a way to run a web site!!!

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      Reviewed April 1, 2026

      False advertisement on all cars, it's just to lure you in, so they can try to take advantage of you.

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      Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear about your experience. We take concerns like this seriously and would appreciate the opportunity to look into it further. Could you please follow up with our support team here so they can review the details and assist you directly?

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      Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

      Reviewed March 26, 2026

      Charged $995 for a service I never received. Days wasted calling, visiting, and waiting for callbacks that never came. They refunded most of it—but still owe me $93.91. This dealership has no accountability, no respect for customers, and will nickel-and-dime you for mistakes they made. Don’t buy from them—you’ll waste your time and money.

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      Response from CarGurus

      We’re sorry to hear about your experience and the frustration with the delays and unresolved balance. As this relates to a completed transaction with the dealership, we recommend continuing to work directly with them to resolve the remaining amount. If needed, you may also want to contact your bank or card provider to explore dispute options or reach out to a consumer protection agency for further guidance.

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      Reviewed March 13, 2026

      ***BEWARE!*** Spoke to sales in the early morning on 3-13-2026 about a car. they said it was available and they sent me the credit application. I filled it out with in 5 minutes. They called me about 30 min later telling me I was approved but told me I could not reserve the car or put a deposit on it. Then an hour or so the finance guy Scott who sounded like he was on speed or something (all over the place) told me someone else was looking at the car and going to buy it unless I wired the money for the down right away. I told him i wanted to see the contract and he said he would send it then did not.

      30 min later I got a call back asking if I wired and that I would lose the car. He then told me that he would text me the wire info and details on payment. I told him the payment that my sales rep discussed, and he said that was not the payment that it was higher. He then told me with all for the thousands of dollars of warranty, gap insurance, and more it would be higher. I explained to him as I had already to him and my sales rep I did not want any of that and then he said it looks like the other person is here and going to buy the car. Clearly trying to force me into all the junk fee items. Highly unethical and illegal. They still have not sent me my credit information or my loan contract from pulling my credit.

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      Response from CarGurus

      We’re sorry to hear about your experience—it sounds frustrating, especially with unclear communication and unexpected fees. As this is a post-purchase or finance issue, we can’t intervene directly. We recommend documenting everything and, if the dealer remains unresponsive, contacting the BBB or CFPB for assistance.

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