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    PricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppMaintenance

    Reviewed June 1, 2021

    On May 3rd 2021, I used your online appraisal service and clearly notated any and all issues with my 2012 Jeep Liberty which included a FWDR warning light on the dashboard. Your appraisal was $8,000.00. Offer code 6FFVUDDG (Screenshot available). As I had already had a repair shop diagnose the issue with the warning light to be a rear wheel sensor which would cost approximately $470.00 to fix I was curious to see how much Carmax would appraise my car without the warning lights on and that appraisal was $9,000.00 (Screenshot available). My car had also have body work down on the back of the car. Once at Carmax, your mechanic looked over the car and said, "You know you have a warning light on the dashboard?" I said "Yes, I had notated that on your online form". He then said, "You know this car had body work down in the back?" I said, "Yes, I notated that as well on your online form". You then had me waiting for an hour and a half.

    Finally, someone comes over and says, "I have your offer, Keep in mind the car is not worth as much because you have a warning light on the dashboard." He then said, "Also this car had body work down in the back." He shows me an offer of only $6,000.00. I said, "That's 20% lower than your online appraisal". He said, "Things are always different in person". Yes, that was an understatement, and I am sure the fact would show this difference is always in favor of Carmax and Not the customer. As I had told this same person in the beginning that I have a new car coming in 2 days I feel he used that information to Carmax's advantage. So now after waiting around for 2 hours I took reluctantly took $2,000.00 less than what your online appraisal offered me.

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    Sales & MarketingOnline & AppRefunds & PayoutsStaffTransparencyFollow-Through

    Reviewed May 25, 2021

    So I want to start off by saying that I researched CarMax, and other online car dealers 4 months before I made the decision to finally purchase. I read a lot of reviews that were very disheartening, and made me question whether or not my decision was sound. In the end I chose CarMax simply because the amount of negative reviews in recent history was much lower than those of their competitors. Finding the car on their website or in the app is fairly simple, and securing a transfer was all so simple. My transfer was free, that way I did not have to pay anything out of pocket to be able to see the vehicle that I wanted.

    Once they had the vehicle it was about 6 days until I was able to view the vehicle and test drive it. During that time they again inspect the vehicle and clean the vehicle, making sure that it's ready. When I got to the dealership, my vehicle was still a little dirty, and I voiced my opinion that to the salesperson that I had and he offered to try and take care of the problem to the best of their ability. I've had the car for over a week now, and I'm very happy with my purchase from CarMax. Everything has been smooth, and the vehicle is just as promised on the website. There were a couple of digital scratches that were not pictured in the app, but they are not enough for me to be unhappy. I will keep it is updated if there happens to be any pickups, but as of right now I am definitely recommending CarMax as a place to shop and buy a used car.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed May 24, 2021

    Don’t buy from here! Took me 2 weeks to get the car! Picked up the car, noticed front end noise all kinds. Took to Carmax they replaced struts bolts???! Still made noise. Took it back, two new struts. Still makes noise! They said take it to Kia we can’t find anything wrong, Fred Beans says needs sway bar end links and a passenger side axle. Kia replaced it, Carmax Covered it. Picked up the Kia, dude first tried to charge me 1400$ glad Carmax paid. For in the car all kinds of lights were on, Kia claimed they didn’t see when they moved the car? Well went back in they looked at the car again, well what do you know? It needs ANOTHER Part - a speed sensor. "Go ahead and drive it. We will order it and replace." Ok, on my way home I lost power steering, all kinds of other lights came on! Left it sit in Newport.

    Called the next day, had me meet them after work at the car. Was going to get me a rental. What do you know. Some more ** so no rental, no car. This is some 12000 car, huh? Anyways go to Carmax today seeing how Christina wouldn’t return a phone call, they tell me, "We can’t take the car back due to you putting ONLY 4000 on it. Keep in mind, we took this car to Mechanicsburg 10+ and back to the garage, didn’t even take it to (almost) Ohio (1 month ago). We took our older Kia because we knew it with all the noises this 12000 was making.

    Okay back to the story, Christina today she can’t take it back and she wants to wait for Fred Beans to determine what’s wrong with it, she actually called Fred beans while I was standing there and he says he thinks all the lights and power steering came on, because of needing a speed sensor! Why did it let me take it home? I have two kids, imagine if something more could have happened! These people are crooks, I’ve seen so many people in at Carmax yelling at these frauds for their ** cars!! DON'T BUY A CAR from Carmax! Or take your Kia to Fred Beans!! Mechanicsburg!!!! I’ll shout it from the rooftops.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2021

    Shop at CarMax, they said. The CarMax business Sloan is " BUILT ON A FOUNDATION OF INTEGRITY", they said....It seems to me that the Carmax of Denton did not get the message. On Friday 4/30/21 I was contacted by Tiffany with the Denton Location about my pre-approved loan for a car. After giving me two choices for vehicles I picked the older model vehicle with less mileage. We finalized my financing and Alex informed me I has approval offers from Exeter and COAF. I picked Exeter and agreed to the BuyFromHome Delivery for a down payment of $850 with monthly payments of $276.70 monthly. I was told the car would be transferred from the Plano location to Denton after it was inspected.

    Around 12:59 pm, after my financing was chosen I was texted and told “Okay Cindy the walkaround came back all good! You will receive an email with the tracking info when the car ships out.” I asked where I should send my proof of residence, income, and insurance. They sent me a link to upload my paperwork like Carvana. I was impressed with the efficiency at which the process was completed. At 6:18 pm I texted the number and informed the rep I would be sending the requested paperwork the next day. The texted reply was “Perfect! Once the car arrives I will have them reviewed and we can make an appointment for the home delivery.” That afternoon and the next day I got my paperwork together and shopped for insurance.

    On 5/1/2021 at 8:45AM, I texted the same number to ask questions about insurance coverage. Then sent the documents in for review. The next morning 5/2/21: I received a text that my vehicle has arrived to the Denton location. That they were working on getting it ready for you and noticed you're anticipating a home delivery! They asked for bank statements showing the deposit and also sent a new link for additional income I had declared. The rep claimed once it was uploaded we can finish the approval process and then move forward to scheduling your delivery.

    The information they require was private but well documented in my financial statements but this was not good enough: A rep named Matt called me about my additional income and we agreed to take it off finance application because apparently I did not need it. Matt informed me that he had to run my credit again to find out if I was approved. Of course I was approved again and (good news) I would be paying $3.00 less a month. Then things took a weird turn. Matt informed me that I would need to bring my original paystub with perforated edges or print them out of the dealership. I thought this was an odd request for a home delivery so I asked about it.

    This is where the entire experience went horrifically wrong. Matt informs me that he was not aware this was a home delivery. He placed me on hold to ask some questions and then came back apologizing and stating that they could deliver the vehicle the next day. I informed him that I would prefer the delivery be made on 5/8/21 which is my only day off. Matt informed me that this might be possible but the earliest could be the following Tuesday (he seriously said that) but then he said he would have the concierge department call me that afternoon to speak with me. I shared with Matt that the whole idea of my using their BuyFromHome service was not making me feel secure or confident in the purchase of the vehicle. He told me that he would try to rectify this error of miscommunication and mishandling.

    Right as I’m getting ready to work Joseph from their concierge department calls me and tells me that the delivery car they used is broken and may not be fixed till Tuesday. I’m offered the limited option of waiting for the delivery or Curbside pickup. Neither of which were convenient for me at all and their delivery vehicle breaking down is not the problem of the customer. I mentioned this to Joseph and his response was it wasn’t his problem either. He then informed me that he would have management call me the next day. I was starting to see a pattern.

    The next day I received a text from Denton Carmax at 7:49 AM that said, “Good morning, this is CarMax reaching out on the Sentra you had on hold. Are you available to talk or text?” I was not available at the time but around 9:52AM texted I was available. I received no phone, no text, no voicemail, no email, no smoke signals....zilch. I received a similar message around 2:15PM to which I immediately replied I was available for 30 minutes. There was no response during that 30 minutes. In fact, I had to send a message at around 2:49 pm that I had yet to here from anyone from CarMax today and that Joseph informed me that I would be hearing from management to so far no one has followed up and the car I’m purchasing. Then suddenly, my phone rang at around 3:03pm. I was so livid because I had been misled so far.

    I decided the best option as to get this over with by accepting Curbside Pickup just so I could finish this. I let Matt know that under no uncertain terms would I accept anything but the car I am purchasing and reimbursement for the Uber they offered. I figured it would be less stressful. Oh, how I wish I could say this was the case but...The day of pickup 5/8/21 is here. I have received no correspondence from the dealership at all(again).This dealership did not send me updates about the car or anything during the 3 days from the day of pickup. You could imagine my surprise when I text them at about being reimbursed for my Uber service and questions on how to pay my agreed upon down payment. The text sent said: “We will send you a Lyft. You do not have to pay for that at all, we do. As for the down payment you can use cash, debit card, certified funds or personal check.”

    I was glad to hear that but then another text was sent saying: “Also we will still need to have the original document for your proof of residence. I know someone spoke with you about that on the phone. Please let me know if you have any questions.” No one from the dealership had bothered to follow up with me and I had not heard from anyone since Wednesday. After some much frustrating texting and finding out my actual lease was not acceptable but the “screenshot” of my bill was good but they “needed the original bill” I was fed up. They offered to call me while sending me a link to upload the pdf since all my billing is done paperless.

    As I’m uploading my pdf to the email, Matt called me stating that the stipulations from Exeter want original information provided. He also mentioned that I only need my original copy of my energy bill and my down payment and we’re done. I asked for the corporate number because the incompetence of this entire ordeal started to seem like a bait-and-switch. Otherwise why claim in text that you can setup home delivery when you can’t? Why would you not follow up with the customer about information required for the auto financing they are approved for? Why wait for the day of pickup to create excuses and havoc? They tried to apologize but I let them know that there apologize to me would be a reprimand from their corporate office that I would be writing to.

    Shortly after, I received another text for Nat ** saying: “This is Nat ** the Location General Manager at the Carmax in Denton. At this time we will only be able to correspond via telephone. If you'd like I or one of my Managers will call you but we will no longer respond via text. Thank you”. I responded by saying, If there are no further issues then we do not need to correspond via text otherwise I would suggest you make certain I am contacted immediately. I let him that I would be sending this information to corporate office.

    The dealership also kept texting me that they had sent me an E-Pay Link for my down payment that I never received. Nat ** did call me while I was sharing this horrible experience with my friends and family. This man was disrespectful and did nothing to de-escalate the issue. He took no responsibility for the incompetence of his dealership, decided to speak over me as if he was annoyed and refused to stop when asked. In fact Mr. ** told me point blank he would not stop talking over me and canceled the sale without permission.

    I immediately called the Irving headquarters. I spoke to Brittany who offered to help by passing me to her sales rep, ?Laurie?. Laurie told me she would call the store to see if they sold my purchase or still had it as a hold. I asked her to update me and as of now 10:00PM I have heard nothing from their location. This whole situation was disappointing and unnecessary. A complete waste of time.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2021

    Buyer and Loyal Customer Beware. Purchased my RAM from them in 2016. Sold it to them in Dec 2020 for $21K fearing I may lose my job during the pandemic. Things worked out, my truck was still available come May, and I tried to buy it back. They put $3K of work into it (I had them show me the paperwork), and told me it would be $31K to buy it back. So $24K in value, for $31K, giving them $7K in margin. I asked if we could split the difference, they said no. I even offered to pay the $31K and eat the $7K because I loved my truck so much...if they could throw in the MaxCare extended warranty. They said no, that would be another $3K. This is how they treat (former) loyal customers.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedRates

    Reviewed May 2, 2021

    My eye opening experience >> I thought I’d give Carmax and the whole online car buying thing a try. Oh Wow!! After reserving a vehicle they send you a bunch of messages/emails saying that the car is reserved just for you! Someone will call you 10 min later. Get all your info. (I feel like it is how they build their database up. Info=money.) They spend 20 min of your valuable time asking questions then they say, "oh whoops. Looks like someone else reserved the car." (The same car that is reserved just for you?) They followed up by telling me there is a weak spot in their software system where they have to cancel your hold on the vehicle to do a transfer and in the 2 secs it takes to click the mouse someone else reserved it. Why cancel it? It’s 2021. How can you have such a flawed system? This is the same system that I assume contains all of your personal info.

    Then they say, "Let me check my database to see what else we have." (Do they even have the car I reserved?) Then they offer me something twice the mileage, not the same trim package and the same price as the one half the mileage. Ok what? Why would I do that?. I admit it. They got me but never again and I hope if anything as a consumer YOU HEED THIS ADVICE and SAVE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE. I was wary of the whole online car sales business model and now I know why as with everything on the internet there is a catch. I’m speechless. Of course this is solely my opinion though. #lifelessons

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    Reviewed May 1, 2021

    I was hesitant at first but Carmax gave me $2000 more for my trade than I was hoping for. I bought an Audi Q5 but it just wasn't me. It is a beating car. I took Carmax up on their offer of 1500 miles or 30 days to return the vehicle. I found a Mercedes-Benz SUV that I fell in love with. So, I returned the Audi. Bought the Mercedes-Benz. Then I took them up on the 3 day offer of switching financing companies. I was able to come up with the down payment that the bank wanted. Overall simply by changing my apr by approximately 4 to 5 points changed my payment by a hundred dollars. Throughout the entire process everyone was great. I would recommend this company.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 19, 2021

    Worst experience ever! Carmax Plano sold me a $34000 truck and the stereo doesn’t even work. I took the truck to the service department 2 weeks after I bought the truck. After 3 hours of waiting they confirmed that the stereo doesn’t work and said they would have to call their stereo guy to look at it. After a week I called them back and then they told me they would have to have a Ford dealership diagnose the problem with the stereo and it would take at least a week for the dealership to diagnose the issue. Do not waste your time or money buying a car from Carmax.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2021

    After some research, I decided on CARMAX for a second-hand vehicle purchase, based on reviews and their "no-haggle" policy. I paid to have a 2014 Toyota Sienna shipped to the dealer nearest my location, which is combined 1.5 hours by train and Lyft/Uber. I found their customer service very good, with excellent systems in place pre-shipment, with helpful explanations about the process. Similarly, when I went to view and test-drive the car I found the service good. On inspecting the vehicle I found that both front tires had what I considered to be excessive wear; the salesperson agreed that the service department should take a look.

    During the test drive, I found the brakes spongy and less responsive than safe for a large, heavy vehicle that would be transporting my family. Again, the salesperson agreed that he would have the service department take a look and get back to me. He wrote "brakes" and "tires" on the paperwork. And then...nothing. I never heard another word from anyone at CARMAX. All the excellent systems went quiet. I can only speculate that they decided that, having had the minivan shipped to this location, close to a large market like NYC, they'd sell it to next, possibly less careful consumer. The experience made me question whether their marketing about safety checks and service is more hype than substance.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2021

    I have been here. Love the way of customer service and support. Price quite expensive but the vehicle would be detailed check & no codes before handing to customer with guaranteed.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2021

    I reserved a truck to view that I knew was rare on the market. I had been looking for a couple of months, so as soon as it came on the website I called and verified everything about it over the phone and put a hold on it. The next Day I drove 2 hours to see it, and lo and behold it was not there. They sold it AFTER I had placed my hold, and blamed their computer system having an outage. I don't believe this as the entire record was there and they were even able to pull out the time that I reserved it. So I drove 2 hours home without the truck, and not so much as a "Sorry" from the manager in Ontario, CA.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 7, 2021

    Poor service and customer support or communication. Will never use their service department. They have never addressed the problems and there is inconsistency between dealerships. I had a problem with the transmission with my first car I purchased from Carmax, still same problem to this day.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2021

    We bought some cars there and every time we find great help and advice. The price are relatively good and financial advices and proposition are reasonable. And in case of problem you can find solutions. Their customer service is great.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2021

    Excellent. Staff’s courteous and politely and no high pressure. Easy to get thru for car appraisal estimate for trade in or them to buy our car. Has massive selection of cars and their models to decide which one to get one. Easy process and they have guarantee their car quality for the next one year.

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    Reviewed April 4, 2021

    We were looking to upgrade one of our current vehicles with a newer and more luxurious car. As the car we were looking to get rid of was a sedan that is what we decided to look for. Not fully understanding Carmax we let a very nice Cadillac get by us by not having it shipped to the Reno Carmax store. After researching Carmax more we spotted a Lincoln Continental in California that would be shipped to Reno for no charge and a test drive. After a paperwork glitch we were able to arrange a test drive and I really liked the car but it was a little more than I wanted to pay.

    Well after attempting to get the price lowered to no no avail we decided this was the car for us and we traded our Buick in and purchased the Lincoln. Which, by the way was our first Ford product in more than 25 years. Overall we are pleased with the Car and Carmax. Will definitely look to them next time we are in the market for a car.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2021

    I have traded in for cash 2 cars over the years and I feel for the most part the price I received was fair. The people who worked with me were very professional and cordial. I would recommend them to someone who wants to get rid of an old car quickly, but don't expect a lot to cash back.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2021

    Carmax, nothing special about it. I paid to have a car shipped and when it arrived then I got a TEXT telling me to come in or they could not hold my car. I was under the impression that I was in the process of buying a car since in fact I had been approved for financing. All I was doing was paying to ship a car. When calling customer service to find out more the process, it seem like no one was able to provide proper guidance. ONLY that I must schedule an appointment to proceed. Apparently people pay to have a car shipped that they are not going to purchase.

    When conveying my disappointment about the process, their attitude was pretty much "OH Well!". Not crazy about moving forward, but I've already paid to have the car shipped. Now I'm looking forward to spending hours at the dealership doing paperwork that could have been completed days ago and dealing with salespeople (everything I was trying to avoid). CarMax has made it clear that they can care less, basically letting me know that they will just sell the car to someone else. Do not bother with this company, it seems that their focus is more on what you can do for them. No real customer service and just overall confusing process. They take your money and are quick to move on to next victim. Incredibly disappointing.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2021

    I have bought several cars from Carmax and had no trouble, but my daughter got a car from them that the harness had previously been rebuilt. This particular part for that model car no longer exists in this world. When it went out neither Carmax or any other shop could fix it.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2021

    I like the ease of knowing the prices are already fair and that I won’t have to haggle. The sales team is also very knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to buy a used car without worry!

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    Reviewed March 31, 2021

    When you look for a car this is the place to start, they tell you where it has been and the whereabouts of it before you can buy it. There may be some things that the cars on sale aren't telling you about. But here it shows up for your own good. Thanks.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2021

    Friendly, clean, no hassle. Salesmen were great. Car was just as advertised. Extended warranty was top notch. Will buy again. Gave us above value for our trade. Very impressed with showroom. All transactions were done in an open air desk.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2021

    Usually I have to prepare for my experience with automobiles salespeople. I was presently surprised by the level of professionalism at this dealership. Mature, straightforward negotiations. It was a pleasure negotiating with them. It was truly a surprise and pleasant experience.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2021

    They didn’t check the car properly. They were ridiculously expensive and the whole experience was horrible. They use cheap parts and have very low standards for what is considered acceptable shape for the price they charge. All the manager was concerned with was how much a repair was going to cost them not the safety of the customer.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2021

    Found what looked like a GREAT buy online and had it transferred 150m. Was wary as I saw some bad experience reviews on this site. Car came quickly with all the proper paperwork. I had my own financing. No hassle price—and it was a very good price, well below KBB—great trial time driving along with the 30 day return guarantee, no questions asked. Am having a little service done, just some small stuff including low remote battery replacement. Had an exemplary experience getting an awesome ride. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2021

    Loved buying my car from Carmax, but the first (and now last) time I used the roadside assistance that came with the very pricey warranty, I was left on the side of the road for 3 hours!!! For a flat!!!

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    Sales & MarketingPriceHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed March 12, 2021

    I was liking the CarMax experience in Wilmington North Carolina until I sat down to purchase the vehicle. I had a cashiers check for the full amount less car max’s hidden fee of $399. I told the sales associate that in the state of North Carolina the only legal fees, I, the buyer was responsible for was the 3% sales tax, title and registration and asked to speak with a manager. The manager, Kyle, was a pompous jerk. Knowing how upset I was, he basically said, "Too bad that’s our policy." I was furious and almost walked away from the purchase, however I’m an extremely busy person and didn’t have time to start over, so I bit the bullet and paid the fee. If you look online not all CarMax’s charge this outrageous fee, in fact it’s illegal in some states. Well congratulations Kyle and CarMax you collected your $399 from this unhappy customer!!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2021

    Submitted details online about my car and was as honest and conservative as I could be. After inspection by Carmax, it dropped $1200. On the paper provided to me, they indicated they heard engine noise. Nothing else...nothing more. Everything else checked out. Fortunately for me, not in a situation that I have to sell. However, I felt it was a bait and switch. Offer reasonable price online then lowball once in establishment. Disappointed I wasted my afternoon with this process. If you need to sell now and getting fair price is not your top concern....then you will certainly walk out with check in hand.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2021

    Shout out to LJ. He's the salesman that helped me buy my 2018 Audi Q5 on 2/26/2021. I traded in my old car and had several delays in the process on my end including a phone that wouldn't stay charged. Not only did LJ help me buy my car, he stayed patient and cheerful throughout the time. He also found a way for me to charge my phone so I could make the right calls and send him the required documents that I needed to buy my car. Even though the process took a while to complete I would definitely recommend LJ for his professionalism, problem solving, and attention to detail.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2021

    Carmax advertises that they only sell the best, cars goes through a rigorous inspection and that they offer no haggle pricing. This implies that the car purchased, that is listed $1,000+ than KBB, is worth the extra money because they have taken the hassle of inspections and pushy salespeople. Within the first week, my car started having issues. I call to make an appointment with service and the earliest time available is about 2 weeks. Now I'm stuck with a car with some very odd rattling and spewing sounds from under the hood, and the car is having trouble starting some days.

    So I make an appointment to test drive other vehicles in hopes I can just return this one and get into a vehicle that isn't in need of repair. I have no luck finding another car, as most of the vehicles on the lot were already reserved for a test drive/purchase. Out of frustration I am ready for my money back so I don't feel rushed into purchasing another car and can find someplace else to buy one. They cannot even take the vehicle back because I purchased it in another state and it's past the 7 days. To me, CarMax is CarMax so I should be able to return it to any of them, apparently not. So I had to drive home in a car that may or may not work tomorrow.

    Well the CarMax dealership from out of state calls me the next day. I start to tell him what was wrong, he gets frustrated and starts angrily talking to me and cuts me off when I start explaining my impression of CarMax and the experience I was actually going through and how they did not marry up. He then rudely states I am not going to be without a car. Who the heck knows what car I may end up with when service can FINALLY look at it.

    The customer service after purchasing a vehicle at CarMax is poor, they do not want to listen to you they only want you to listen to them. From the managers to the customer service personnel. My experience over the last week and half has been so unsettling that I never want to see another CarMax again. I will never buy another car from a CarMax and my family will never purchase from this place either. Future buyers beware, you may be better off doing your own due diligence instead of relying on this company to do it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2021

    I wanted to write a review after my recent purchase of a vehicle from Carmax. The only reason I didn’t give this review a 1 star is because I enjoyed working with my Sales person David. Otherwise, this was a 1 star. I placed a transfer on 2/6/21 and was told it would take 2/12/21 to be received, which was fine with me. I arranged a day off thinking it would be available for 24 hour test drive that day. I received an update that it was received 2/12 and they were going through the inspection. They would notify me when it was complete that day. Never received a call on 2/12 after taking off, so I called on 2/13. I was told it wouldn’t be ready until Monday and they would call. Again, never received a call.

    I called again on 2/15 to be told it still wasn’t done. I called back again on 2/16 and was told a completely different story. Apparently, their title was never shipped with the vehicle when it was transferred and I would have to wait another 3 days. All during this time I called into the customer care # at 1-800-519-1511 multiple times to have someone follow up with me. On 3 different occasions and 3 different employees I was told they would follow up with me on the status. Do you think I received a single call, nope! So eventually the vehicle finally was inspected and title was received on 2/18. I schedule an appointment to setup the 24 test drive for Saturday 2/20.

    Although the vehicle has been there since 2/12 and they knew I had a scheduled appointment it wasn’t prepped for a test drive. Not only that, but it was snowed in and it took them almost 2 hours to get the vehicle out. This shows lack of preparation, lack of respect for your customer's times and just careless. What is the point of having an appointment if nothing is ready. The vehicle was never wiped down or cleaned prior to the test drive, which they say they do especially with Covid. So I was really annoyed at this point as I have wasted so much time. In the end I really liked the truck so I went back and bought the truck Sunday 2/21 also being there for almost 2 hours.

    While I was there I pointed on a few things on the truck and was told that it would be taken care of. This included missing headlamp cover, cleanliness and a few other missing items. Fast forward, I complete the paperwork and was told the truck was ready. Yes, they washed the outside but again the inside was filthy. They certainly didn’t clean the inside like I was told as I found crumbs, wrappers and other items under the seats, in the dash, and many other places. I am also sure it wasn’t sanitized as well. So now I am having a detailed come out to clean and sanitize the inside costing me over $200. Also, they never replaced the part for the headlamp, so again I am bought the part costing me over $120. Just an overall terrible experience and customer service!

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2021

    The way car buying should not be. We found a car online at Carmax and sent a request. In a little while someone texted me from Carmax. We chatted for a little while and decided to reserve the vehicle for a test drive. I was told that it was reserved for me. I specifically asked again if it would be available when we arrived. I was assured that it would be, it was reserved for me at 7:15 Friday evening. Friday evening the traffic was heavy, it was raining, we drove 45 minutes to get to Carmax. Within a few minutes of speaking with our sales person we were told that the car was being transferred, there was nothing they could do. The sales person saw our conversation on the screen and my specific question about availability. Apparently the girl did not reserve it or the system failed. We were pretty irritated and swore never to use Carmax again.

    We cooled off, found another car at Carmax. We decided to try again. Carmax shipped a car in for us to NC from PA, no charge due to the mixup. Anyway when it arrived it is supposed to be detailed and checked out. We went down to do a test drive, it was raining again. We wanted to do the 24 hour test drive but since we didn't have our complete insurance declaration we could only do a 20 min. drive. We liked the car, we decided that we would purchase it and if we found something later we could return it. We traded our car and gave them 5k cash and financed the rest. The next morning once the car had dried we found multiple scratches all over the car, looked like from shipping. We were pretty let down. This should have been found by whoever checked it in.

    We contemplated returning it, the navigation system locked up frequently, it idled rough and had all the scratches. We called Carmax and they asked us to bring it down to look at the scratches. The service manager asked my wife to drop it off on Sunday and assured her they would go over the car with a fine tooth comb. They would detail it and fix the scratches. No worries. We drove down again on Sunday, dropped off the car, now 3 trips 45 min away. Monday they called and said the car was ready, then changed it to ready in an hour and a half. We told them no rush, take your time we want it done right, we will be there on Tuesday. We went down on Tuesday now 4 trips.

    We went in and got the keys, went to get the car. None of the scratches had been fixed, it was covered in a powder I am assuming from trying to buff out the scratches and it had not been detailed. Of course we had to get the service people out to look at it. We were told, "Oh I'm sorry, we will get it now, might not be able to get the big scratches and we will run it through the wash." What? We were very irritated again. Of course we had to see the same service manager again, who told us not to worry, he told us the scratches were too big, they didn't meet some criteria for something. Our options from him were to accept it or return the car.

    We returned the car right then. But we were only given a check for our trade in, they said the cash would come in 7-10 days. We were down one car because we traded it to them, now they were keeping 5k of our down payment for 7-10 days. We don't have our full downpayment for another car, but they have our trade in and cash. So Carmax dropped the ball several times at our expense. I have to say smiling and being nice the whole way. I cannot recommend them. We went out of our way to make it work, but in the end were worse off than when we started, down a car, down a down payment and 4 trips - 45 min each way. I sure hope the guy who started this company because his daughter had a bad experience at a dealership knows what is going on at Carmax now.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2021

    I purchased a 2012 Volvo S60 on February 1st. When I initially saw the car I thought hmmm, the price was what I had budgeted for and the mileage was great, however, there was this ill feeling. Should've went with my gut. Today, I went to wipe down the windows and mirrors (after all the rain we had), the driver's side mirror felt loose, and when I closed the door, it dropped off and of course shattered. This car is definitely being returned!

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2021

    Chatted with somebody through the chat option on their website last night about a vehicle (Stock #**) to have transferred to Richmond so I could test drive it and purchase it. A sales person was supposed to call today, but none did. I found the car again online, now it's $2000 more than it was just over 12 hours ago. Amazed that the price jumped overnight after I inquired about the car through your chat service. I called the dealership to start the process of transferring it and to confirm the price. Sure as heck, the new price is the new price. That's dirty. Carmax already overcharges for vehicles, but to increase the price after somebody starts an inquiry into that vehicle is an all time low.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2021

    I bought a 2019 Altima and it came with rip in back seat and chips in windshield, before I drove off I told them about it. Took it in, they fixed back seat but left glue marks all over back seat. They will not fix the glue on back seat, said it’s to company standards. The windshield they said is to company standards. I talk to Steve **, Jennifer **, Bobby A and no one will have my car fix that they messed up. Never I mean never buy a car from Henderson Carmax. They ripped me off, damaged my leather seat in back and refuse to replace it. It’s their fault. All customer service reps have been downright rude and very unprofessional. Please consider buying from another Carmax. Most horrible experience I have ever dealt with.

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2021

    I've bought several cars from the Carmax in North Austin. I've always got the best deals and believe me I price compare. The ease of having my choice car moved to the location nearest me, to having my current car appraised for them to buy, to the financing options process and ending with service after the sale - were all very professional, informative and accommodating. Madison got me into the car I wanted and I'm so happy with my purchasing experience. Madison in Sales and Chris in Service ensured my experience was nothing short of awesome and both truly have serving attitudes. I will most certainly buy from Carmax again!

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2021

    Travis ** is the most amazing sales person at Carmax in Dayton, Ohio! When I arrived at the Dayton CarMax Travis looked clean and professional and greeted me with a smile. I went in on a miserable cold winter evening not knowing what kind of car I wanted. Travis walked the entire HUGE lot with me, happy to let me sit in every car I asked about. He was very knowledgeable and we were quickly able to narrow my search. He's got a great memory so he helped me remember what I liked and didn't like. Over several weeks he located various vehicles for me, had them transferred, and set me up for 24 hour test drives. I am very picky and Travis had extreme patience. Travis always promptly returned my texts, phone calls, and emails. Travis always made sure the vehicles I wanted to see were clean and warmed up when I arrived for my scheduled pick up time.

    When I wanted to compare a Lexus RX 350 base trim to an F Sport, Travis went above and beyond and had them both cleaned and parked side by side for me to easily compare the two trims. Travis is not the typical pushy/annoying car sales person. Travis is easy to work with and truly listens to his clients. I am delighted with my car shopping experience with Travis ** at the Car Max in Dayton, Ohio! If you are shopping for a vehicle, it's worth your drive to the Dayton, Ohio Car Max to have the pleasure of working with Travis **. -Susan C. Springboro, Ohio

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2021

    They sold me a garbage 2012 S550 Benz. The car had a major transmission problem right off of the lot. The car was parked in Monterey Benz for a month. They paid for it. A year later the car had a major engine problem. I was quoted $8k to fix it. I purchased a 2016 S550 from Monterey Benz. I haven't driven this car for a year, but paying for it each month. Save your money and don't buy any car from this so-called dealership.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2021

    I purchased a Mini Cooper October 8 2020 in Carmax longhorn PA, I live in NJ, till today January 22, 2021 I haven't received the car's registration, I being calling and nobody can resolve this issue, now I'm paying for a car that it's parked in my driveway not able to drive it. It's the worst experience and the worst feeling not being able to get answers or calls back from this company.

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    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2021

    I bought a car from Carmax (Lilburn), it was night almost closing when I bought it. I got a few miles down the road and noticed several things wrong with it. I called the lady I bought it from, and she never returned my call. I had to call service and take it in. It's been a week and I still don't have my car back. It took two days just to assign it to a person. How crazy is that. I needed my car back and expressed this to the service tech assigned to me. Yet, I'm still not going to get it back for days. The rental car they have me in will not accommodate my family, therefore causing me issues. It's bad enough they claim to do a 125 inspection and as soon as you pull off the lot it has issues, but to have it in service for over a week with no date as to when I will get it back. Don't buy here, unless you have a mechanic actually do an inspection.

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    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2021

    This company is pathetic. We're in the worst health crisis in our lifetime, and they are not offering ANYONE HELP in getting caught up. I've been unemployed since March and my entire industry is shut down and then it took GA 4 months to process my unemployment claim... For the love of God, NEVER USE THIS COMPANY.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedTimeliness

    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2021

    CarMax sucks so bad. I was excited about getting my first car and picked out a really good deal on a car I really wanted only to be let down to them saying the car I had reserved a week ago is no longer available which I have been calling all week to get all the paperwork done and ready so that they could do a home delivery. I keep getting different people telling me everything thing was all set then someone else tell me that it wasn't. I called yesterday to have them set a appointment for next day only to find out that it was deleted and not set at all. You have a better chance with another dealership than this company. Never again will I go to them.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2021

    My online experience started out great. Got approved for a cute little car. Took a week to get it but it was 2 days before Christmas so, OK. Then I set up home delivery then it fell apart. Several phone calls, clerical errors, ID checks, 3 missed appointments and still no car. Taking the loss on the $99 delivery fee and going somewhere else.

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    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2020

    I bought a car at CarMax in Lexington KY. I provided a PO to get the title since I am a TN resident. After several weeks the title did not come. I called the business office. I was informed that since their regular mail service—Federal Express— does not deliver to PO Boxes the title to my car was just dropped in the regular mail with no tracking. The title is now lost in the mail. I cannot register for a car tag. My insurance said if I damage the car or it is stolen they will not pay for it because technically the car belongs to CarMax. I called the Lexington KY CarMax business office. The woman from Purchasing was so rude to me. She said I asked for the title to be sent to my PO Box and that is exactly what they did.

    She stated that CarMax was not responsible for the lost title nor did CarMax really care about the title. Now a new title must be obtained. It is going to take a long time. If CarMax had told me there was no tracking on mail to PO Boxes I would have had the title sent to my street address. No one told me —and now the title is in limbo and I am not sure if CarMax will ever send it so I can get the title transferred and register the car. I live 10 hours from where I need to do the registration. I took vacation to get this done. The woman in Purchasing stated this was not her problem and I could figure all this out myself because CarMax is not responsible for the title lost in the mail with no tracking. I find it totally irresponsible that a document as important as a car title was not sent in the mail with tracking.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2020

    Bought a jeep grand Cherokee with a diesel motor at the end of May 2020. I drove it for 31 day, it broke down, lost all power, dangerous. When the high pressure fuel pump went out. I all most begged them to please fix it the recommended way. They did not. Fixed only 25% of what was recommended by Chrysler. It came back, guess who now has to pay a 10,000 bill. Fix ** blame you when it comes back. Same problem, what a joke. + in total they have had my car 4 out of 6 months of ownership. Don't buy!!!!

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2020

    I bought a 2017 Dodge Journey from the Carmax store in Wyoming Michigan. I could not see with the headlights so I bought new ones after they refused to replace them. I went in twice to get them re-aligned. I wanted them replaced the first time I came in there. All they did was "try" to align them but nothing changed. My husband and son both witnessed the lights not moving. Had to loosen up the bolts to re-align them (service tech said I had to do that in order to re-align them). Now they won't reimburse me the money I spent while I still have the 90 day warranty. I will not go there again. Buyer beware.

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    Sales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2020

    I purchased a 2015 Audi S4 from Carmax in Rockville, MD. After test driving it, my son noticed the rear windshield had some traces of glue, a scratch in the front windshield, and a missing front tag bracket. Carmax staff immediately took care of this. We dropped the car off for repairs and picked it up three days later. The car now looks like new! Great service from Carmax. The sale was smooth, and financing was very competitive.

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    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2020

    Bought a 2016 56k miles GMC Yukon Denali XL. Driving it home got error message check the suspension. Took it to a GMC dealership for full inspection. Front and rear suspension. CarMax said bring it over so we can verify. I live an hour away, get there. They tell me I have to leave it for 4 hours. Nobody mentioned that on the phone. I can’t stay so have to leave and make another appointment. Drive back the following week. They say only the rear suspension refs to be replaced. At this time I notice the vehicle does not have a Heads Up Display, I look at my purchase paperwork and sure enough it’s listed and advertised with a Heads Up Display, about a $1800 value. They say, "Okay the manager will call you today about the missing feature and bring it back next week. We will change the suspension."

    Next day front end is vibrating like a freight train and no one called me about the missing option. I take it there immediately, they do give me a loaner. They have had it now for 19 days and still have not resolved the missing feature. They replaced the rear suspension and said, "Your car is ready for pick up." I asked them about the front, they said it’s good and maybe the GMC dealership is just trying to get me to spend. I said, "Maybe they have mechanics and equipment you don’t have..." "Oh no we have everything they do..."

    I call to see if it is ready for pick up and to see if they have resolved the missing feature... They tell me it’s at the GMC dealership as it needs a reset and they don’t have what GMC service department has... You can make this stuff up... I have called several times asking for a manager...they never call... They are just waiting it out... They act like they are doing you a favor fixing a car they sold you and supposedly checked out... Once they have your money you're just a number...

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2020

    On October the second I was helping my father find a vehicle for an elderly woman who lost her husband two months ago from covid and is the mother of three grown disabled sons. We found one on CarMax that had to be transferred from Alabama to Warner Robins. I received an email telling me that it had been shipped and they would let us know as soon as we could come see it. On October the 18th after not hearing anything I called and was told the car had been in Warner Robins since the sixth and that they had text my father and received no response so the car was put back on the lot. My father is 77 years old and does not receive texts on his phone. It was too much trouble for them to pick up a phone and call.

    After talking to the lady she put the car on hold and made an appointment for us to see it on Monday. We got there Monday at the time of our appointment. Waited 15 minutes for someone to wait on us then waited another twenty minutes for the girl to tell us we waited too long the car was no longer available. It was being transferred back. I think it is very sad that a company is so big that they can’t take the time to pick up a phone and call someone and say,"Hi your car is here." I will never step foot into a place like that. I don’t know why they just don’t get robots to do the job. It would save them a lot more money than the People they employ.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2020

    I found my vehicle online. Arranged for transport from Huntsville to Hoover Alabama. Secured my own financing. The dealership just needed to complete paperwork. It was a disaster. 1. TYRUS. Salesman was not responsive to calls or emails from lender, sent an unsigned bill of sale then took 2 hrs to correct his mistake. 2. We arrive to pick up car. The sales manager was new and wouldn't commit in writing that the MaxCare extended warranty includes partner service centers as the brochure and sales pitch reference and they would not reprint the condition sheet to reflect the remaining factory warranty was valid. Instead he checks the box and initials.

    3. I refuse to sign a 2nd bill of sale that didn't show correct values. 4. They detailed and tried to deliver the wrong car and then took half an hour just to locate the correct one. Then I waited another half hour to finally drive off. This entire process should have been an hour tops, and I'm being generous. It took 3.5 hours!!!. Never again. I took off the Carmax tag and adhesive emblem. I refuse to advertise their brand.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2020

    First, when you did a hard check on my credit without my permission. Second, I schedule a test drive in your Maple Shade location online, I got a VM from one of your people confirming my appt. I even called your number to inform that I'll be an hour late and to check if the vehicle that I reserved is still in your lot, which of course the person I was talking to, Allison, said that it's ok if I'm an hour late, that she'll move my appt time, and that the Kia Niro 2018 I reserved is still in your lot.

    At 5pm, I got to your maple shade location, the person at the front told me I don't have an appt, that my name is not on the list. I waited for an hour!!! So when finally someone approached me to help me, his name is Bob. I told him about the disconnect that you have when it comes to scheduling appts. Bob even said, my info was not in your system, and he had to put them all in. He then got me the keys, I test drove the 2018 Kia Niro Touring. He explained everything, I got the buyer's order to present to my bank.

    Then I asked to have the car delivered to my home. He tells me, "We don't do that." Like, it's on your website!!! So he asked a lady in the back, he came back to the table and explained that he is only part-timer and these were all new to him and he said to contact CEC to transfer the car to Turnersville, then from Turnersville it will be delivered to my home. So great!

    After a day, I tried to transfer the car using your website and the link on my email. It was not letting me transfer. It says no longer available, but the car was reserved for me, my name, on my Carmax profile. I don't understand. So I called, I spoke with Steven. Guess what, he asked all my info again because it's not in your system. Like, this is ridiculous! Basically, I told him to ship the car to Turnersville, then have it delivered to my house. I took pictures of my ID, selfie, and check. The car was shipped to Turnersville. Then I saw on the email, schedule a test drive. Why the heck should I schedule a test drive, I already did! I called Steven, he said as soon as the car is at Turnersville, he will ask about the taxes and tags, and the car will be delivered to me. This is 4 days ago. The car is still not here. I'm very disappointed.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020

    I went to Carmax for the first time because I saw a car I really liked. Turns out they run loan checks through so many banks at once and tell you the first one is the only hard inquiry on your credit. They did 19 HARD INQUIRIES that depleted my credit score. Be careful!!

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2020

    Beware of transfers and make sure you follow up with them regularly or they will give your vehicle away... I found a vehicle online and it showed that it was available so I requested to put it on hold. A few hours later I received a call from a Carmax employee who walked me through the process. I had another vehicle on hold and I no longer wanted that vehicle so he removed the transfer for that vehicle (it hadn't shipped yet) and put a hold and transfer request on the new vehicle I wanted (or so I thought). I received another call that same evening where the same Carmax employee informed me that because of the Hurricane that passed through a few days prior, that store was closed (this was a Saturday) but the vehicle would remain on hold and they would contact me Monday when the store re-opened to finish the process.

    Monday and Tuesday went by, no call. I called Wednesday and spoke with a young lady who pulled up the transfer and said the car was unavailable. She did some more digging and called the store where the car was located and they told her it was placed on hold...but for another customer. Allegedly, the salesperson that did it was not available at the time so she promised to get back to me to find out what happened. 2 more days go by, no one calls. I call back on Friday, speak to another individual who puts me on hold twice to go talk to his manager...and then I get disconnected.

    Chalk this one up as a loss...still looking for a vehicle but so far, not a good experience with the transfer. Also, the 1st vehicle I had on hold that was supposed to have been cancelled, never got cancelled so I had to call again and tell them to cancel that. Supposedly it has been, but I have no way of knowing if they did their job or not. Make sure you follow up with them repeatedly or you will be stuck waiting for a vehicle that may never be arriving.

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2020

    Really easy to find what you looking for. I will definitely recommend this website. I’m personally very happy with my experience. So you might wanna check it out. Also I already recommended to all my friends and family.

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    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020

    I used CarMax to help me search for a vehicle for my nephew who is heading off to college for the first time. We want to get something reliable, so we did an extensive search based on price and mileage of vehicles. The website was very helpful with this search, as we were able to spell out the perimeters that we wanted to include in the search. The website is extremely user friendly and was not difficult to navigate. I highly recommend it to others.

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    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2020

    I was fairly impressed but I didn't care for the emails and calls and the feeling of being pressured. I don't like high pressure sales. I prefer just answering my questions and helping to guide me based on the criteria I give but any sort of pressure tends to turn me off.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2020

    The site was easy to bring up the different types of cars and suvs and then compare them. The info given was helpful and accurate when checked. It gave info on both private sellers and big companies-so a buyer could look at both in one site and decide which to visit.

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    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020

    I really like Carmax...What a great way to buy a car...No pressure...No real salesman...That in of itself is a relief..It is like going to the grocery store...You pick out what you want....Their prices seem a little high to me...and there is no negotiation however.

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020

    Prices a little higher but that is because of accepting lower credit scores, also loan interest rates a little inflated but overall if you are in need of a vehicle good place to start, many selections and online is easy to navigate and get information from.

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2020

    This is the worst experience I've had buying a vehicle in 48 yrs!!! I purchased a 2017 yellow/black Camaro Ls with 13k miles on July 28th from the Plano Tx branch! I found the car online and had to front 200 dollars to ship from NM to TX! When I picked the car up I immediately noticed the clutch was short in first gear, typical sign of a worn clutch! Over the next three days test driving it I noticed a burning smell from the underbody and the car would cut off at times in shifting to first from a dead stop!

    I took the car to a local Chevy dealer to have it checked on Aug 3rd and as of today aug 21st my vehicle is still there! Turns out the vehicle needs a whole clutch kit including flywheel!! Although there is 1 yr remaining on the manufacturer's warranty, this repair wouldnt be covered because of previous owner neglect! Ok so Carmax agreed to foot the bill because after all how do you sell a car claiming a 150 point inspection and miss the entire transmission lolol... The service manager was so lackadaisical and nonchalant as he said, "Whatta ya want? A free oil change or something???" I got the sales manager to at least refund my 200 transfer fee for the vehicle, small victories matter!!

    Now to be totally fair the sheer incompetence of carmax actually benefited me to the point I'm going to wait for my vehicle to be repaired however long this mess takes!! You see, they sold me the vehicle as a base model Ls for 23,998 standard pricing to all the others Ls models on the website but what they never noticed is that my vehicle is actually an A1x/1Le track package with many upgrades over the standard Ls including an upgraded 6cyl engine vs the 4ltr turbo, 20 inch black wheels with eagle F1 run-flats, 4 piston Brembo brake calipers, rear spoiler, satin wrapped black hood (specific to the 1Le track edition), double dual (4 pipes vs 2) performance exhaust, upgraded track suspension with reimbursed sway bars, extra cooling system all because some incompetent person saw chevy list Ls as the beginning model but were too lazy to read the profile and examine the actual vehicle lmao!!

    Nevertheless I will never never purchase nor refer anyone to this puppy mill of a so-called dealership!! Do yourself a favor and just go to the actual dealer! I don't have a choice being I got the vehicle for at least 6k under value and not to mention carmax is footing the 4800 chevy repair bill lolol!!

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2020

    I like that you are able to view all inventory Carmax has to offer across the board. It sometimes tricks you though because you are looking at a car that you love and soon to find out that the vehicle is way across the country.

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    Online & AppEase of Use

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2020

    Carmax has been around for a while now and has a great reputation and an easy to use site. They also have many local locations throughout the country, so you can go test drive an automobile that you have seen on the website.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020

    Tuesday made an appointment at 11 am for an appraisal and we know the car we want to buy. This is not 48 hours later and we can't get any answers - I have called, been on hold over 1.5 hours so far then had at least 20 minutes of re-explaining to do and then still can't get a response back. I have the CASH, I have the appraisal on my trade in - can't get them to sell me a damn car. Wow - currently I have been on hold now for another 28 minutes so it is my time on Tuesday what will be 2 hours on the phone 2 hours in person and not sure this is going to work - does this really work? Can you do this business this way? Not sure.

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020

    Fast, consistent and courteous; you never have to question where you are in the process; everything is made clear and concise; customer service is superb and you never have to question if they have your best interest at heart.

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    Sales & MarketingMaintenance

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020

    I purchased a 2017 Ford Focus back on 8-1-20. I found my car online in GA and had it transferred to Huntsville AL. I was told that the pictures I saw online was the Actual car - WRONG. They tell you this but it is a SCAM. They take a pic of a new car and that is what you see no matter where you find the car. When my car arrived it had huge gouges in the front bumper. They told me they were in the pictures, but they could not show me. Also they promise that your car is inspected-BUMPER TO BUMPER, UNDER THE HOOD, ALL OVER. WRONG AGAIN.

    My car had only 12,000 miles and I found my battery cable severely corroded. How did I find this?? After my battery went dead and stranded me. They tried to tell me it was normal wear. WRONG AGAIN. Normal wear ha ha, 12,000 miles. Come on. Also there was a broken trim piece that goes over the rear wiper. It was laying in the console and they never offered to tell me, So watch out. They will sweet talk you like they did me.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2020

    From the start, salesman was courteous, professional, and kind..but after that was all downhill, upon wanting to test drive the car the sales rep said that I couldn’t and had a 7day guarantee if anything is wrong with the car to just bring it back..Well, within the first 7days the car went back for multiple issues and concerns and needless to say it’s been back 5 times in 3 months now for the same returning issues Originally and now the service department says it’s fixed (even though the same issues still exist) and there’s nothing they can do...Definitely would not recommend them for anyone, even to someone else that I wouldn’t like...

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2020

    0 ⭐️. So disappointed in how horribly I’m being treated for an ongoing service issue @ (CarMax Burbank/Hollywood.) In an economy with sooo many options & COVID-19, I don’t understand how treating any paying legit customer this way, is a benefit to any brand. I know what CarMax’s core values are, so why do so many of your SENIOR MANAGERS specifically at (CarMax Burbank/Hollywood) lack the ability to resolve an issue that has been going on for over 6 months. My customer service experience with this location is saturated with ego from those who “claim” to be helping me. I’ve noticed all the NEW marketing CarMax is putting into the world. Sooo enthusiastic about getting people in the door. Sooo passionate about having a no haggle, transparent efficient buying process and yet Sooo DISRESPECTFUL when the car that you (CarMax) bought & resold to a customer needs service.

    WHAT ABOUT CUSTOMER RETENTION? All customers are valuable to your business. Their behavior at this location is unacceptable. I am not a person who writes service reviews, but the disrespect I’ve received for the past 6 months of my life is wildly disappointing because I have always associated CARMAX with convenience & quality service. As it turns out, thats clearly not the case for everyone.

    I purchased a Dark Red 2016 Jeep Patriot from (CarMax Burbank, California) on Friday.March 22.2019. Upon purchase the Jeep had roughly 8,000 miles on it and “CLAIMED” to have no recalls. Less than one year later my Airbag warning light comes on and the saga begins. I Dropped my car off for the first time for service at (CarMax Burbank, California) Store#7126 Tuesday.February.25.2020.

    Just to be clear today is (Thursday.August.6.2020). I picked up my car finally after 100 times of going back and forth to the dealership. Dealership: “your good to go”? Me: turns on car and AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT is still in full affect. Dealership: “Oh let us tighten some things up.” What??? I don’t understand how a corporation that prides itself on quality service and exists in a world full of car buying options, could treat customers so poorly. Unfortunately, reading various reviews on this (Top Fortune 500) company, I realize that I am not the only one dealing with this issue. So I must be speak out!

    I’ve been in and mostly out of my car for roughly: (6 months). In that time I paid: ($2,5000) toward my auto loan, ($850) in auto insurance in Los Angeles, ($300) April.22.20 for Registration. Not to mention 6 months after purchasing the car I had to replace all 4 tires ($1,000). Every 3,000 miles I changed the oil, either at (CarMax Burbank, California or Jiffy Lube Glendale, California). And to top it all off. Everyone involved (Car Max Corporate & CarMax Burbank California service team and ALL MEMBERS OF THEIR SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM) have definitely dropped the ball and won’t pick it back up because of everybody’s extreme ego!!?‍♀️

    I’m disappointed in the way I am being handled. I spoke with the service manager (OMÄR) 1 time after I hassled corporate to have a senior manager call me. He was insultingly passive about getting me safely back on the road. What are YOU there for if you can’t figure out a way to solve our issue??? I’m fully aware that (CarMax Burbank, California) can easily resolve this entire situation but they won’t because obviously customer retention is not a focus. But... I thought CARMAX was the way car buying should be??? I thought wrong. ???

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    Sales & MarketingPrice

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

    Before you buy a car from Carmax, get a Carfax report first. I overpaid by $3000. As far as I’m concerned, they are scam artists. The salesman was in a big hurry to dump this car on some sucker. Me being the sucker. My mistake for not checking the Carfax report first. I will never do business with Carmax again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2020

    I don’t have the best credit in the world, not even from credit or debt, but knew I was looking at less than desirable options. Long story short I wasn’t running my credit multiple times to give the same people the same info just on a different car. The man says something along the lines of it shows as auto finance and you have like a week to run info (don’t quote me) but basically saying it won’t show the multiple inquiries. According to my credit report and multiple letters from the same companies.. Lies! I test drove the 2017 Sonata And the front right tire was low in air, and obviously I bring that up seeing as they replaced the back tires already. Says it’s from sitting etc etc etc.

    They will also tell you anything you want to hear to get what they want from you, ESPECIALLY THE MAXCARE add-on policy. It couldn’t be more obvious they receive commission, it was a bit overkill in the amount of times I declined it and said I don’t need it (car had 20000 miles and came with factory limited warranty). Everything I said was met with a ridiculous counter reason why I need to get it. At the end of the day I got it to get off the never ending back and forth, simply for the fact he said I can cancel at any time for a prorated refund and they’d mail me a check. (Yet to be verified) but I read my paperwork after leaving and it states that the canceled prorated amount will go to the FINANCER! Where is the line these people can’t cross? To flat out lie and trick people for your own gain, you shouldn’t be in business.

    After going with the lender that didn’t want 6000 down I needed my social security card, I called prior to find out what I needed to bring since I knew I’d be leaving there with a car and wanted to do everything the same day. Call center says it depends, and I asked for every possibility. So needless to say that wasn’t one of them and had everything but that. I took the hour drive home to grab it but not before making sure everything was finalized to the point where all I’d have to do I when I come back is pay the 2600 down and give my social. When I get back they’re now pretty busy. They said we’d have to wait. Well what are you gonna do (even though I tried to avoid this prior to apt by calling).

    After half hour or so someone else comes up and finishes with me but it felt like they suckered me into signing my name, guy got his commission off me, deal is basically done, so now I’m useless to their benefit. It was a dragged out ending to a stressful day and there wasn’t a single apparent reason to why I waited 45 mins for them to bring the car around. Claimed it would be filled up, Oil changed and this and that... well I think y’all know the answer to if they Filled the tank. No, no they didn’t and he says they steam cleaned the mats because they were dirty, ( they were not at all dirty) even though it was rainy earlier that day I test drove the car in the late morning and they were absolutely fine. Which neither would matter if they had done something worth 45 mins of time I waited after being there all damn day.

    Finally I get the car brought out to me. I reminded the second guy about the tire and was told if the air doesn’t stay in it now that it’s been filled up I can bring it back and they will replace or fix it. Wish there was another Carmax nearby because as one would guess the tire only kept the air for about a week with the PSI ranging Up or down a few, depending on how hot it was outside, but now it is at 26 from 32 and going back there is the last thing I want to do but then I would get to ask about the carpet being soaked and my missing gas fill up and the oil change that wasn’t changed.

    What really grinded my gears was to get in, kick my shoes off ready to drive home and the rug is soaking wet!!! I swear they did this on purpose to be **. The other rugs weren’t even damp or wet and moisture made the windows constantly fog for the hour ride home, which also brought to my attention an odd film like coating on the outside of the windows. I had to get the car detailed the next day. How do I drive off the lot with a car that’s worse than when I test drove? Overall it was a very unpleasant experience and there wasn’t any reason for it. The company could do a lot better if it took some accountability and cut the shady crap out.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaffTransparencyTimeliness

    Reviewed July 15, 2020

    Purchased a 2018 Jeep Compass for our daughter on 07/01/2020. On the drive home (meanwhile we live a hour and a half away from the Lancaster co. CarMax where we purchased vehicle) on the ride home we noticed a vibration and a loud hum coming from under vehicle when you reach speeds of 45 mph. And above. Contacted CarMax the next day. Was told it is under warranty for 90 days and it still has balance of 3 year factory warranty. Options was bring it back a hour and half drive or to a Jeep dealer 10 minutes from my home. Dealer was the choice.

    Upon inspection of vehicle it was determined that front driver side and passenger rear hub bearings were no good. The vehicle only has 6,300 miles on odometer. Vehicle repaired dealer says very hazardous for it to be driven that distance on bad hub bearings. Contacted CarMax Lancaster Pa. Stated to me it is good that it was still under warranty so it did not cost you nothing. But no explanation on how it has brand new. PA. Inspection stickers on vehicle. How did it pass?

    Long story short sent email to corporate and crickets. Buyer beware. They get your money you are a memory. CarMax does not return phone call complaints or email complaints unless you put hold on check which I did not do. I put my trust and faith behind them. What a mistake. Dealer also stated there is no way a qualified auto technician could let that pass inspection. CarMax has serious customer service issues. Would have given no stars it would not let me. Whenever your daughter and wife are in a unsafe vehicle you would understand. 0 stars.

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    Sales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed July 15, 2020

    The sales staff was good but the management and business office stink! After 15 minutes I went to the window and asked if we were going to get to pay for the vehicle today. I then saw the salesman and told him I could take the cashiers check back unless we got some service. After another five minutes I said in two minutes I was going to ask for the manager. I counted the 120 seconds and asked for the manager. When he came I asked if waiting 22 minutes to pay for a car today was acceptable when we committed to buy it yesterday but the vehicle had to be bobbed for fleas. He said he’d talk to the business manager.

    When he came he said there had been two customers in front of us; one at a desk I’d seen and one in the business office. I asked if the one in the office was working with someone remotely because there was no one in there but employees. He said no, there had been a lady in there. This was blatantly untrue! I promised him to post this on social media. If we had not been getting it for my wife and she loved the truck I would have walked out. As it is I promised to post about it on as much social media as I could. So it is here and other places. I will never go back to Carmax. If he had apologized and accepted responsibility it may have been otherwise.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffBillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed July 1, 2020

    DO NOT BUY from them!! We bought a Lexus from them 2 years ago that they said hit a pothole in NYC. That is how they justified the Carmax. So I was okay with that, but to come to find after the 7 days of return. It was not the case and they would not take it back. SO.... They did fix the front end suspension and replaced the front tires with new tires ones. NOW, with this "Cares Act" they are suppose to give 3 months of no payments. They did NOT do that and misled me to that they did. First customers service said they didn't but then a manager was listening and came on to say they did. BUT I had to make the first payment then they would alternate between months.

    Long story short as of June they waived 1 months payment and I have made two payments and a manager would not take OR return my call. Customer service said that they stopped the service and since I am not delinquent of 60 days or more my payment cannot be waived. I said would you turn me into collections and charge late fees they said "Yes." Carmax sent me a letter saying of being delinquent from MAY, not June. May was the payment they were to waive. Catch 22 and Shading Business Practices.

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    CoverageMaintenance

    Reviewed June 29, 2020

    Carmax sold me a 17k vehicle without properly working air conditioning, and falsified the Md state inspection they provided to me. They cover most issues up or deny that they’ve noticed anything not working properly until after the 90 day warranty period. They are con artists & thieves!

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed June 28, 2020

    I Recently purchased a Mercedes-Benz from this location. I was so happy! The process took all day and did not get in vehicle till almost midnight. After getting in car I saw a broken console and 25. min later my service engine light came on. Told associate immediately what happened! Three days later I was able to get car in shop. First day they said they would take care of it. Few hours later I get a call asking did I hit an animal.. They said it was blood on car and trim damage. I said how could and 25 min later after pulling off I sent a text about the light coming on.

    The next day I receive a call saying the turbo boost was low and the body damage and they wouldn't work on the car until the body damage was fixed and it was fluid leaks. The next day I get a call accusing me of damaging the car and that I must have my insurance pay for a car that I didn't damage. When I turned the car in shop there was no leaking and no one mentioned any leaking while it sat in front of the repair for almost an hour and I would assume with it being a repair shop that would be the first thing said and noticed. I was also told my car was inspected June 1 but I didn't purchase it till the 20th, so for 19 days my car sat in a lot being moved around by test drivers and employees. I only had 20 min with my dream car before it became a potential nightmare.

    I am still at lost for words and feel like I was completely scammed by a company that I trusted and my family has been trusting as well. I did end up going up there to talk to the Manager of the whole location as well as the one in charge of repairs. The verdict is still up in the air and now I have the whole weekend to dread the decision I shouldn't have to face in the first place. I was promised a fair and well thorough investigation and hope that I do receive that! It could be worse though I guess I was given a loaner but it's nowhere to the standards Of my Mercedes-Benz I purchased. Before buying a car here please make sure you inspect everything. Get under the car as well and maybe bring a man with you!

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    Customer ServiceMaintenanceTransparencyResolution

    Reviewed June 27, 2020

    Bought a car from Carmax yesterday 6/26/2020. Car wasn't inspected yet and nobody caught on until I said something about it not having an NY inspection sticker on it. Well as I am signing the papers they bring the car in to inspect it. Just as I finish signing the last piece of paper, the service manager comes up and says, "We have to fail the inspection. The check engine light came on during inspection and we don't have the correct equipment here to diagnose and fix the issue so we need to send the car to the manufacturer dealerships to have them look at it. In the meantime we will put you into a loaner vehicle until your new old car is fixed." While I am happy they provided a loaner car for me to use I am not happy about having to drive almost 2 hours back to Carmax to pick up my new to me vehicle. Where is this so called 120 point inspection? Will update in a few months once I have had the car a while.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed June 23, 2020

    Germantown Tennessee location. Sales person was awesome but that’s the only thing right. Sold us a car with hidden damage and getting it repaired has been a nightmare. Stay away from Germantown TN. They don’t return calls, they are not prompt and don’t care. Had to call corporate to get things done. Took over a month to get anywhere. Also don’t expect to drive off with a clean ride. They will tell you they’re getting it ready and cleaned but after an hour they did nothing. The Germantown Tennessee location is a joke! Avoid like the plague.

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    Customer ServiceMaintenance

    Reviewed June 14, 2020

    Had truck in for water/lead in bed of truck and issues with Bluetooth/satellite/XM or whatever, it is not working. We’ve taken truck in four times and sick and tired, very disappointed and do not have time for the back and forth. Need the issues completely repaired and CarMax need to provide a truck while they keep our vehicle until they figure it out. They should take the truck to a Dodge dealer. Also sent a fully completed survey via email over a week or so and not one word yet.

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    Honesty & Transparency

    Reviewed June 11, 2020

    When I found out that CarMax sells cars that their system (auto track) says have not been in an accident, but Carfax showed it had was shocking and appalling to me. The consumer deserves honesty when making such a purchase!

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    PriceRates

    Reviewed June 11, 2020

    Their saying is true! Car buying the way it should be. No hassles, no haggling trying to get you to pay more, Price online is price on lot. In, test drive, trade old car, sign papers, and out with my new car in 2hrs.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 11, 2020

    Everything “Looks” good but calling and getting questions answered is totally different. Everyone wants you to come in. I don’t want to come in right now. Some questions I’m asking should be able to be answered online or by telephone.

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    PriceStaffRates

    Reviewed June 11, 2020

    The asking prices are a bit much for high mileage cars. The vehicles being looked at started with 2017-2019. Had to drop down to 2010-2014. The info on these vehicles were very informative but the pricing too high with high mileage. Looking at Chevy and GMC SUVs.

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    PriceOnline & AppStaffRates

    Reviewed June 11, 2020

    I bought a car From Carmax and the experience was very good. Plenty of on-site selections and the details on the website are very thorough. Even when there is no car on site, the website gives you enough details to be worth ordering. The only problem I had with ordering it to be delivered to the onsite, was it didn't have every item on the list, especially cruise control. But the price was right, and I bought it. One other item I was concerned about was my trade-in. They charge too much for the inspection and that detracts from what they gave me for my truck. Their financing is very good. Overall, I was well pleased.

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    PriceRates

    Reviewed June 11, 2020

    Carmax has a very nice website but I can't comment as to one of their stores as I have never visited one. Very easy to compare vehicles and check pricing of which I found a bit expensive for what I was looking for. Overall a decent site, though.

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    StaffRates

    Reviewed June 10, 2020

    When we went there no one help us, told us to sign in and go look at cars ourselves. When we were interested in a car we had to walk back in so they could look it up. No help after that. Worst experience.

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    PriceOnline & AppRatesTransparency

    Reviewed June 10, 2020

    I purchased my first car from Carmax and couldn’t be happier. I feel like the pricing is fair and the website provides the most important information about the vehicles and updated stock. The prices on the website are what you might find when you actually go to a location.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed June 10, 2020

    My daughter and I drove several appealing cars which seemed to have low mileage and attractive looks. We are looking for a medium size convertible which is hard to find. We finally decided on a Buick and the sales force was helpful and courteous in helping us arrive at a decision. My daughter happy with car.

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    StaffValue

    Reviewed June 10, 2020

    I used this site to find my last vehicle and it helped to save my time and energy, zeroing in on the best value. The vehicle I bought ended up being the one I kept coming back to on Carmax. It saved me the time of having to evaluate if I was getting a good deal or if I should keep looking.

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    Ease of Use

    Reviewed June 9, 2020

    Appreciate your detailed information of vehicles. Like that you guarantee the information that you provide to your customers. Easy to use webpage. Good information. Have not used your site enough to provide more information.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceBilling

    Reviewed June 9, 2020

    We have purchased our 2010 Chevrolet Traverse at Pleasanton,Ca. We chose the bumper to bumper warranty and it has been a blessing. The Repair Pal has been great when you can't get a service appointment at the dealer. We have had over $6000.00 worth of repairs due to age of the vehicle. Steering rack, transmission pump, replaced flex plates, air pressure sensors, and all but one transmission sensor. And I have 2 more years left on the warranty. My neighbor bought her van there after us and bought the same warranty and she had mechanical issues. She settled with a newer van, less mileage, and smaller car payment. My son then bought his Jeep Wrangler there and his wife got her Dodge Charger there. Everyone has been pleased with Carmax service, though you need to be firm with your needs for loaners during repairs.

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    StaffRates

    Reviewed June 9, 2020

    It's a good place to buy a car! Nobody is pushing you to buy. However, their financing services are not that good. High interest is not a plus. People is very professional at all times. Quality cars are superior.

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    Price

    Reviewed June 8, 2020

    Carmax is where anybody would want to go for a vehicle. They do their very best to get you the vehicle you want. However they are upfront with you on credit and that plays a big part in the vehicle you will get. Once you proven your credit worthy they will assist you further to get you into the vehicle you want.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed June 8, 2020

    Although several sites attempt to copy Carmax, I have a positive experience with them. The selection is good and the terms of having a car transferred is great. The only negative is that when you go to a physical site, you might have to wait for an agent. Having a lot of physical sites gives Carmax an advantage over other sites.

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    Price

    Reviewed June 8, 2020

    I was surprised at how expensive used cars with many miles can be. There were many to choose from and you can shop in many different ways... by year, by brand, etc. Too bad the site doesn't offer a better warranty program.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2020

    Like the multi point check and the Carfax check. Don't care much for their non-negotiable pricing. Their selection of vehicles is usually good but there is still a certain amount of that sales pressure remaining even if they don't work on commission..

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    Reviewed June 7, 2020

    I always use Carmax. After trying others I have found it has better value and more answers for the questions you need the answers for. More details on each car and trusted over others. Given there are other options out there this is the best.

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    PriceRates

    Reviewed June 7, 2020

    You can narrow your choices until you find 3 cars to pick from, and they are all perfect. If you have a particular make and model, type it in. A maximum price, a maximum mileage, type it in. If it must be red, let Carmax know.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedRates

    Reviewed June 7, 2020

    They didn't have what I was looking for and prices for cars seemed high based on other locations I had looked at. I expected the cars to be closer to blue book for later year models.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2020

    We traded in a 2020 Toyota Corolla which we were not happy with at all because of physical disabilities we did not expect when we purchased it. The Toyota’s seats were very uncomfortable, no power seats, could not see out the front of the car well and the interior dash left much to be desired. We bought the Toyota in too much of a hurry. We lost money on it with a trade in at Carmax. It was only two months old. We got a beautiful 2014 Mazda Grand Touring with power seats, comfortable seats clear easy to see dash, good vision out the front. Wish the trade in had been better on the Toyota.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2020

    I feel very good bout my decision with CarMax! They work with you and there are so many nice vehicles to choose from! Carmax makes buying a car very easy and stress free! The stressful part is deciding what you want!

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    PriceOnline & AppRates

    Reviewed June 6, 2020

    When I bought my present vehicle from CarMax in 2014, I used their website to compare the vehicle I was considering buying to similar ones listed nationwide. I was able to determine that I was getting a good deal, in terms of age, mileage, and price, on the vehicle I selected.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2020

    I purchases a 2014 BMW car from Caravan. I looked at cars from Carmax and found them to just as good. They describe the cars excellently and while I did not purchase a car there this time I found them very reliable.

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    PriceStaffRates

    Reviewed June 6, 2020

    Carmax was a very pleasant surprise, very easy, very friendly, and shipping a car was not bad at all, we got a great price! From the beginning to the end the experience was great! I highly recommend anyone buying a car to work with Carmax!

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 5, 2020

    They should be more upfront about financing options. Also, someone who had knowledge about cars would be helpful. Lastly, they should try harder to get you the car that you want and not just try to sell you whatever they have on their lot at the time.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 5, 2020

    Finding a suitable deal online has worked out very well for me. I have used several sites but the Carmax site has been the most helpful for me to find opportunities in my local area. I have had considerable success in the past and can now turn to them with reasonable certainty that I will have a similar experience this time as well. Have recommended it to others and they seem to have benefited too.

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    Rates

    Reviewed June 5, 2020

    If you want a car CarMax is the right place to shop. It has a huge selection and car mileage is not that high. They have the overall best rating and can get you in a car easier. There are plenty of location to go in any area of the United States.

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    Contract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed June 5, 2020

    The salesman was very detailed in his presentation, pleasant, and courteous throughout the time. They were willing to research and look for what I was wanting and notify me when they found it. I was given the history of the cars I looked at as well as information about financial arrangements that I could utilize when I found what I desired.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceStaffLoan ProcessRatesTimeliness

    Reviewed June 4, 2020

    Their interest rates were higher, so we told them we will shop for loans outside and come back next day, sales rep said she was not available for 3 days and they CAN hold the car. After 3 days they didn't call us, so we called them and said we have the finance arranged and we were ready. But they said they already transferred the car to Austin location and we need to find a new car and if we find anything which involves transfer fee they can waive up to 300$, but it's not our mistake. To me it's not good customer service if you can't keep up with your word then we should not buy from them. And I also will not recommend anyone to buy here. ABSOLUTELY ZERO ACCOUNTABILITY!!! THEIR PRICES ARE NOT GREAT TOO, AFTER SOME SHOPPING WE FOUND A BETTER CAR FOR BETTER DEAL. It's NOT Hassle free!!!! STAY AWAY from this place.

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    Ease of Use

    Reviewed June 4, 2020

    It’s really easy to navigate and search, also you can hold the car or ask for a transfer until your nearest store, sometimes for free, in overall the experience is very good, independently you decide to buy or not the car.

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    PriceStaffRates

    Reviewed June 4, 2020

    They offered me a very good price for my car in writing. The gentleman who assisted me was patient and very fair in his assessment. When I went to negotiate a lease at a car dealer, I was able to use that price to get a good offer for my trade-in.

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    Sales & MarketingPriceMaintenanceStaffRates

    Reviewed June 4, 2020

    There are not enough business locations in small to mid-sized cities. Like auto dealerships, the sales staff can be somewhat pushy. The sales staff will gloss over some questions and will try to minimize any defects or shortcomings in particular vehicles of interest. Pricing options are typically good and better than most competitors. I looked and was ready to buy, but ended up purchasing a used vehicle from a local dealership where I was able to verify any defects from the previous owner. Due to the 100 mile distance to the Carmax location, I was skeptical of the reliability of the quality of the vehicle offered.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedTimeliness

    Reviewed June 4, 2020

    My friend purchased a car through Carmax and they claimed that there were no accidents and showed through Autocheck. Also the car passed their inspection and 1 year later learned the car had multiple accidents from Carfax. Terrible customer disclosure...My friend contacted the business many times and nothing was done to solve the issue. They have not even contacted my friend for an apology. This is a true story and It has been almost 2 years and no response to date from the company.

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    Sales & MarketingPriceStaffRates

    Reviewed June 3, 2020

    Carmax definitely has the best price and very nice to deal with. We did have to travel to Spokane to buy the car, the only drawback. We paid cash so transaction went smoothly. Sales staff were professional and courteous. I would deal with them again.

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    Sales & MarketingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed June 3, 2020

    Carmax appears to be more legit than the other sites, Cars.com. When you go to a dealership, you generally see the CarMax logo. I would be skeptical to go to a dealership that won't have a legitimate logo. Consumers want the confidence when purchasing a car, whether new or used. There are too many scams out that succeed in misrepresenting a product. If the consumer is computer smart, then they know what to look for. You know the saying" Buyer beware".

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    PriceRates

    Reviewed June 3, 2020

    I just love the company period. I always heard stories about this company was good when it first started. Good prices on all types of cars. From all around the United States I can get a car. I thought that was really good and able to get my daughter a car from another state. So thanks and keep up the good work????

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 3, 2020

    A helpful and thorough way to search for a car. Lots of selection to peruse and not a lot of pressure. Also, the only way to go considering the current lockdown situation. I will consider using this site when ready to trade in.

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    StaffEase of Use

    Reviewed June 3, 2020

    I think that Carmax is a pretty good site. I have used it a few times and found it helpful. Some of my friends have also used it and said it was a good site to use as well. I found the site was very user friendly.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 2, 2020

    The salesman were great. Not pushy or aggressive and took the time to show me and tell me all that I asked. The only problem was is trying to service after you buy the car, everything was great but the service is terrible. Only have one key, trying to get another one is like pulling teeth. No matter who you call no results.

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    PriceEase of UseRatesValue

    Reviewed June 2, 2020

    Nice website. Lots cars. Like variety sizes. Colorful cars. Great value. Easy to navigate website. Great choice. Cheaper prices. Shopping is easy. Great gift to give someone. Great gift for yourself. Website always open.

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    PriceStaffRates

    Reviewed June 2, 2020

    Car buying made easy by shopping viewing website before going to purchase vehicle. You know upfront what you are buying by viewing pictures and the price. The website was easy to view by listing cars by year, miles or model and maker. This help you direct it by focusing on your type of vehicle suited for your taste.

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    PriceStaffRates

    Reviewed June 2, 2020

    Clear and concise car, finance, and procedural information along with well priced and quality cars make this site very valuable and useful. All the information is accurate and makes it easy to decide which types of autos you really need to focus on. Most importantly the prices and quality of the cars offered are excellent.

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    BillingHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed June 2, 2020

    It's a good website, a little misleading as far as financing goes, as well as payments. It will let you down if you aren't prepared. Overall the website design is nice, and the ability to contact them was a big plus. (If you had any questions).

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed June 1, 2020

    I think it the site would be easier to use if the filters did not refresh each time you selected an option. For example, if I select the first Make, it refreshes automatically. I have to wait and select a second make, and wait. it would be easier to select all my filters, and manually refresh.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRates

    Reviewed June 1, 2020

    Highly recommend, the customer service was wonderful. They helped me find the right car at the right price. But when it came to options and color. They didn’t have mine in stock. They ordered it to be shipped to my location, test drive it and it was perfect. 7 hrs later and still love it.

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    Customer ServiceMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed June 1, 2020

    Carmax gives a lot of information on their vehicles. They keep up with maintenance records of the vehicles and help you in any way possible. The people are really nice and courteous. If you are in the market, I recommend giving them a call.

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    Reviewed June 1, 2020

    I think it is great to go to a site to pick out any automobile you like. My daughter is looking for an SUV for her addition to the family also and I recommended this site to her. This is the site I found my car.

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    Online & App

    Reviewed May 31, 2020

    No matter what it says on the website there is no guarantee you will get the deal offered or the deal you want. But it is nice to view the inventory and the features each car has. When you arrive at the dealership you may be surprised by what you are expected to pay and the extras they try to sell you.

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    Reviewed May 31, 2020

    Carmax makes it easier for looking for cars instead of going to a dealership. Even if you see a car at a different location they will bring the vehicle to the carmax near you. Buying a vehicle is time consuming and Carmax makes it so convenient!!

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    PriceStaffRates

    Reviewed May 31, 2020

    Carmax helped me establish a reasonable price for a used Toyota Camry. I also could explore the options available or not available for that model. I could look at safety standards (air bags) and also see if I could afford to upgrade to an Avalon. Most important: no pressure! As a minority woman car shopping in Central Texas, CarMax was invaluable to me having a decent experience buying a good, reliable used car.

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    PriceRates

    Reviewed May 31, 2020

    Request a Carfax mileage and accident check. Also check car body for previous repair and check for interior wear and tear and don't forget to check tire wear for alignment problems. There is no price negotiation so be prepared to say, "Yes or No," based on book value and condition. When arranging financing make certain you know your credit score and check closely the interest rates before you sign.

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    StaffEase of Use

    Reviewed May 31, 2020

    This site is easy to use, very informative. Would use it again when I am car shopping and looking for a car to buy. This site is set up to use for user friendly for people whom aren't very computer savvy.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed May 30, 2020

    I thought the workers there were helpful and not pushy. I would recommend and would buy a vehicle from here again. The cars are affordable as well. So far so good with the vehicle. I am overall pleased.

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    Reviewed May 30, 2020

    Great company with good service. Customers all seem to be happy. Good cars. Good people. Reliable cars and overall most are having a good time doing business with this company and everyone is happy. I give them a ten on scores.

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    PriceEase of UseRates

    Reviewed May 30, 2020

    I found the website to intuitive and easy to access. Lots of cars. The pricing is okay. All and all it is a nice site to purchase a car. So do not delay buy a new car today.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 30, 2020

    Looked at purchasing a car through Carmax, everything went well until I spoke to them about a certain vehicle. I was told they would get back to later which never happened. Everything thing else went well.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaffEase of UseRates

    Reviewed May 30, 2020

    Any of the used cars are very clean inside and out. The descriptions are user friendly and plentiful. The photos are clear and many of them. If I would be in the purchasing market I would go and buy the SLK 550. The price is right.

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    Sales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedRatesFollow-Through

    Reviewed May 29, 2020

    Upfront pricing and no haggling makes it feel less shady. I bought a car at Vandergriff and they tried to charge me $2000 more than the advertised price online. I had to threaten to walk out twice before they finally gave me the deal as advertised. I wasted over an hour dealing with that not to include the stress and frustration. At Carmax we got the car we were interested in at the advertised price in half the time.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 29, 2020

    Carmax offers top customer service as well as quality vehicles. They are speedy services that does not require you to spend all day at their car lot. They offer vehicle value when buying a vehicle from you.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaffEase of UseRates

    Reviewed May 29, 2020

    I really like the website. It is user friendly and has great facts about the vehicles. It is easy to find the price if it is good deal or not. I love the website!!I I always start here looking so I know what is good price range. It is also very quick. It find the vehicles.

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 29, 2020

    CarMax wait time can be lengthy primarily due to the fact they are popular! The wait is worth your time whether or not they buy your car or you trade it in on your new ride. Even if you don’t make a deal with CarMax the information they provide you in your car is priceless! Go and enjoy the visit.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRates

    Reviewed May 28, 2020

    The no haggle pricing is sometimes a problem. People want to deal! Haggle. So my concern is that you are not getting the exact price you want. Of course, I understand do not buy if you are not satisfied with the purchase price offered. You can wait or look elsewhere.

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    PriceRates

    Reviewed May 28, 2020

    Carmax is a great place to get a car and to test drive a variety of vehicles. Their prices are at a retail price. The problem wIth Carmax is that there is no room for negotiation to get a better price. The price you see is what you get, which is good and bad. Then they try to upsell you on their warranty.

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    Online & AppStaff

    Reviewed May 28, 2020

    I found a lot of option available here which helps me to search for the perfect type of car for me. I found many article related car in their website which also helps to know and decide the good and bad side of any type of car. I found Carmax gives better deal than others so I prefer and would like to recommend them.

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    PriceRates

    Reviewed May 28, 2020

    Well, if you don’t have exceptional credit forget it. They have nice cars and alright prices. Curbside pick up and a lot of convenance going on there. Bad thing is you have to have a super high credit score to even try.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 28, 2020

    I visited a Carmax in Jax FL. I understand we're Covid-19 social distancing but no interaction is not negotiable. I'm in the market for a 2014 to 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum model. Customer service extremely important in this process.

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    Punctuality & SpeedHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed May 28, 2020

    Carmax has been a great company to work with. No hassle, no hidden fees, it's fairly quick to purchase a vehicle. I purchased a Nissan their 2 years ago, one of my favorite cars, unfortunately, another car t-boned me and it was totaled. I went back to Carmax and purchased a Kia that I love just as much.

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    PriceStaffRates

    Reviewed May 27, 2020

    Felt the company and site had good products (cars) but were overpriced. A bit of negotiating would have been helpful. Caliper of cars were good, selection was good. Prices a little high. If I were not being price conscious or had found exactly the car I want I would definitely use this company.

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    PriceOnline & AppStaffEase of UseRates

    Reviewed May 27, 2020

    It is a helpful site especially now with the quarantine. It gives you enough info to narrow it down to 2 or 3 choices. The site is easy to use and user friendly. There is a good selection of cars and prices.

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    PriceStaffRates

    Reviewed May 27, 2020

    This was the easiest car buying experience. The car was clean, reasonably priced and came with a warranty. I walked in, told the rep what I wanted, looked at 3 models, paid and left in my better-than-expected purchase.

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    PriceRates

    Reviewed May 27, 2020

    I feel the pricing is high and the cost to get a car from one place to another is unreasonable. It is Ok for a place to look but I would never buy from then. I do like the fact I can look and see what is out there.

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    PriceRates

    Reviewed May 27, 2020

    The sites has plenty and different vehicle. Changes daily. The price ranges are about right and quality looks good. I would recommend to other people and will continue to have people review the sites to people to see and tell others about it.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaffBilling

    Reviewed May 24, 2020

    From the no pressure sales at the store in Portland Maine, to the unbelievable kindness and patience I was treated with at the service desk in Irvine California, this company has been repeatedly good to me! Not only did they work with me when they technically could have told me to go suck rocks, they were also kind about it! Everyone I have ever spoken to at the company has been polite, respectful and kind, including the person I spoke to when I was sick with a fever for two weeks and needed to put my bill off for a month! It was much appreciated on my end as these seem to be qualities that are diminished to non existent. We all put a good face on social media for quarantine but the truth is, out in public, most people are scared and reactive! They're downright mean! So nice to see smiling eyes above a mask or hear a cheery voice on the phone! Thanks Carmax!

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 14, 2020

    Due to COVID, I purchased the car online. The salesman was very nice and helpful in getting my financing and documentation verified in advance. However, I later found that he had never even seen the vehicle I was sold. Despite having an appointment to finalize my purchase, the paperwork was very quick, but it took almost 2 hours to produce my car. When asked about the delay, I was told the vehicle had so many cosmetic issues, they never had time to do the standard detailing, etc. I completely understand that due to COVID, they are operating with limited staff, for their employees' safety, which I support. However, I would have been willing to wait for proper service, had I been told they needed extra time.

    Additionally, the car came with generic (the cheapest quality produced) floor mats, that did not fit the car, and slid all over the floor (the online picture showed a pristine car with factory mats). When I brought this to my salesman’s attention, he assured me that was not typical and would be remedied. The general manager finally contacted me days later - their remedy was to sell me floor mats at cost, and that it was standard procedure to replace bad mats with whatever generic (crap) they have on hand! I was also offered free detailing, when they were fully aware I live 3 hours from the nearest dealership.

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    Contract & TermsPriceBilling

    Reviewed May 5, 2020

    I bought a car from this joker in November 2019. I had to take it back in February 2020, March 2020 and April 2020. Right now I refuse to pay any more monthly payment. It is costing me an arm, a leg and my wallet. They refuse to take this junk back. Let me see how they gonna get paid. And I only put 621 miles on it.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceStaffBillingRates

    Reviewed April 19, 2020

    BMW Z4 - Covid-19. Right before COVID-19 started, I bought a luxury car at Carmax. Carmax did the financing and took care of everything to make sure that the deal is made. Everyone were so nice, I felt like I got a good deal and that I did business with a great company. Like The majority of the world, I too suffer financially from COVID-19 circumstances. I lost my company and my income. I had called Carmax asking for their help due to the situation. I offered to return the vehicle, since I just got it a few weeks ago. I offered to reduce the interest charges or the get some discount for the car, to be able to lower my monthly payments. To my surprise instead of helping me they said no to everything I suggested and are trying to make more profit on my expense. Each and every single solution I was offered involved me paying more money which does not help at all with the current situation.

    All creditors have been nothing but supportive with their clients during these tough times. All banks, credit card companies, even private lenders are doing the very best they can to assist their clients go through this pandemic. I must say I am amazed, insulted and I even feel humiliated somewhat. I feel bullied by the company that I trusted and did business with. A company who is trying to present itself as a company for the people. I now realize that Carmax is nothing but a coldhearted corporation who would do anything and would hurt anyone to make an extra dime. This is not the behavior of a community service driven company! Sincerely, NT carmax account # **

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    Maintenance

    Reviewed April 19, 2020

    It's been less than a year and my car has already died on me! Twice! I went to get my oil changed. Turns out I have a leak and I’ve had a leak since I’ve had the car so I get the test done to see where the leak is but In the process my starter died as well. I think they should be held accountable Co code ring. They sold my friend a car with a shot battery and I’m paying almost 400 a month for my car that won’t even run! I’m very upset and will look into legal action if they do not address my issues. I can sue them for selling me a defective car and I promise you I'll win.

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    PriceStaffRates

    Reviewed April 6, 2020

    CarMax service has been fantastic. Everyone is courteous and friendly. They are a very professional outfit. Work is done in a timely manner and I have never had an issue with the work done. Pricing is also very competitive.

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    CoverageMaintenance

    Reviewed March 18, 2020

    Definitely should have used that 7 day time frame to simply drive the car over to my mechanic when I bought the car two months ago. Today I had to replace the rear brake pads, the rear brake rotors and purchase 4 new tires with a necessary alignment. Pads were down to 3MM and all tires were worn down to 3/32. Could have returned the car two months ago instead of spending $1392.00 today.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed March 4, 2020

    I made an appointment and waited three weeks to bring my car in. When I got to my appointment at 9:30 a.m. they told me they would look at it and give me a call. I heard nothing and around 4:00 p.m. began calling. I could never get through to a person and was forced to leave a message. It is now noon, the following day, and I have called 10 times and still never heard from anyone. This is the worst service on the planet. I would not buy a car from them again and would never take my car to their service department again. If you are thinking about doing business with Carmax, just say NO! David ** Hutto, Texas

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffTimelinessHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2020

    Unfortunately, this was an absolutely horrible experience. From the time I went to purchase this vehicle in Davie, FL (4 hours away) on 2/9/2020 until now. I have driven the car for less than 2 days! I was lied about the condition of the vehicle, what would be done to fix it, and god only knows what else. When I went to purchase the vehicle, I asked how much damage was on the car. (Rock chips, scratches, dents, dings, etc) I was told by the sales lady at the Sanford location that they did a walk around and stated no issues. (She later stated it was impossible for a 2014 to not be damaged) which we all know is an IGNORANT response.

    When I arrived in Davie, FL at the CarMax there I met with a salesman who seemed rather nice (Toooo nice) and wanted to speed through the process. (Redflag 1). The car that I WAS PURCHASING was in the dark, not washed, and looks like it was done on purpose. The first thing I noticed was the headlights being foggy, then hairline scratches underneath the clear coat. I know this kind of damage can't be repaired by buffing but I bring it up to the salesman who states he would have it all fixed (including headlights) when I arrive back in Central Florida. He assured me and over and over that it went through the 125+ point inspection and it was a GREAT CAR! I asked him again about the vehicle as I need something dependable to take my mother to cancer treatments etc..

    Upon going over the car, there were a few other things and he stated the same thing. Great, as much as I'm peeved by it, I have been wanting this M235i for quite some time. After the paperwork was done, I walk outside and they drove my car through a carwash tunnel vs handwashing it and detailing it. (Talk about lazy!) I was told by salesman that CarMax was cheap and they got rid of the detail department as a whole. He was not lying! They had to aim headlights at my car from another vehicle so they could see it to dry it! Glass was still dirty, the interior was disgusting, it was a mess and there was no offer to get it detailed.

    Fast forward. The following day I am on my way home from picking my mother up at her treatment. It was at this moment I have one of the scariest moments driving a vehicle. We are cruising the speed limit when the vehicle immediately loses almost all of its power and goes into what they call limp mode. The car goes from around 65 miles an hour to 40. Scarier yet is I have a fully loaded dump truck behind me which almost slams into my mother and I in this car. Now, I would have possibly survived with severe injury but my 70-year-old mother would have been hurt critically! Scared the ** out of me!

    Immediately following this I reach out to my sales lady in Sanford and tell her what happened and asked when service would be open? She doesn't give a ** if we are okay, how my mother is, just that the service center is open at 7 pm. So, I share some words with her and then take the vehicle in at around 7:30 am the next morning. Around 2/3 hours later the service advisor comes out and tells me the charge pipe was destroyed and it was common. I asked her if it was so common, why did they not check it as part of the 125 point inspection. She hinted that they should have but didn't put the dealership into complete liability mode.

    Now, as I have 7 days to return it I reached out to CarMax and it's the executive team to see if they could help locate me a car that has actually been checked. I had several people reach out and none of them would help. Enter the CARMAX EXPERIENCE. During the time that I am reaching out to them, they advise me that since they are helping me with this car that they would not help locate me another car. Then in one email, I was told they WOULD help me with finding a car then 1 paragraph later told they would not. (I can provide the email).

    They then agreed to fix the car properly (bodywork) etc... so I went to pick up my vehicle. LO AND BEHOLD my car was damaged on the rear deck lid, front right wheel, the headlights they were supposed to repair they did a horrible job, I had scratches on the door handle and side of the car, and WAIT FOLKS - IT GETS BETTER (They had wet sanded and BURNED MY PAINT) trying to get the hairline scratches out of the paint! Too bad, I can't provide my YT to see the videos, it's hideous what they did.

    I asked the sales manager to take a look and he refused to take a look at it. He was a complete **. I immediately send the video and photos to the service manager who stated he would fix all of the issues, have this in email. The car is now at the body shop where it's been since last week. I also received a call the next day after dropping it off. They had pulled the underbelly off and oil poured out all over the place from various points on the car. They advised me that seals were incorrectly installed and they could not explain where the rest of the leaks were coming from. This is a CARMAX car that went through this rigorous 125+ inspection!

    There are no cars at the moment that have the same equipment as mine and that aren't destroyed. I have asked that my vehicle be made safe, have the frame checked to make sure it's not bent, and for CARMAX to perform all the repairs they promised in an email that they would perform. At this time they have refused to do so only telling me to make a decision RIGHT NOW on what to do. I did make a decision, as long as the car comes out straight on the machine and the body shop feels they can make it right, they send it to BMW for all of the oil pouring out from under my car, then I'll stay with my vehicle.

    I have received nothing but threatening emails telling me I better return or else. I have been treated like I did something wrong when it's their fault. The fact they sold me an unsafe vehicle that wasn't checked properly, in my opinion, speaks volumes. A car buying experience is supposed to be fun and enjoyable. This has been an utter nightmare. I have not included everything here because I only have so many characters, but trust me it gets worse!

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2020

    Me and my husband contacted Carmax in order to buy a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The first person we went too told us 2000 down. Come to find out that sales person didn’t even keep the application and didn’t put the car on hold. Second person we talked too was in the call center and that person didn’t hold the car. Called back to call center and spoke to Amanda and she resubmitted our application and this time the down payment was 2400. Ok no big deal things happen right. Ok well we told them we was driving from Houston to Dallas to get this car and wanted to make sure that everything was good. Come to find out they could only use my income and the down payment then went 2800. Ok I’m mad my husband is mad.

    We say ok we need to make this isn’t going to change. Mind u we are half way to DALLAS by now. Get a manager named Joey involved and then he resubmitted the application again with just my income and he calls us and says the down payment is 2900. By now me and my husband are livid. Asked Joey if he could compensate us for all the trouble we had and he said no. I will never recommend this place to anyone ever in my life.

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    CoveragePriceMaintenanceRates

    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2020

    I was at Carmax yesterday to see what they would give me for the Land Rover I bought in November, yes I've had it for only 2 months. It almost left me stranded while driving from San Antonio to Florida to see my family during the holidays. I couldn't shut it off the entire time because I was afraid the battery would die. Which I had to replace when I got to Florida. I have yet to see any reimbursement money from that. It's been in the shop 4 or 5 times and I just picked it up yesterday after they had it for 2 weeks. They gave me standard textbook appraisal and that leaves me about 9k upside down.

    I asked them if I could just be free from the vehicle considering all the issues I've had to include a coolant leak where they had to replace the radiator. So needless to say, this was my 2nd vehicle I bought from them and it will be my last. Carmax vehicles are also WAY overpriced when you look at other dealers in the area. A 2016 4Runner will run you 26k with 60k miles compared to the same vehicle with 30k miles for the same price. Be aware. I'm disappointed.

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2020

    I went to Carmax and found 2 cars that were in my price range and what I was looking for, I was treated very well by the staff and on the 20 of July I signed the papers and drove off with my 2010 Mazda 3, they however did not offer gap insurance on my car but ok. I brought it in a couple of times as for some minor work and was very pleased on how I was treated by the service staff.

    On the 21 of August before even making one payment I was hit head on and my car was totaled. I contacted carmax financial and let them know what had happened. The I Sundance adjuster said my car was blue book valued at like 7 thousand dollars and that was what was paid to carmax and I have been making payments on this car that I found out I was overcharged but my bad for not doing my homework. I have gone back to carmax and to other dealers trying to get a car but the banks want either a trade in and a pay out. I am baffled by the lack of sympathy or help. I would get another car for carmax but they won't even help so let me pay for a car that I don't have and have me taking Uber to work and back. Why not help someone like me is just plain stupid.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2020

    I had to dig really hard to even pull one star for this outfit. Although they have some nice vehicles and you can find pretty much what you are looking for online. I found a vehicle in another state, and had an associate in that city look at it for me. Made arrangements to hold vehicle, which they forgot to do, and I am glad I called to check on it. Anyway paid to have it shipped. Told me it would be 4 or 5 days, it was 12 or 13. When it arrived, it had major scratches in the door, so they try to buff out and ended up burning the paint so that both passenger side doors had to be painted. In addition, a body part fell off the car, (headlight washer door) and on inspection I found that there were 5 clips that hold the inner fender well were missing.

    My vehicle is in the shop as we speak. They tell me it will be ready tomorrow. I will be checking these repairs very closely as I have issues with trust at this point. Most disturbing is that I did not like the tires that were on the vehicle. Very bad reviews for wet road conditions and it rains a lot in Florida. I asked if they could do a tire swap and was told that my Florida contact would do that for me. My Florida contact said he did it himself when he bought a car so not a problem. Agreement was made I select tires, (I got this in writing) which I did and was told they would be sold to me at cost, mounted and balanced at no charge. In question are the tires they removed, which although an off brand were brand new and told they would be returned to me. I am now being told they were disposed of and I am having a really hard time believing that.

    I have asked for compensation because the car is titled to me and the tires also belong to me. I was told in other terms to go pound sand. This brings me back to my opening warning to get EVERYTHING in writing when dealing with CARMAX because they seem to forget things they tell you, and are only focused on making a sale. I am sure that I will get stiffed on the tires and they went out the door on somebody's arm at my expense. This will be my last experience at CARMAX for sure.

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    CoveragePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2020

    I purchased a 2010 Nissan Titan from the Carmax Store in Hoover Alabama. I want to say that the entire experience was wonderful. Speedy closing process and easy financing. From day one the company has supplied excellent service. I recently traded the truck to purchase a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Had I not gotten such a good deal elsewhere I most certainly would have used CarMax again to make my purchase. Additionally their extended warranty worked great, never ran into any problems getting them to fix my truck.

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    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2020

    I truly hate having to give a negative review on any one Company but this one Company (Carmax) really seriously deserves it. To begin my journey at Carmax on the first day ever when I first walked in, I test drove 5 cars I was interested in. Out of the 5 cars I drove that day, 4 cars were in need of desperate repair. One car would not start even when jumped by the salesman. This car was a 2018 Lincoln Navigator priced at $34,500 and would not even make a sound when being jumped. The second car that I test drove was a 2018 GORGEOUS! Honda Accord. The car truly was stunning but the WORST was just about to let itself be known! The Automatic transmission was not engaging in third gear and we had to pull over and turn around and drive 10 miles per hour to get back to Carmax.

    Well, to make a long story short. I did purchase a 2017 Limited Kia Sorento at $27,300 only because my Wife begged me to,,,, she said their Customer service was excellent (she was correct about that) but the cars they were selling were poorly selected by their buyers. The Kia Sorento has had more service than all of my cars put together in the past 28 years. Their SLOGAN in the commercials says "We buy cars,,, WE BUY ALL THE CARS" and they truly are not exaggerating,,, they buy any and ALL THE CARS, only If they can make $6000 to $9000 thousand dollars on one purchase from what I heard.

    If you're thinking about Carmax as a possible choice, please look elsewhere or at least pay a license mechanic to inspect the car or truck your interested in from Carmax. Shop around and you'll notice that they are the HIGHEST priced dealership anywhere. To make matters worse, the HIGHEST priced and with the absolute worst mechanically conditioned automobiles around. Save yourself the HUGE expense and time of visiting repair garages time and time again to keep your Carmax purchase running!

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2020

    After filing online application for a loan and getting approved 2 times confirming all was in order and all had to do was go to store, review the car, pay dep and take delivery. I did that only to be confronted by so called manager who was rude. Jason his name since 2009 at Carmax Doral and told now they want to switch to a new company and wanted 22% interest on a 2017 car.. I GUESS AS THE NAME IMPLIES PAY THE MAX AT CARMAX. Never again. Worst BAIT AND SWITCH LYING company ever/someone needs to suit them. I'm sure a class action against these tactics will yield multiple client. It's fraud to trick someone to come in on a promise then to try to switch them at the last minute. Did not work with me. Not to mention the car was $2000 more than others similar year and condition.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTransparency

    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2020

    I purchased a 2017 Honda Civic EX-T just after Christmas and with two weeks we almost ruined the engine. The store gave us the car with a loose engine oil cap. We have oil everywhere under the hood and it will require some cleaning. Thankfully the car still runs and we didn’t drive it without oil once we noticed the leaks from where we were parking the car. Let’s see if the store does the right thing in 1) replacing a part under the hood that is filthy with oil, 2) degreased everything under the hood, 3) address all the expenses related to this mishap. I’ve already been given the bad news by someone at the store that my insurance would not cover a loaner vehicle. It’s my expectation that the store would own up to this quality control issue and get the car cleaned and restore, not to mention address the inconvenience this situation has caused; both in loss of time and money. I look forward to posting an update on how they respond to the situation.

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    Sales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 25, 2019

    I've purchased a TON of cars from Carmax... Dating back to 09. The experience used to be very positive. ALL the cars were clean, had no warning lights and the prices were competitive or better than the dealers in the local area. The sales people knew what they were selling and seemed to have your interest at heart and helped you find the right car as the received no commission on sales.

    Flip forward 10 years and it's clear, profits have taken center stage of the Carmax model and not much of anything else! I recently visited both the Tampa and Clearwater (actually Largo) dealerships and was appalled at the lack of "giving a crap" from the staff. The cars were FILTHY inside and out (was never the case in the past). There was CLEAR evidence of vehicles with newly painted front and rear bumpers (some still had painters tape on them), and some with flat tires!

    Carmax USED to be a company of high quality and saw to every detail. That being said, it was fine by me to spend a little more ($1-2k more) because you know you were buying an inspected, clean, quality product. Now, you get the filth, poor quality control, bad management and STILL the added cost comparative to local dealers and they don't care.

    It's my guess that they now sell lower quality, filthy cars to people with bad credit! They have TONS of lenders that will sell to anyone (at 14, 20 and higher percentage) as that's now their new model. If you have poor credit and want a Jaguar, they'll take care of you. If you have good to great credit (or cash) want a quality used vehicle at a great price, RUN AWAY and look elsewhere (Try a local dealer or better yet, Autotrader)!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2019

    The person selling me the car was friendly, I give it that much. But I bought a 2007 Nissan Frontier from Carmax that I paid off at the time of sell and I also told him I wanted to get the MaxCare with it. I bought the truck and it only had 111350 miles on it and when I hit 112650 miles something went wrong and it quit running so I was lucky I was in a Walmart parking lot where I work and I called carmax on the gulf freeway where I bought the truck at and told them what had happened so they looked up when I bought the truck and told me I never purchased maxcare when I know I did and told me I was on my own. Carmax is just another glorified buy here pay here lot. I am going to have to get a lawyer and sue for the repairs I guess, I will never buy a car from carmax again and I tell everyone not to either

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2019

    I purchased a 2011 Jeep Compass for my daughter from the newly opened CarMax in Kenner, LA in October 2019. After having the vehicle for 13 days, it broke down on the Interstate endangering the life of my daughter. The vehicle was returned to Carmax (and I was provided a loaner vehicle), and CarMax had the vehicle in their possession for 3 weeks before being repaired. Once the vehicle was “repaired to their standards”, I took back the vehicle and after 8 days, it again broke down and as inoperable.

    I attempted on several occasions to speak with the General Manager of the store, Sharon **, however, she never returned my telephone calls, refused to meet with me or schedule an appointment at the store, and never responded to my messages. The service department manager “Jimmy”, offered to take back the vehicle for a full refund, however, reneged on the offer once the vehicle was able to be towed back to the facility. In the meantime between the vehicle breaking down and being towed back to CarMax, I reached out the general manager by her cell phone and letter. Again, no response and the only response was from corporate FedExing me a letter advising that if I entered CarMax property I would be arrested (see attached letter).

    The general manager stated that she felt threatened that I contacted her personally. I can assure you that all communication I have had with carmax and their employees has been professional. Yes, I did contact her personally but in no way obtained her information illegally as that is what I was told. I was receiving no response from her so I kept reaching out any way I could to have her cooperate and communicate with me to address the situation involving a vehicle I purchased being broken down and inoperable twice in the short time after it was purchased.

    Sure enough, I returned the broken down vehicle and CarMax called the police and refused to fix my vehicle and told me I was trespassing and my vehicle needing repair was also trespassing. They stated “we retain the right not to do business with whom we please”. They informed me by letter that any repair would have to be done by a 3rd party mechanic and carmax would pay for the repair. Well guess what happened next, I had the vehicle repaired (is currently being repaired) by a 3rd party mechanic and carmax is refusing to pay for the damages. The mechanic reached out to CarMax per the instruction by letter, and CarMax Kenner is refusing to repair, refusing to fix the vehicle themselves or have a 3rd party repair. I purchased the vehicle approx. 60 days ago and it has been inoperable for about half the time.

    CarMax is responsible for the repair per the purchase agreement of the vehicle and warranty offered by carmax at the time of purchase and as stated in the legal letter I received from Maggie ** (who also will not return my calls and cooperate). Just because I contacted the manager personally does not negate the company’s potential liability. This is my daughter's vehicle. It has been in the shop and inoperable longer than I have had it and now customer service is refusing to speak with me on the phone, again telling me they have the right to do business with whom they please.

    I can assure you that I am a professional and treat other the same and expect the same in return. I am absolutely no threat to anyone nor have I ever displayed such behavior. I only want what carmax offered and that is full repair of the vehicle 90 days from the time of purchase. Customer Care is now refusing to speak with me. Please advise if legal representation is my only way to resolve this matter and have the vehicle repaired, or will someone contact me directly and approve the repair of the vehicle. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and I truly appreciate any advice on how to handle this situation moving forward.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2019

    I came in to get an appraisal and received an offer of $5500. We didn't have our new car purchase complete so I let the offer elapse. Less than a week and half later I went in and was told I had to get a new appraisal and this time it was $3500. No changes to car, only 50 additional miles, and $2000 drop in estimate. I was given a story about market conditions, yada yada. But this was a scam in my opinion. I will never do business with Carmax again!

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2019

    I spent $70k on a used Toyota LandCruiser. It had some visual paint defects, upholstery issues, and a small dent. The sales associate assured me it would be fixed by the service dept... ”just bring it back when you are ready.” Fast forward 8 months or so, and I bring it in to be fixed. Unfortunately the fine print says they won’t honor the repairs since it was past 90 days....the “policy.” I clearly made a mistake and didn’t follow up in time, but the customer service was poor and unapologetic. If you are looking for a sterile sales environment where they won’t do the right thing and honor their commitments, then CarMax is the place for you. If you want to buy from a corporation that follows their policies over customer satisfaction, then again, CarMax is the place for you. My experience was at CarMax Charlotte on Independence boulevard. I will never purchase from them again.

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    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2019

    Ok let's start out with I'm a bad at grammar so work with me. I found a truck at CarMax that I was interested in, so I get it shipped and drive a hour and half to go check it over. Well we go check it out discuss the money end of it make a deal and arrangements to come back in a week with the funds. Well fast forward my wife calls to let them know we will be arriving when we agreed just to find out the truck has been shipped out and sold. That should of been the dead giveaway to run away. Hey things happen right. I've only wasted 3 hours one day in just drive time alone. No big deal. Well they find another truck that fits the bill and have it shipped in on there fine. I'm not sure how that's supposed to help me since they have already messed up once but hey I'll take what I can get.

    So this truck comes in. Money is all into play. I bring my checkbook. All the things they need. Well bad news. They won't take that type of check and they can only run debit cards and all the banks are closed, and mind you I found out my child was getting sicks 2 mins before I pulled in because she threw up in my car. Oh well. It's called being a parent. Well needless to say that was another wasted trip only to be told that they will hold the truck for 7 more days 'til I could get them the proper check or cash or a approved card they like. I think I'm good on all those notes and gonna cut my losses and not deal with CarMax any furthers. I already have 6 hours of drive time 3 throw ups and a few hours of dealing with "I'm sorry this hasn't worked out, but we won't bend or help in any way besides take your money and act like we're your friend." Just imagine buying a vehicle from them and it going bad. CarMax is like the Walmart of used cars.

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    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2019

    I purchased a vehicle and an hour into driving off the lot, noticed major issues with the vehicle. It was shaking and stalling. Since then, the vehicle has been in the repair shop almost 15 times. I asked for a replacement or refund and Carmax refused. I am still having issues with the vehicle and recently determined the repairs Carmax made were done incorrectly. Never buy a car from this oversized pot lot.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2019

    I paid off my car in August 2019. Up until that time, my experience had been great. I moved to Austin while still making my payments early every month, and I updated my address. When it came time to receiving my title - nothing. I finally called them in October to see where it was. They told me that they mailed it to my old address where I had not been living for years. Then they told me they would send me a lien release so I could get a title. Why couldn't they just get another title? Anyway, it was supposed to take 2 weeks to get the lien release. Here it is November 19, and I still have no title, no lien release, and no help getting my title. I had to call them again and be subjected to another song and dance. Same lyrics, still no title.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2019

    They conned me into paying 50% more than the value of the vehicle. This lemon they suckered me into had a variety of problems from the get go. I reported them to Better Business Bureau but haven't heard back from them and I'm sure they are paid off by Carmax corporation to look the other way anyhow. Just a bunch of crooks and swindlers is all they are. I tell all my family and friends to never go there EVER!

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    Contract & TermsPrice

    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2019

    Once again I am reminded of why you do not buy additional insurance when purchasing a car. My wife purchased a Kia Optima from CarMax in 2016 with MaxCare Auto Warranty. The transmission failed at 91000 miles and CarMax claimed it was not under warranty and that they could not fix it due to specialized parts. We had it towed to a Kia dealership where they confirmed it was out of warranty as we were not the original owners. $4200 later, the Kia is repaired. We take the Kia to CarMax to resell it back to them as our daughter has purchased a vehicle on her own. They give us a quote less than the cost of the new transmission when it is only 7 months later with an additional 1000 miles.

    CarMax looks up our records and determined that we DO have a warranty and the repairs should have been covered. We submit a claim to MaxCare with all the paperwork and 3 weeks later are denied because we are not in the 30-day window since the repairs had been done. We understand that we should have known what the warranty process was per the contract. However, CarMax should have also known we had MaxCare as we purchased it from CarMax and then were told by CarMax that the vehicle was not under Warranty. So we are still out $4200 dollars on a valid claim. I know that I will never buy from CarMax again!!!

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2019

    Went to CarMax on Sahara, Las Vegas, had a 2019 Chevy Equinox transferred from California with less than 1,000 miles. Had trade and all paperwork done to finally find out you can't buy the cars in Nevada with under 2500 miles. What a blow to us... Why didn't sales people know this before going through the whole process!!!!! Wife finally found another car in California. 2017 Nissan Altima. Had it transferred to Sahara CarMax. Car had to be cleaned up and new battery installed. This should have been a warning to us.

    Completed paperwork to purchase. Got home to find miles was higher than advertised. Stated 24k and car had 28k+. Had to go back to "return" car and start all over. Then driving car, wife stated it doesn't drive or feel right. Found out that car had too small tires. They were regular 16" tires with goddy hub caps. Tire store stated this car as per info inside car door should have 18" tires & rims. WOW!!!!

    I think the California dealership stripped this car of all SL qualities. Even this car should have mats inside that say Altima after doing some research. Complained to sales and manager but nothing happened. Really scared about this car and actions of CarMax or NO actions thereof... Really have to think about doing business with CarMax again especially after buying a few before but this car really left a bad taste.

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2019

    I bought a car from Carmax in March of 2018. And I also purchased MaxCare. As of right now in October of 2019 I have used it twice. Received a free loaner vehicle, and had all $700 of my parts and labor covered! I paid nothing out of pocket both visits into the shop. Their plan is comprehensive and upfront. It’s even refundable if needed. Definitely would recommend the dealer and their service plan!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2019

    My son bought a 2010 Toyota Corolla in March 2019! It had 63,000 miles on it! Everything was ok at first but the key fob stopped working about 2 months after he bought the car! So as a present for his birthday, since changing the battery wouldn’t make it work we decided to buy a new one and have it programmed as a gift for his birthday which is October now! He went to Carmax when it stopped working and they tested it but wouldn’t offer to do anything about it! While in the Fred Haas Toyota service department they did a mult-point inspection at no charge and found - it needed air filter, cabin filter, brakes cleaned and adjusted, A Oil Leak at the oil filter housing, and it needs a 2 year brake fluid exchanged! Now today they call us and can’t get the new key fob to program which they have to investigate further which is more money!

    We have never bought from Carmax before but I would think the used cars would be in better shape! In other words they would inspect them and make sure the cars were in good shape before they sale them like new air filters etc. Our son did get the extended warranty so we will investigate the oil problem! I trust this Fred Haas Toyota! We have used them for years! We also have a private mechanic! I did think when our son bought this car that 10,999 was a little high so I am so disappointed in Carmax!

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    Staff

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2019

    This month I purchased a 2017 Cadillac X-T5 in red. My experience was extremely positive. In Laurel MD I met Mohammad who has worked with CarMax for 18 years. I've never had a smoother transfer from my 2010 to my newer model. There was never high pressure & their selling approach was top professional. CarMax even delivered a car with new tires. I waited just one week to have my car delivered from upstate New York. It was exactly what I was promised. I want to thank Mohammad & the entire CarFax team. I will be buying again from CarMax.

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    StaffFinancing

    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2019

    Applied online with a representative at Carmax in Houston Texas and was approved. Was told that I was approved for financing of $9,500 with $1,200 down. I asked to change the vehicle to one within the approval of financing and was told that the credit application would have to be resubmitted which don't make any sense because it was ran 5 min ago with the approval, I was just changing to a less expensive car. Then when the representative ran my credit again, per what she stated, it came back that I still needed $1,200 down. This is crazy because the finance company don't get that money. Carmax does.

    The less expensive car would have provided 100% financing. Then I check my credit report and they only ran the credit once. SCAM. Just wanted money twice. Will not use them. Why can't they just run your credit and see what you are approved for then show you the cars in that range. Crooks. Just want to have that extra money. The down payment does nothing but put money in the dealer's pocket.

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    Price

    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2019

    If price is not a factor this is a great dealership. If price is a factor then all cars are extremely overpriced and carmax will give you the least if you sell them your car (hassle free). I recommend to go to an auction or deal with private parties when buying a used vehicle. Carmax is a reputable place that will have some sort of warranty but in my opinion is better to pay that extra money to have a mechanic checking the car before buying and a repair shop giving it a second look after buying it. In most cases it is much cheaper.

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    Kelly increased rating by 4 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with CarMax, Kelly increased their star rating on Oct. 12, 2019.

    Updated review: Oct. 12, 2019

    I wrote a bad review about CarMax. Today I received a call from Matt ** the manager. He went above and beyond to rectify the situation. Great job. I would definitely deal with Matt ** again.. Thanks for taking care of what needed to be done.

    Original Review: Oct. 10, 2019

    I wouldn't recommend going to CarMax in Albany NY, the person we dealt with is Jacqueline. First night we went was for a test drive and did the credit application. We make an appointment to finish the deal for 10/09/19 at 4.00pm. She wasn't on time for our appt. She was at Dunkin donuts getting coffee. She finally showed up at 4:25. Then she told us that because I was the cosigner I would have to be on my son's insurance and be a registered owner. I went to speak to this young kid Lauren and Matt, down right rude. None of the people we dealt with had a clue. Extremely rude. Beware

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    Price

    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2019

    In 2017 I went to CarMax dealer Sahara in Las Vegas NV, to look at cars. I liked the CLA 250. I drove it, then went inside and bought the car. My wife loved it as well, in 2019 I went back to trade the car. They run the vin # and it come out as the car had an accident in 2016!! And didn't make the trade cuz the car value is 16 and I owed 20 high interest from the start almost 10% very high. Anyways they sold me a car with no accident report then accident report pops up out of nowhere! Went back and forth with customer relations about it.

    They basically said it wasn't their fault and they will not do anything about it in so many words!! So it was my first time and last time I go in to CarMax. Customers! My advice to you if you want a car with a possibility of having an accident history with the car you'll choose!? Be my guess walk in to car max and shoot your dice for good luck. OH BY THE WAY I WENT IN DESPITE OF ALL THE BAD REVIEWS I READ. I LEARNED MY LESSON... AGAIN GOOD LUCK.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019

    I would never recommend especially for single moms. They take advantage of you, lie about the vehicles, overcharge, and several added fees. They destroyed my credit making one late payment multiple. I am a teacher and single mom with a car that is falling apart and because they destroyed my credit- I am stuck putting my children in the deathtrap that I was ripped off for.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019

    I would like to inform you of the horrible customer service I received from the business manager at the Tallahassee location. I spoke with the office there to cancel my warranty. He was ok, but seemed unsure of the knowledge he was giving me, as if he were very new to the job. I then asked to speak to his manager so that I can just be sure that the information was indeed correct. The manager then get on the phone and immediately was irritated as if I interrupted his day. I asked him to verify the information that I had been given from the previous person and he gave me some very different info. He was very passive aggressive, condescending, rude and abrasive. He informed me that I will need to drive down to the office (after I told him several times that I live in GA not FL and it's a 4 hr drive) and fill out the paperwork.

    I said that's was not be possible for me to do and he then said "well that's the only way we do it and there nothing I can do for you, soooo." I insisted that there must be a way around that since I live in another state. He Then became even more obnoxiously rude while stating "well that is the only way, we can't help" (several times, each time more rude than the last). I then simply asked him for his name, he said "Cliff". I asked for his last name, he said "I don't have to give you my last name" (with a nasty tone to say the very least). Then I said, "Well, ok, may I have you last initial," he said "no, I don't have to give you anything". Then I said, "Well with you being the business office manager you should be able to provide me with your office contact number."

    At that point he said "LOOK, I'm not giving you any of my information, that's too personal, you not getting anything outta me!". I was beyond hurt and horribly offended by this. I felt he was the most unprofessional person I had encounter in my life and I have not even met him in person. I simply informed him that he would hear about this later and he hung up on me. He even then sent an e-mail to me with a picture of a written note (so that I could not get his information in the signature of the email). I will attach a picture of that in this email or a separate one. This was a very petty and childish move on his part and he is failing this team and Carmax as a whole with his actions. There in no telling the numbers of people he treats so poorly.

    I truly feel sorry for any one who has to work with this person and a customer, employee or co-worker. There needs to be corrective action immediately. I had such a great experience with Carmax until this very moment. I have friends and family in the Tallahassee area who are looking to purchase and I definitely would not recommend them or even a stranger to that place. I will also be leaving a complaint on the BBB, Google and everywhere else I can to warn people about that "Cliff" person and to be ware of dealing with him. I am so sad to even have to take time out of my work day and type this long e-mail. But this is how upset I am and I will go out of my way to make sure this does not happen to any other customer.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019

    I purchased a car from Carmax and although it is supposed that they doing full inspection before reselling, I got a lot of problem including the fuel injection; battery and brakes; not understanding how their cars are prices very high and it is full of such problems and when you call them to get any discount to cover those problems they deal with you very bad. It is a month now and my car is still in maintenance.

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    Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019

    Finished to pay for my car. And now can not get my title. Called 5-6 different representative and each explain different. Still without title. I ask question, and they even don't listen that I asking and start answering on something different.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2019

    CarMax and the public needs to hear this feedback. 1. They sold me a car with an odometer reading 500 miles more than the paperwork stated. That's not only illegal but shortened the 3000 mile warranty in their favor. 2. Inspection sticker said May, and I bought it in August. I was told this is against their own policy. 3. Within a week I noticed the wipers malfunctioned, the parking brake could not be engaged, and the A/C could not meet the challenge of a really hot day. 3. I took it in for repairs and they ran into trouble. They called me that day (a Friday) saying no manager was on duty and would they call me Monday to explain the unusual situation (they had accidentally deployed my airbags).

    4. Hearing nothing, I called on Tuesday morning and was told no manager on duty until Wednesday. I drove there Tuesday after lunch and found an assistant manager in his office six feet away from the person who told me there would be none on duty. 5. After 13 days of being stonewalled, I asked for my money back. They had not fixed the car and they claimed their insurance company had taken the matters out their hands. 6. During that time I would call in for updates. Once I waited on hold so long I was able to drive there (20 minutes) still on hold. I handed the phone to the Service Manager standing in a room with 5 employees (none on the phone or with customers) and he said they were having trouble with their phone system. Like it was just another day at CarMax.

    6. I called corporate headquarters demanding to speak to someone in senior management. That propelled me to the highest level I was able to get to in this 23-day saga. The local assistant store manager left me a message for me to call him back, but he left no extension so I was back to being on hold in a trouble phone system. When I finally reached him, I asked why he left no extension, and he said he didn't have one. When I asked why it took so long for him to reach out to me he apologized that he had been off for two days and the note from corporate sat on his desk while he was away. When I said, "no one covers your duties while he is on days off?" He said no, but typically they are not 2-days in a row. I guess consumers can wait.

    7. All in all it took 23-days of this kind of runaround while they "partnered with the team" (their corporate lingo) to figure out how to make this right for me. All along the way I encountered systemic failures in their communications, policies and procedures. Even the last day (yesterday) they tried to get me to sign paperwork for me to certify a blank odometer reading and while signing power of attorney over to them on the title claim. And that I had received refund check (which will be snail mailed and arrive in 3-5 business days to my bank where i got the loan). How does a Fortune 500 company built on a no hassle brand sustain survive in this mode?

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    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2019

    Over the years I had heard that Carmax was a trusted company that I could depend on, so when it came time to buy a car I went to them first. I was not ready to purchase a new vehicle and I was aware that they inspected their cars before offering them for sale. I went in and was shown several options and ended up setting on a Toyota Matrix. I had owned Toyotas and they were always dependable.

    At signing I was notified that I would want to take care of the airbag recall after purchase, which I have done. Within a week of driving off the lot I notice the car had began to shake when braking. I scheduled an appointment with their service department and they examined the brake and told me nothing was wrong. I left for work unsatisfied and continued to drive the car and the shaking got so bad that it literally rattled my teeth. I went back in and had the same results. Nothing is wrong. They acted like I insane.

    I wrote to corporate and never received a response. The 30 days lapsed and I was no longer covered by their warranty. I went to an independent garage and was told that all four drums were shot and that the front brakes needed replacing. I had this done, obviously for safety, and sent corporate another letter through their portal. Again nothing. I have sent a total of three letters to them informing them of my experience and if their lack of response is any indication, I can only assume that they do not care.

    I would strongly urge anyone considering doing business with this company to reconsider. In my experience there is little to no difference between them and most other used car dealers out there. I am sure that most of the cars they sell are OK, but if you are one of the unlucky ones to get a car in the condition that I did, do not expect them to do the right thing.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019

    I was sold a 2007 VW Passat Stationwagon. Less than 30 days after purchase the headliner dropped. I brought it back and I was that it is "Cosmetic" and they would not fix it. I was bamboozled with their "Extended" warranty... I will never do business with Carmax again

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2019

    In reference to my experience buying a Chrysler Town and Country at Gastonia, NC Carmax... Carmax Gastonia NC. 1600 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054. 704-691-6529. I contacted Carmax Gastonia regarding the transfer of a Chrysler Town and Country On Sept 1, 2019. I spoke to ** and stayed in contact with her via text. The vehicle arrived and I test drove it on the 10th of Sept., 2019. ** was off that day so another associate went with me to test drive it. I turned the radio off and the air down to low so I could hear the engine. Didn't hear anything that alarmed me. The van seemed to drive smoothly. BUT after driving it we noticed a check engine light on and the sales person (**) said it was probably nothing more than the gas cap not being tight enough but he would "partner" with management to check everything out.

    I waited until Friday, Sept., 13th and went back after receiving a message from ** that the van had been checked over and cleared. Said it was just a battery cable that had come loose, probably during transport. I test drove the Van again. The check engine light was off and all seemed well. On Saturday the 14th I went in and purchased the van putting 13K down and financing the other 10K. From start to finish of the SALES part ** was incredible. She made me comfortable, we laughed and talked and truly hit it off. Not knowing then that SHE would be the only true bright spot in my Carmax experience is a true shame.

    Before I even left the Carmax lot the truth of the problems with that van started to surface. It was 95 degrees outside so for the first time I turned the air all the way up. The blower made a loud humming sound and the dash began to vibrate. I got out of the van and went to find Wally. She wrote up a service order and told me to bring the van back on Monday. (service Dept was closed on weekends) When I left Carmax me and my family met at Outback for dinner. After dinner I came out and got in the van and went to start it and noticed an alert on the dash that read something like: Auto start disabled. Door ajar. BUT ALL DOORS WERE SHUT. The read out didn't specify which door it was referring to so me and my opened and closed every door again and again trying to get the alert to disappear. After 4 or 5 times trying I decided to start the car as the sliding door was shutting and it DID start and the alert went away.

    Drove straight home...approximately 5 miles from Carmax and tried to back in to my driveway which is on a slight incline. The van started BUMPING up the drive and jerking like it was skidding the tires. Tried several times to back it in and then gave up and just pulled straight in. That night went outside after dark to check the interior and exterior lights since I was seeing so many things that concerned me and had only driven the van in daylight. I opened the drivers side auto sliding door with the key fob and a blinking light caught my eye on the over head instrument panel. The interior is illuminated blue so the light was very noticeable as it went off and on, then flickered, fluttered and then off and on until I got in the front seat and took my finger and lightly tapped the button and the light flickered a few times and then stayed on. I pulled up some information on the van from years prior and found that it had been serviced for an electrical problem in the past. Didn't KNOW that!

    On Monday, Sept 16, 2019 I took the van back to Carmax and explained every issue. Had ** drive with me in reference to the van jerking up my driveway and he experienced the same thing in exact duplication of the problem I had. Called later that day and ** (sp) told me that they had put transmission fluid in the van but nothing had been serviced yet.

    On Tuesday, Sept 17, 2019 I still hadn't heard anything so I stopped in to inquire only to find out that the transmission was bad. At that point I had driven the van approx 10 miles. I asked to speak to the manager and was told by ** that he would "partner" with management and get back with me. I said I wanted to speak with someone face to face but he said he wasn't sure the manager was there. I INSISTED that I speak with someone of authority after he told me they would put a rebuilt transmission in the van. ** didn't return for quite sometime so I went to find him and saw him a few other employee's in an office and poked my head in to ask what was going on. A man named ** stood up and introduced himself as the manager and said "don't worry, I have your back". I replied "seems to me that what you have is my money and a broken down van".

    I asked what the solution to this was and how something like this could happen when I was assured that every Carmax vehicle was checked for over 15 hours to make sure that it was worthy of Carmax. He had no answers except for this: I could let them fix the van and he'd wait to send the paperwork to the DMV but when I pressed him on the 7 day return policy and asked for it in writing that Carmax has sold me a LEMON van with a bad transmission and a possible electrical issue and I wanted the 7 day policy to start AFTER the van came back to my complete satisfaction he DECLINED. I purchased a 3000.00 warranty on the van as well so I guess he thought I could just pay a deductible on the LEMON he sold me every time I had to bring it back...uhmmm...A BIG FAT NO!!!

    They (him and the finance mgr) proceeded to tell me that I could have a refund but they only had 5k of my 13k down payment and I'd have to wait until corporate could send me the check for the other 8k. I stated that was BS (yes, I said the WHOLE WORD)... I told him, "You guys didn't let me drive the van out of here saying I could bring the down payment back in when I wanted to." ** became angry and told me not to curse his employees. I did NOT curse ANY employee. Never raised my voice or called anyone names and told him that. He replied it was his job to protect his employee's!!! LOL... Whose JOB IS IT TO PROTECT THE CONSUMER????

    Bottom line... I walked out of there with only 5k of my money with a promise that they would send the other 8k in a check from corporate. The manager has NO customer service skills at all. He was incapable of empathy considering I had spent almost 3 weeks of my time waiting on the vans arrival, waiting on service over the CEL, purchasing the vehicle in good faith and then back in service because they sold me a van with a blown transmission.

    The people in the service area wouldn't allow me to speak to a technician. The manager was condescending to me as a female. Don't think he would have treated a man that way. Other customers in the store and waiting area voiced that same opinion as they heard what was happening and how he behaved. Another customer voiced her concern about even buying a vehicle from Carmax.

    I have no trust for Carmax any longer. I felt like I was in a secret society of car slopping where everyone there was protecting the car lot manager. He wouldn't even come out of his office to speak to me. I had to go and find him. He never offered to transfer another van of equal or better after all that happened. He just had an attitude that seemed like he was above the whole world and his job was so secure that he didn't care about the reprehensible customer service I'd received or if he sold a vehicle or not. He seriously needs a refresher course on how to treat customers especially women. This man is a pitfall for Carmax. Perhaps he's in the wrong profession because he didn't have MY back. It felt more like I was stabbed in the back!!

    THE ONLY BRIGHT SPOT OF THE WHOLE ORDEAL AT CARMAX WAS A WOMAN NAMED ** WHO WAS KIND AND CONSIDERATE FROM BEGINNING TO END. Carmax does not deserve her as a sales person. The compassion she showed me was more than professional... She made it personal because it was. It is my belief that Carmax knew they were selling a problem vehicle or perhaps their service department is too ignorant to know NOT to put a vehicle on the lot for a consumer to purchase when it knowingly has problems and not disclose it. I have not received the total balance of my 13k down payment to date and would like it back now please.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2019

    Car Max goes out of their way to deceive their customers into NOT taking GAP Insurance. Here is how they do it. Their sales rep NEVER mentions gap insurance to you. Then they put you with a business rep who gives you a pre-filled contract and tells you it is exactly what the sales rep went over with you - this is false. On this contract, they pre-type $0.00 under gap insurance without ever telling you what it is or why it is at $0.00. They pre-type N/A (Not applicable) under the terms and signature. In this way, they SCAM you into not taking gap insurance. When we called to question this, the manager flat out lied to us and told us it was $0.00 because our bank didn't allow gap insurance. When we called the bank - they told us this was not true. They are a a VERY deceitful company. Don't sign anything until they tell you that You have GAP insurance.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2019

    Went to Carmax. Got approved for loan. This was at dealership in Orlando Fl. Iggy my sales rep picked me out a 2018 Kia Rio. Test drive vehicle. Was gonna purchase it. We recently had hurricane Dorian which was a blessing in disguise because I couldn't buy vehicle due to inability to insure vehicle during hurricane. Fast forward after hurricane. Called to get car insurance. VIN number did NOT match vehicle. Insurance company would not issue insurance.

    Called Iggy at Carmax. He swore VIN was correct. I did not buy vehicle because of this. Shady business practice. Make sure if you are considering purchasing a car from Carmax that you don't rely on the information Carmax website provides. Run your own Carmax because they will try to sell you a car even if VIN doesn't match car. You need to make sure you research car first before buying. And make sure VIN matches vehicle. I would not recommend this company to anybody. Very shady business.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 2, 2019

    Beware. Do NOT deal with nor buy from Carmax. They use sleazy tactics and cannot be trusted at all. They buy your loan info for example. Then begin to contact you by all means to use typical methods you thought you would avoid to sell you a car. Your loan info will be spread all over so you will get phone calls out of the blue as they attempt to intimidate you to get you to buy. Do NOT do it. Use Carvana for example where NONE of that is done. I bought two from them with ease. NO tricks, no BS, no lies or deception. Stay away from Carmax or don't complain when they con you.

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    Price

    Reviewed Sept. 1, 2019

    I purchased a 2015 Dodge Dart from Carmax in October of 2018. The car cost about $15,000 on the tag but at signing the price had escalated to $17,000 after fees and warranty, not to mention they gave me a 10.95 PERCENT interest rate. My car note on a small sedan was $297, so I had to get it refinanced through a credit union. Even after all of that, my brakes began to squeak a few months after purchasing the car, I take it to a mechanic and he tells me new brake pads were installed on old rotors. Carmax put new brake pads on to get me off the lot and past the free repairs period. I had to pay almost $500 to get just the front brake pads and rotors replaced. In conclusion, if you decide to buy from Carmax refinance asap and get it inspected within the 30 day free repairs period to avoid a hassle.

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    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2019

    I order a 2017 Mercedes Benz from Carmax Tulsa Oklahoma to be shipped to Houston, Texas, which was going to take 15 days. I never received updates on the car movement and the sale person was lazy and lied to me about the car being shipped out. I finally cancelled the deal and did not receive my $300.00 dollars back from transporting the vehicle. I test drove a 2018 E300 with a four cylinder motor in, it was horrible. I can't believe Mercedes Benz Corporation would put a four cylinder motor in Mid Size Sedan. The vehicle had no power unless you put it in Sports Mode. Shame on the company that says "Best OR Nothing"!!!! I will never buy a car from them again and another Mercedes Benz with a Four Cylinder Motor Turbo Charge. Please be very careful when purchasing a car from them. Best Regards, Ray.

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    Customer ServiceStaffFinancing

    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2019

    I financed a car through CarMax financing department. It was the worst decision I’ve made. My husband and I were going through the process of buying a home when we received notice that his brother was murdered in another state. We were completely engulfed in bringing his body back to our home state and planning funeral arrangements. During this time I forgot to make my car payment. I immediately made the payment when I received a call from customer service. The late payment was reported to the credit bureaus. I called CarMax and explained the situation, I also asked for a goodwill forgiveness for this isolated incident. They were unwilling to assist and told me that I should have called to reschedule the payment to the end of the loan.

    When I told them that I didn’t know that was an option and that we were and still dealing with the death of a family member, they said that this option is not something that they normally tell the consumer, because the consumer would incur additional finance charges. The agent said that because I had never requested a deferred payment I would have been eligible, but since the late payment has already been sent to the credit bureaus there was nothing they could or would do... it was not part of their policy, regardless of what caused the late payment. They refused to send an update or discuss any other options. This is totally unbelievable!!! The worse decision I ever made was to finance my car through this company. They have absolutely not compassion to life situations. They are only concerned about their bottom line. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM CARMAX. Run. Don’t walk...

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    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2019

    CarMax says they will evaluate your car and give you a quote. But this is not always the true fact. After waiting for an hour and the CarMax taking my car for a joy ride, they came back and said that they did not have a buyer so they could not provide me with an evaluation. It would of been nice if they said that before I waited an hour in the showroom. They asked me to return the next day but would not confirm if they would still provide me a quote. This was a relatively antique car, so I would of understood if they said they could not provide a quote before making me wait an hour and after they had fun having a test drive of my antique car. 2 days later they actually sent me an email for a review!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2019

    I heard good things about this location, so I wanted to have my car serviced here. However, this was a HUGE mistake! ABSOLUTELY NOTHING went right. First, I was not able to get in contact with the service manager Jason prior to getting my serviced. Over a period of 10 days I contacted him three or four times and he never felt the need to return any of my calls. Even the day I showed up for service he didn’t speak to me or acknowledge that I was trying to get in contact with him. My personal recommendation for him is to be retrained by Tom (store manager).

    Second, I was under the impression my car was going to be in and out the same day. To my surprise, they needed to keep my car so they gave me a loaner. This is not the worse situation since I was able to get a loaner. However, my service associate failed to tell me it was a POSSIBILITY that I would get pulled over by the police for “stolen license plates” because dealers have to get updated plates every year but the license plate number stays the same. Therefore, I was extremely pissed when I was pulled over for “stolen license plates” on a car that CarMax loaned to me.

    Third, what they needed to service was not completely serviced when I did put my car up. Overall, I wasted time, energy, and my last days of summer dealing with a team of incompetent people at this location. If you wish to have a better experience, I strongly suggest you go to another CarMax. The location in Tinley Park is a bit further out depending on where you are driving from but it’s a bigger store and a production store so they are better able to meet your needs.

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