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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2025

    My husband and I was so pleased by how the customer service was and how professional everyone was especially the person we worked with on today.. His name was Naajer he was very professional. He was right on board with everything and even his manager he was on top of everything to where everything was going smoothly… We also was able to hold conversations with others as well to where was very friendly as well… We was all smiles and was shocked how well behaved our daughters was… We would recommend Carmax to anyone..

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    Sales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed March 14, 2025

    Not my first rodeo with Carmax but still the most pleasant place to buy or sell a car—wish other dealers would take note. In the past, I would have to go to the store to start the sale process but now I got my initial appraisal online. Still good for a week. If you evaluate your car honestly, it works. Made an appointment, was done in less than an hour, walked out with my check. Happy camper. We have done business with them in Sacramento in the past but it has been Pleasant Hill for the past ten years and it’s always pleasant people and no pressure.

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      Sales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaffRates

      Reviewed March 14, 2025

      This my experience with Carmax. I had previously bought a couple cars from them and loved the process of no haggle or sales person coming up to me to annoy. Fast forward a couple years and returned to purchase another car and this is where Carmax shined like I've never seen a car lot ever do. I had a run of bad luck issues. This was NOT a Carmax problem or a me problem, these cars are used and stuff will go wrong. I had a few issue right off the bat and the sales manager and others worked with me, even past the 10 day return mark and asked what I wanted to do so I can be happy. I traded up to a different car and was super happy.

      Then in the next car there was another issue that arose from a TSB that needed to happen but later to find out was told from the mechanic it was sent to offsite, that it wasn't an issue at all. I just didn't have the feel for the car and with some delays and the issues of the manufacturer, I lost interest in it. Guess what the sale manager/ associates contacted me and asked, "How can we make you happy?" I was amazed at their willingness to help me. They worked it out and let me choose yet another vehicle. I can go on and on about how great they have been to me and it's the truth. I know everyone has their own issues but my experience with Carmax has been nothing but outstanding and I highly recommend them. I will always buy my vehicles from them.

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      Punctuality & SpeedStaffBillingTransparency

      Reviewed Dec. 10, 2024

      The CarMax car buying experience was exceptional. It was the easiest and most convenient car purchase I have ever made. I did not have to spend hours waiting at a traditional dealership, as I was able to complete the entire process from the comfort of my own home. The best part was that my vehicle was delivered directly to my front door. Throughout the process, a kind and attentive representative provided me with regular updates on the status of my vehicle prior to delivery. Based on this seamless and hassle-free experience

      I was also thrilled to discover the option of purchasing the car with $0 down. I set my parameters to include only these vehicles and 3rd row. There were several options, I found the car I wanted. Next the team processed my application, and to my relief, I was approved for financing at the terms I initially sought—without any pressure to make a down payment. I will not consider purchasing a car from any other dealership in the future.

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      Customer ServicePriceRates

      Reviewed Dec. 8, 2024

      I took my son to Carmax yesterday to purchase his first vehicle. First I want to say that one of the main reasons that I will shop at Carmax again is because they don’t try to hustle you and keep you in there all day and make you pay an outrageous amount in finance charges if it isn’t necessary. I have good credit so I got a good finance rate. That will vary depending on credit so if your credit is not as good, then I’m sure you’ll have a higher finance rate either way, we were in and out of there within three hours. My son knew what he wanted. We got the car, we left. We got about 10 minutes down the road and there was an issue with the car. I called Carmax they had it towed back to their place. We went back and decided we wanted to get a different car.

      I was concerned because my son’s price point was about 15,000 so there’s a limited amount of inventory in that price range. However, we had to have a car that day, because my son was having to go back to work that Monday and we had already borrowed a vehicle for him after his car head gasket had blown. I explained that to management and he said that if we couldn’t find a car on the lot he would have shipped in from wherever we found one, eat the cost and put us in a loaner until the car came in. If that doesn’t speak phenomenal customer service then I don’t know what does. I’m 100% sure any other dealership would’ve given us a really hard time and made that whole process a hell of a headache. But Carmax was wonderful and for that, I will forever be a customer when looking for a new vehicle.

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      CoverageSales & Marketing

      Reviewed Dec. 6, 2025

      I don’t even know where to start. After taking 15 days to get to the location I was supposed to be picking the car up (was 10 miles down the road in Winston Salem for 7 days but I was told I could not see it there) anyway, the car finally reached the Greensboro destination but they wouldn’t let me see it, said it was in the shop, turned out it had some hood damage. That turned into, oh the whole top of the car is damaged. It took another 3 weeks to get the car “fixed”’. In that time, I got nervous about what’s really going on, but I got A LOT INVESTED in this damn car at this point. Lost the sale on one that I was trying to decide between, 12,000 less dollars but about 18,000 more miles.

      Mind you, this is a 2020 SHELBY GT 500. Long story short, after I get the car I am noticing more and more the thing I was afraid of, THEY DID NOT REMOTELY SPEND THAT TIME trying to make this vehicle right, they spent the time covering up the real issues, which common sense dictates, I have NOT found them all yet. Among the cover-ups (and there’s over spray all over the car, including on the 1500 DOLLAR EACH WHEELS).

      They have buffet swirls so bad you can hardly tell there’s actually paint there (shows up in certain sunlight and is TERRIBLE in the dark). The wheels have terrible chips all over them, they tried to cover up with touch up paint. The tray that protects THE ENGINE and SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED at the track so you get more air to the engine, is gone and THE MOUNTING HARDWARE is MESSED UP, so I CAN’T just buuy the 300 DOLLAR TRAY and INSTALL IT, got to buy the whole 3500 DOLLAR vent with the tray. I have not even checked the mechanical yet and seriously afraid to, because due to my extremely terrible temper, I just have to ease myself into things to avoid erratic behavior on my part. Don’t do well with people messing with my damn money and this is a 78,000 dollar car. This isn’t some, get what you get type of purchase, WHICH IS EXACTLY what that crook PLAYED TO TAKING all of that time to COVER SHIT UP.

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed Dec. 5, 2025

      I was very pleased with the customer service and how quickly I was able to make a purchase of a car that I LOVE. Mike ** in Augusta, GA is a true professional and made my visit to Carmax a total pleasure and I am very happy with my 2017 Infiniti QX50. I recommend Carmax to anyone searching for a car. Thank you CARMAX!

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      Customer ServiceCoveragePriceMaintenanceHonesty & Transparency

      Reviewed Dec. 3, 2025

      I bought a car from Carmax on the corner of Ulmerton Road and US 19. The salesman’s name was Robert. I explained to him that I did not want a third company for a warranty. He assured me that Carmax goes through their cars and that the warranty I was getting if I went through Carmax, I would pay 350 if I went anywhere else I would have to pay 400 and everything else would be covered. After seven months to transmission started downshifting hard I called Carmax. They said they would not work on the car. After more searching and trying to figure out who would fix my car, it comes out to be that my warranty will only pay a percentage of whatever it cost to fix. I took the car to AutoNation Ford on 34th St. in Saint Pete they want $11,000 for the transmission. The third-party warranty would only pay $7500.

      I told the salesman I wanted a bumper-to-bumper no hassle Carmax lies and deceives people now the cars is at AutoNation. They are telling me that the brakes are gone and they want $1500. Carmax is telling me now that it is my fault I should’ve took it to a mechanic. It’s a very sad way to treat a customer. If I can stop one person from buying a car at Carmax I would be so happy. Please buyer beware. Stay away from Carmax. There are crooks and liars.

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      Sales & MarketingRefunds & Payouts

      Reviewed Dec. 2, 2025

      I recently purchased a 2021 Lexus NX300 with only 3500 miles. I know, pretty great find. Car looks flawless as it should be with low miles. Throughout the process the sales associate was nice but had no knowledge of cars. What I did notice was there was no owner's manual in the car. I brought this to the attention of the associate and was given a website to order replacement and they would reimburse.

      After we got the car home we noticed that the car was missing the Lexus original floor mats and trunk mat. The mats in place were crap. Brought this to their attention and was told me that they would not reimburse me if I ordered the proper mats. Also if the car comes with only one key fob. You're on your own to purchase another one $$. When dealing with Carmax never assume the vehicle is complete with OEM parts or accessories. With a 125 point inspection all of the above should have been disclosed. Carmax is really a commodity company. Certainly not a service after the sale concept... Beware.

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      Reviewed Dec. 1, 2025

      I have had two good experiences with CarMax, but this one takes the cake. I bought the car with a 90-day warranty. After 2 months the car started giving me issues. The air, the radiator, the battery, the cruise control, the display. I feel like they knew it and sold it to me anyway. I will never recommend them to anyone. STAY AWAY!

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      CarMax author review by Emma Simon

      The prices on CarMax are non-negotiable, meaning there’s no need to haggle. The site exclusively offers used vehicles. However, there are a moderate amount of cars with very low mileage. CarMax spends an average of 12 hours prepping each vehicle for purchase — each car must pass a 125-point inspection and undergo a thorough cleaning before being put up for sale.

      • Store-to-store shipping: CarMax has 200 locations nationwide. If you find a car online that you like, it can be shipped to any of CarMax’s locations for you to pick up.

      • 7-day guarantee: If you are dissatisfied with your car, no matter the reason, you can return it within seven days of purchase, no questions asked.

      • Multiple financing options: Customers can apply for financing through CarMax Auto Finance or several other third-party institutions. Options are available for those with weaker credit.

      • Extended service plans: You can protect your car by purchasing an extended service plan that will help you pay for repairs you may need down the road.

      • Filters to narrow down searches: Find the perfect car by selecting the right price, type, brand, year and location. You can also search using the “lifestyle” option, depending on whether you are outdoorsy, living in a big city or want a family car.

      • Test drive before buying: If you find a car online, that means it’s available at a CarMax location. You can test drive any car before buying.

      by Emma Simon ConsumerAffairs Research Team

      As a member of the ConsumerAffairs research team, Emma Simon is dedicated to creating accurate and valuable content that helps consumers make difficult decisions.

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