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About Carvana

Carvana is an online vehicle retailer that sells used cars, trucks and SUVs. Customers can browse its vast inventory, purchase a car with cash, receive financing or trade in their existing vehicles. Carvana certifies all of its vehicles and provides a guarantee for 100 days or 4,189 miles, whichever comes first. CarvanaCare and Carvana Gap Coverage provide additional protection against damage and theft.

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Pros
  • Seven-day money-back guarantee
  • Convenient online process
  • Wide selection
Cons
  • No delivery to Alaska or Hawaii
  • No price negotiation

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Delray Beach, FL
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Best car buying experience of my life, and I've purchased many over my 60 years. Everything was smooth and seamless, the most difficult aspect being choosing a car from the myriad...

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Pinehurst, NC
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Carvana's offer was substantially above CarMAx who offered the same as a local dealer. The process was somewhat sterile with a bot called Sebastian replying to all and any questions.

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How does Carvana work?

Carvana is an online used car dealership that allows customers to buy, trade and sell used vehicles.

The vehicles Carvana sells come from several sources, including auctions, customers who trade in or sell their cars to the company and partnered dealerships. Carvana stores its cars at inspection centers across the country. When you purchase a vehicle, the company can ship it to you, or you can pick it up from one of its dozens of “Vending Machines” around the country.

Carvana conducts a 150-point inspection to ensure quality. The cars sold by the company have clean titles, no reported accidents, no frame damage and no fire or flood damage. Carvana backs each vehicle with a 100-day, 4,189-mile limited warranty.

Carvana delivery process

Carvana offers a touchless delivery process:

  1. Identity confirmation: The Carvana Advocate will ask you to send a selfie with your driver’s license to confirm your identity.
  2. Vehicle sanitation: The delivery person will unload the car; sanitize the keys, steering wheel and shifter; and leave your paperwork in the vehicle.
  3. Test-drive: The delivery person will contact you to let you know the vehicle is ready for inspection and a test-drive. They'll wait in their hauler while you confirm you want to go through with the purchase.
  4. Document signing: After your test-drive, the Advocate will call you and walk you through the paperwork.
  5. Document submission: Once the paperwork is complete, you’ll leave it in an envelope for contactless pickup by the driver. You’ll also include your check and title to the vehicle you’re selling, if applicable, in the envelope.
  6. Purchase completion: The Carvana Advocate will review your paperwork from the hauler before leaving; if everything looks good, they’ll finalize the transaction.

If you prefer, you can pick up your car at one of 30-plus Carvana Vending Machines. A Carvana employee meets you at the pickup time to verify your license and insurance via a touchless process. You will receive a custom coin to insert into the vending machine. Once the vehicle is out of the vending machine, you take it for a test-drive. If you're happy with it, you then sign the registration paperwork.

Selling a car to Carvana

Carvana has a straightforward process for selling a car. You start by providing the vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate information and answering some questions about the vehicle. Carvana provides an offer that’s valid for seven days.

If you accept the offer, you have several options to hand over the car: Carvana can pick up your vehicle, or you can deliver the vehicle to Carvana yourself to a Vending Machine or hub.

  • Pickup: A Carvana Advocate will offer touchless pickup of your vehicle from your location. If you’re trading the vehicle for a different one from Carvana, it will be delivered to you at this time.
  • Drop-off: You can also arrange to meet an Advocate at a Carvana Car Vending Machine or logistics hub, where you can complete a touchless sales process. If you're purchasing another vehicle it'll be ready for you; otherwise Carvana offers to arrange a rideshare for customers within 50 miles of home.

Carvana prices

The amount you spend on Carvana primarily depends on the cost of the car you purchase — vehicles listed on Carvana at the time of publishing range from just over $9,0000 to above $100,000. Carvana allows you to search and filter available vehicles by total price and monthly payment.

You can get free delivery with many vehicles as long as you live within the free delivery area; others have a nonrefundable delivery fee, which ranges from $190 to $599.

Carvana offers its own financing and accepts third-party financing and cash.

FAQ

Is Carvana a good way to buy a car?

Carvana provides an easy-to-use online platform for car shoppers. The company is a good option if you prefer a quick process that doesn’t involve visiting several dealerships.

Can you negotiate price with Carvana?

Carvana doesn’t participate in price negotiation. The company states its cars are priced as competitively as possible.

Can I finance my Carvana purchase with a credit union or bank?

You can finance your used car purchase through a bank or credit union. It’s a good idea to receive preapproval with your lender before starting the buying process.

Can I still get financing from Carvana if I have bad credit?

Carvana states it makes an effort to work with any level of credit. The only requirements are being 18 or over, making $4,000 annually and having no active bankruptcies.

Where are Carvana car Vending Machines located?

Carvana has Vending Machines in 22 states and says it is planning to expand to other states in the future. It has Vending Machines in the following states:

  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Missouri
  • Nevada
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Virginia
Does Carvana sell new cars?

No, Carvana sells used cars that have gone through its 150-point inspection.

Is the shipping charge refunded after you receive your vehicle?

No, the shipping charge is not refunded. The shipping charge is used to cover the transportation of the vehicle and cannot be refunded even if you choose not to purchase the vehicle.

Still have questions?

Is Carvana legit?

Yes, Carvana is a legitimate online vehicle retailer. Carvana can be an excellent choice if you want to avoid visiting multiple dealerships or haggling over price. The company's online listings make the process straightforward and quick. Carvana provides delivery and pickup options, and it offers financing options for nearly anyone. We recommend Carvana as a simple option for used-car shopping with a money-back guarantee.

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    Reviewed July 23, 2026

    This was the easiest car buying experience I have ever had. It was literally as easy as buying something off of Amazon. I got pre-qualified, then I went to the website to shop the inventory. Every car told me how much my payment would be, how much I would need down, and if there was a delivery how much that would be. I found the car I wanted and placed the order. No surprises. No running my credit 40 different times to find the right lender or payment. No sales person trying to talk me into anything. I had a couple of steps during the processing time that required about 1-3 minutes of my time to verify something. Example proof of insurance. The car was literally delivered right to my front door.

    Unfortunately the first car we got had a subtle issue that you wouldn’t have noticed unless you took it on a hill or a faster road. I noticed it about 3 hours after I had the car. I reached out to Carvana and within seconds (literally) I had a list of in network mechanics to take it in to. The next day, because it was after hours, I made an appointment with a mechanic from the list. It had early transmission failure. The mechanic helped me get a claim started to fix it. The process was easy. In the end we decided not to keep that car and swap it for another car.

    I called Carvana from the car on the drive home and told them was the mechanic said and the lady I spoke with helped me narrow down cars I might like. When I got home I got on the computer and she had a list of cars that fit within our parameters saved to my favorites. Of course we could shop any on the site but we did end up choosing one of the ones she put on the list. The process to swap the car was literally as easy as saying we will take that one. They brought us the new car and picked up the first car. Everyone we spoke with was kind, friendly, and amazing.

    When it comes to customer service they really have exceptionally great customer service. As we approached the end of our 7 day money back guarantee we got a email about or registration. Prior to buying a car with Carvana I had called the DMV and Carvana to find out about the costs of tax tag and title and was told Carvana handled it. In most cases this is true. Unfortunately whoever I spoke with didn’t realize in Oklahoma they can’t pay it for us. They do start the process and our metal tag came and they are sending a file that we will just take to the DMV so the final registration process will be super easy. However the surprise of now needing to pay the $800 in tax tag and title costs wasn’t a very nice surprise. It was a communication error. In most states they do work those costs into the final price of the purchase but not in our state.

    After speaking with Carvana they have said in the future they will train the representatives to double check that information based on the buyers state before saying they cover it so there aren’t any surprises for future customers. Overall I would recommend Carvana. Despite the communication error this has been hands down the best car buying experience I have ever had. After buying from Carvana I do not think I will ever buy a car from anywhere else.

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed July 16, 2026

      My experience with Carvana began with the trade of my 2025 Nissan Frontier for a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee. From the trade-in process to the pick up and delivery, the process was seamless. Then, five days later, as I attempted to leave for work, the 2026 Jeep would not start and began displaying multiple failure messages/codes. In all, there were 21 failure codes. In a panic, I called Carvana, explained the situation and let them know that I did NOT want to keep this vehicle. Since I was within the 7-day return window, they explained my options. They were most patient with me and walked me step-by-step through the exchange process. Within a few minutes, I had selected a replacement vehicle and had the delivery scheduled for the following morning. The process was again seamless. The only complaint that I have regarding my experience isn't with Carvana but with the company selected to tow the inoperable vehicle.

      To make a very long story short, the tow company initially reached out at 10:15 p.m. to say they arrive within the hour to retrieve the inoperable vehicle. However, they did not arrive at my home to retrieve the inoperable vehicle until 2:40 a.m. Yep, 2:40 IN THE MORNING. Lights flashing, backup alarm sounding, chains rattling then the vehicle being drug out of a garage. I. Was. Livid. The following morning, I placed a call to Carvana to relay my experience. They were most apologetic and assured me that was not the norm.

      When the replacement vehicle arrived a short time later, the driver asked me to again tell my experience with the tow company, which I did. He was appalled, most apologetic, and assured me that was not how Carvana conducted business. Other than the fact that I had to return a brand new 2026 Jeep due to 21 failure codes then was jolted from bed at 2:40 a.m. by a tow truck in my driveway, my experience with Carvana themselves was great. The Jeep failure and unacceptable time of the tow company's arrival were no fault of Carvana. I have recommended them to several people and will use them again in the future.

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      Punctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaffEase of Use

      Reviewed June 14, 2026

      I had a really good experience overall with Carvana. The website is very informative and easy to navigate and pick out a car. It was really great not having to go to a dealer at all and having it delivered was a very smooth process. Bought a 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid and im very happy with it. Because its a newer Honda it still has a lot of the Honda warranty left on it so I felt safe buying it. Not sure how I'd feel buying an older car from Carvana but I can only talk about my experience. The one small complaint I have is the car hadnt been thoroughly cleaned. There were a few spots on the seats and interior that just needed a quick detail cleaning, nothing major. It does say on the website that Carvana saves you money by selling you the car with some "imperfections" that were already there. My only other small complaint was I felt a lil rushed by the people dropping off the car.

      They did let me inspect the car and test drive it and ask me if I had any questions. By the time I got back from my test drive they were in the truck waiting to leave. Just felt like they were in a hurry. I really didnt have many questions anyway because everything you need to know is on the website, very clear and detailed. The whole process only took like 20 mins which is great compared to sitting in a dealership for hours waiting on salesmen. You sign most of the papers online quick and easy, only a few things to sign at delivery.

      I also appreciate having 7 days to decide if I wanted to keep the car. I knew on day 2 I was in love with my car. The Honda warranty was all the assurance I needed. Not sure how smooth the process would have been if I wasn't happy, or wanted a return. Overall I am extremely happy with my car from Carvana and the experience was fast and easy, will probably never go to a dealer again. I would just recommend anyone using Carvana do a lot of research on the car youre buying ahead of time, the Carvana website was very detailed and helpful in this process.

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      Reviewed May 25, 2026

      I was very pleased with the vehicle I purchased, a 2018 Toyota Corolla LE. However, the Advocate (Vincente "Vinny" **) who delivered my car was not very knowledgeable or helpful, especially at the end when I really needed his help. First, he says I can take the car for a spin. I'm in the car getting ready, and Vinny is standing by the window. He's not doing anything for a while until he tells me I need to get out of the car. I need to sign the agreement, or everything is null and void. If that was the case, why did he say I can take the car for a spin in the first place?

      Why did he not address me, signing the documents first and foremost? Then he sent those documents to my smartphone (which took a while to show up on my phone). It was hard to read where I needed to sign. Why did he not have it on his tablet? A couple of years ago, I sold my car to Carvana, and the Advocate I had was exceptional. I signed all the documents on his tablet. Then, as I was taking the car for a drive, I had these stickers on the driver's side window, and they were very distracting while driving. Vinny removed them, but one left a huge amount of residue on my windshield. I am still trying to get it off.

      Lastly, I was trying to open the trunk with the key fob. I tried opening the door with it, too. It would not work, I figured it out. It was likely the battery. Vinny suggested I get a certain battery, a CR2032, or something like that. Later on, I purchased one on Amazon and had it delivered the same day. Guess what...Vinny gave me the completely wrong battery model number. Now I have to go to the UPS Store to get a refund. In the meantime, I later found out it is another battery model number for my exact key fob. Vinny was in his delivery truck when I tried to flag him down to come help me open the trunk manually with the key. He simply sat in his truck, ignoring me. I was in full view, and I know he saw me. That was literally the dealbreaker for me dealing with this inept Advocate of Carvana. Overall, it was highly frustrating with the delivery, but the car is a dream. Thank you.

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      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaffEase of UseTransparency

      Reviewed May 6, 2026

      I recently sold my car to Carvana at the Spring, Texas location, and the experience was impressive from start to finish. I’m a firm believer in giving credit where it’s due—especially when a company nails the "user experience."

      The Process & Communication. Getting a fair offer online was incredibly fast. Once I accepted, the communication was top-tier; I received consistent, helpful updates via email and text that kept the momentum going right up until my appointment. Even the post-sale follow-up has been appropriate and professional.

      The Vending Machine Experience. I chose the Spring vending machine location for the hand-off, and I’m glad I did. Watching the machine in action is genuinely cool—it’s a sophisticated piece of tech that turns a mundane chore into an event. The facility was spotless and the staff was prepared and professional, making the actual hand-off remarkably smooth.

      Addressing the Negative Reviews. Before my appointment, I did some due diligence and read through the negative feedback online. I noticed a recurring theme: many of the complaints were "nit-pick" issues that most traditional dealerships would simply ignore. I also noticed that many of these negative reviewers seemed to have fake names or a history of *only* posting negative content.

      Despite those reviews, Carvana seemed to reply to every single one offering to make things right. My actual experience was the complete opposite of the "internet noise." The digital workflow was intuitive, the staff was knowledgeable, and the transaction was handled with a level of efficiency you rarely see in the automotive industry.

      The Bottom Line: If you value your time and want a hassle-free, modern way to sell a vehicle, Carvana has this down to a science. I’d recommend the Spring location to anyone looking for a stress-free experience.

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      Reviewed July 25, 2026

      Overall the experience was pretty good so far. Relatively easy. Insurance was provided at a reasonable price. Only downfall I would have to say was damage was a bit more intense than I thought on driver side and the delivery was a bit late so all in all it was a good experience.

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      Reviewed July 24, 2026

      Just an absolutely wonderful experience for myself, buying my car, everything was done online, without any hassle and wasting time at all, like on car dealerships. All the process was very clear, and with many options as well.

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      Reviewed July 23, 2026

      This is a joke. Don’t waste your time. Carvana acts like they own you when you purchase a car from them. You have to put insurance on vehicle first even if you buy the vehicle. They overprice it and the delivery fee will double after you finally see a buyer’s sheet to show to your finance institution. These people are crooks. Buyer beware.

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      Reviewed July 23, 2026

      I wouldn't recommend Carvana to my worst enemy. I had nothing but trouble with them. Before I even received the car it was delayed a week due to mechanical issues then during the transport they smashed the car. After I finally got the car it had to go into the shop 3 more times to repair a whole list of problems the car had. It was in the shop for most of the first three months then they told me I missed the deadline to get the smashed rear end fixed that they smashed on delivery. So they refused to cover the damage they did. I called carvana so many times to get help with all the problems and received no return calls. They literally have the worst customer service I have ever had. Again I would caution anyone from buying from them. Their cars are shit and so is their customer service.

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      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & Speed

      Reviewed July 23, 2026

      We have had a very unsatisfied experience with this company. We purchased to have a vehicle shipped (for the 2nd time) and the morning of, we were emailed that there was a delay and our pickup day was rescheduled for 4 days later. Upon calling, we found out there was a flat tire that needed to be changed. After trying to come up with a better solution, rather than waiting 4 days for a tire to be replaced, they refused to accommodate us in any way. We had already rearranged our schedules to be able to pick up today so I went ahead and told them to cancel which didn't seem to be a concern for them. They just lost a $34,000 sale over a flat tire.

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      Punctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed July 23, 2026

      I was pleasantly surprised to find the technician who delivered my new car arrived promptly at 3:00 PM. He was very professional, helpful, and friendly! The entire experience went seamlessly well! I didn't experience any technical difficulties. I will definitely use your services again, and I will highly recommend Carvana to my friends, family, and anyone I know. It was a great experience working with you!

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      CoverageTechMaintenanceStaff

      Reviewed July 23, 2026

      This was the second of two cars I received from Carvana. Both cars were excellent except for the tires. The first car had tires that were completely below state minimums for safety. I spent a week trying to get SilverRock, Carvana's warranty provider, to replace the tires, They kept asking Firestone for different ways to measure the tires, Finally, as the seven day period was running out, I decided to return the car instead of of spending over a thousand to replace them myself. The second car was also delivered with poor tires. Everything else was great and I love the car. The process was only marred by the experience with the tires. If I were to recommend Carvana it would be that the tires might be bad.

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      Reviewed July 23, 2026

      The only reason I am giving any stars at all is because the vehicle showed up on time, the customer service tells you what you want to hear to get you off the phone but never follows up when you request a call back, they tell you things will arrive overnight but when they do not arrive they tell you that you should have been told it was longer, there is no accountability for errors made. They just pawn you off onto the next person.

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      Reviewed July 23, 2026

      I was looking for a new/used car in the 10k price range. I found very few models that I would fit into that I liked. I'm 6ft 2/3in and most of the cars they had were little hatchbacks. I did find a Toyota Camry that I had delivered but upon receiving the car it had mechanical issues and I rejected it. I used the seven days return period to find another car that fit my likes, a Mercedes-Benz 250 C. This also had mechanical issues, but I needed something to drive so I kept it.

      Overall, in the end of my experience, I totaled my car with full coverage insurance from Geico but since I hadn't made all the payments to Carvana the insurance didn't cover the cost to clear the debt from my name. Now I owe them 7k and I don't have any car to drive and they were selling mechanically flawed used vehicles for mechanically sound fair market value car prices. Not a great first used car purchase from a mainstream company.

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      TechSales & MarketingResolution

      Reviewed July 22, 2026

      Experience of buying a car is easy and straightforward. I always look at the 150 point inspection results. This car had noted issues with vibration and alignment. But was fixed. It was not. Still has vibrating steering wheel and pulls to left hard when accelerating. I trust the warranty department will address this issue and resolve it. This should not have been sent out for sale this way. I like the car so I decided to keep it and hope Carvana warranty company will make things right.

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      Customer ServiceRatesTimeliness

      Reviewed July 22, 2026

      Our experience with Carvana left a sour taste in my mouth. We got to the end of the purchasing process, and the "non-negotiable shipping fee" to move a vehicle from another lot raised a surprising $600, unbeknownst to us. The vehicle, as we showed interest, mind you, and was in the process of being purchased, was moved to a farther location, and they expected us to pick up the tab. We were also told by an advocate over the phone who sympathized with the fee going from $990 to $1290 to $1890 that it would be changed the next day and adjusted to $990 (the original when we started looking at the vehicle) for our purchase. That did not happen. They will not honor their word. Beware.

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      Punctuality & Speed

      Reviewed July 22, 2026

      The reason I ended up going with Carvana was because of how easy the process was. No hassles, no one trying to screw me over and even the delivery of the vehicle was fast and smooth. There is always something negative that can be said about every company, but so far I have had nothing but good outcomes with my process.

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      Sales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaffFollow-Through

      Reviewed July 21, 2026

      I bought a Mustang from Carvana and picked it up myself, and the whole experience was great. The car looked even better in person — clean, sharp, and exactly as advertised. The pickup process was fast, the team was friendly, and I was on the road in no time. I’m loving the Mustang, and Carvana made the whole thing easy from start to finish.

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

      Reviewed July 21, 2026

      I sold my car to Carvana. The man who picked it up was rude, they didn’t keep my requested appointment and came 9 hours earlier. And they offered me less than I expected from the online offer.

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      Reviewed July 21, 2026

      Never have had an issue. I have bought 4 vehicles from Carvana. Only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is this time they did a poor job cleaning the vehicle and did not even change the oil. It came and 30%, windshield wipers were junk. Turned them on and nothing but streaks. Other than that the cars was fine.

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