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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.

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.

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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 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 ServicePriceRates

      Reviewed May 14, 2026

      I find Carvana is a reputable used car dealer. This is my second vehicle purchase. Unfortunately the first car had to be returned due to faulty transmission. Carvana is a super simple buying experience and it’s always exciting to see the car being delivered to your house. The only improvement I would say for Carvana is their policy on the tires that come with the car. They keep old out of date tires on the cars they sell. The criteria is as long as it has the correct tread depth they are good with it. Every car they sell should come with new or near new tires. The other thing that I have noticed is specifically with buying a BMW i3. The Charging cable was rusted out and a cheap after market charger missing the 110 adapter.

      To me this is the most important element of an electric car. I called carvana and got a bit of a run around. I requested a new BMW charger but they sent a cheap aftermarket replacement. This didn't make me happy so I ended up buying another one from the dealership. The cars you buy from carvana should have a bit more scrutiny before they go out. My other complaint is the interest rates they charge are on the high end of the spectrum.

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      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaffBilling

      Reviewed May 10, 2026

      The overall experience was good. Picking up the car was fun with the token and watching your car come out. Even more when it’s a corvette instead of the family SUV prior. The AI answered most of my questions and were helpful. There was a young nice lady that called me about my pre approved check that saved this review. The one thing that almost had me cancel the deal even with 1200 non refundable payment was the gentleman that called me prior to the lady. It in the chat as well for reference. He couldn’t answer my questions and just told me to follow the instructions he gave me. Felt like a scam call and was rude and almost tainted the deal. His customer service pain and simply sucked. I don’t even remember his name and it’s the one time I wish there was a survey after the call. I could go on about his service.

      The only other thing I didn’t like is that I have to get the tires replaced already and the transmission is in the shop already for the known issue the old sell hid from y'all. TB 18 NA 355 from Chevy is the issue I have already. So that’s a 600 fix and tires are three thousand almost. For passing the inspection it must have just passed. $59k after all said and done and already $3600 in for tires and repairs.

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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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      CoverageMaintenanceStaffLoan Process

      Reviewed April 29, 2026

      The buying process was overall pretty good. I would say that having to get insurance within less than 24 hours of the order seemed a bit much and forced me to go with an option I may not have chosen otherwise. I will say that the extensions on the loan going forward (the bank was holding it up doing their paperwork) was much appreciated. Vehicle delivery was great. Done in about 20 minutes. The woman who delivered it was very nice and answered all the questions I had. I was able to find some damage and issues that weren't included in the photos. The tailgate has a dent in it with paint missing. There are also some decent scratches on the tailgate.

      Additionally the top of the passenger side door jamb and going all across the top of the interior of the door where the weather strip meets the body was clearly repaired at one point. The repair was never completely finished and you could see bare metal. I found this out after ordering running boards and taking them to the shop my dad runs to use the lift to put them on. He was able to prime/paint it, but unfortunately it isn't the exact factory paint.

      Also I would seriously suggest getting pictures of the underbody. Especially for trucks. Living in the north east US all the truck frames in this area are rusted out junk. While on the aforementioned lift it was nice to see the frame and most of the underbody are in fantastic shape. Strangely the exhaust is almost rusted out and will require replacement soon. All in all most things were very good. I would suggest getting the underbody pictures and being more detailed with the damage photos. I try not to be nit picky about things and will keep the vehicle. I enjoy the truck, but it would have been nice to have better details.

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      After a positive interaction with Carvana, FREDDY increased their star rating.

      Reviewed June 1, 2026

      I am a disabled veteran 15 years of military service. I am currently a police officer 8 years of service. Carvana had my dream truck. I paid the shipping fee and the downpayment. Carvana shipped the truck. I waited 2 weeks. After two weeks I called Carvana to find out the vehicle was in Oklahoma. I volunteered to drive up and pick it up, however they assured me they would transport. Another week went by and the vehicle showed up. I drove 43 miles to location to pick up the vehicle. Upon arrival they said my trade in was being rejected. They said I could not pick the vehicle up on that day and would need to reapply. I contacted Carvana and they admitted the vehicle mileage had been entered into their system in error.

      They told me the vehicle was no longer at the location and could not be purchased. The following day I received an email saying the vehicle was on its way. I called carvana and they said the vehicle had mechanical issues. Carvana then told me it was fixed and I could continue the purchase. The advocate was unable to adjust the trade in mileage. They told me it would be 48 hours before they could change the mileage. Once they did I could pick up the vehicle. I called back 48 hours later and they said it still was showing the incorrect mileage. The next day they called and said the mileage had been fixed.

      I requested to have the advocate proceed with the purchase since I was already on the phone. The advocate then told me it would be an additional 8k to pick the vehicle up. Carvana advertises vehicles at false prices and then charges you downpayment and shipping and holds your money several weeks. After you are exhausted they raise the price and try to get you to chose another vehicle. As a veteran whom suffers from PTSD and a officer who willingly accepts community problems. It was extremely disheartening. Carvana is such a low agency. If you are someone looking to purchase do not purchase from Carvana unless you want them to choose the vehicle they want you to have. The vehicle you choose will just go back on their website for their next victim.

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      Customer ServiceTechPriceStaff

      Reviewed June 1, 2026

      Horrible experience! The 2 employees at the Denver location did not show me how to operate the Tesla. They walked off, and I was left to figure it out by myself. I was driving the vehicle back to Montana. When I arrived to my first supercharger I was unable to charge the vehicle as they did not register it in my name. When I called Carvana, they pushed the issue off and told me I needed to call Tesla customer service. I called and was informed it could take up to 3 days before I can get the vehicle registered to me and only then could I charge. Luckily, Tesla customer service provided me with a world-class experience and was able to get it done in less than 5 hours. The car also gave me a low coolant warning on the screen. Still trying to figure out service and warranty with Carvanas 3rd party warranty and finding a service provider. I will never ever buy from this company again, and I will make sure none of my friends and family do either!

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      Coverage

      Reviewed June 1, 2026

      Wow, what a super easy experience. I was worried that the stated quality of the BMW was going to be worse when it actually showed up, but it was so much nicer I could not believe it! The car also is completely covered in PPI film, which was a nice surprise. Still smells new, even having 54k miles. Super easy experience with the vehicle drop off, and really liked having the 7-day test drive to make sure nothing went wrong after delivery. I try to never go to dealerships anymore, and normally go to CarMax or other "no haggle" locations, but they still try to pressure you into buying extended warranties and whatnot. Carvana, you don't even need to talk to anyone at all and can accept or reject whatever you want. Super enjoyable experience and recommend you try it for your next car!

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      PriceFollow-Through

      Reviewed June 1, 2026

      When I received the Honda CRV, there was A LOT of scratches and marks on the car that were NOT disclosed on your website or pictures. For example, there is a huge scratch on the front hood from what looks like a tow truck back end hitting it. A lot of scratches all along the entire side of the vehicle. Even a few deep scratches that someone tried to touch up with paint that was not the same color black of the vehicle. It's worth mentioning when someone submits all of their documents before the cutoff time due, they get their vehicle on the delivery date as promised. Paying almost 600 bucks to have it delivered and it was pushed back 2 days because the paperwork was verified was not ok. Then no compensation or anything for it.

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed June 1, 2026

      I initially took delivery of a 2021 Toyota Highlander, but unfortunately, it arrived with a noticeable, persistent odor. With a newborn son and a full house to transport, a clean and comfortable ride is completely non-negotiable for us. Carvana didn't miss a beat. They immediately arranged a hassle-free exchange for a pristine 2023 Highlander that ultimately ended up being a much better fit for our growing family's needs. Their team made what could have been a massive headache completely effortless. Their customer service is the absolute best in the business—responsive, understanding, and incredibly efficient. If you want a dealership alternative that truly stands behind its vehicles and prioritizes its buyers, look no further. I highly recommend them for a seamless car buying experience!

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      Punctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed June 1, 2026

      My experience was very fast and easy! The person at the pickup was very knowledgeable, kind, and respectful. My vehicle was also very clean and had no dirty smell which is a plus. Would definitely buy again using Carvana!

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      Staff

      Reviewed May 31, 2026

      The car arrived on time at the vending machine and that experience was the coolest thing. The car was in almost perfect condition with one imperfection in the driver seat which I reported and is being taken care of. Just awaiting approval from warranty. Overall great experience. Nice car!!!!

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      Customer ServiceRefunds & Payouts

      Reviewed May 31, 2026

      Wow, be sure about a trade. Once it is on the truck you can’t get it back. Even if you don’t want to accept the car they delivered! The car delivered was dirty, liquid stains on the carpet, a dirty hair brush in the truck, multiple items smashed into the holes of the seats that had to be scrubbed out. No floor mats. I called and said the deal was off. I didn’t want the car. I could not get my car back, it just left and was still on the delivery truck! I asked to meet the truck at the Carvana location and give the car back as I just wanted my car back. They said they owned it now and they could exchange the new car for another car, or give me money back, but I could never have my car back that they just took 10 minutes ago. What a shady operation.

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      Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

      Reviewed May 31, 2026

      Amazing experience. Very easy. Customer service was awesome. Paperwork was easy. Insurance with Progressive was easy. The delivery was easy. The car was road ready and as described. Carvana made the purchase of a dream car stress free and EASY!

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      Customer ServiceStaffHonesty & Transparency

      Reviewed May 30, 2026

      First y'all show up with the vehicle I planned to buy with tires needing replacement, then you decide to throw a last min $700 shipping fee that wasn't there in the first place, which didn't allow me to continue with the purchase. Trust lost. Not to mention the unreal treatment I received from Elijah in chat. He was rude and short with me and then dipped out of the conversation leaving me hanging. So I cancelled. Now I am finding out that the 4k you took from my acct won't be returned for two weeks? ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? I do NOT recommend this company. They blatantly lied to me on the phone (which the Carvana tow driver confirmed because he was standing right next to me when this lady fed me lies). They are rude. They are dishonest. And they do not deserve your business.

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      CoveragePriceRates

      Reviewed May 30, 2026

      I would love to give 5 but I have to say 4 instead. I have 2 reasons, the 2 back tires were not the same size or type of tires that were on the front, this could have powertrain issues if left like that, we immediately bought 2 tires. Second reason is that the Jeep Gladiator did not have a good detail, we spent 3 hours the day we bought it getting all the mud and dirt off it and cleaning the inside too. There is no way the 150 point inspection was done, most items were covered in dirt and mud. I did like the ease of the purchase and it was the vehicle we were looking for with low miles and a good price.

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      Contract & TermsPriceMaintenance

      Reviewed May 30, 2026

      Terrible experience. Car had so much undisclosed damage. Door mirrors didn’t work even though it said repaired. No original key. I was told that I should have known that from the picture of the key. How?! That cost me $335. There are scratches everywhere. They expect you to find these things in their blurry pictures of a black car. The car has already been in twice for maintenance and repairs in one week.

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      Punctuality & Speed

      Reviewed May 30, 2026

      This was the easiest and most efficient way to purchase a vehicle when you have a busy lifestyle. All information was up front and exact. Delivery process fit my schedule and was done in 15 min. I will be using Carvana for all future purchases. Thank you!

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      Staff

      Reviewed May 29, 2026

      Carvana is amazing. This is my 2nd purchase from them and again delivery of the car was amazing. Car was as described and they submitted a damage report to the windshield before. She even took it off the truck.

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      Reviewed May 28, 2026

      I loved how easy the process was to get a new car through Carvana. Being a busy mom, Carvana made this process so simple and convenient. I didn't have to sit at a dealer for hours, or chase kids around a dealership while trying to do my paperwork. Everything was simple and I love that! I got a really great car at a price that fits my budget. I couldn't be happier about going through Carvana.

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