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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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Reviewed Sept. 7, 2022
2017 530i M delivered with service lights on and Carvana refuses to make repairs. Oil light on 13,000 miles overdue for oil change, bad rotors, pads, shocks, struts, back tire middle treads worn, brake fluid flush shows 3/2022 due date in the system, and on 9/6 the check engine came. I bought the car on August 3rd and on August 9th was going to return it but Carvana promised to fix the issues related to the service lights and the squeaky and scrubbing brakes. I did not discover the host of issues until the diagnostic was ran on August 22nd.
I had no idea I would be presented with so many issues for a "Certified" car. I've only put 2,000 miles on this car and there is no rational basis for the host of issues to be caused by normal wear and tear. I've filed a complaint with the State AG and will file with BBB before getting an attorney. Carvana misrepresented this purchase and was negligent in delivering a safe and quality car to drive. My advise would be do not pruchase from Carvana, go to a dealer or Carmax. I strongly hope Carvana is barred from the State of Georgia and I hope that my complaint that is amongst many will be the tipping point for these thieves to get shut down. It sucks you work hard to get ripped off by a billion dollar corporation. They are predatory in their practices and hope the State has no mercy.
Carvana prides itself on providing our customers an exceptional car buying experience coupled with high-quality pre-owned vehicles. We know that many customers select to purchase from Carvana because of the convenience, and we want to be sure that convenience is lasting far past the 7-Day Money Back Guarantee, however, it seems like we missed the mark with your vehicle while completing our 150-point inspection. All of our vehicles come with a 100-day/4,189-mile warranty for additional peace of mind, but we are very sorry for the frustration we have caused you. After reviewing your account, we do see you are working with our inside team and warranty provider SilverRock to address your concerns. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (800) 333-4554.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2022
Great experience from start to end when selling my car. Great customer service and a super friendly driver that went through all the documents I had to sign. Money was transfer to my account just as requested on the date and amount negotiated. I will use it again....
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2022
Obtaining the quote, scheduling a drop off was easy. Day before drop off I received a text saying drop off moved forward a week. Problem: I just sold my home and I'm leaving town! Solution: Found the right advocate (Tyler) who told me if you select direct deposit versus hard check it can be more flexible. Do a virtual visual inspection (by smart phone), car purchase approved instantly, and they pick up the car! So the visual inspection is scheduled (Good news). I received two documents to sign but didn't get it done because I had questions (they use a virtual notary).
Problem: My bad---because the visual inspection was cancelled because I didn't have the documents signed an notarized beforehand. Solution: Called Mike who rescheduled the next day, who said "Get the docs signed!" We did the visual inspection, praying my connection held during the entire process. The car was purchased, money deposited and the car picked up the next day! (At my neighbor's house). All of this could have been avoided if I had chosen direct deposit at the outset. Bottom line: Carvana advocates were there with solutions.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2022
Carvana gave me a price quote to buy my used RAV4. It was as simple as they described. I scanned in the documents, VIN and mileage. I decided to drive the car to the Philadelphia location to maximize the trade. The staff was very nice and I was done in 20 minutes. They had my check already printed. Very happy to do this transaction.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2022
I bought a 2018 Tesla Model 3. Here were the issues I had.
1) Delivery was a few hours late - it was obvious they only started detailing the car that morning. I had ordered about seven days in advance.
2) Car had cracked rear glass - but oh, they assured me their warranty would take care of it. That has been an ordeal as they referred me to Safelite (who gave vague feedback they didn't have the equipment in stock). Then they said go wherever I want - no one wants to work with third-party warranty (which is Silver Rock). Took me hours to finally get a someone to repair, but I will have to submit warranty myself. From experience with another car with Carvana, it can take months to get reimbursed. We will see on this one.
3) They sold me the car as a Texas resident, but put Arizona temporary tags on it.
4) It took 148 days to get my Texas tags, which is 88 days past their 60-day deadline.
5) I had to threaten to file complaint with the state (in this case Arizona was address given by Carvana) before a real person took my case and actually looked into the delay. I'm pretty sure that was illegal as the sale was in Texas.
6) This was after dealing with long hold times and chat bots - I could only get an "advocate" by text, not voice.
7) Every communication they sent had errors (like telling me I could apply for an extension on my temporary tags after 90 days, not true in Texas, or telling me my plates were sent by USPS when they were sent by FedEx, or by referring me to their website which had no additional information).
8) Ultimately, they said they sent my paperwork to a third-party to process. I don't think Carvana really follows up on this. They just wash their hands of it until you complain. Why not, it is free for them to waste your time.
Basically, when Carvana works, it works well and people like it. But if you have problems, you'll be in for the run-around and may be in situation where you cannot legally drive your car. You won't be able to get a live person on the phone and you'll get automated apologies and incorrect information. So, basically, even worse experience than you would expect from the more conventional "used car salesman." I ultimately did file a complaint in Arizona. Carvana has been shut down in one or more states for failure to keep up on paperwork.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2022
I'm so happy. From the beginning, they were on top of everything. I sold my car and had a great experience. Both Marcus in Customer Service and Jasmine in Philly, were friendly, clear, and so customer-centric. Great communication at every step of the way, they handed me a check, and their free ride home was the icing on the cake. While waiting for my appointment I watched two people get their cars and the engineering marvel of it all was amazing to watch. Best car experience ever and if I ever buy another car, they'll be my first choice.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2022
It took some dialogue to convince my spouse to try Carvana, but after lots of research and a few bad experiences at local used car dealerships, we decided to try it. We were not disappointed! The online purchasing was easy, they walked us through all the steps to make sure our insurance and paperwork was in order, and the car was delivered to our door by a friendly employee - with the plates on it! The vehicle actually looked better in person than on the website! We had done a lot of looking around our area to know what a good list price was for the vehicle we wanted. We knew that because of Carvana's willingness to get plates, registration and financing the initial cost on Carvana may be a bit more than a personal seller nearby, but that it would be worth it. It was!
We took the vehicle to our mechanic within the 7-day trial period and everything checked out. We drove it 200 miles in various settings and the car performed well. (You have a 400 mile limit in the first 7 days if you want to return it.) Purchasing a used car is not always simple (with verification of insurance and state documents and bank clearance) yet Carvana made it as easy as possible! We would definitely use Carvana again!
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2022
This was the second car we sold to Carvana. The process was efficient and easy, everyone we dealt with was friendly and helpful. We received a fair price for our used car. I would definitely use them again or recommend to others.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2022
I bought a 2015 GMC Arcadia, Carvana said it passed their inspections, I ASSUME their inspection consists of a vehicle, motor, wheels. The car looks good, the rear shocks was completely blown out, the oil had 20% life and trying to get Carvana to do the repairs was a mess. I did them myself.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2022
Carvana is just awesome. Great price for a trade in. Whole transaction took less than 10 mins. Driver met us at location. Signed a few documents and got a check. Process was so super easy. Recommend to all!
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2022
Found a car within a few hours, setup for delivery within 5 days, delivery was on-time, process was simple and quick, car was EXACTLY as described on their website. Registration is pending, will update if the Tags are not delivered before the temporary tags expire in 2 weeks. Currently says should arrive within the week. THANK YOU for a great car buying experience!!!

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2022
My car was a Carvana associate car (from another source). Delivery was delayed twice due to unexpected issues. Carvana went through the vehicle with a fine tooth comb and resolved everything. I used their 48 hour inspection process to notify them on cosmetic issues which were all fixed. I bought the 2 year warranty and couldn't be happier. Using their approved repair facilities was painless and Silver Rock warranty is highly regarded in my area. 2016 Mercedes E400 coupe.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2022
In April of 2022, I purchased a beautiful 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid for our son. No issues at all. None. That's why, when my husband needed to replace his car, we came back to Carvana. Husband was looking at Honda Insights. Found a 2021 with fewer than 8K miles on it. Well, okay, let's get that one. I already knew that we needed to get all our documents ready, so I had them all scanned and ready to upload. However, I needed a third party loan on this one whereas I did not on the Ford Fusion. That one we purchased cash outright.
Well, some of the issues were on the end of my credit union sitting on paperwork. That's not Carvana's fault. What IS Carvana's fault is their inability to discern what bank account they're going to pull your funds from. My credit union assigns each member a main number. All other accounts under that "parent" account have different suffixes. So if your parent account is "123456," you may have a savings account with a suffix of "-01" and a checking with "-02" and a money market with "-50" and so on and so forth.
I have five accounts under my parent account. There was zero issue when Carvana pulled the funds for my son's car. However, when it was time to pay the down payment for the Honda Insight, someone at Carvana pulled funds from the FOURTH account down and one that I did not authorize them to use, resulting in an "insufficient funds" charge because - SURPRISE - that account was not supposed to be touched. So when I saw that error and asked them to please pull from the account that DID have the down payment in it for the Insight, they told me they couldn't do that. Yes, that's right. They couldn't do that.
What did that mean? It meant that because of THEIR MISTAKE, I had to go down to my credit union and either initiate a wire transfer (at my expense) or a cashier's check and then overnight it (at my expense) to them. To correct WHOSE mistake? Not mine. I had to jump through so many more absolutely unnecessary and stressful hoops to correct something that could have been fixed if they could simply code their system better. Look, we already had confirmed on a three-way phone call that the funds were there. So what's the point? They know that the funds are there, and yet, I'm the one having to go through all this because someone decided to just randomly select an account?
I spoke with QUITE a few people about this and heard from every single one that no, once a transaction has been flagged for insufficient funds, their system cannot initiate another transaction. Well, I got the cashier's check and did NOT overnight it, but for my own sanity, I sent it with the green tracking thing from USPS at the cost of about $5. That way, I could at least give them a tracking number, I could track it, and I could guarantee that yes, it got to Arizona.Look, the car delivery system? Couldn't ask for a nicer way for this to work. Both of the men who delivered our cars from the hub in Davie were super chill, really cool, went over everything with us.
If you have all your paperwork ready at the time you click "buy," you make your end of things way easier (title, license, etc.). Honestly, if this had been my first experience with Carvana, there would not have been a second one.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2022
I recently sold my car to Carvana because they offered a higher price. I did not use my car for a trade-in with Carvana. I found the whole process very easy. The Carvana phone staff went out of their way to help me. I had to drive my car to the pick point about 200 miles away, which would have been 300 miles away if a Carvana staff person did not help me with a closer pick-up location. Joshua and Lucas, the pickup people, field advocate for Carvana were super nice, easy going and helpful. I almost cried when Joshua drove my car away with Carvana dealer plates on it, but I knew it was in good hands and on to more adventures with Carvana. I chose direct deposit for payment and received updates daily on payment tracking. It was deposited as promised in 1-2 business days into my account. I would recommend Carvana for selling your car.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2022
The worst car buying experience. I waited for the delivery which never happened. I had to reach out to them to find out there was an issue with the tire. When the car came a week later, it arrived dirty on the inside. I found dice in the driver seat and a nail in the tire. They were supposed to repair. Customer service sucks. All you hear is “Oh I’m sorry about this experience”, but no compensation for the inconvenience. Don’t think you’ll get anywhere with this company. They sell so many cars daily that the complaint means nothing to them. The best they can do is at return the car in 7 days if you not happy. It’s not the cars that’s the problem. CARVANA customer care is the problem.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2022
Selling my Car was a simple and easy process. When I had issues or questions the team made sure they were resolved and keep me informed what was going on very step of the process. Everyone I worked with was very nice and easy to work with them. The whole process was done within days and the car was picked up when and where I wanted it.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2022
While deciding on a vehicle to purchase through Carvana, the delivery date was one of a few deciding factors. Once the purchase was made Carvana kept changing the delivery date and not providing me a clear reason why. They also kept preselecting times for the delivery that no longer worked with my schedule. Once the vehicle arrived, about a week late, it was not detailed at all - or an extremely rushed job if that. There was tons of pet hair on numerous seats, drip marks on almost all interior surfaces, and in some cases even a wet oily substance dripping down interior surfaces.
The vehicle was also missing it's spare tire - something that was listed on the third row of amenities included with the vehicle on the sale page. Along with the missing spare was the missing spare tire housing, and winch. The vehicle was also missing the car jack and tire iron - both necessary for lowering the spare tire housing and installing the spare tire. Carvana told me they include a "spare tire kit" in vehicles that are missing spare tires but that was also not present - and regardless, the sale page clearly stated a spare - not a "spare tire kit".
They offered to issue me a $100 check for the matter and I am still 2 months later waiting for that check. The vehicle they sold me also has a mold/mildew smell coming from the vents once the "new car smell" wore off in a few days. There were many small dings and damages on the vehicle that were not noted on the sale page. They offered to have them repaired but sent me to a severely incompetent repair facility. The repair shop had my vehicle for nearly a week. They were to change the oil since Carvana failed to have it change (according to the car fax and lack of window sticker), instal a spare tire, and repair some damaged parts of the dashboard not noted on the sale page. After nearly a week all they did was change the oil.
The owner of the shop called me and told me the oil was changed and the spare was installed. I had to pick it up after hours and when I got there the spare was not installed. Carvana has done nothing but give me the run around with this vehicle. The quality control is non existent. NEVER buy a car from them. Carvana are liars and thieves!
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2022
Decided to sell my car to Carvana. Went to their site, put in required information and got a good price. I uploaded all of the required documents and received a nice message that my documents were under review, and I'd hear from a Carvana rep within 24 hours to schedule my car for pick up. Two days later, when I had not been contacted by anyone I went back onto the site to see if there was anything else required. To my surprise, the deal had dissapeared, as if it never happened! I ran the same exact deal again and the amount that was returned to me was almost $6,000 less than the original offer. I am glad that I took screen-shots of the original deal every step of the way. I am also wondering what happened to all of the documents that I had uploaded including front and back of my license, 10-Day payoff from my bank, etc. This company is very shady, unethical and dishonest.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2022
The car buying process was smooth and a relatively good experience. However, when the car was delivered, the low tire pressure warning light was on. The delivery driver assured me that it would turn off soon because he just filled the tires. However, many drives later, it was still on. When I reported my concern, Carvana directed me to the 100-day warranty. But I find that unacceptable as the car was delivered to me that way. My reasoning for choosing Carvana in the first place was my lack of time to shop at dealerships. And now I’ve got to take time off work to go get this fixed, when it shouldn’t have been my responsibility to begin with??? And while I did have seven days to return the vehicle, I simply didn’t have the time to call them up and argue over the matter. I do like the car, but would NEVER have finalized the sale if I’d known about this defect. The least they could do is knock a few hundred dollars off the purchase price.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2022
I have dealt with Carvana for about four years. I bought two cars and sold two. The last car that I bought for my son was a 2015 Infiniti Q40. The transmission went out within four months. The "Carvana Care" that you must buy for used cars is the worse! They insisted on putting the most used transmission they could find. The Mechanic begged them to go with a new one. They refused!! This will be the last car I'll ever buy from Carvana. DON'T BUY WITH THEM unless it's a brand new car.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2022
They gave us a price. We signed some papers. They came with a check in the amount agreed upon and took the car with no problems. They did what they promised, and I would recommend them for anyone selling a vehicle.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2022
I am so very disappointed. I had a trade-in lined up, and had processed a sale. I provided all documentation including insurance and the 10-day sale notice. I resigned the paperwork. I scheduled delivery for this coming Saturday. I checked my account tonight, and the car was no longer listed as a sale on my account. I had no emails or phone calls from Carvana. I called the company who couldn’t figure out what happened as there was no reason in their system explaining what happened. The rep figured it out on their own that because my trade-in was 800 more than the car I wanted, the system automatically cancelled the sale WITH NO NOTIFICATION.
I spoke to 2 other people who admitted this was not a good situation and apologized, but there was nothing they could do. They now want me to sell the car, wait for the payment to clear, and purchase the new car. Not only will I lose my tax credit, but I will be without a vehicle for 3 days. I am beyond disappointed. I recommend that Carvana be avoided like the plague, and will spread the word to everyone I know who is looking for a car. Buy local and save yourself a headache.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2022
Carvana uses deceptive advertising to lure buyers. I'm one of the suckers they have in mind. I slightly overpaid for a used Sonata, which is notorious for lousy paint jobs. The car was delivered on a rainy, overcast day, which as the driver pointed out, made it difficult to check out the body. I listed some obvious flaws on the claim, but when I took the car to a body shop for an estimate, the person pointed out a few that I had missed. (I am 71 years old and live alone.) Since the other defects weren't submitted within seven days, I was out of luck, I was told.
My complaint is that very few of these flaws were listed in the original description. In other words, Carvana puts the onus on the buyer to find every one of them. The responsibility should be on the seller to point out any and all obvious problems, but by glossing over problems, their products appear to be much better than they really are, which attracts more potential buyers. I won't buy from these deceitful people again. Neither will my friends or family, and I hope yours don't, either. Footnote: According to the aforementioned person, very few body shops will work with Carvana because it doesn't want the hassles.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2022
Used the Carvana iPhone app to sell them my 2015 low-mileage Subaru BRZ. The app asked for the license plate and was able to look up all the details. Asked a few basic questions on vehicle condition and a few photos that could be done with my phone on the spot (including pictures of my driver's license and title). Came back within minutes with a solid and attractive quote. I shopped around and found no one even close. Committed to the sale and chose to drop it off at one of their drop-off locations (which I understand is a new thing) which had appointment slots available the following day. I could have optionally, for a $75 fee, had Carvana come collect the car.
Brought the car in, turned over the keys, title and lien release, signed some papers for contract of sale, flood condition, entitlement to the vehicle, and the odometer form. Carvana agent handed me the check for the exact quoted amount (no sleazy dealer 'adjustments') along with a copy of the sale contract. He then removed the plates and window registration sticker - handing me the plates. He asked that I double check the trunk, glovebox and seating area to avoid leaving anything behind. I had already removed the registration and insurance cards from the glovebox. He walked around the car to photograph it along with the dash w/ the odometer reading. He added a round 'retail' Carvana sticker to the windshield and I was done and on my way to the bank to deposit the check. Friendly agent; friendly and fast process.
Only two things keeping this from five stars:
1. The appointment date/time in the Carvana app indicated there would be a shuttle available to get me back home (I think it was w/in 50 miles). However, this was news to the Carvana agent. Texted my spouse and she came out to collect me (20 min drive).2. Apparently, being able to drop off the vehicle is very new and they weren't really prepared for customers on-site at this location. No place to sit; a lot of noise and wind being right next to a busy road and doing paperwork on the hood of the car. Would have been awful if it was winter or raining. They did invite me into their offices to wait in their break room for my ride to arrive.
Would DEFINITELY go to Carvana for a quality quote next time.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2022
The last time I purchased a car from a brick-and-mortar dealership, I had to spend my whole day getting the runaround and dealing with fuzzy, shifting numbers while the salesman wore me down-- don't even get me started on the inevitable shakedown from the finance office. I swore back then that the next time I needed a vehicle, I'd find a dealership that'd let me complete the purchase process online. I'd heard of Carvana, but didn't give them any serious consideration until I found THE car I wanted on the Carvana website.
I read about Carvana's 7-day return guarantee and the 100-day warranty. I decided I had nothing to lose by trying it at least once.
Scheduling the delivery was a breeze, although it would take a couple of weeks to have the car transported from the opposite side of the USA; unlike buying from an in-person dealership where you drive it right off the lot. That felt like a fair tradeoff because I didn't have to spend an entire day (stretching into an eternity) negotiating with salesmen and finance managers. The delivery charge was shown right on the Carvana vehicle page-- no hidden numbers or surprises there.
When my car arrived, there were a few things that worried me which were not mentioned in the ad or flagged by the Carvana pre-sale inspections. It had an oil leak, scratches on the front bumper, and rotted/cracked tires. I felt my heart drop because I'd paid a fair price for a car in excellent condition, and it arrived with some potentially serious issues. I was already feeling like I'd made a huge mistake.
Just about that time, I logged back into my Carvana account and it was like they'd read my mind! My new-purchase dashboard popped up and Carvana prompted me to let them know right away about any and all concerns. I didn't need to chase them down to hold them accountable-- they initiated contact with me to make sure everything was in the condition I expected. I went over the car with a fine-tooth comb and my phone camera, then made an exhaustive list of any flaws and concerns. Aside from the oil leak, bad tires and bumper scratches, the rest of the car was great. The oil leak could've been something serious, or it could've been just a bad gasket seal. I wouldn't know until a mechanic looked at it.
TIP: try to schedule your car delivery for a Sunday or Monday, so that the area mechanics are open and you can get your car scheduled for diagnostics before the 7-day return period is up! The repair authorizations can take Silver Rock 24-48 hours, so bear that in mind and let your mechanic know about the time constraint involved. You just need to have all the info from the mechanic regarding what's needed so that you CAN send back the car if it turns out that it has showstopper-type issues that can't be repaired. You'll want the reassurance that any issues the mechanic finds will be covered for repair before you make the decision to keep the vehicle. They don't need to actually FIX the car within the 7-day probation period, they just need to acknowledge the issues and authorize the repairs before the period expires.
Carvana sent me their list of Silver Rock authorized mechanics in the area (all top-rated, reputable mechanics), and my local VW dealer was on there. I made an appointment with the dealership's service department, then took in my Beetle. (Silver Rock covers the $175 diagnostic fee for the first hour, and if more time is needed, the mechanic just needs to call Silver Rock to get the authorization before moving ahead-- basically, everything was free for me.)
The service department representative took my list of concerns and looked at all of those issues-- then, THEY added some things that THEY wanted to handle while they had my Bug. The service department sent me the rundown of repairs needed by email (the car needed: a new gasket seal to fix the oil leak, new tires, replacement lug nut covers on a few tires, PLUS an alignment I didn't realize was off). It was really helpful for me that they communicated everything first by email because I'm partially deaf, although I never mentioned that to them. They also called me to answer any questions and to make sure they hadn't missed anything that worried me.
Here's where it gets good, though: after running through the repairs needed with me, the service department representative from the dealership called Silver Rock DIRECTLY to discuss what the car needed. Then, they coordinated with Silver Rock to get EVERYTHING covered under the warranty. E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G. I was expecting to fight tooth and nail to get the car restored to 100%, but I didn't have to do ANYTHING except make that initial list and leave my car with the mechanics. It didn't cost me a penny!
That's how the Silver Rock warranty works-- they have their authorized mechanics that they trust and listen to... and Silver Rock doesn't try to weasel out of repairing anything. They fixed it ALL. Every last thing was covered. My car is basically NEW again... it's a 2017 VW Beetle with very low miles and it zips around like a dream. VW doesn't even make Beetles anymore-- so to have one this perfect, it's amazing!
I would buy from Carvana again in a heartbeat. I was so nervous about this first purchase... it felt like a gamble until I'd been through the entire process and realized how EASY and fair it really is. The process doesn't feel at all like a gamble anymore. Now I know that anything that isn't noted on the vehicle page WILL be fixed, and it's way easier-- I mean WAY, WAY easier-- than buying from a local dealer and negotiating with THEM to fix things they didn't mention. Carvana makes car-buying as low-stress as possible-- and did I mention that I have THE car I wanted (even though they're discontinued by VW), and it's super low-mileage, and everything on it is like-new? Anything that wasn't like-new when it arrived is DEFINITELY like-new now!
I guess the whole point of this review is to say this: check over the car's details on the Carvana listing page. Make notes about ALL of the flaws they mention there-- because anything above or beyond those flaws WILL be fixed by Carvana. They make the whole process painless, and they aren't trying to pull any "fast ones". I guess I've never actually seen any car dealer this transparent or fair... so I wasn't ready for them to be so amazing.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2022
Last January (2022) sold our 2020 Subaru Forester premium. We got a quote for sticker price from CarMax. Amazing market for a used car w 25000 mi 18 months old. We got full sticker price for it. We paid less than sticker for it and got free financing w Subaru. To compare we gave Carvana a chance to make an offer. They asked us what we owed and offered $500 more than that. It was $6000 less than what CarMax gave us. Offer based on what we owed is a poor way to buy cars, Carvana!
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2022
My mom suddenly decided she was done driving and wanted to get rid of her car. She's 87, and all of us had been waiting for it to happen, but her 2011 Chrysler 200 was probably going to get lowballed at the dealership. She didn't want to deal with them, nor did she want to - obviously - trade it in. My brother suggested Carvana, and I'm very glad he did. They're explicit in what photos they want; I took those and uploaded them. They had a variety of appts available to come to the house; I took one. The entire process took less than an hour, total, including taking the photos. Highly recommend.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2022
The whole thing was very easy, fast and concise. The check was as-promised with no problems at all. From navigating the website, to accepting the offer and then actual pickup of the car was so smooth I could not believe it. Highly recommend to buy or sell a car from them!
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2022
I purchased my vehicle from Carvana with no hassle financing, and I sold my vehicle back to Carvana. The process was smooth and stress free. Really enjoyable. Everyone I spoke to was very professional. I could not have been happier.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2022
Updated on 9/5/2022: So I recently gave Carvana 2 stars, I said Sales easy, after sales terrible. Well it's gotten worse, Seems the 3rd party they use to handle registration misrepresented the mileage by double, so now my CarFax will show Odometer Tampering suspected, making the resale value substantially less. On top of that, Carvana doesn't want to know, and has entirely passed the buck.
Original review: So this is my first ever 'buy before you try' experience, I am in my late 40's and would normally never ever buy a car blind (without seeing it, touching it, driving it) but they had the one I wanted when no one else did in a price range I was willing to pay. The Purchasing phase was easy, well defined and there were no issues.
Issue 1 - I raised a question about the extended (SilverRock) warranty - as it's for an ICE car and I was buying an EV, No one could answer my questions and I was sent to SilverRock, who refused to answer my questions and said I should contact Carvana, who passed me back to SilverRock, who passed me back to Carvana - no one would step up and own the issue, I ended up declining the extended warranty.
Issue 2 - It takes a long time to get an advocate on chat or the phone - the auto bot will tell you the expected wait time is X minutes, trust me - quadruple it and add more, they are slow to get to the conversation and slow to answer follow up questions.
Issue 3 - I live a long way from the vending machine but I wanted to experience it as it was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me (I won't be using Carvana again) so I chose vending machine over delivery, we arrived (62 miles) and the thing was broken, had I known, I would have saved my time and money and had them home deliver. However, the guy I dealt with was sympathetic, and very pleasant to deal with.
Issue 4 - No one could give me a straight answer on Speciality/Vanity Plate handling upfront and the online documentation is terrible, it's missing links to resources and additional information.
Issue 5 - 150 point check - that's the claim, carried out on all cars.... Perhaps they need a 152 point check as mine was missing the locking lug nut key and the wipers were degraded (which I discovered on the way home as a monsoon storm swept in and boy did I find out fast how bad the wipers were).
Issue 6 - To fix the above issues you must contact SilverRock, you must use SilverRock approved repairers or face a large deductible. My 2 issues were covered and I booked it into a Firestone auto center, but it took a day to get the information, a day to make the appointment the following day, so it took 3 days to get the car in the hands of a mechanic. Mechanic called me 20 minutes after dropping it off to tell me "main dealer only", so back to SilverRock, who told me off as the mechanic is supposed to inform them, not the customer, they had to verify, then approved for main dealer - another 3 day wait for an appointment, it took far too long to sort. All could have been avoided if the 150 point check was carried out entirely.
Bottom Line: In theory this is far better than the usual song and dance and despair of dealing with a brick and mortar dealership, the lies, the back 'n forth nonsense that happens, where Carvana Fails is the follow through and the lack of "attention to detail" - the poor online documentation (Example: Can I transfer vanity/speciality plates? Answer is a long winded "yes", but nothing else - doesn't say how or when), The lack of making sure the basics are right (wiper blades and Missing Locking Lug Nut Key!). If they missed these important items, what else was missed? I can't trust them, so I can't in good faith use them again nor endorse/recommend to my friends and family. Good Idea, poorly executed. Shame really.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2022
I picked up my car yesterday and my wife and I pointed out some cleanliness issues at the lot. These were minor and were handled to our satisfaction. Upon taking the car home and attempting to install car seats, I found numerous candy wrappers, bottle caps, sunflower seeds, and half-eaten pizza crusts wedged beside the third row seats. If Carvana is willing to deliver a car with food scraps in it, I question their ability to perform a worthwhile mechanical inspection.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2022
Carvana offered me the best value for my car. They gave be plenty of time prepare for selling my car, even allowed me to change dates. The pick up was smooth and easy! I was concerned I needed to detail my car, they told not to. Offered me the best option at the best time.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2022
To preface, I have a new car from them right now and I love the car. I hate everything else. Bought the car, scheduled a date for pickup, then they had a delivery delay so the date needed to be changed. This also canceled the trade in offer for my previous car. The new offer was $80 less. After almost a week of calls, they agreed to mail me a check for $100 after the return period for the car was over. I agreed. Picked up the car on the new date, handed them my cashier check, then woke up the next day to find that they had also charged the account that I had linked with them to verify funds for the purchase. Another round of calls, no one seems to be able to get my money back to me. Not sure wtf is going on behind the scenes here, because even though literally everyone I've interacted with has been very understanding and nice, problems just. keep. popping. up.
Thank you for your honest feedback. It saddens us to hear that you encountered some roadblocks during the purchase process which created a less than exceptional experience. At Carvana, we recognize that everyone’s situation is different and apologize if our verification process lacked timeliness and clear communication. Our goal is to use your feedback to continue to improve our underwriting/verification process. We are thankful you took the time to share your personal experience and are happy to see you moved forward with purchasing a Carvana vehicle.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2022
I ordered a car that looked like a good deal. On the day before the car was to be delivered to my house, I received a notification that the delay was going to be delayed by 7 days. One of the reasons I ordered this car was that it would be delivered before we had family coming to town who would need a car. I asked what they would do about compensating me for this delay since now I would have to rent a car. The representative said that they were unable to offer any type of compensation “the first delay”. I still wanted the car, so I accepted the new delivery date and spent 300 bucks on a rental car.
This morning (the day the car was to be delivered) at about 2AM, I received another notification that the car was delayed, this time for about 3 weeks! So, remembering that there would be no compensation for the “first delay” I figured they might offer to provide a loaner car or compensate me for rental fees. But, no; the answer I received was, “At this moment, we will only be able to do our best to deliver the vehicle on the mentioned day. Once again, we are truly sorry for the trouble.” Since now I no longer trust this company, I canceled the order. Carvana does not seem interested in keeping customers once they order something; based on my experience they overpromise and underdeliver and don’t worry about the cost or inconvenience that places on their customers. I DO NOT recommend ever dealing with this company.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2022
I purchased my 2016 Chevy impala in January. The experience overall was good, although I ended up putting the car in the shop less than 2 weeks of having it. but now I’m waiting on my registration. It has been 7 months and now I can’t even drive my car. They claim they can’t give me another temporary plate, but they want that payment. If I can’t drive my car how am I suppose to get to work so I can pay. This is so unprofessional. The fact is they don’t care. I will never recommend anyone to buy a car from Carvana. I have never experienced anything like this. I'm so mad I could shoot fire. I travel for work so as of now I am stranded in a state with no transportation. I am a very unhappy and displeased customer.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2022
After retiring, I purchased a classic vehicle and no longer had a need for my 2015 Chevy Silverado. I got offers from WeBuyAnyCar.com, CarMax, Carvana, and 2 local dealerships. Carvana beat everyone by $Thousands! I was skeptical and feared they would try to lower their offer at the time of final sale. I made an appointment for them to do a pickup. Their employee arrived with a car hauler on time, did a visual inspection, started the engine, and checked the odometer. He gave me a clipboard with papers to sign, I gave him the title and keys, and he handed me a check for $25,211. He put the truck on his hauler, locked it down and left. The entire process took 5 minutes. Need to sell a vehicle, CALL CARVANA!!!!
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2022
Carvana is not an easy company to work with. We did not want to link our bank account to them, so it took me more than six telephone calls totaling more than two hours to resolve that. However, when we went to pick up the car after driving 3.5 hours from home to save an additional $600 in delivery fees, there were major scratches (12+ inches long) on the rear quarter panel that were obviously fresh. Accidents happen, right? So, the "Advocate" told us that this was no problem, that Silver Rock, their warranty service department, would send someone out mobile to our daughter's location in college to fix the scratches.
Well, that was an outright lie. They have no mobile cosmetic repair. So, with three days before she left for college my 18 year old daughter was supposed to pick from a list of approved repair facilities, take the car there, wait, get an estimate and then Silver Rock had to approve the estimate several days later and then she had to take it back to them. The problem with that was none of their "approved service" companies did cosmetic repair. So, we were out of luck. We couldn't return the car because she had to leave for college in three days and so now we have a $15,000 car with major scratches down the side. The Advocate clearly lied to us in order to get us to take the car, when she knew we had drive 3.5 hours and couldn't return it. Do not do business with this company.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Carvana aims to provide customers with an exceptional car buying process coupled with high quality pre-owned vehicles. We are truly sorry that your vehicle arrived with more wear than anticipated. It pains us to know that we let you down and did not meet your expectations. Our team of dedicated advocates is always here to answer any of your questions, so please don’t hesitate to reach out via our chat service 24/7. We hope you enjoy many years of adventures with your new ride
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2022
After submitting the required insurance info they required multiple times and having a custom proof of insurance written for them, the registration plates to the car have been lost in and they won't help me get a replacement. One star is generous.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2022
I saved so much time using Carvana. The experience was mostly straightforward, and I found the customer service very helpful. The delivery was surprisingly fast. I will definitely consider using Carvana for my future car purchases.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2022
Carvana was neither reliable or efficient. I ordered the car and followed every direction only to get a text saying I needed to do things I had already done multiple times. This all after they had my banking information. A very disappointed customer.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2022
Carvana made a mistake on my title which randomly put another one of their customers on my title as a lien holder. It took more than 16 months to sort out and get a clean title. Carvana was absolutely unresponsive and uncooperative. Finally, I made a formal complaint to the California DMV. Only after a DMV investigator got involved did Carvana start working on the problem. Do not buy a car from these people. Horrible.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2022
Smooth sailing up until you get the car. I picked my car up and it wasn't as clean as I normally expect dealers to prepare the car for owner pickup, but that wasn't the big thing. What bothered me was on my way back from Charlotte, the tire indicator identified the tire pressure wasn't correct. This is something critical, in my opinion, so I had to try and find a place to get the site corrected all while in a city I am unfamiliar with. You can find gas stations everywhere with air pumps, but when you don't have a tire gauge to measure it, it's still not going to rectify the issue. So that was a major issue and I deducted 1 star for that.
The second issue was the maintenance reminder wasn't reset; although, they said they serviced the car, they just did not have the capability to reset the monitor, that's another star. I ended up taking the car to the dealer for the "A Service" at which time they reset the monitor... This cost me $320.00, that's another star. They excelled up to the point of my getting in the divers seat. If they would hire maintenance people with the proper credentials for the make of car they are selling to ensure the service is complete and all monitoring systems are reset, they would get 5 stars from me.
I can get the car detailed with not too much out of pocket expense; however, mechanical issues on a Mercedes' isn't cheap and I know that, but one does not expect their new or nearly new car to need a visit to the dealership when they drive it off the lot. CARVANA: If you tighten up the service and prep of vehicles, your reviews and stock will soar. It may cost you in the beginning, but you will reap the benefits in the end.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2022
In almost 50 years of driving and buying and selling cars Carvana was by far the most pain free experience I have ever had selling a car. Went online, got a great offer and I accepted. Approved in a few hours. Uploaded a few pictures and the next day an “advocate” was at my home to inspect the vehicle. After signing a few papers I had a check in my hand and the process was done. Amazing. I had also received a quote from Driveway. Their process was taking weeks to complete and was way more complicated, also offered price was less. Glad I went with Carvana. Highly recommend!
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2022
Bought a car from Carvana last month. First car I had to return in a couple of days due to failing transmission. I swapped it fairly easily, however, the loan service provider partnered with Carvana is a scam. Bridgecrest services the loan. I made my first payment one week before the due date, and 20 days later, Carvana shows reversing the payment on their site, but my bank confirms it has been paid and was not reversed. Attempting to collect more by defrauding customers into thinking their payments have not gone through. Carvana still has not sent me my registration after 30 days and is due to expire.
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. Carvana’s goal is to create a stress-free car buying experience and it looks like we missed the mark. We are working very closely with our third-party vendors to process our customers’ registration. Every state has different policies and procedures we must adhere to. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and patience as we work diligently in completing your registration. You can follow the progress of your registration by logging into your Post Sale Dashboard for updates. Thank you again for your feedback. As this can be painful to read, we are always looking for ways to improve.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2022
I chose Carvana because of the three car buying services I checked out, Carvana offered the most for my vehicle. I thought it was a very fair price, looking at what similar vehicles were selling for. Not being a computer-savvy person, I wasn't crazy about selling my vehicle online, but I managed to upload all the documents Carvana requested.
The biggest problem came when it was time for Carvana to pick up my vehicle. When I scheduled my appointment, I was told the nearest pick up point was an hour from my house. Ok. My ride back home and I arrived about 15 minutes early to the shopping center parking lot where the pick up would occur. After waiting 45 minutes, I called the 1 800 number to see what was going on. Was put on hold for about ten minutes before I got a human being on the line, then about another five minutes while she was trying to find out where my driver was.
This person then told me the driver was running behind, and would call me when en route. At this point, we had been in the parking lot for about an hour. About 45 minutes later the driver called and said she would be there in about an hour. She did arrive within the hour, but the fact that I had to reach out to Carvana to find out what was going on was very irritating. The real kicker came when the driver said she was not good with manual transmissions, and asked if I would drive the vehicle up onto the rollback. When I refused because of liability issues, she asked me to drive it to the foot of the rollback, which I did. Wow. Neither me, nor my ride home planned on spending almost four hours in a hot parking lot. Not a good experience.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2022
Having the title free and clear I'm sure will make a difference. Had we owed with a lien, it may have taken longer. The process was smooth. The driver was courteous, emails and texting went like clock work from beginning to payment
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2022
I just bought a beautiful 2010 Camaro. The whole process and ease at which it was accomplished was amazing. I love my car, and I really enjoyed the idea of ordering a car online. But, and it's a big but; The only downside I experienced sticks in my craw. For that reason I wouldn't recommend anyone using Carvana or for myself, purchasing another vehicle through them.
I've been looking for the perfect Camaro for several years now, and with a recent promotion I was in a place where I finally pulled the trigger. A 2010 (so 5th generation) Camaro SS with all the bells and whistles, with only 18k miles on it, was just perfect. The only imperfections listed on the ad were some light scratches in a few spots. Overall the car looks brand new.
The issue is the fact that the actual damage that are apparent on the vehicle (a few dents on the front bumper and one on the back) were not listed on the original report. When it was delivered I pointed it out to the Carvana rep. She took pics and told me that since it wasn't listed that the company would probably take care of it and that Silver Rock would be in touch.
A few days went by and I reached out to Silver Rock. No pictures had been forwarded to them. So I got on the Carvana dashboard and uploaded my pics of the front and rear dents and two other cosmetic issues with the vehicle that hadn't been listed. Later that day they got back to me saying that all but one of my issues was being denied (the one that got approved was a broken latch to the center console, and the least of my concerns). I called them for clarification and they told me it was a used car and some cosmetic issues are to be expected, and for the most part I agree. My issue is that the cosmetic issue on the original posting were all stuff more minor than the claims I had submitted. The dents to the front bumper are way more noticeable than any of the light scratches listed.
This didn't sit right so I called the Carvana Customer Advocate line. The advocate that helped me was very polite and tried his best to address my issues. He had someone review my claims, unfortunately they were denied again. After asking around he informed me my choices were that I could 1) buy the car, 2) swap the vehicle with something comparable, or 3) return the vehicle; and that Carvana had to stand by Silver Rocks assessment. I felt like the advocate did the best job he could possibly do, and I really appreciated his efforts.
Obviously I'm gonna buy the car. But I paid a premium price for a used vehicle from a company that brags about the quality of their 150 point inspections and selling cars digitally. I bought into the validity of that 150 point inspection and how up front Carvana was with the detail of the cars imperfections. In the end Carvana lied to me and made me feel like I was asking too much from a system that they have claimed is just as good if not better than a traditional In person sale. In a traditional setting additional imperfections can be negotiated into the price or made right. I love my car. I like the idea and ease of the online process. I didn't care for the impersonal bureaucracy of Carvana and inaccurate information presented. I can honestly say I probably will never buy another vehicle from Carvana. Further I will advocate that any friend or family stick to the traditional sale as well.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2022
I hate saying this because I got the car I wanted and the Carvana employees were very nice, but it had scratches, a seat stain, a seat heater switch that didn't work and no owner's manual. A side company called Silver Rock is supposed to handle these issues. First, I couldn't get them to help or even respond to me for any issues besides the seat stain during the 7 day period. For that they told me no service was available in my area for the repair. I live in the Portland, Oregon area. There has to be someone who details cars? So, my advice is when it is on the truck don't take possession if you see ANYTHING that needs a repair. You'll end up having to do it yourself. Sorry, but that was my experience.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2022
I found a car. Started the process of purchase on internet. I was paying cash thru my bank. They asked for my account information. Gave them same. Then they said I had to prove auto insurance even though I had insurance on my present car thru USAA. So I had to insure a car I didn't even own yet. Then they asked for the proof of insurance which they can only accept thru their system. Then I was asked the second day for my banking ID number and password. Now I buy and sell about 10 aircraft a year and never took this long for far more expensive item. I am 77 years old and never spent this long buying a car. Canceled the deal.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2022
So I was planning on actually writing a good review for Carvana, but am glad I waited. It took two tries, but I love my car. (The first one had lots of serious issues, but they called me when they were detailing it, so I didn't have to deal with it and opted to choose another car.) They were a little late with delivery, but it was quite easy, and the car looked new. I was so happy with the car, I was able to let a lot of the other stuff go. However, I now cannot legally drive tomorrow because my registration has not arrived. I have called them 10-12 times about this because I was unclear about the process. No one seemed to know if I was keeping my old plates or getting new ones. There was so much confusion.
A week before my plates were to expire, I called again to see where everything was - both on the dashboard website and on the phone, I was told the registration was processed, and the paperwork was in the mail. When I called yesterday (the 15th), I asked if there was a tracking number so we could make sure I would get the registration today - as today (the 16th) is the last day I can legally drive with the temporary plates. There is no tracking number. I was told they never send it that way. I spoke to someone last night and this morning, and both told me it was definitely in the mail. Well, it did not arrive today. I called Carvana again, and then I was told it was just FedExed to me today - there is nothing that was put in the mail.
I need my car for work, for family, etc, and they were pretty much like, "too bad." I asked the person I spoke to today why I should believe her now when so many times what I was told was not true. There is a tracking number, and hopefully, it will be here tomorrow. But they offered me no help or solutions and were quite condescending. One rep did say she would see if she could get a $250 approved for a credit towards a rental and the issue - but that will take weeks to go through, if it does.
I did research and saw lots of lawsuits about this - but I am still so surprised that they continue to let this be an issue. I understand waiting seven days while I try the car out before processing registration. But this was not a COVID issue - they did this last minute. It's beyond frustrating as I have been on top of this all along. And Carvana just yessed me to death and didn't do their part to get this in on time or to help me. They all talked like it was no big deal. When I asked to talk to a supervisor, no one was available.
I know things happen, but this seems to be very common for Carvana. PLus, I did everything I could to have a dialogue about this. I even asked what I could do or what happens if it doesn't arrive on time - but they had no answer. And if someone addressed my concerns with seriousness or reached out to me during the process, that would go a long way. We will see what happens. Hopefully, I get the registration soon. I love the car, but the treatment I am getting now and response is not worth it - especially since I can't drive it!
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2022
I attempted to purchase a Dodge Ram 1500 with Carvana and turned away two vehicles at the time of delivery. The first truck had a "check engine" light on, with no explanation as to what the issue was. The second truck had three exterior lights out, and very bald tires. The tires must have been switched out with another truck because the vehicle only had 28k miles on the odometer. Additionally, there was trash in the back seat pocket. If they can't get these simple quality control measures correct then what are they missing on the engine? There is little to no concern among Carvana employees. This is definitely not the best way to purchase a car.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2022
A few weeks after I bought this vehicle from Carvana I noticed that my front end shook REALLY bad when braking. The suspension also make noise. I am now over my 4000 mile limit and nothing can be done about it. I took the vehicle in for an inspection at a location that carvana's warranty company advised me to and they said everything was fine. Everything is NOT fine. I thought carvana did a thorough inspection of every vehicle they sold?? Apparently that is NOT the case.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2022
This was our first time buying a car from Carvana. We found the perfect car and the financing and delivery was the easy part, along with them taking $12.4k down payment. So purchased date of 5/18. Then the nightmare started. They gave me a temp plate that expired 7/3. Then they sent me paperwork to have signed and notarize to process my registration. I uploaded my insurance card and all documents within 2 business days of the request. Everything within the month of May. They never called. They never updated the dashboard. Then I call and they said they are sending a new temp plate (never sent or received). Another month passes, my temp plate expires, I call again. They said they sent it. I wait. Nothing and call again in August, nothing sent and they admitted to never sending it and messed up the registration process. They send me new paper work in August. I send back right away and have nothing. So I filed a BBB complaint.
So I have by the way a great looking convertible Mustang that I haven't driven since 7/3 and it’s 8/16, that has insurance on it. I’m lucky I’m old and it’s my summer car, or I couldn't drive to work. Only Carvana can get the temp plate. I check the BMV as they have the title work. And they won’t help so I have to find out if I can join a big lawsuit against them. GO TO A DEALER! Not everything on the internet is more efficient especially Carvana.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the customer service you received. Teaching our advocates how to communicate with empathy, passion, and knowledge is essential to who Carvana is and we are sorry that your experience was anything less than that. All of our calls are 100% recorded for quality assurance and we are always looking for ways we can improve. Your feedback will help us do just that. Thank you for the insight you have provided to us.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2022
I will be the first to admit I was leery of this way of selling my car. After being lowballed at a dealership, I thought what could it hurt to try this. My offer was $7,754 more than the dealership was willing to give. I choose the drop off location and day. The Carvana associate was extremely friendly and explained every process of the sale. Told me each paper I was signing and handed me a check. I would recommend this to everyone I know.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2022
I purchased a vehicle in May and the delivery was an overall good experience. We received the vehicle at the end of May and received a 14 day temporary registration. It has now been almost 3 months and still no registration. With over a dozen phone calls we keep getting told it's an issue on their end and nothing to do with us. I'm constantly being told they have no idea about the timeline or anything else. The company constantly has reassured me that it is nothing to do with my paperwork but an internal issue with the company. Last phone I had they told me it could be 4-8 more weeks then have to wait an additional 6-12 for the registration. This whole process has been a headache and I wish I would have never used Carvana.
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. Carvana’s goal is to create a stress-free car buying experience and it looks like we missed the mark. We are working very closely with our third-party vendors to process our customers’ registration. Every state has different policies and procedures we must adhere to. Sadly, Covid-19, has slowed down our process considerably. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and patience as we work diligently in completing your registration. You can follow the progress of your registration by logging into your Post Sale Dashboard for updates. Thank you again for your feedback. As this can be painful to read, we are always looking for ways to improve.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2022
It's nice that they are upfront with their fees and taxes. They encourage you to start your car insurance early so everything's all set for delivery, but then I was given less than 24 hours' notice that my car would be delayed a week. I had to call multiple times to figure out why it was delayed, what was wrong with the car, and to make sure everything was on track. There was absolutely no attempt at compensation and I had to initiate every communication once my delivery day had been delayed. My car was to be delivered at 1:30. I called Carvana around 11 after not hearing anything from them that day. They said an advocate would reach out to me. I didn't hear from the advocate until 12, and they told me they would be an hour late, then rescheduled me for 3:00 so she wouldn't have to "mark the event as late".
The person who delivered the car couldn't drive it off the truck because it was stick, and needed my partner's help operating a lever on her own truck because she wasn't strong enough. Initially I was very excited to use Carvana for the convenience, and because I felt trust in their 7-day return policy. Their lack of communication was appalling. The day after the delivery the car stopped starting. I feel like they must have lied to me about the initial issue (window issues) and I'm just grateful for that 7-day return and that ultimately I don't have to give them money.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2022
The whole process of the sale of my car could not be better. The easy way of filling out the necessary online information is convenient and only take a couple minutes. After approving the offer, Carvana send emails and text messages to inform you about the next steps. The driver who picked up the car was very friendly and professional. She was helpful and explained everything very well. The payment was done within two days. The total process took only a couple days.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2022
Selling my Subaru Forester was the easiest experience. I filled out all of the information online, received a quote in minutes. I took my time getting other quotes, when I decided Carvana was the best quote, I accepted. I had an appt within a day of accepting to drop my car off at one of their drop sites and signed paperwork and had a check in hand in less than a half hour. I would definitely recommend Carvana to anyone looking to sell their car, fast and easy.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2022
I received an offer in 2 minutes, like they advertised. I went to 2 dealers I have purchased from and had maintenance done on my BMW z4. I also got an offer from another online site. Carvana gave me the best offer by far. Carvana employees arrived on time to check out my car. After 5 minutes and filling on some paperwork the deal was done. I received my direct deposit the same day. It was easier and safer than selling it to a private party. Highly recommended! Trust the process.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2022
Overall good experience and easy to manage the online application. The Carvana offer was just under KBB and beat all of the other online offers (Carmax, Car Guru, etc). But, the initial offer I received was REDUCED after I LOWERED the mileage from 38k to 35,557 (actual). This DECREASED my offer by $447, which leaves me feeling shortchanged. They won’t negotiate the offer price, so it was a win for them and a loss for me. They also rescheduled my pickup appointment twice, which was very inconvenient. Why have availability of appointments if the company can’t fulfill them?! Signing the contract and turning over the car in person was smooth. Funds were delivered ACH the following day.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2022
Sold my car on Carvana needing the money despite loving my car after 3 years of grad school. The process was so easy and seamless. A few questions and a few quick uploads and I had my estimate which never changed. The day of pick up Monthy showed up to find my best friends and me having a "goodbye" party for the car. We had a "goodbye" sign, cupcakes and party hats. Without any hesitation, Monthy joined in and wore a party hat, took pictures of us and with us with the car and indulged my friend's directing skills as he videoed the whole process. Monthy was so great, could not have asked for a better pick-up. He even sent me a picture of my vehicle safe and sound in the lot once it arrived. The customer service was top notch and the process was so easy. I would absolutely recommend Carvana and use them again. Thanks again Monthy!!! You made the experience great!
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2022
Fantastic experience start to finish. Carvana offered me $3k more than KBB and the entire process took me less than 2 hours of actual work. Upload a few pics and pieces of info and get a quote. Schedule a time for pick up, a friendly representative showed up at my house at the agreed upon time, looked over the car and handed me a check. Very pleased!
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2022
I purchased a car from Carvana in 2021. Although we got the car we wanted. The customer service is bad and difficult to work with. The car arrived with undocumented damages. Even the tow truck driver said it was the worst he had ever seen. There were a lot small scratches all over the exterior of the car that did not show up in the pictures.
I then had to work with SilverRock (horrible company with a 1.8 star review on Google) and Gerber Collision and Glass to get the car repaired. The repairs were approved but no one ever communicated that to me. I followed up several times and was ignored. Now the car is past its warranty and the work cannot be completed. Communicating with Carvana is difficult, unless you like texting with robots before explaining your same story over and over, without receiving any help.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2022
The paperwork took over a month with my bank. It took six weeks to get my permanent tag, which was wrong. I had to go to the county clerk to get it corrected. It shouldn't have taken so long for any of the paperwork to clear with my bank; I refused their financing as they wanted to charge me 4 percent more interest than my own bank. The tag was issued to the wrong county even though they had my address and knew I didn't live in the county they had put on the tag. It was painful and frustrating getting them to complete the paperwork. They also demanded paperwork from me that was unnecessary. They wanted more information from me and my bank than they truly needed. I believe they were trying to force me to finance with them. My suggestion on that, don't do it.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2022
Within 2 days of purchasing vehicle, five warning lights non-related came on. After over 40 calls, Carvana refuses to assist. I have requested to speak to Supervisors and after two weeks of calling I still have yet to receive a call from one. My issues are still unresolved!
We take your feedback very seriously and will ensure it is passed to the proper department. Teaching our advocates and managers to communicate with empathy, passion, and knowledge is essential to who Carvana is and we are sorry that your experience was anything less than that. Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our customers and that includes returning their phone calls when promised. We absolutely messed up here and are grateful for the insight you've provided.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2022
I used Carvana to pick out my new car. It was hands down the easiest car shopping experience I've ever had, and I can't recommended it enough. From finding the right car to financing and even the delivery, it was 100% the most hassle free and satisfying car purchase I've ever made. Carvana made it easy to see exactly what I was getting, down to showing minute scratches that I honestly wouldn't notice and had to really look for to even locate. The delivery was also outstanding - right on time, and exactly as hassle free as advertised. I have to admit, I was waiting for something to go wrong the entire time, but the friendly folk over at Carvana made it such a breeze I could hardly believe it. I had never bought a car from Carvana before, but I'm pretty sure I'll be buying from them again.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2022
Wow, what an unbelievably easy way to sell my car! Not only did I get top dollar (covered the full price of my car and warranties paid 2 years ago), but the first person showed up on the scheduled date, looked over my car, and then someone else came out a couple of hours later with the Carvana loader to take my car away (yes, very sad). And best of all, they picked it up at around 5 pm on Saturday, and my money was in my account by Monday at 6 am! (That helped with the sadness!) How much easier could it be? No haggling, no waste of time.
The only thing that caused me to give them 4 stars instead of 5 is because the driver who was initially picking up my car contacted me on Saturday morning to let me know they would be coming at 3:30 pm (my window was 2-5 pm). Then they contacted me again and asked if I could do it earlier. I told them that I would be working till 2 pm, so how much earlier did she want to come. She said she'd be able to let me know at 12 pm. Well, 12 pm came and went, then 1 pm, then 2 pm - no communication from them. I then texted her and asked if she had an ETA yet, and get this...she said that her ETA was 3:10 pm, and she had just finished loading up my car! Huh? What car? I'm only selling!
Then she said, "Oh, sorry. Unfortunately, I've been "reassigned to another project," and another driver will be contacting you." So she basically just disappeared after telling me she'd let me know the ETA at 12pm and totally forgot about me when she was reassigned to deliver a car to a buyer instead of picking up mine. I then had to contact Carvana, wait on hold forever, leave them a message to call me, and let them know what was going on. Eventually, another Carvana advocate showed up (apparently when she should've been off already) and did me the favor of doing the paperwork, and I greatly appreciated it. But all that was a big mess and also a bit stressful. After that, everything turned out perfectly. Bottom line - I highly recommend Carvana if you're planning on selling your car!
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2022
Carvana provides a great online and in person purchase experience, 5 star in fact. However, when I purchased my car they told me they would take care of the registration. I have had temp plates for 30 days. Without the ownership paperwork I am unable to take register the car myself. I find out that carvana only submitted my registration application 5 days (3 business days) before my temp plates run out. Today the temp plates expire, I cannot drive my car. I should get my plates in between 2-4 weeks of the applications arrival. Carvana's solution? A $300 check that will arrive around the same time my plates will and a condescending suggestion to use public transportation or rent a car for the duration (for around $20 or so a day as the gentleman on the phone informed me). Ruined what was a positive experience for me, I'm here waiting for 2-4 weeks with a car I cannot drive. Terrible organization.
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. Carvana’s goal is to create a stress-free car buying experience and it looks like we missed the mark. We are working very closely with our third-party vendors to process our customers’ registration. Every state has different policies and procedures we must adhere to. Sadly, Covid-19, has slowed down our process considerably. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and patience as we work diligently in completing your registration. You can follow the progress of your registration by logging into your Post Sale Dashboard for updates. Thank you again for your feedback. As this can be painful to read, we are always looking for ways to improve.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2022
First the car was delivered 26 hours late of the original delivery time after rescheduling 3 times and me having to miss an entire day of work waiting on them. Then my first time driving to work on the highway the steering wheel was almost shaking out of my hands. I took it to a shop. They said the tires are severely dry rotted and the tread was starting to separate. The manufacture date of the tires was 10 years ago on all 4 tires. They told me It’s illegal for any dealer to sell a vehicle with tires older than 5 years. Also the left headlight is pointed at the ground and can’t be adjusted.
Whoever did the reconditioning inspection on this car should be fired. They get 2 stars from me because their support people were very good getting the situation corrected and SilverRock for approving the tire and headlight replacement. Carvana needs to do better at reconditioning their vehicles though. This car was unsafe to drive on delivery. I could not drive my vehicle for the first 4 days of having it while the tire situation was sorted out.
Carvana prides itself on providing our customers an exceptional car buying experience coupled with high quality pre-owned vehicles. We know that many customers select to purchase from Carvana because of the convenience, and we want to be sure that convenience is lasting far past the 7-Day Money Back Guarantee, however it seems like we missed the mark with your vehicle while completing our 150-point inspection. All of our vehicles come with a 100 day/4,189 mile warranty for an additional peace of mind, but we are very sorry for the frustration we have caused you. We recommend getting in Contact with Silverrock, our trusted warranty partner, to help resolve your concerns. You can always chat with us 24/7 if any questions arise. We appreciate the feedback you have provided us as we are always looking to improve the customer experience.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2022
We sold our Sonata to Carvana. They quoted us a price, we accepted. They picked it up two days later with a check for us. Everything was extremely easy as promised. I would definitely work with them again in the future.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2022
Everyone knows buying a car is stressful but Carvana really seems to go out of their way to make sure of it. I ordered a 2019 Chevy Trax on 7/7/22 and was told it would be ready for pick up on 7/9. This date was then pushed to 7/12 but due to my work schedule I couldn’t come pick my car up until 7/16. So the day comes and on my test drive as soon as I went between 50-70 mph my whole steering wheel started shaking - which got worse the faster I drove. It also seemed somewhat difficult to get the car up to speed so along with the fact my interior was dirty and smelled like someone’s dog I returned it soon as I got back to their office.
This was very concerning and frustrating, but I was told I could still switch out my car so that same day (7/16) I ordered another 2019 Chevy Trax at even lower mileage and a comparable price. Only thing different was it was black instead of white. Overall it actually seemed like a better deal. That car was supposed to be delivered to my house on 7/21 but it wasn’t until the evening of 7/20 I was told my car would now not be delivered until 8/5!!!
I called and spoke with several employees and managers who couldn’t tell me much about the delay other than on the last inspection before it got to me they found “something wrong” and needed time to fix it. I wanted to believe that based on my prior experience they were really making sure my car was in good shape especially since they claim to do such thorough “150 point inspections.” At that time I was tempted to cancel my order altogether but I decided to be patient and wait it out. I opted to pick up the car again vs delivery after seeing so many complaints. I thought this would make things easier.
When I picked up my car yesterday 8/8, I was told the reason for repair was an abs sensor needed to be replaced and that otherwise my car was ok. And everything SEEMED nice at first. I was actually excited thinking I’d finally found a car…. Until I took it to my mechanic (who is also one of Carvana's mechanics that works with SilverRock). Upon further inspection my mechanic discovered a Transmission Case Leak. My car just crossed over 17,000 miles so there is no reason for any transmission issues so early. Both my mechanic and a mechanic at the Chevrolet dealership advised I return this car as well. And this is with a manufacturer’s warranty plus Carvana’s warranty. The gentleman I spoke with at Carvana to arrange my return also agreed.
Another thing to note - my front tires were also going to need to be replaced right away as they were at 3/32 which was priced around $400. None of this was noted anywhere in my inspection paperwork and that abs repair was not included on the CARFAX report I was provided so don’t believe everything you read. There is NO WAY Carvana is inspecting these cars as they claim. They are outright LYING to consumers. Imagine had my mechanic not brought this issue to my attention now, this repair would have fallen on me out of warranty. And we all know how much transmission repairs can cost and how long they can take. I would also like to note I drive long distances for work on a daily basis often times in rural areas. I can’t begin to describe how catastrophic something like that would be for me.
Needless to say, I am beyond disappointed with this entire process and the results. My mother and I have both taken time off to drive from Ann Arbor to Novi twice now. I’ve been paying insurance on this car since I first ordered on 7/7 and now have to see if they will issue any kind of refund since I only really drove it for a short time today and it’s going back at the end of the week. Because as if this hasn’t been torturous enough, I have to see my “new car” sitting outside my house everyday until Carvana comes to pick it back up.
And no, I am definitely not reordering a third (and final) car so that I am then stuck with what I am sure will be a defective car. It is so ridiculous that I spent all that time, money and energy going back and forth for the past month to their offices and on the phone just to wind up with NOTHING in the end. I didn’t even get the gas card I was promised after my first delay on 7/20. Literally, nothing for all the ways I’ve been inconvenienced. So here I am a month later, starting this entire process over and will most likely be going through a legit dealership. Carvana, you can keep your janky cars and your apologies to match!
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2022
My car had gotten totaled and my insurance only gave me a rental for 5 days. With limited time to find a car I opted to use Carvana. The process of finding and selecting a car for purchase to buying was super easy. Although that may be carvana's greatest feature as of now. Since I had limited time I opted to use Carvana's built in loan application, which is super easy and takes only a couple of minutes to get your rates. But as someone with a high 600-700 credit score, the rates were terrible; they offered me 13% apr on a 2013 model vehicle and with my high credit score I figured they would at least be able to get me a 10% apr since my last vehicle a 2015 (not with Carvana). I had gotten a 4.6% apr...
-My vehicle was scheduled for deliver after I signed the paperwork and provided insurance docs. But without any sort of notification my car was delayed a week. This was very unfortunate for me, because I was supposed to start a new job and my rental from my insurance was already returned by the time I had found out that my car was delayed. So I had to tell my job that I was waiting on my new car to be delivered and I was losing out on money that I could have made. Also I had to get my girlfriend to take me places (an inconvenience for her) while I was waiting on this delivery delay.
I had contacted Carvana to see if there was anything they could do for me such as a rental compensation or some sort of monetary alimony since they had never notified me of the delay and that the only way I had found out was by going into the app and checking, because there was no notification. I was losing out on money to be made and causing my girlfriend extra stress. Carvana had told me that there was nothing that they could do... I was very upset, but at this point what could I do? My car arrived at the new date that they had said, was lowered into my driveway and I was prompted by the Carvana associate to test drive the vehicle. While test driving, I had noticed that the steering wheel was slightly crooked while I was driving straight so I told the Carvana driver this and he said he would note it for me. So I signed the final paper work and I had my new car.
Being concerned about the crooked steering wheel I immediately took the car to a shop in my area about an hour or so after signing the final paper work from Carvana. -- Come to find out my alignment was off and it was going to cost me $200. After I had gotten the assessment from the company in my area I noticed a text from Carvana that had a link for their 3rd party company to find a repair shop. Apparently you have to use one of their dedicated repair shops, so if you have any issues with your car, wait for the text from them to give you a map of their dedicated repair shops or else you will just waste your time and others 'time.
Scheduled the next morning at one of their dedicated repair shops. It took me almost all day to get all the repairs/alignment done. Fortunately it was all free, but it did waste an entire day of mine that could have just be repaired by Carvana before the sale. --So I'm driving my car for a week now and right after the 7 day mark, my backup camera goes out... Not sure what I will do about it unless the third party repair company will fix it, but I'm going to have to sacrifice another day of my time to get it fixed.
Carvana prides itself on providing our customers an exceptional car buying experience coupled with high quality pre-owned vehicles. We know that many customers select to purchase from Carvana because of the convenience, and we want to be sure that convenience is lasting far past the 7-Day Money Back Guarantee, however it seems like we missed the mark with your vehicle while completing our 150-point inspection. All of our vehicles come with a 100 day/4,189 mile warranty for an additional peace of mind, but we are very sorry for the frustration we have caused you. We recommend getting in Contact with Silverrock, our trusted warranty partner, to help resolve your concerns. You can always chat with us 24/7 if any questions arise. We appreciate the feedback you have provided us as we are always looking to improve the customer experience.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2022
Items missed during the 150 pt inspection, as listed, 1) Engine Oil not changed, 2) Battery in poor condition (extreme corrosion on posts and leaking, and battery not what was listed in description for vehicle), 3) Engine compartment dirty, 4) 2nd Row interior lights not working. Carvana has yet to except responsibility, but they have sent me to Silver Rock to let them deal with the issue. So now I will have to take off work to take the vehicle to a shop and see what they say about these items.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2022
Carvana SCAMS people. Never use this company never EVER WAIT GO TO A BUY HERE PAY HERE. Go and buy a brand new car! Every step of this company is a trap! I literally decided to start a Carvana ruined my car experience YouTube channel.. CARVANA SUCKS. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2022
This was my easiest car purchase ever. The only hiccup was it took two weeks to deliver instead of one, and there was no explanation why. This did not bother me. Carvana is a bit of a stickler on some things, as in insisting I send them a phone pic of my driver's license rather than a scan, but I understood the probable reason for it. And I bought the car outright, so I can't comment on their financing deals. In any case, the car delivered was precisely the one on their website, down to the tiny imperfections they had pointed out. So make sure you study those pictures carefully, and be familiar with the type of car you are buying. I bought a MINI Cooper (rare in my town), and I love it. The delivery (except for the hiccup previously mentioned) was within five minutes of the scheduled time, and the driver was most articulate and helpful.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2022
I sold my Toyota Sienna 2012 recently in Carvana. It was very quick in every step.. Got a quote, uploaded the title and my info and that's it. Got better than best quote from them and they were ok that there were 300 more miles than when it was uploaded. Highly recommended to try Carvana first when you decided to sell any vehicle.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2022
Most highly recommend selling your car to Carvana. I had listed every issue my car had, and they still offered top dollar. Paperwork and hand-off were fast, efficient, and very friendly. Customer service is available 24/7 and was very helpful.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2022
I was a bit skeptical about these type of car buying/selling services but it’s real. Carvana made selling my car super easy and their team’s customer service skills were tops! Thanks Carvana for taking such good care of me!!
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2022
Sold our 2016 Lincoln to Carvana--everything went very smoothly. We got top dollar (even more than I expected). There was a problem with our CARFAX, and as requested I did reach out to Carfax (never heard back from them), but Carvana fixed the problem and we were able to continue with the sale. This is the third vehicle we've sold to Carvana and every experience has been very positive. I highly recommend them.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2022
My Carvana experience: I’m pushing 40 and have bought more new and used cars than I’d like to admit. This was by far the best car buying experience I’ve ever had. Easy from start to finish. The car was ready at the vending machine the day and time Carvana said it would be. I received my title and paperwork within a couple days after the 7 day trial ended. I chose a car with only 2,500 miles on it. I also made sure the Carfax showed the title was in Carvana’s name. I’m a former mechanic so I did a very thorough inspection, could not find a single thing wrong with the car. I have seen the experiences other people have had and I really hope Carvana gets all the kinks worked out. I loved not dealing with car dealers and all their **. I will definitely buy from Carvana again. Three small things that could use improvement:
2.Carvana does not allow you to add an extended warranty after the 7 day trial ends. That is on me for not knowing that. I wanted to think about adding a warranty for a couple days and I waited too long! I understand why they do that, but still it would be nice if you had a couple weeks.
3.Carvana needs to communicate more between the time of purchase and the time of delivery. I actually called them twice just to make sure everything was still good to go during that time.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2022
Carvana was an easy way to sell and buy a new vehicle. They gave me the best trade in value of any dealer. Their selection of vehicles was good and we found one to buy after a few hours of looking on line and comparing what we wanted. Financing was easy and the 7 day till period was bonus. The delivery of the new vehicle and pick-up of our vehicle was great. The only problem was in the time of delivery. Our delivery was postponed 4 times because of transportation issues from another state. If you can be patient they will bring you your vehicle and you will be pleased with the results.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2022
Closed contract on a Saturday for car purchase to be delivered the following Tuesday; Monday received text/email that delivery would be delayed to Friday after next, 11 days after agreed upon delivery date. Had to re-review and sign contract reflecting new date. The next Monday received email/text that I could receive the car the next day or Wednesday, opted for the next day and had to again re-review and sign the contract reflecting the new delivery date. Actual drop-off went well and I like the car, but have had both less and more headaches working with an actual used car dealer. Not a smooth process like I'd imagined.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2022
Carvana is terrible. Receive my car. Submitted cosmetic defects within the seven day guarantee but the shop they wanted me to go to which was Caliber Collision could not see me during the seven day trial. Carvana was unhelpful and did not even offer a swap or return even though it was out of the seven day guarantee. We had no control over Caliber Collision's schedule. Caliber collision found much more damage to the vehicle than what we reported and Silver Rock only agreed to pay for half. Do not buy from Carvana. The advocates have not been helpful whatsoever. They also did not put all the details about the condition of the car on their website. Only showed two areas.
Now we are still waiting for the reg tags. They're on hold due to whites out on the title and no CA DMV or ADOT which is what the temporary is through. Can't find the vehicle by VIN number. Silver Rock told us to got to California Auto Body North and sent and email with details but come to find out they're not even a provider for silver rock. Just want the car retuned and my money refunded.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Carvana aims to provide customers with an exceptional car buying process coupled with high quality pre-owned vehicles. We are truly sorry that your vehicle arrived with more wear than anticipated. A 150-point inspection is conducted on every car to ensure that it meets our high standards and we do notate the 3-5 most prominent cosmetic blemishes that reflect the vehicle’s years on the road. It pains us to know that we let you down and did not meet your expectations. Our team of dedicated advocates is always here to answer any of your questions, so please don’t hesitate to reach out via our chat service 24/7.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2022
I ended up not purchasing though Carvana. Seeing all of the other terrible reviews about all of the post-purchase issues, (Registration, receiving plates on time etc.) this seems like a blessing in hindsight. I selected the vehicle I wanted to purchase through Carvana, and was very excited because it fit all of my needs for the business I'm starting next week. I submitted all of the necessary paperwork and funds verification for the cash purchase a week before the scheduled delivery date they offered me (two days ago at 5pm). Getting this vehicle on time was very important because I wanted to have the full 7 day trial period prior to committing to this vehicle for use with my new business.
I received no updates regarding the delivery of my vehicle, until 15 minutes before the delivery time when a Carvana rep called to let me know they would not be delivering the truck that day due to the fact that they were unable to complete a drive cycle before taking the truck to pass emissions. This was very irritating but I decided to give them one more chance to complete this and get the vehicle delivered to me. I was told that they could deliver the vehicle two days later at 11am (Today). The representative assured me that he had full confidence that his employees would have no problem completing this task in time for the vehicle to get delivered. FYI - a drive cycle takes about 30 mins to complete. It is simple and NOT very time consuming.
Cut to today, when the vehicle was supposed to be delivered for the SECOND time, and they don't even have the respect to call me. Instead, I just get an automated text message telling me that my delivery has been rescheduled for ANOTHER 2 days from now. No explanation as to why, or asking "When will work best for you?". Just telling me that I'm not getting the vehicle again. I called Carvana to verify the reason for the delay, and lo and behold, they STILL didn't get the drive cycle done in time to get the truck delivered. At that point I was done waiting. I told the representative that if they couldn't get me the vehicle today, that I was not going to purchase it. Hoping that this would entice them to actually complete the job they signed up for. Instead I got a response of "No problem, I can go ahead and cancel that transaction for you right now." Were they even interested in selling me this truck..?
I was skeptical of Carvana due to how abysmal their reviews are on this website. However, I decided to "give them a chance" since they offer the 7 day guarantee. That was a mistake on my part. Now I have 4 days to find another truck that will fit the requirements that I need for my business, because this fly-by-night company couldn't figure out how to take 30 mins in a 3 day time period, to make sure they were doing right by the customer. If you're reading these reviews and thinking that you still want to give Carvana a chance, please do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. You'll get better service from the smelly used car dealer down the road. At least they'll actually want to sell you the vehicle.
If this review even gets a response from Carvana, I would bet money it will be something hollow like "We're so sorry for the inconvenience, this is not what we strive to be... blah blah blah". I've seen it too many times in other review to think they actually read, or care about how their company is perceived by potential customers. Please do not purchase from them.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2022
I bought a used car from Carvana after a hit-and-run left my old car totaled. After hearing that my car would not be returned to me, I hopped on Carvana.com and started looking for a replacement within my totaled-out budget. I found a vehicle that was just a couple of thousand above the check I received from insurance. I filled out the forms, uploaded my DL and insurance information, picked a day for it to be delivered, and thought all was well. I received confirmation in email and through text that the car would be delivered and to have my DL and insurance ready for delivery.
Then the day before delivery, I received another set of texts and emails saying the delivery was delayed. I thought, "okay, things happen." I chose the next available delivery day and time and received confirmation for that. Again, a few days before delivery, I received another set of confirmation emails and texts saying it was delayed again. By this time (over a week later), I am hemorrhaging money due to the rental car I needed to drive during the wait. I'm starting to get unhappy. I choose another day for delivery, but this time I also called Carvana to explain my situation. I talked to a lovely woman (Hi, Janette!) and she did everything in her power to usher my car through as quickly as possible. It turned out that the car just needed a quick repair to an air vent, and she had it on the next available shipment out to my home - a week ahead of the scheduled delivery.
On the day of delivery, I received text and email notifications that the car was on its way. Once at my door, the delivery driver went over all my paperwork with me for the in-person signatures, took pictures of me with my DL and proof of insurance, walked through the car with me, and explained the warranty and insurance options I had bought for the vehicle. He was patient, kind, and very knowledgeable. All in all, that process to about 45 minutes, and I had my new-to-me car. Janette (remember her from earlier?) kept in touch with me over the phone the whole process and even called after delivery to make sure I was happy with my car. In short, with the exception of a delivery hiccup, Carvana was a good choice for my new car. I feel that the people I had contact with were the shining stars of the experience, though. Without them, my review may have been very different.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2022
I have had two different experiences with Carvana with purchasing my vehicles. My first experience was not great. I had to wait hours for my car because they had to send my car to another shop to fix a part on my car when I arrived for my scheduled appointment. They gave me a Sorry game board for my troubles. This time around when I bought my car there was multiple delays on delivery. Then another issue with underwriting department with my lien on the car. I had input that I still owed on the car (Bridgecrest) and the messed up on the paperwork. Even though my contract that I signed online had all the numbers right. I had made the order for my car and didn't receive the car till over a week.
When I get the car and drive I find that the shade isn't operating and had to do the process of claims, which I had to go in circles talking to people to get it the process going. The engine light came on and I had to get a mechanic to look at this. This car was a carvana certified car and I had all these issues with it. I am in the process of getting everything fixed. Yes, I could have returned the car, but I had to wait a long time for this car. It has been a nightmare and still is. I would not do business again with Carvana--it was totally chaos customer service experience.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2022
It was a great experience for me. They came on time to pick up my car and were very professional. They paid the price that they quoted online and had a printed check ready to give me. The whole process took less than 20 minutes from the time they came to my door.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2022
I have to tell you, this is my second purchase from Carvana in the last 8 months. The first transaction was flawless and painless. Everything on the car was as advertised, the process was smooth and everything was taken care of. This time, I chose a Jeep Wrangler with lots of options. I picked this specific vehicle BECAUSE of the options. The Jeep was listed as having a hard top and a soft top. When it arrived, there was no soft top in the vehicle. The delivery driver said "no problem, they buy stuff like that for people all the time." So I accepted the vehicle. I immediately filed a complaint online to have the top provided to me. 24 hours later, I began calling to confirm receipt of my complaint and the status of my complaint. I was repeatedly told "no problem, we will take care of this" for seven days.
On the eighth day, I was put in contact with Silver Rock by a Carvana rep to have the missing top ordered and sent to me. Silver Rock told me they needed special permission from Carvana to provide a missing item and insisted they could do nothing. I went back to Carvana for the EIGHTH DAY IN A ROW, and they informed me that despite the earlier assurances, they would NOT provide me with the soft top that was advertised as being a part of the vehicle. They offered to come get the vehicle or give me $500 to cover my expense, when the soft top is a $1000 item. I have no faith that if I surrendered the vehicle and chose another Jeep, that it would have the options listed on the ad. I figured I would quit while I was ahead, so I accepted their miserable $500. This seems like a small thing, but it's not, it has soured my opinion of Carvana and taken all the fun out of getting a "new car".
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2022
All started ok. I had traded in my Jeep for a Cadillac. At the time, the purchase was flawless. However, their 150 point inspection is just not accurate. Within a week, I noticed that in the early morning when condensation appeared on my rear window it displayed as a result of old vinyl signage “Mary Kay” with the name and number of the prior owner. It wouldn’t have been worth the time to return the vehicle in the seven day periods since Carvana did try to rectify it. They sent a few hundred dollars to clear it up and had promised to change the glass if that didn’t work. But that took some prying to get them to do it - originally they offered $25.
Moving on - this was a white vehicle and I found it odd that since it was a Mary Kay car that it wasn’t pink. But I looked at the listing and never said anything about being painted. A few months after getting the vehicle I was involved in an accident. When the mechanic received the vehicle he pointed out that the vehicle not only had been painted white over pink, but the paint job was terrible and that it would only last six months. He suggested I sell it after repairs were made. I contacted Carvana and explained that had they actually done a 150 point inspection and release the real information about the vehicle, perhaps someone would have purchased it, I wouldn’t have purchased a painted vehicle. They stated that they “didn’t have to disclose” that information. This is classic bait and switch.
We asked for a fair trade for the cost we originally purchased the vehicle for since we had this issue. They of course refused because the vehicle, even though repaired to its original condition, had been in an accident. Thankfully Carmax made the purchase even with us giving FULL DISCLOSURE of the accident and the newly found paint job. Be careful - ask these detailed questions. Personally, if I have to concern myself with the truthfulness of a company which I am making a major investment in their product, I would go elsewhere. But that’s my opinion based on my sole experience.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2022
I purchase online a 2017 BME 430i with Carvana on April 25, 2022, the vehicle was delivered unclean, no registration. I contact about the registration because I could not drive the car here in Chicago without proof of registration and to get the vehicle sticker, so the car was in my garage waiting for the registration and license plates. As of checking the car within the 100 days, I could not drive it. I didn't receive the registration until two after and the license plates 3 weeks after. I first after all of this to drive the car, there was a oil leak, then the coolant hose had a leak and need to be replaced then the oil housing unit need replace then the air conditioner stop working because from a BMW dealership, some put the wrong freon into the system.
When contacting Carvana and Silver Rock about the defects, they refused to fix them and said that I was out of my 100-day trial. This car did not go thru the 5-point inspection, if so, Carvana ignored them, put the car on the online market without fixing the defects. I filed a lawsuit and reported to the attorney general along with the receipts of what is need to fix the defects and now, both Carvana and Silver Rock is not returning my calls nor calling me back. People, do not purchase these junkyard vehicles that they are selling as working vehicles because they are not.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2022
I purchased a 2015 Black Honda CRV from Carvana. I had to insist on a test drive and was told I could only go around the block. Within 10 minutes of driving the car started to make noise, and further along, began to shake, by the end of my 60-mile trip, it felt like the engine was going to fall out. I called Customer Service, they could care less that I felt the car I just drove off their lot was undrivable. I was essentially told to just return it.?? I finally got a name of an authorized auto repair shop within 3 miles of my location. I told them what I heard, they took it for a test drive and put it up on a lift to check the engine. The good news, I was told, is that it wasn't serious. The bad news was that the tires were not put on correctly, they were loose. I drove 60 miles on tires that were loose.
I was supposed to have purchased a black car, this was brown. It didn't seem right that I had a brown car when I ordered a black one. I decided to check the paperwork, maybe I was given the wrong car. I then noticed the metal VIN number had clearly been forcibly removed!!! Carvana has done nothing to apologize or make up for any of this. I refuse to drive a car I am certain is stolen, I have a photo of where the VIN was, it was clearly intentionally removed. I have traded this in for another similar model, Carvana will not guarantee or provide me with proof that the car being delivered next week has been thoroughly examined prior to drop off. I asked when the last oil change was, it took the customer service rep 5 minutes to find that information. I was on hold, I watched the minutes go by.
I find this entire situation unsettling and if I was so far in with the purchase I would back out. How can a used car company not guarantee the car has been inspected and that the tires on right???
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2022
Car was delivered with damage. I was told I could take to local dealer. I then found out that I have to use a list from "their" vendors. I left numerous texts and email for a phone call to no avail...
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2022
*I paid $699 to have car delivered. Never happened. I had to drive over 2 hours to pick up car. After waiting over a month. *I paid over $1000 in taxes and registration and was supposed to receive that back in check from Carvana. It has been over a month. Still no money has been returned to me even though I financed for my taxes and registration. *Every time I contact Carvana a new lie is told to me. They can’t be trusted.
Reviewed July 31, 2022
My lease was ending and rather than just turn it in, I contacted a bunch of dealers including Carvana to see how much I could get for my car. Carvana gave me $5,000 more than my lease payoff and made the process super easy. After getting their offer, I gave them the lease holder information, uploaded a few pics and once they confirmed everything I simply scheduled them to come pick up the car and hand me my check. They took care of the lease payoff, etc. Very, very happy with them!!!
Reviewed July 31, 2022
I like the shopping experience and most of the selection. It is hard to sometimes get the car you want and you have to be quick with your purchase before someone beat you. I didn’t like that I had to pick up my own car when I purchased it instead of getting the delivery experience. When I received the car it was still kind of dirty. Overall it worked well so far. The car selling experience was pretty easy and seamless. Very quick and straight to the point. No hassle like a dealership.
Reviewed July 31, 2022
I purchased a Tesla Model 3 from Carvana. While the process was supposed to be quick and easy, as per their website, the realistic process was nothing of the sort. The vehicle was delayed over a month. Each time they could not tell me the reason for the delay or tell me with any certainty when it would be available. I had to cancel a flight as well as multiple long distance trips, days off work etc. due to the last minute changes (typically within 72 hours of the scheduled pickup). When the vehicle arrived, the website said it would be detailed, cleaned and sanitized. Again, it was nothing of the sort. The vehicle was delivered to me with french fries in the seat, grease marks all over, dirty windows, old parking stickers still attached and mystery globs of something on the steering wheel and seat. It had not been vacuumed or even wiped down, however they told me it had been "sanitized".
Once I took the vehicle, the technology had not been wiped clean. The previous owners information was all stored in the vehicle. Cellphone, music, and personal information was all available for me to see. I would have great pause selling my vehicle to Carvana as they took no effort to protect seller's information. I was left with a $200 bill to detail the vehicle to even make it feel clean and sanitary. What a let down to purchase a $55,000 vehicle only to have it delivered to me in worse condition than a rental from Alamo. Short story for me, I love the car, but I will never do business with Carvana again. Nor will I recommend it to any friends or family. Let's see how the registration process goes. According to other reviews, this is where things get real sketchy. I've already received a notice that the registration is "late". Buckle up friends, this review is not over yet...
Reviewed July 30, 2022
We have had the absolute worst experience with Carvana. We were asked for insurance and other documents at least three times (two times after we had already received the vehicle) with us not only supplying said documents each time but also following up that they were received. Only to be told the final time that we needed to have one first name modified on our insurance card. This has been going on long enough that the temporary tags expired so Carvana sent us information and told us we had to go to our local DMV to extend our temporary tags only to be told as soon as we walked in the DMV and they saw the form “we do not extend temporary tags for Carvana” leading us to believe this is a reoccurring problem.
Carvana then said they have no control over what each state allows. We have called, emailed, text, chatted with Carvana every other day since and have gotten different answers, not ever been answered by some, refused to give us any supervision information to speak to in the last two weeks that we have had a vehicle sitting in our garage that we can not drive. Only to be told two different dates that the final paperwork was actually sent to our local DMV and that it could be two to four more weeks before it all goes through and we can get tags and drive the vehicle.
When I asked what they were going to do about an expiring warranty that is ticking away by the day on a vehicle we can not even drive to see if it has any mechanical issues and what they are going to do about me getting back and forth to work every day they have only responded with “we have no control over how long your DMV will take” completely disregarding the actual problem of getting the paperwork completed in the first place. I have all of this is written form whether it be email, text and/or Carvana chat. We have not yet decided what our next step will be. And we have told our experience to many of our friends currently looking for cars so that they know this nightmare.
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. Carvana’s goal is to create a stress-free car buying experience and it looks like we missed the mark. We are working very closely with our third-party vendors to process our customers’ registration. Every state has different policies and procedures we must adhere to. Sadly, Covid-19, has slowed down our process considerably. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and patience as we work diligently in completing your registration. You can follow the progress of your registration by logging into your Post Sale Dashboard for updates. Thank you again for your feedback. As this can be painful to read, we are always looking for ways to improve.
Reviewed July 30, 2022
Carvana offered me a very competitive price for my Honda, more than dealers were willing to give me. Pick up was smooth and their rep Micah was awesome. Payment was wired to my account within hours. This was the second time I sold a vehicle to Carvana and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.
Reviewed July 30, 2022
It was a surprisingly simple and painless process to sell my car. I went online for a few clicks to quote and set up the appointment. The car was picked up by Carvana by a super nice and polite Carvana driver with a check. It was such a smooth and happy car-selling transaction I had never imagined. Definitely recommended.
Reviewed July 29, 2022
I sold my 2011 Lexus ES 350 to Carvana using their drop off method. A salesman, Robert, called me fifteen minutes before our appointment to let me know where I should park the car. Once I arrived, he had me show him that the parking brake worked and verified the mileage. We went inside and I signed a couple of documents and left with a check for the amount that was quoted. The whole process took fifteen minutes and their offer was better than the competition by 20%. I would not hesitate to use them again.
Reviewed July 29, 2022
I ordered a vehicle from Carvana. I liked the no hassle, online experience. The delivery and customer service experience was a different story. My vehicle was delivered hours late, with no update from the driver. Customer service would not help me get an update from the driver, and instead kept telling me I was “within the delivery window”. The delivery window was 11am-12pm est. I did not even reach out to customer service until after 1pm est. No matter what I said or asked, they just kept saying I was within the delivery window.
When the car was delivered I noticed cosmetic issues right away. I was not given the option to even test drive it. The delivery driver tried to pass it off to me without even having a plate on it and gave me attitude about it. I tried to get in contact with a manager about my experience and it seems that the customer service reps are trained to not let that happen. No one would connect me with a manager and instead would insist on helping me themselves, and gave me no results. Upon explaining that this issue is an escalation, a rep finally said they would create a report for me for a manager to reach out. That never happened. It has been over a week and a half of getting the run around from them, and no issues have been resolved.
On top of that, their insurance partner silver rock has been awful as well. They sent me to a business to get my car inspected and I sat through the whole inspection process and at the very end learned that this particular company no longer works with Silver Rock. Upon letting silver rock know this, they gave me an “updated” listed of partners they use. That same business that I had just told them turned me away due to not working with Silver Rock was on there yet again. Buying a car online can be risky, but worth it if the company that sold it to you will back you up and offer support. I do not believe Carvana has shown its ability to do that, and I wish I had not purchased with them.
We appreciate your feedback. Teaching our advocates and managers to communicate with empathy, passion, and knowledge is essential to who Carvana is and we are sorry that your experience was anything less than that. Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our customers and that includes returning their phone calls when promised. We absolutely messed up here and are grateful for the insight you've provided. If you need anything additional, please don't hesitate to utilize our 24/7 chat service.
Reviewed July 29, 2022
I purchased a vehicle from Carvana back in 2019 and had a fantastic experience. Everything down the smallest detail was to provide a positive customer experience. Fast forward to 2022 and I just purchased another vehicle from them. The experience was night and day. Their customer service is non-existent. The vehicle I received has low miles, 15k but has torn windshield wipers which is supposedly one of the "150 point check" they do to every vehicle prior to delivery. With such a basic thing missed I don't have any confidence that they checked anything. The vehicle looked like it was detailed by someone who just didn't care.
Their financing option includes a ridiculous interest rate forcing me to immediately refinance with my credit union. I don't have an actual person at Carvana to contact and discuss any of these concerns. I would have highly recommended them a few years ago but not anymore. Find another dealer who understands customer service and takes the time to actually service their vehicles.
Reviewed July 29, 2022
The process of buying the vehicle was easy everything else was not as I hoped. There has been nothing mechanical wrong with the car, but the listed cosmetic issues was way off. Vroom does a much better job of displaying the cosmetic issues of their vehicles. Carvana missed glaring issues that had I known previously I wouldn't have made the purchase. Other than dealing with a dealership it was no better.
Reviewed July 28, 2022
I contacted Carvana about selling a car and then within a week they contacted me back asking to set up a date to pick up the car. The following day they came and picked up my car and this process took less than 30 minutes. I was very satisfied with the amount of money that they offered as well.
Reviewed July 28, 2022
This was the easiest experience I've had selling a vehicle! Quick, friendly employees and overall great experience! I highly recommend using Carvana if you are looking to sell! Offer is well above other similar companies and options on how to get paid. So glad I was referred to them!

Reviewed July 28, 2022
The old adage to beware if it seems too good to be true, does not apply here. Absolutely the easiest experience we have ever had selling a car. Carvana exceeded our expectations for price offered and completing the sales process. When we had a question, we were able to talk to a real person in a very short amount of time. The person who came to pick up our vehicle was extremely pleasant and efficient. The pick up location was very convenient and scheduling was a breeze. We really can't believe how easy and efficient this was. Everyone we interacted with was professional and customer service oriented. We'd highly recommend Carvana for selling a vehicle.
Reviewed July 27, 2022
After initiating the purchase of the car, I was told I had one week to take care of insurance and other supporting documentation before my scheduled delivery the following week. I was also informed that the insurance had to be effective the date of the car’s delivery at the latest. The next day I was contacted and told I had only several hours - not a full week - to upload proof of insurance and the other supporting documentation. When I provided insurance effective the day of delivery, I was then told that the insurance must be effective at least 2 days before the delivery. So I was told something contradictory to what I was initially told.
After Carvana contacted me that the car was mine on a Sunday I was told I needed to have the money in the bank on Thursday. When I talked to the financing rep he said it would be a third party call to the bank. The call with the bank was cut off. I was then contacted by Carvana saying the money needed to be in the account no later than an hour and a half later that day (Monday) or the deal was off. Because of that I had to rush to the bank to get a check. This is only part of the aggravation I dealt with with Carvana and would never recommend them to anybody.
Reviewed July 27, 2022
First, I checked to see if I was preapproved, and I was. Then I spent hours looking for the best car to fit my needs. I spent hours more going through the purchase process including getting the car insured, uploading proof, providing proof of income, signing a contract, and a zoom meeting with a notary. It said my car would be here in 3 days. I had a feeling something wasn't right. So, I checked my spam folder and there was a message from Carvana claiming that they needed more info with a link provided. When I clicked the link, it said that they need "proof of income that isn't from ride sharing or food delivery". Well, I'm in the food delivery business so, I guess I'm out of luck. Would have been nice if they asked if I did ride sharing or food deliveries before telling me that I was preapproved.
Reviewed July 27, 2022
Sold my car to Carvana. Great. Wow. Hassle free. And efficient. Will never deal with another trade-in or private sale again! They made the online process so seamless and easy. I had a person out for inspection and signed cheque within 5 days of accepting their offer.
Reviewed July 27, 2022
Our experience with Carvana was 100% positive. We were able to sell our car to them online. They gave us a fair price and came on the day and time we chose to pick up our car. The best part of the experience was Nate, Carvana's representative who picked up our car. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. He came with the agreed upon check for us and explained that we should cancel our insurance as Carvana's insurance takes over as soon as he loads the car. His explanation and positive, friendly, attitude helped us to know we made the right decision selling our car with Carvana.
Reviewed July 27, 2022
The process is much easier and more efficient than I imagined before, only 30 mins. The staff was friendly and helpful. I was really satisfied with the service. The check can be deposited on the day you sell your car to Carvana.
Reviewed July 26, 2022
This was the easiest process of selling a car I have ever experienced. They offered a very competitive price for my car (beating out several dealers in the area including CarMax). They came and picked up the car from me on the day and time we scheduled and gave me the exact amount they offered. I'm a very happy customer :)
Reviewed July 25, 2022
I found a car we liked. We agreed to a price, went through all of the hoops, and signed a contract. It was supposed to be delivered one week after. We set up the change in our insurance, cleaned out our trade-in, and prepared for the day. 40 hours before it was supposed to be delivered, we got a text saying it would be delayed by 10 days. I contacted Carvana numerous times, and was given a wide variety of conflicting "reasons" for the delay, (including flat tires, it hadn't been shipped yet, etc). Finally, I learned that the car was less than 10 miles away. But I couldn't pick it up, it would have to be delivered. Finally, a manager admitted it had been damaged in shipping and they were going to try to cover up the problem before they delivered it. Instead of just being honest with us, in which case, we probably would have just looked for another car, their attempt to deceive us made us question everything about the company and how they do business. Be very careful with this company.
Reviewed July 25, 2022
Selling a car at Carvana is an experience from the future. In a few easy and quick steps I could get an offer that was SIGNIFICANTLY higher than any other car trading site. And I did shop around before going to them. Once I agreed, we scheduled a pickup date from my home. On that day, I was done with paperwork and check handover in less than 10 minutes. I would really wonder why someone will consider selling anywhere else other than Carvana.
Reviewed July 24, 2022
I'm heading on ~3K mile trip out of state with my three toddlers and noticed Carvana installed two diff sixes of tires on vehicle. Really, Carvana? 150 points in inspection and not one of them involved checking whether all tires were recommended size? Seriously lame. Now that I've brought it to Carvana's attention, they say that can't cover or reimburse me. How unethical of you... If you really want to "drive people happy", start by doing good business.
Reviewed July 24, 2022
Everything was going well there were minor issues with getting documents uploaded through their portal. One document was a real issue that required a phone call to their office in Arizona. As well as notifying them that we did not receive a time-sensitive email for completing the registration (that was ultimately never received) for a total of 2 hours We received another email notifying us of paperwork with instructions 2 days after it was sent to be notarized and mailed back via FedEx.
The documents took 5 days to be delivered. In the meantime about 7 days prior to the expiration of the temporary tags. Contacted Carvana again via phone after 25 minutes of holding, about getting an extension of or temporary tag and we found out there are no extensions for our state. Got the document notarized and sent back the same day it arrived with just 3 days left before temporary tags expired. Now it's been 15 days with a car that can not be driven. We paid a down payment, paid a separate delivery fee, and now have made the first car and insurance payments. Carvana notified us of a 7-day window we are to have the Registration and tag, tomorrow is the last day. No assurance or confidence of this actually transpiring.
On top of everything else every email they send can not be replied to. Everyone you talk to via phone or text has an alias. Carvana offers a chat with an AI named Sabastian that is useless. No help via Facebook page same syrupy overkill on apologies tell you they will have someone call and never do. They are quick to get you in a vehicle but are totally incompetent at handling paperwork on the backside. If we had known this beforehand we would have taken care of the registration ourselves. We have done it countless times before. We will never do business again with Carvana. This company doesn't seem to care or understand the unhealthy stress this has brought onto us when this is supposed to be a stress-free experience. They are not driving us happy more like crazy! Would be nice to give a negative or minus rating they don't deserve one star from us.
Reviewed July 24, 2022
First I’d like to say that my son bought his car through Carvana first. He had a wonderful experience so I decided that I’d give it try as well. I started looking for my car that I always wanted, which is a Chevy Camaro Convertible. I found one that was a preorder with no photos. Once the photos were released I had 48 hours to review. I found that there was pitting in the windshield and too many scratches and paint chips so I declined. I then found an even better Camaro Convertible that had only one paint chip listed with no other damage noted in the photos or verbiage.
I had a delivery date that was moved back a few days to a Saturday, which was perfect for my schedule and better than the original date during the work week. The entire process is documented through texts and emails. I thought this was perfect to keep the consumer in the loop at all times. When the car finally arrived, the driver was just amazing. I saw my beautiful Silver Ice Metallic Camaro Convertible being rolled off of the flatbed truck. I have a Quality Assurance background and it’s my job to find defects and opportunities along with what works well. I looked over the vehicle very closely. Remember earlier I said there was one paint chip noted?
Well I found scratches, a medium paint scuff and mark on the front bumper, paint chips on the hood and sides, and some other minor cosmetic issues. This is where I could have three my hands up and said bring it back I don’t want it. Instead I calmly went over the vehicle with the Carvana driver and we both took photos and wrote down the opportunities. He assured me that these thing would be fixed and that I’d receive an email with approvals. After reading horrible reviews I was uncertain I wanted to continue but I did receive a text and email noting my concerns within a day. It was long before I received the approval to have the issues fixed at an approved body shop. I am feeling better about this already but haven’t had the car fixed yet as it’s only been a week since I received the approval for repairs.
The driver noted that the issues more than likely occurred during transit from MO to Philly. This would be an opportunity for Carvan to explore in order to avoid having to pay for preventable repairs. Although there were cosmetic issues with the car I am still way happy with how the process of buying the car, the engagement that is provided for us the customer, and the level of care and concern Carvana has given to me about the car that arrived not as originally and completely listed on the selling site. I will update this review if I have any issues with the fixing of the minor cosmetic issues but overall I am completely satisfied with the high level of engagement that Carvana provided to me. I like companies that truly care about their customers experience. Carvana will be talked about for years to come with my friends and family. Thank you for making this Gulf War Veteran. Very happy by putting him into his dream car!
Reviewed July 24, 2022
I was so pleased with Carvana. They are absolutely the best! I am so impressed with the whole process. I was looking for a very specific car and found it on Carvana. I was a bit hesitant due to I have always purchased a car by going in person. However, after reading reviews and knowing of several other individuals who had a great experience purchasing their car through Carvana. I decided to take the leap and I am so glad I did. My car was delivered to my house a bit earlier than the scheduled arrival time. The gentleman who delivered my car was so knowledgeable and was absolutely fantastic. He made the experience feel like I was basically family. My car was clean and absolutely beautiful when it arrived. It felt like an absolute dream. I highly recommend!
Reviewed July 23, 2022
I very much liked the experience, but will make a few suggestions. 1) Emphasize that an electronic bank access, while not necessary, is much more convenient and faster. 2) Raising awareness of the auto insurance specifics with insurance agencies. When I told my agent that I needed an insurance card for a vehicle that was not yet in my possession, he thought that was ridiculous. Indeed, I had previous bought all of my other cars from car dealerships without this requirement. I understand that this now a different model. Insurance agents should also be made aware of this change.
3) Part of the excitement about going to the vending machine is to see the car come down when you drop the coin. If the vending machine has been broken for the past 6 months, like the one that we had gone to, then letting us know would have been helpful. The cost of delivery versus the cost of going to the vending machine was the same. I would have opted for the home delivery if I had known that the vending machine was not working. So, while none of these were major points, but I would have given Carvana a solid 5 only if there was no room for improvement. I think there is still some room for improvement.
Reviewed July 23, 2022
We have sold two cars through Carvana. It is by far the easiest and most hassle-free experience. Transactions take less than 15 minutes and the people picking up the cars were friendly. Highly recommend!
Reviewed July 23, 2022
We purchased a vehicle and had it delivered June 26th. Bad brakes, calipers, corroded battery, dirty fluids, dirty filters. It also pulled hard to the left and they sent us to National Tire and Battery. Got a brake job done, but Carvana refused to change the filthy brake fluid. Did an alignment, car still pulled to the left. Instead of suggesting I take it right back to NTB they have sent me to multiple different mechanics to find the source of the pull, when the issue all along was with the initial brake job at NTB. It has been four weeks of running around and picking it up at each mechanic with zero resolve to our problem. They are now placing the blame on NTB and telling us the calipers should be covered by them and not Carvana. It is a wonder if they will ever get fixed. Not to mention the brakes are a serious danger to my family and others on the road. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY.
Reviewed July 22, 2022
Granted Carvana is a tech company and an all-new way to purchase a car, so things are not always perfect (especially on the "tech side" of things, stuff happens but things get cleared up quickly). That said, I can't say enough about how GREAT CARVANA IS! I purchased two vehicles (from Carvana) in 5 months. My experience, overall, was "simply amazing"! Excellent customer service in all areas of the company from sales to underwriting to delivery (the first time they brought the car to my house, the 2nd time we picked up a vehicle in Tempe!). I will continue to purchase from Carvana for years to come!
Reviewed July 22, 2022
I was very wary about purchasing a car over the internet. I ended up being pleasantly surprised. The entire process was easy from start to finish. I found the car that I wanted, placed the order and scheduled delivery. I completed all documents online and signed everything electronically. I had a trade in, and Carvana gave me top dollar for it. I only needed to upload my license, title and insurance documents. The day of delivery, the driver contacted me and brought the vehicle to the house, let me go for a quick test drive and put my trade in on the car. The car was in immaculate condition and exactly as described on the website. I have been very impressed with this process and would probably use it again in the future.
Reviewed July 22, 2022
I have purchased two vehicles through Carvana. One in 2019 and one in 2022. Both times, the experience was great. Very easy site navigation and terms of contracts. Easy financing. Pretty good vehicle inventory, but you really have to scour for good low mileage deals. If you are a smart buyer, Carvana is a good choice. Trade-ins are exceptionally easy as well. Everyone I dealt with was good at their jobs - great service and knowledgeable. No complaints. I highly recommend them.
Reviewed July 22, 2022
The truck I purchased had 3 imperfections listed...but evidently, Rust is not an imperfection? There is a rusty place in the paint on the bottom of the passenger door about 3 inches and one fender well is completely rusted with paint peeling. The rest of the truck is as advertised. The online shopping was easy and the people I dealt with online were all great. In the end, I am keeping the truck, but when people ask me about buying from Carvana, I'll tell them that some imperfections may not be mentioned. Too bad I can't post a picture on here.
Reviewed July 21, 2022
Using Carvana was the most carefree, easy, fun, exciting used car buying process that I have ever experienced. I initially was hesitant to shop for cars on their website because their prices were several thousand dollars in most cases higher than what I was seeing on eBay Auto or Auto trader and other similar sites. But as I began to realize how much better Carvana was than these competitors, health thorough and honest their website was or appeared to be, and the set of high standards that cars had to pass or meet in order to be featured by Carvana couples with the fact that they are great at communicating with you throughout the process which most of the sellers that I was dealing with outside of Carvana were not... all of those things together showed me that the higher car price was justified because that expense was helping support an exceptional experience and the assuredness of shopping for a quality car.
And think about it, when you're buying a car so we online all of those things are incredibly important because you want to have trust in the person you're dealing with and you want to be able to clearly see where there's a ding on the car or where there's any kind of damage no matter how small and Carvana makes it very easy to see even to the smallest little scratch. They also provide the Carfax report, they provide a limited warranty and they will give you a 7-day return policy no questions asked to make sure you like your car once you get it.
Additionally, their financing process is so fluid and flexible that you may have picked a car, have approved financing and everything is set except for signing contracts, and you change your mind -- they'll seamlessly switch to your new choice and start pricing it out and giving you new terms --- it's amazing and I felt kind of bad for them because I switched cars three times. But this flexibility allowed me the time and space and support to really find what I wanted before I was stuck in the process of buying it. After you've gone through that process they tell you what document you'll need to provide, like proof of insurance for example, And they'll send you the paperwork by a DocuSign. They communicate with you by text or through their great app which you can download from your App store, and you set up your delivery day.
When I read reviews of Carvana other people said the same glowing things that I've said but a couple of people mentioned that everything was very smooth except the delivery got screwed up, not that it went wrong just that it was late. And that's the only thing that happened with mine as well. I don't know if it's different if you go to a vending machine because I had that option, but in my case my initial delivery date that I had chosen got delayed by about 4 days, and then the day of my delivery it got delayed about 4 hours but it showed up on time in great shape and the driver was super nice. And the best thing of all is that they take care of all your DMV paperwork registration, getting your plates, paying the tax all that for you so you don't have to go see your crazy DMV person. Overall I would highly recommend.
Reviewed July 20, 2022
I Bought a car from Carvana And within a week I called them concerned about them not giving me both sets of keys for the car. I noticed Damage on the car that they didn’t disclose. They Said they wouldn’t fix it Because too much time had passed. I was Sick with Covid and couldn’t take it to the Mechanic right away. Unreal.
Reviewed July 19, 2022
Wow! I am in my 50's and have purchased more vehicles in my adult life than I care to admit. I have never considered going on a used car lot or dealer lot enjoyable. Now they have no inventory and they don't negotiate where I live so Carvana makes even more sense. I also don't have time to drive from car lot to car lot shopping and my time is better served at the office. I shopped online from the comfort of my home and reserved the exact vehicle I wanted online at 1:00am. The price was lower than KBB. The following day I completed 90% of the paperwork online, viewed my Carvana dashboard to ensure all my task were completed, and all this was online on my schedule, at my pace.
Carvana Team members called me throughout day 1 and 2 to check in and they were all so kind, professional, and knowledgeable about any questions I had. The vehicle was delivered the exact time that Carvana committed to from day 1 at my HOME! The car was perfectly clean inside and out, exactly as described online, and there were no surprises. John, the delivery driver was also a pro and Carvana continued to impress me. I had 7 days to make the decision to keep it or have it returned and I am a happy buyer and will be keeping the new vehicle. The bottom line is - a new standard for car purchases has been set for myself and my family! I will not be shopping car lots in the future. My car dealer is open 24/7 online. The entire Carvana Team were Rockstars on my transaction!
Reviewed July 19, 2022
The initial Carvana car buying experience was easy, and the support was great. The car is also incredible. However, I have now surpassed my 90 day temporary plate expiration date and Carvana still has not completed my registration, so I am unable to drive my car. I have followed up within the 90 day period a dozen times, requested a status update callback on 5 different occasions with no callback, and have received the same vague answer that there is an issue on there and they're working on it. Not being able to drive my car with, especially with no timeline of resolution is absolutely unacceptable and a terrible experience for me and my family.
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. Carvana’s goal is to create a stress-free car buying experience and it looks like we missed the mark. We are working very closely with our third-party vendors to process our customers’ registration. Every state has different policies and procedures we must adhere to. Sadly, Covid-19, has slowed down our process considerably. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and patience as we work diligently in completing your registration. You can follow the progress of your registration by logging into your Post Sale Dashboard for updates. Thank you again for your feedback. As this can be painful to read, we are always looking for ways to improve.
Reviewed July 19, 2022
HORRIBLE!!! 0/10. DO NO BUY. I purchased my car in December 2021. Today, after submitting a BBB Complaint on Friday 7/15/22 the information I needed to complete my car registration magically appeared in my email. I have been trying to get these forms for over 7 months! Driving a car with an incorrect temp tag due to Carvana's registration process. I have spoken to several call center specialists. Several have hung up and promised non-existing callbacks. This has been a joke and I will NEVER say a good word about Carvana after this experience. And FYI I am one of those customers that gave Carvana a raving review. This is my second car purchase. My first one was smooth and very easy. That is why I came back. DO NOT BUY!!!!!
Reviewed July 18, 2022
CARVANA did make the car buying process much easier, but there are some things about my transaction that were aggravating. CARVANA rescheduled my car delivery for 10 days later with only 16 hours notice. This made getting to work difficult as I sold my car the day before. There were some cosmetic and interior issues that were not divulged before the purchase (rear driver side door seal falls off when door opens, dome/interior lightbulb is blown). My state requires a front and rear license plates, but the car I purchased came from a state where only a rear plate was necessary. CARVANA said someone would get in touch with me within 7 days to install the plate brackets, but I have yet to receive a call 8 days later.
Overall I am satisfied, but I would have thought these issues would be fixed when at the same time as whatever issue was found that delayed delivery for 10 days. Overall, I am satisfied with my purchase, but just because the car buying process is made easy, doesn't mean you won't have to put forth some effort and money into your purchase afterwards.
Reviewed July 17, 2022
I have sold two of my vehicles to Carvana. They offered me a fair price and it is much better than trading your car with a car dealer. Super easy to do, especially the second time. My cars were in excellent condition, so if you bought one of mine you bought a great car. I would highly recommend.
Reviewed July 17, 2022
Sold my car through Carvana. Everything was smooth and easy. Gave me the best price for my car and scheduled pickup within a few days. The representative who showed up was friendly and knowledgeable. He processed the payment and took the car in 15 minutes. The experience could not have been better.
Reviewed July 17, 2022
This was the worst car buying experience we have ever had - Carvana does not seem to care at all about customer service. We found the car we wanted, and the purchase process seemed straightforward and simple. The car was used with 7,500 miles on it according to their website. Then, our delivery date was pushed back 4 days without explanation, and when our car was finally delivered, it had over 23,000 miles on the odometer. We sent the car back and contacted a rep from Carvana, who seemed apologetic at first, and offered us a significant credit on the price of the car.
Things were looking up, we scheduled a new delivery date, and were looking forward to paying a fair price for the vehicle, given that it had 3 times as many miles as was advertised. Two days later, the rep from Carvana contacted us again letting us know the credit will not be issued, stating "the vehicle was priced correctly according to the number of miles on the odometer", citing an annotation error on the website. We requested to speak with a supervisor, which was denied. When this deceptive tactic was brought up to the company, they responded with the typical "there is nothing we can do".
Many days later when the car was delivered for the second time, there was damage to the vehicle that was not disclosed on the website, and there was only a single key when the website stated there would be two keys. It was one negative experience after another, with no attempt from carvana to improve the customer experience. For a company that advertises themselves as improving the car-buying experience, it is such a shame that they do not follow through on that promise. We will never work with Carvana again, and I hope those of you who read this will consider looking elsewhere.
Reviewed July 16, 2022
I've sold cars as trade in, also sold to private parties in the past. You lose money fattening the dealerships in one case, take some risks on the other, but still preferred IMO. Now I sold one to Carvana, the quickest and simplest of all transactions to date. They paid better than exc condition private party kbb (which is likely out of date), and created no issues regarding state of paint, or any other condition. I was honest in all my assessments, but was still expecting some last minute price change. Nope.
I started process on Monday afternoon, got a good price, accepted, and by Wednesday the car had been picked up, money wired into my bank. I hope they start selling new cars. It is about time they stop the scams of "finance upsell" at traditional dealerships. Overpriced "maintenance contracts", "extended warranties", "gap insurance", "gps tracker", "simonex", "vin etch", yada yada yada. I am READY for a new car purchasing experience where I don't feel I am being attacked.
Reviewed July 16, 2022
I recently sold my 2017 Nissan Pathfinder to Carvana. We were struggling financially and needed the money. The offer process was easy and more than all other dealers. After we got the quote, an email was sent to us that detailed how each step would go and was easy to understand. The agent drove up and looked over everything and was very friendly. We signed the paperwork and had a deposit in our bank account within 48 hours for the agreed upon amount. Easy and Exceptional!

Reviewed July 16, 2022
I purchased my car and drove it about 10 miles and heard an awful noise. I did a look over and the caliper was just hanging there. No bolts attached. I called Carvana and told them I was unhappy with the “great inspection” they provided. They did not care… basically told me it was my fault that I did not see it before I left. It was in the shop for 2 days. I had to take it in the same day I got it. Their inspection was not what they said it is. So 2 out of the 7 day return period I didn’t even have the car. I paid $50 for the shop to do an in depth inspection of the car. I had to have the caliper and brake pads replaced. Carvana did pay for the caliper replacement but would not pay for the brake pads. The brake pads had to be replaced due to the caliper issue. So on top of the $50 I had to pay $225 for the brake pads.
Reviewed July 15, 2022
Selling my car to Carvana was one of the easiest things I have ever done. Their offer was fair, replies were speedy, and the website was simple to use. Not to mention, someone is going to get a great car!
Reviewed July 15, 2022
The whole process was effortless. They offered me a great price for my trade in. The car I purchased was about the same price. The online step by step of this transaction was error proof! My "new" car was delivered on time...was clean and in perfect condition. Ivan (the delivery guy) was very knowledgeable and answered every question I had. He was a joy to deal with. I was sent emails every few days asking if I had any questions...just basically making sure that the "new" car was a good fit for me. This process was stress free. I have recommended Carvana to all of my friends and family. I will definitely go through Carvana again if I ever want to buy another car.
Reviewed July 15, 2022
I bought a car in April 2022- as of mid July still have no registration/tag/title and my 3rd and final TOP is expiring. Carvana will not issue me another TOP. In a few days I will be unable to legally drive the vehicle and have no title. I changed my address in their system in early May when I completed my move- plenty of time for them to correct it. They maintain that their side of the purchase is complete because they have sent the registration to my...wait for it...OLD ADDRESS! I bought the car in TN and now live in NY. Even after 5 phone calls, many text message interactions, and several emails to let them know about my change of address, the information was not passed along.
I received an email and text message that the registration was finished in late June and that "Your plates are on the way via FedEx and should arrive within 5-7 business days. A signature is required to ensure receipt." This was incorrect- FedEx delivered this to my OLD ADDRESS in 2 days and without needing a signature! When I called Carvana to try to sort this out I got the "We have completed your registration and cannot help you" line from 2 employees, even as they acknowledged that it was their error. They will offer no compensation for a rental vehicle or taxi service. The only recourse I can see is to call the police and try to get a duplicate tag and title... Don't sell a car with Carvana if you value your time. Multiple mistakes in registration/tag/title process. DO NOT BUY.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the customer service you received. Teaching our advocates how to communicate with empathy, passion, and knowledge is essential to who Carvana is and we are sorry that your experience was anything less than that. All of our calls are 100% recorded for quality assurance and we are always looking for ways we can improve. Your feedback will help us do just that.
Reviewed July 15, 2022
I was looking for an Infiniti G37x and found three. Two at a competitor and then one at Carvana. It was even in my favorite color. Price was right and it was delivered an hour and a half earlier than my appointment which was fine. The driver drove the car off of the truck and took me through the paperwork. The vehicle is in excellent condition for a pre-owned car. I would recommend Carvana to anyone
Reviewed July 15, 2022
I purchased a car at the end of March. The initial purchase part went smoothly. The vehicle would not arrive until mid June which was inconvenient, but I was willing to deal with it. The week of the arrival I received a notification that the car would arrive earlier than expected, and my husband and I needed to be available that day in a few hours. Since we both were working that made it extremely difficult to do. They ask you to schedule a time that works for you, then change it without giving a choice. It ended up not being an issue since they notified me again a couple hours later to inform me that the delivery was rescheduled again for two weeks later on Thursday at 12:30.
I called to find out what was going on. The car failed state inspection and would not be repaired until June 31st. When I had asked about why this had not been taken care of in the two weeks that had already passed I was told "uh, I guess we dropped the ball on that." That was the extent of information they would give. I was offered to choose a new vehicle. Since I had already shopped around because I needed a new vehicle, I knew they had nothing to offer. After they realized it too, there was nothing else to do except decide if it was worth canceling the purchase or wait it out. I waited it out.
I rescheduled the delivery to a day/time that would actually work for us, and waited more. On the day of delivery the driver contacted me to let me know he would be on his was shortly. He then called me to tell me that the air conditioning was not working, but since I spent a stupid amount of money on the Carvana care extended nonsense I could get it repaired at no expense. I would have to take it my local Monroe muffler though. I agreed to accept delivery. Once the driver arrived, the next part went smoothly, the driver was helpful and informative. He took our trade and was on his way.
The Carfax report I was given includes the repairs needed before the car was delivered. They replaced an engine mount, a catalytic converter, marker lights, brake pads/ rotors all the way around, rear Calipers, and also repaired the exhaust. All of these as well as the air conditioning were supposedly checked through Carvana's 150 point inspection. Obviously they did not do the inspection, but certified the car anyhow. The report also shows the oil hasn't been changed since 2019. It's the first time I've actually been grateful my state performs safety inspections. Turns out the local Monroe muffler does not fix ac so I have to drive to the next one 45 minutes away.
Looking at the car from the front it is obvious the car had been in an accident at some point, as the hood and drivers side pillar are slightly askew. That was apparently never reported. It's been a frustrating experience, Carvana takes no responsibility for any of their failures and offers no compensation in any form, even delivery charges. I would never recommend buying a car from carvana, nor would I make that mistake again myself.
Reviewed July 14, 2022
I’ll start with the only positive thing I have to say, which is I like the vehicle I received. Information, pictures, etc were extremely accurate and I’m finally enjoying the vehicle. Selling my car to them was painless as well. They swapped cars in the driveway with little paperwork to sign on delivery/pickup day. My unrealistic story spans from mid May to early July, and two vehicles. The first vehicle I tried buying had its delivery delayed multiple time for about 3 weeks. I canceled the order. A couple days later stupid me started the process over with a different vehicle. Once again it was delayed over and over again. End of May to beginning of July was the length of me receiving the vehicle.
Every time it was delayed I received a canned response from Carvana, that it was being delayed due to “Logistical delays”. I understand the shipping industry is strained at the moment, but that wasn't even the issue. It took me calling multiple representatives to finally find out it was due to my state's insurance. It has to extend 60 days past the purchase for Carvana to ship the car. Mine showed an expiration in August, which would renew like it has for 15-20 years. Long story short I called my insurance company, and rewrote my policy, only for another delay. This delay claimed to be something with a title transfer from a third party. The process went so long, Carvana had to rerun my credit for the loan. No apologies, no contact from the company. I guess they don’t mind drawing out a purchase process 45 plus days. “Soon as next day delivery??!”
The delivery guy was the nicest person I interacted with throughout the ridiculously lengthy process. Lucky for me I can compare this process to Vroom, one of their competitors. Earlier in the year I used them to also purchase a vehicle. I was more worried about that process, since they lost their BBB accreditation, but honestly it was a 100% more pleasant experience than Carvana’s. I will not recommend Carvana to my worst enemy, and will not be using them again. Do yourself a favor and a local dealer a favor, buy local if possible. The process will be less painful, I promise!
Reviewed July 14, 2022
It took over a month to sell my lease to them. They kept needing more and more documents, and when Chase could not give me a specific document, a Carvana advocate wouldn’t call Chase on my behalf to get verbal confirmation because it was a lease and not a loan. It takes two to three weeks to gather all documents they kept asking for; I finally got it approved with a document faxed by Chase that a Carvana advocate said wouldn’t work. Scheduled pickup for almost two weeks later (due to family/car arrangements), and then they don’t show up. I got multiple emails leading up to the appointment day reminding me of everything I needed to take off and out of the vehicle. They didn’t call and say that they couldn’t make it and that they rescheduled me. And they rescheduled me to the 4th of July at 3pm! (A whole week later).
Was on the phone for almost two hours that night with a few different advocates and even text chatted with three more trying to get an answer/reason why they didn’t show up and more so why no one called me to tell me. My husband had to leave work early to be sure to be at home during the appointment time since his name is on the lease too. They also informed me that my husband didn’t need to be there, but then another advocate said yes he did. No advocate could reach my local hub for a reason but they all assumed that they were overbooked and bumped me off the schedule. They said the new appointment was the earliest they could accommodate a pickup and no hubs near me had any space for a drop off. (I was willing to drive it wherever and temporarily reinstall the license plates to finally get rid of the car in my parking spot). I was also told to call throughout the week to see if there was any cancellations if I wanted.
Every time I called, no advocate could reach someone at the local hub to talk to. I created a new account since my offer date had expired to see if online showed any different time slots, but then that account required even different documents than the first time around. And they called Chase to get what they wouldn’t before (without me even asking)!!! I was baffled why there was so many differences. The new account had a higher offer, so instead of transferring all approved documents to the new account, an advocate transferred the higher offer to my original account since he said they still didn’t have any earlier pick up times.
I was really worried that they wouldn’t show on a holiday, so some hub manager called me a day or two prior and told me that they wouldn’t bump someone who has already been bumped (another advocate told me that 7/4/22 was already overbooked prior to this phone call), and that he knows the woman doing the pick up and that she won’t call off.
Finally pick up day again, and the driver calls me an hour prior and says she’s 25 mins away. She still doesn’t show up until 3pm (but yes, she shows up as scheduled). She has the wrong original paperwork (which I don’t realize until after she leaves since I’m already frustrated), and says my husband isn’t needed since it doesn’t have his info on the paperwork even though he’s on the lease contract. I make sure he signs anyways after I show her the lease contract. (The woman who picked up the car was also wearing longer fitted bike shorts or capris that were see through and showed her underwear [and butt], not professional at all). All is done, but the check doesn’t process on her tablet. So she takes the car, and promises to call me with an update that night and tomorrow. (Not thrilled, but I needed the car gone). She texted me saying that that department is closed due to the holiday and never called me the next day.
I text chat with an advocate as soon as she left so that more than her would know it wasn’t the right amount as well that my vehicle was taken without any valid payment. It takes two days for multiple advocates to get it to transfer to ACH instead of a paper check sent in the mail, and another day for an advocate to reach another manager to get the amount reapproved. I finally get the amount in my bank account on Friday 7/8/22 (car taken Monday). And every conversation I had with any advocate via text chat, online chat, email or phone call I asked for a manager to call me because of all the issues I had throughout the whole process.
An advocate I was emailing told me she had verbal confirmation from her manager that he would call me on a specific day, but then he didn’t. I told her after the weekend and she said she’d follow up again with him and I told her that I wanted this taken care of, but it seems that the only way that I’ll get a call is if I air my concerns through a review that I was asked to give via email. That was the last I heard from that advocate. I finally go to write the review after a few days so I can be more level headed, and the link eventually takes me to the Carvana main page, no place to write a review. Chat with another associate and she informs me to write one on a third party site like Yelp or Google instead if I’m not seeing a place to leave one on the site. So here I am.
It shouldn’t have been this hard for Carvana to buy my lease. It shouldn’t be this hard to reach someone at a local hub. It shouldn’t be this hard to get a manager to call you, or to get one when you call them. There shouldn’t be so many miscommunications. They shouldn’t use the excuse that they let go of 3,000 people in May and they’re still trying to readjust what volumes they can take because of that. But they get away with it because they pay out more than any of their competitors ($3,000 more in my own experience). My household has purchased two cars from them in the last two years, but after this selling experience, I don’t think we will anymore.
Reviewed July 14, 2022
The good thing about Carvana there is no pushy salespeople. There are a lot of options to choose from, I had a blast shopping and picking out the right car for me. The only bad thing I would say is they rescheduled my delivery date 3 times before I finally got my car, but I am happy with my car.
Reviewed July 13, 2022
I recently sold my vehicle to Carvana and I don’t think it could have been any easier. I thought the estimate was too good to be true-but they showed up, took a quick look, we did paperwork and that was it! They had a check for the exact amount of the estimate. I would do this over and over again versus having to meet up with strangers to look at the car and then haggle a price. This is so much better.
Reviewed July 12, 2022
They did not inform me that the underside of the vehicle was damaged. The skid plate that protects the engine was ZIP TIED (not kidding) in place. This is just the start, from what I've read in other reviews, I am about to get the runaround with getting this repaired. Wish me luck.
Thank you for taking the time to reach out regarding your Carvana experience. We sincerely apologize that you did not have the stress-free experience we strive to provide every customer. We take your feedback very seriously and will ensure it is passed to the proper department. Unfortunately, we are unable to locate your account with the name provided. Please reach out to us at (800) 333-4554 and our team of dedicated advocates would be happy to address your concerns.
Reviewed July 12, 2022
I decided to sell my daughter’s car as she couldn’t take it to her new State. Got an offer to buy it from Carvana. They asked a few questions and I sent a copy of a few documents (my license/copy of my title and a picture of the dash showing the miles). Seconds later, I got an email approving the documents and asking me to set up a convenient to have the car picked up. I did. On the scheduled date and time, a nice truck driver (James) came to check that car. Had me sign some title documents and had my check! I couldn’t have asked for better service or a smoother transaction. They are the best at what they do! I will sell any future car I need to sell. I would also trust them to buy a car from them as well. Straight up company.
Reviewed July 11, 2022
We picked up our Chevrolet Silverado on July 4th and it has been in the shop over a week. It has a known mechanical issue. Marquis stayed in contact with us and walked us through every process. He always responded to texts and would pick up the phone and call just to ensure we were ok. We swapped our truck out for another because the transmission would need to be replaced. Marquis is the example of outstanding customer service. He deserves a raise and promotion for sure. You can tell that he is genuinely please with his job and very knowledgeable. Thanks Marquis for making our experience seamless and easy.
Reviewed July 11, 2022
I never thought I would buy a car online. And I actively shop and purchase things online and work in a tech company! I must say that the experience of looking for a car, purchasing it from them, getting post-purchase repairs done under the limited warranty terms they offer - was as expected or better than my expectations. The website is great - abundant high quality images and information, links to CarFax reports, reviews from other owners, etc. This was critical to learning more about the product.
The 7-day return guarantee, and their reminder to do so, if needed, on the 6th day is professional and builds trust. Similarly their 100 day 4000 mile limited warranty provided in conjunction with their partner, SilverRock appears to be a solid plan. Carvana ran into some hiccups in timing my delivery and I was told to expect a 3-4 day delay in my delivery just 24h before. Also, they needed to do my funds verification manually for the second time since the agent who did it the first time around did it using my bank's automated system - I found this strange! Sadly their secure, online funds verification partner, Plaid, did not seem to be working, so doing a three way call and providing your personal information (albeit only the last four of your SS no) to my bank while a Carvana agent was on the line seemed rather uncomfortable and insecure.
The tech Carvana uses to communicate, track matters, and follow up is top notch. Delivery by the advocate was smooth and friendly. An excellent experience overall and I guess it is going to be this way going forward as long as they retain user trust (not unlike what Amazon has done)!
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