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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 Oct. 1, 2021
The whole process was perfect and seamless. The Carvana team was helpful, kind and knowledgeable. Everyone was beyond helpful and we are super delighted with our vehicle purchase. We would most definitely recommend Carvana to our friends and family.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2021
Full process was easy. Only issue was after receiving my License Plate after registration was processed, the temporary plate the car came with was reused on another vehicle purchased through Carvana and I'm now receiving Toll bills for someone else in another state because Carvana did not change who the plate was associated with.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2021
Difficult to finance with another bank besides the one they offer. Delay in delivery of vehicle (4 days). I had to replace the battery on the 8th day of ownership of the vehicle. Even though the deal involved my vehicle being traded in I continued to get email alerts asking if I wanted to trade my vehicle in and it did cause me some confusion the first couple of times I received the email. Otherwise it's a beautiful vehicle and just what I wanted. Delivery process was professional and the vehicle was quite clean and looked great. I hope that the battery issue is just a one off kind of situation.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed, it certainly hinders that experience. This is never our intent as we know how greatly our customers rely on their vehicles to arrive on time for their means of transportation and lifestyle. We are very sorry to have inconvenienced you. Although you experienced bumps along the way, we appreciate the patience you had with us, and we hope you’re loving your new ride.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2021
The online process of buying a car with Carvana was super easy, really good experience. However, the car, not so much. My car arrived August 9th and as of September 28th I've already had to put in over $1000 in work. And of course none of it is covered because it is all "normal wear and tear". I had to replace gas cap, brake pads, air filters, windshield wipers, have work done to AC, replacing all the fluids and that is all in the first 6 weeks. I would definitely suggest having a mechanic do an in-depth check (not just the basic look I had) on any car you buy from Carvana before your 7 day test drive is over.
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. 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. Purchasing a vehicle should be a fantastic experience, and we are sorry to have let you down. Please know we take your sentiments seriously, and we will be holding the proper teams accountable for this mistake. 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 Sept. 30, 2021
I couldn’t be more happier with Carvana. After 56 years of buying 15 cars from numerous dealers across the US, I just wanted a straightforward open deal. Carvana delivered from shopping to delivery. Even though everything was online or via phone they made sure to ensure I was comfortable with every aspect of the deal. And Carvana was the best deal, even though local dealers claimed to undercut Carvana, the locals still piled on extras I didn’t want or ask for. They were straightforward in every part of the transaction.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2021
Buying a car on Carvana was very easy and straightforward. I loved not having to travel to a dealership and endure the hassle of that whole experience. Prices were transparent and straightforward; the experience was clearly communicated beforehand; and their inventory was fairy robust when i was shopping. My one complaint is that my car was quite dirty when it arrived. There was a fair amount of dirt/grime/smudges inside the cabin that I would have expected to be cleaned up as part of their vehicle turnover process.
In addition, there were (seemingly rather fresh) stains in multiple locations in the backseat that appeared to be blood. These were not noted in the vehicle flaws listings (their 3D viewing system doesn't really show you the backseat) and I was quite disappointed that the thorough inspection they claim to perform missed these. To their credit, Carvana worked with me to send a check to cover a detailing, but the amount was roughly half of what a good detailing costs. In the end I do not regret my purchase but wish Carvana's cleaning was more thorough, or that they would be more upfront about potential shortcomings.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2021
What a horrible experience it's been purchasing a car through Carvana. The process as a whole was easy but getting the car was terribly difficult. They reschedule 3 times, over a month. If I didn't need a car, I would have canceled the very first time they rescheduled because they gave me the runaround and told me 3 difference reasons it was "delayed". The car was damaged upon transport, somehow the tires were "shredded" which again delayed my car to place all 4 tires. After receiving my car, there is problem after problem. After receiving the car, I drove it less than a mile down the road, a plastic piece was hanging under the car.
The windshield has a crack, that they did not disclose. The car doesn't want to start every time I try to turn it on, it sometimes takes 5 or more times to turn on. Thankfully I will not have to pay for these problems to be fixed, but from their website, it's states a "150 point inspection", did they actually do this inspection or just placing it on the website to look good. It's very infuriating. I wanted to LOVE this experience but at this point, I would much rather go to an actual dealership. I did gloat on how great and easy the process of ordering a car was, that 2 family members have also placed orders for a new car. Both have had problems with their cars being delayed and rescheduled as well. Maybe a D+ experience, this is being very generous.
Thank you for providing details of your recent Carvana purchase experience. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the majority of your Carvana experience, and we are glad we were able to provide you with the easy and streamlined car-buying experience that we always aim to provide our customers. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed it certainly hinders that experience. This is never our intent as we know how greatly our customers rely on their vehicles for their means of transportation and lifestyle. We are very sorry to have inconvenienced you. The condition your vehicle arrived in was not up to Carvana standards either. We pride ourselves on the great condition of our used vehicles and we can assure you that your experience is absolutely not excusable or typical of our process. The appropriate fixes should have been done prior to delivering the vehicle and we want you to know we understand the inconvenience of having to take the vehicle to a repair facility on your own time. 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 Sept. 29, 2021
Carvana does everything online, which is convenient. The car I purchased required inspection, which took over two weeks! My opinion is that Carvana should not post vehicles for sale until the inspection is completed. Fortunately, I didn’t have to have the car right away, but this scenario would be problematic if a buyer needed a car immediately!
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2021
Best car buying experience I've ever had!! Car delivered right to my house and never had to deal with car salesmen or financing office/car lot. A dream come true! I will most definitely recommend to my friends and family. Next time I buy a car I will use the same service.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2021
Get 3rd party financing approved BEFORE you even start the process. I have excellent credit, and they offered me 5% APR. I cut that in half with another lender. Once you begin, make sure you're able to fully focus on the application as you have limited time to complete it (45 minutes I think?). It would be nice if they had a intro page that listed all the info you'd need access to in order to complete the application because you spend precious time trying to get your hands on this or that. You never talk to the same person twice, so I kept getting conflicting instructions about next steps. One day, I even took off work unnecessarily because I was told I needed to fix my title, and that turned out to be incorrect. New agent apologized for the "minor inconvenience ".
Delivery was delayed twice. After having so much trouble, and asking for a supervisor, I was financially connected to a dedicated senior resolution specialist, who took over and tried to ensure no further hiccups. Good news- actual delivery/trade in was a super easy; the driver was on time, very friendly and explained all the paperwork/next steps; there were no new surprises or hidden fees; and I do love my new car. If the whole process had gone as smoothly as delivery day, I'd give it 5 stars.
Thank you for taking the time to reach out regarding your recent Carvana experience. We recognize that everyone’s situation is different and apologize if our verification process lacked timeliness and communication. Our goal is to use our customers’ feedback to continue to improve our processes. Additionally, we apologize if you felt it was frustrating to discuss your situation with a different customer advocate each time you called in. We will use this as a learning opportunity to better our customer service and ensure our advocates are thorough on each call. We can assure you that we have passed on your feedback to our management team regarding your experience. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns by calling us at 1-800-333-4554. Thank you for choosing Carvana.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2021
This is without a doubt the best experience I have ever!! had buying a car!! It was easy and hassle free!! I got the convertible I have always dreamed of!! The gentleman that brought my car to me was extremely helpful and made sure all my questions were answered. I have always hated going to dealerships so this was exactly what I needed to get a new car.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2021
The online purchase and application/paperwork was a breeze, it was very simple and I was qualified for an auto loan in a few minutes. The part that I'm not happy about is how there were so many things not reported or missed during the vehicle inspection. 1) The driver side skirt had a huge gash/scratch. 2) The battery cover was/is missing. 3) Passenger side door lock does not work. The vehicle passed the 150 point inspection, obviously someone wasn't doing their job that day. I would recommend to Carvana to make sure that if you're going to provide a 150 point inspection that the person doing it, actually does it. My vehicle should have not been delivered in this condition, these items should have been taken cared of before it was even on the delivery flat bed.
Carvana prides itself on providing our customers an exceptional car buying experience coupled with high quality pre-owned vehicles, 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 limited warranty for an additional peace of mind. We are very sorry for the frustration and inconvenience we have caused you as this is never the experience we want to provide our customers. We recommend getting in contact with Silverrock, our trusted limited warranty partner, to help resolve your concerns. An advocate has been assigned to your case and will be contacting you to help answer any questions. We appreciate the feedback you have provided us as we are always looking to improve the customer experience.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2021
Sidney with Carvana was so helpful, kind and accommodating. She made buying our car so easy and was super friendly! As a family with two small kids, it's no longer an option to go sit and wait at a dealership for 2 hours. Doing everything online and over the phone and having the car delivered was so convenient -we'd do it again! Thanks, Carvana!
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2021
Very helpful And the updates was regularly. They kept in touch with me daily about my purchase. And the Paperwork and credit. Registration and tags. The car was clean and sanitized. I had the opportunity to test drive the vehicle before signing any paperwork.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2021
The verification is the only step that you may feel frustrated. Once you get it done, the whole process became smooth and hassle free! I went to a dealer first but then she told me my trim and make are all sold out. The only available trim will cost me extra 4K bucks. I decided to go back and search my favorite model on Carvana. Here they reserve your car and deliver it to your home for free. All you need to do is take photos of your insurance policy, signed form and driver’s license and then they settle everything else for you.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2021
This company has really let me down. My delivery was delayed multiple times which cost me because I bought car insurance starting the original delivery date. Then they said they would reimburse me. I have not received anything and it's almost October. Then they said registration would be taken care of, paperwork submitted and paid for. The car was delivered with a temporary plate and I was to receive my actual plates within 2 weeks. No plates and temporary tag was about to expire. I called and they said to wait a couple days then call back. Nothing so I called and was promised an extension on the temporary tag. Had to call back quite a few times to know the status since I hadn’t received the email or the document that was to be added to my “dashboard” on their website.
After multiple calls I finally received the new tag and it was for Tenessee. I live in Georgia! They said it would be ok, that I can operate the vehicle. I still did not receive the Georgia plates so I called Carvana again. They said registration is through a third party and they have no access to the information or any way to contact the third party to see what the issue was but it said “processed” in their notes. Then I called my local tag office. They said they received paperwork but Carvana never paid. I asked how much and it was $20. I figure fine I’ll pay but the tag office hours of operation are during my work hours/closed on weekends and I won’t make it on time unless I request time off from work. I am a teacher of small children and not able to just call out.
Carvana said they would reimburse me the $20. So I felt alright with that even though they should’ve handled it originally as the process is supposed to be handled. Temp tag expires October 7, 2021. I figured I should be able to get my official plates by then. Well today, September 27, 2021, I got pulled over on the way home from work because they saw the original temporary tag was expired but then I showed them the Tenessee temporary tag. They looked it up and it was not on file. It was fraudulent! Now I have a ticket and have a fine to pay for driving an unregistered vehicle even though Carvana set that tag up and said it was legit. I trusted them!
I have called and spoken to 5 different people (I talked in a calm, professional manner because it's not the current representative’s fault, it's whoever set up the tag and the third party registration personnel) and each call has gone blank! At the beginning of each call they state that they work from home because of Covid so if the call is dropped they will call right back. None did! I have been on hold on the phone waiting for another attempt to have them fix this mess. I tried the automatic call back system. I tried the texting route. And no help! This is really awful and I plan to leave as many poor reviews as possible to warn everyone and even sue if I have to. This must be made right.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed it certainly hinders that experience. We would like to apologize for any inadvertent miscommunication and for your experience that transpired, as our goal is to create a seamless process for our customers especially with your registration as we know it can be a stressful process. If you continue to have any questions or concerns on this matter, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at (800)-333-4554 or chat in at any time.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2021
The first time I bought a car from Carvana I thought it was too good to be true. Now after my third purchase I'll never go to a car dealership again. They also seem to really care and want to do right by their customers. Awesome people to do business with.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2021
What went well: the financing was easy. But, frankly, there are 1000's of places looking to make car loans so that really isn't a big deal. The car was delivered on time and it took about three weeks to get the registration. I do like driving the car. What hasn't gone so well. The car was delivered with three pending manufacturer safety recalls- one bad enough that the car could catch fire. I was told I could trade for another car- but I would still be responsible for paying for the delivery of this car- even if I didn't want to trade it for another car, and I would have to pay for the delivery of the car I traded for.
1. The car wasn't detailed when it was delivered. I was told on August 13 that I would be receiving a check for $250 for this- which, as of Sept. 27, I am still waiting for.
2. There were a number of not insignificant scratches not noted in the original ad, and sandblasting on the front of the car, also, not mentioned in the ad. I was told by someone in the Executive Resolution Department on August 13 that she would speak with someone and get back to me. I called on Sept 10 to get an update on what was going on after emails I had sent were, apparently, ignored. I was told today when I called that the $250 check was for the detailing that wasn't completed and the scratches. This certainly isn't what we discussed, nor is it anything that I agreed to. Also, this wasn't mentioned when I called on Sept 10.
3. About the 150 point inspection, it means absolutely nothing except if you are sold a certified pre-owned car in California- you are entitled to a copy of the inspection. Having the car detailed is a part of the 150 point inspection and it certainly wasn't completed with my vehicle. I have no reason to believe that the other 149 points were inspected any more closely, or accurately.
4. Carfax reports don't really tell you much if work wasn't completed at a dealership.
5. If you do buy a car from Carvana, I'd strongly suggest spending the necessary money to have a mechanic check out the vehicle within 7 days of purchase. Otherwise, you aren't going to have any idea how the car is from a mechanical stand point.
6. Since I gave Carvana one star, I'll receive a robot response about how sorry they are that this sale didn't meet their high expectations, blah, blah, blah. But they won't offer any solutions.
7. My experience was nothing short of the stereotypical used car salesmanship that we all dread. Promises made, but not kept.
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 any imperfections or issues. A 150-point inspection is conducted on every car, as well as our partner inventory like your vehicle, to ensure that it meets our high standards. It troubles us to know that this was not the case and will use your feedback to improve our processes in this part of our business. After reviewing your account, we do see you are working with our dedicated team of advocates to resolve your concerns. We are thankful you took the time to share your personal experience.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2021
The first time I saw buying a car online I thought who would do that. After doing it, It is the only way to do it. Carvana has great prices and not having to go to a dealer is the only way to do it. 100% online, the only time you have to talk to someone is when they bring the car. We had them bring 3 cars before we decided, and every time that they brought it, the person was extremely pleasant and helpful, they even pointed out what they thought might be an issue, and even per-ordered floor mats because the ones in the car were dirty. Swapping was a breeze, just pick the new one and they come and drop it off and take the one you have. This is the only way to buy a car. 2014 Lexus ES 350, 31,000 miles. Paid $400 under KBB trade in value.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2021
The car shopping interface was very slick and the delivery went without a hitch. Everything in between was a nightmare. Carvana needs to invest heavily in the technology to be able to process payments in a manner similar to Amazon. Also, resigning paperwork multiple times and then during the delivery signing hard copies of paperwork one more time. Technology should eliminate the human to human interactions. It is obvious that they are very understaffed but technology should be their solution. I spent more of my time on this purchase than any dealership experience.
We appreciate your feedback and taking the time to share it with us. Creating a great car buying experience is our top priority here at Carvana. We recognize that everyone’s situation is different and apologize if our verification process lacked timeliness and communication. Our goal is to use our customers’ feedback to continue to improve our 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. If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to utilize our 24/7 chat service and we would be happy to assist.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2021
Friendly, professional, and prompt. Glad I bought my car through them. The delivery team answered any questions I had and made sure I understood the entire process before leaving. This is far better than dealing directly with a car dealership.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2021
If zero stars was an option, they definitely went out of their way to earn it. They only lock the car to your account for 24 hours until the day of arrival. So when that 24 hours is up, anyone can slide in and purchase it. So you have to call everyday and have them extend the deadline. Also they wait until the very last second to tell you if the car is on its way. For instance, I was picking my 2016 Acura TLX from Jacksonville Carvana. I had no car, which is why I was buying it. They had me scheduled to pick up the car on a Sunday morning after working a 24 hr shift. After multiple calls and texts saying that my car would be there, you’d think it’s there, right? So I got an Uber down there, cost me like $100. And when I get there obviously the car wasn’t there and better yet, it never left North Carolina and wasn’t expected to for 2 more weeks.
You’d think if you knew that a car that was delayed transportation like that would definitely miss the contract you both signed saying you’d give it to the customer that day. Point is I had to go down there to tell them that my car wasn’t there. They had no idea about my car and absolutely a lack of communication on their end. The best they could do was get me an Uber back to the military base I’m stationed at. Absolutely a trash experience and will never use Carvana again. After a month of delays I finally got the car and it’s very nice, don’t get me wrong. But the purchasing process was nowhere near as easy as they claim it is. The idea is there but the execution is flawed in many ways.
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback, as we know your time is valuable. Carvana works diligently as possible to ensure vehicles are transported and delivered on time. We apologize for the miscommunication about your delivery as we want each of our customers to have a memorable experience. Should you have any other questions or concerns, please contact us at (800) 333-4554.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2021
Please be careful using Carvana to sell a vehicle and know what your vehicle will bring in the open market and for brokers. I got a quote from Carvana thinking it would be in the range and it was well below the range. In fact, I received $9000 more within 24 hours of posting an ad on Facebook marketplace for my vehicle. Had I not known the true value of my car, I would’ve suffered a significant loss. Seller beware.
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with us. We are always looking for ways to improve. We are sorry to hear your trade-in experience did not reflect the stress-free process we hope to provide for all of our customers. Our vehicle appraisals are based on the following: Kelly Blue Book current fair market value, vehicle features, current mileage, and the VIN inspection. Each of those factors helps to determine a fair value for your vehicle. We are sorry it sounds like this offer did not meet your needs.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2021
My experience started amazingly. I tried Carvana to avoid the dealership due to its pushy, cumbersome buying experience. Carvana delivered on the right balance of being available but letting me browse unburdened by a looming salesperson. Once I had settled on a vehicle, the closing experience was breathlessly easy, maybe taking me 20 minutes to complete. My order was in and I set up a delivery. Easy Peazy.
The pain came on the day of delivery. My delivery rep called me and told me my stick shift knob (it's a manual trans) was missing! Ok. He assured me he would put a temp one on and they would get the proper one SENT TO ME. I am capitalizing that part because it is an important point. I was level set to believe a knob would be ordered and sent to me. The drop off went well, I drove the car around, and I enjoyed it. Good experience there. The rep told me that a 3rd party vendor will handle my replacement and will contact me.
The next day I was contacted by SilverRock (I think), and was informed I had 2 options: I could take the vehicle in to an authorized repair facility OR I could look up the part up and then fill out a form for reimbursement. Neither of those options were appetizing. I told the rep from SilverRock that I was not happy and they said I need to speak with Carvana. I hung up with them and contacted Carvana. What happened next was one of the worst customer service experiences in my life...
Speaking with the rep (I failed to get his name, unfortunately) I explained the situation and that this didn't work for me. I SHOULD NOT have to do all this work with a car that was listed with appropriate knob. Further I was level set by the delivery rep that one would be sent to me. This phone rep proceeded to say to me "I have been dealing with people like you all day." Umm, excuse me. Who talks to a customer like that??!! That set me off. I stated, angrily, that this was not my problem and they need to set this right.
Next, the rep said "We are already making and exception for you, there is nothing further we can do". What does that mean? An exception? You mean an exception for something you messed up? Crazy. Finally I said that if they will not fix this, then come get the car. The rep then smarmily said "You're going to make a big deal out of a knob?" Who is this guy!? I can flip it on its head and say the same thing about Carvana! I am beyond livid at this point. We settle on a date for pickup and I hang up. After a few days of cooling down and thinking through all the pros and cons of sending the vehicle back, I decide to cancel this return and keep the car. I really like the car and most of the buying process, but if this is the way Carvana handles problems, with ridiculous rigidity and poor service, I won't be coming back.
Thank you for the insight you have provided to us and we hope this does not tarnish the enjoyment of your new ride.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2021
I was looking for a new vehicle and Went to a Car dealership to initially purchase the car. With my credit check and the down payment I was processing and then also going through and putting money down on the vehicle, I was told it was going to be a certain price for the monthly car payment. When I got there everything had changed. The car payment had almost went up $150 for the vehicle I wanted and they really couldn't explain why the cost changed.
I loaded up Carvana after that experience and was able to get a model 1 year newer with also close to 40,000 less miles on it for cheaper than my original quote from the car dealership for the other vehicle I was interested in. The car came in 7 Days. The driver was amazing. The overall process to get the vehicle was very simple, no hidden fees that payment is exactly what they said it was going to be and I am more than excited to purchase this car and going for it I will be buying all my vehicles from carvana! It was amazing!
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2021
I felt no pressure in my buying experience. I called with questions between two SUVs and the Carvana associate answered my questions and did not try to sell me more. They were very professional and I felt very informed throughout the whole process.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2021
First car I scheduled to pick up twice kept becoming not available the evening before I was supposed to go pick up at my nearest Carvana location (3 hrs away). I found another car with carvana and paid the extra fee to have it delivered as I couldn't keep trying to arrange me and my wife's work schedules to go pick it up. I really like the car I picked out but something didn't feel right on the front suspension, the diagnosis was the front shocks were no good and total blown out, the carvana warranty would not cover the shocks and the 7 day return policy had passed by the time I could get the car in the shop to diagnosis. I had to dish out $600 for front shocks and alignment. I do believe the bad front shocks should have been caught on carvana's inspection as it rode so rough and made noise in the front end. I like the car but disappointed in having to drop $600 in it right away to make it drive correct.
We are disappointed to hear that you have been dealing with mechanical challenges. We aim to provide a stream-lined process and high quality vehicles. Your experience is not typical of our process, and it is absolutely not the type of experience we want to provide our customers. Although you experienced bumps along the way, we appreciate the patience you had with us, and we hope you’re loving your new ride.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2021
Getting approved for the loan and purchasing the vehicle online was a breeze. Then the nightmare begins. My car delivery was delayed which resulted in a rental bill. It was going to be delayed again unless I allowed them to physically drive the vehicle to me. They were late arriving to my residence by 1.5hr. I appreciate the small candy basket, but that is nothing compared to my rental bill. My car was “sanitized” but there was a dirty tissue clothes pinned to my car and something smeared on the interior roof. There was a spot not disclosed when I purchased the vehicle.
I appreciate them paying to fix it, but I now have to drive 30 miles to a facility that works for their body repairs. My paperwork was filed wrong, delaying registration. Somehow this is falling back on me, and I was unable to get a detailed explanation of the discrepancy from the call rep. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND JUST DEAL WITH A SALESMAN! At least you’ll just be annoyed one day instead of weeks of ongoing issues.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed, it certainly hinders that experience. The condition your vehicle arrived in was not up to Carvana standards either. We should have annotated the imperfection on the website and we are sorry for that. The appropriate fixes should have been done prior to delivering the vehicle and we want you to know we understand the inconvenience of having to take the vehicle to a repair facility on your own time.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2021
The purchasing process is easy and hassle free. That's the best part of the Carvana experience. But the customer service and actually getting in touch with a human should you have questions or concerns is annoyingly difficult. The first time I bought a car I ended up returning it on the 7th day of the money back guarantee and found it impossible to get in touch with a person despite calling, texting and emailing. The second time I bought a car I've found the car has been smoked in but couldn't tell initially due to the scent freshener coverup and one of the dashboard lights is on. Again, it's super hard to get help. It's a good idea but if anything comes up I've found it challenging to get my customer needs met.
Thank you for providing details of your recent Carvana purchase experience. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the majority of your Carvana experience, and we are glad we were able to provide you with the easy and streamlined car-buying experience that we always aim to provide our customers. However, we are very disappointed to hear that we were hard to reach when you needed us. If you need additional assistance, please give us a call at (800) 333-4554 or feel free to chat with us 24/7 online.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2021
I purchased a vehicle through Carvana on August 29th. The shopping for the car part was fun and easy, getting approved for a loan even easier... getting the correct paperwork sent to my insurance company within their 24 hour time limit a ridiculous unneeded hassle. I probably spoke to 4 different people within that 24 hours just to get a copy of the purchase and sales agreement and the title sent over. I had to ask for multiple extensions in order to keep my September 8th delivery.
The morning of my delivery I get a text that my delivery is delayed with no further information but to look out for an email for an update. Hours later still no email so I call again and they tell me my car won't be delivered until the 21st... 14 days later because of a "logistical delay in transportation" -that they supposedly found out the day of delivery? I find that incredibly hard to believe- I received $495 as a "offer of good faith" and a new delivery date of September 17th but only after I asked to speak to a manager.. I'm honestly not even sure what $495 is supposed to do because it doesn't cover my day off from work for said delivery that they "just found out that morning" won't be happening or the car I have to rent for 2 weeks because I was told insurance policy had to be transferred over to the new car by the time of delivery but let me tell you they sure were quick to take my down payment.
Now fast forward a week later, I get another text saying there's yet again another delay...This time for the registration so let's add one more inconvenience onto of everything else this company has put me through. Since in the state of Massachusetts you only have 7 days to get the car registered; we're back to I can't drive the car.
This company is honestly a joke. I have a 3 month old and an 11 year old and thought this would be an easier more convenient way to shop for a new car. Boy could I have been any more wrong! I wish I had just packed up the kids and gone to a car dealership instead. People please save yourself the headache and just go the old fashion dealership way! The online car shopping "convenience" is a hoax.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed it certainly hinders that experience. This is never our intent as we know how greatly our customers rely on their vehicles for their means of transportation and lifestyle. We are very sorry to have inconvenienced you. Although you experienced bumps along the way, we appreciate the patience you had with us, and we hope you’re loving your new ride.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2021
Bought a car from Carvana. Delivery and purchase were as easy as it gets. Bad thing is they dropped off a car without a working radio. Doesn’t seem like they inspected it and I have to note take time from my day to take the car to the dealership to get it fixed. I could of just gotten it from a dealership to begin with and not have to worry about a car without working parts.
We are so pleased that you have been enjoying your new vehicle so far! Please accept our apologies for the condition of the vehicle when you received it. Part of our process not only is guaranteeing that the cars have gone through the 150-point inspection to ensure it drives as close to new as possible, but we also detail every vehicle so that it looks as close to new as possible. We pride ourselves on the great condition of our used vehicles and we can assure you that your experience is absolutely not excusable or typical of our process.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2021
Buying a car from Carvana was a seamless fast, efficient way to purchase a car! Plenty of inventory, Carfax info, quick and easy pre-approval process, excellent customer service. I will be coming back to buy another car! Thanks for an awesome experience!
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2021
This was my first time purchasing a vehicle online and I'm really impressed. The app and website are easy to use. Carvana answered all my questions and kept me updated. The delivery team was so nice and professional. My car looked exactly like the pictures and was clean and the interior sanitized. The price of my vehicle was on target and having seven days to test it out was really a nice feature too. A family member recommended Carvana to me because I was dreading another car dealership transaction. I would definitely recommend Carvana after my experience.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2021
I felt it was time for a different vehicle and as much as I like the whole car dealer game (I really do!) I decided to give Carvana a try, especially since they had the vehicle in the trim and color I wanted for a price that was good. They did give me a high trade-in value for my vehicle and I thought I would give their financing a try too. I have to say the actual buying process was as advertised, fast. I really enjoyed that part of it. Then came the troubles. Delay after delay to receive my vehicle. I made my purchase at the end of June and did not receive my vehicle until the beginning of August. I was advised the first three delays were do to transport issues and the last one was due to a mechanical issue they found and needed to repair before delivery. I was offered $250 for the delay, but never received it.
The delivery day finally came and I will say that was a good experience. I was shown the vehicle, then allowed to test drive it for an hour. After I was satisfied with the vehicle, the paperwork to sign was all in order and very easy. The staff that delivered the vehicle was pleasant and excited for me. I even had a goody bag left on the passenger seat for me. Then the day came for my temporary plate to expire. I reached out to Carvana and they stated there might be delays with DMV and they would get me a new updated temporary plate, which they did but was for a different state. I was advised soon after that the paperwork for the DMV had been completed and that my registration will arrive soon.
With one week left on the second temporary plate and no registration yet, I called Carvana and they said the DMV paperwork was done on their end and that I needed to call my DMV. My DMV stated the paperwork was not completed as the vehicle information was still in Carvana's name and they would have to take care of that. I informed Carvana of the situation and they advised they would look into it. The next day, Carvana stated they used a third-party vendor and they have notified them and that DMV may be experiencing delays.
Sorry, but I have neighbors who have bought vehicles locally after I did and they now have their registration and plates. Not buying the delay thing right now. So, tomorrow my temporary plate expires and my vehicle will be sitting in the garage as I cannot drive an unregistered vehicle. I gave Carvana a shot and although I love the car and the buying process was fast and efficient, I am disappointed with the delivery and registration aspect of Carvana.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed it certainly hinders that experience. We want to apologize for the multiple areas that we fell short with your registration. As Carvana continues to grow, we want to improve every aspect of our business, including our registration process. Please give us a call at (800) 333-4554 so we can look into your registration with you.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2021
The vehicle had no floor mats and the AC didn’t work. Employee advised they would order them and have them shipped. Had to take vehicle to repair shop for AC day after pickup. This was extremely frustrating. Not sure if I would use again.
We are so sorry to hear that your experience with us has been less than exceptional. Carvana appreciates you taking the time to leave your honest review so we can continue to improve our process. A 150 point inspection is completed on every vehicle to ensure it meets our high-quality standards and we apologize if you are experiencing mechanical issues so soon after your purchase. Although you experienced bumps along the way, we appreciate the patience you had with us, and we hope you’re loving your new ride.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2021
The delivery and driver were great but after inspecting the car there was A LOT of damage that was not shown including rust, gauges and dents. The trunk interior plastics were trashed and none of that was shown in photos. It also had a nail in one of the tires. Carvana agreed to make the repairs so I figured no big deal. I have now been playing middle man and running back and forth and constantly on the phone trying to get anything accomplished. Once the car is sold you have to deal with the terrible warranty company they use. It’s been over 2 weeks and they still haven’t given the ok to my body shop and now the 7 day return policy is up. Sure they have the car you want but the playing middle man trying to get the repairs handle is unreal. Not to mention the terrible detail job that was done on it. The entire car had rail dust and iron spots all over the exterior. I ran a detail shop for a few years and would have never sent a car to my dealership looking like that.
Here at Carvana, creating a great car selling process is our top priority and that includes helping our customers through every step of the way. We apologize if you felt that you were the go-to communicator in your conversations with Carvana and Silver Rock. Additionally, 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 Sept. 23, 2021
Working with Carvana was the fastest and clear way to buy a vehicle. The trade in offer was the best I could find, the new vehicle met the expectations and every customer service representative was extremely polite, professional and helpful.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2021
I was not hassled or rushed. I picked my payment and price and compared all of the available cars at my leisure. Picking up my car took 10 minutes. This will be the only way I buy a car from now on. No waiting at a car lot for hours.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2021
We did a pre-order on a 2013 car, it took longer than we expected. Was worth the wait. When car arrived it was in better condition. We thought it was detailed thoroughly inside and out, they made the whole process painless. Thank you to all the people along the way.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
Bought a car, returned it, got another. That part was great. Got another car cause it was easy. Well it wasn't. The car I returned created a credit file which in returned raised my interest rate and made it look like I was financing a 3rd car which I wasn't and made it harder to find one due to that and took.
Thank you for providing details of your recent Carvana purchase experience. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the majority of your Carvana experience and that brought you back for another purchase.However, we are very disappointed to hear about the issues you experienced during the return and purchase of your second vehicle. After reviewing your account, it looks like everything has been resolved. If you need additional assistance, please give us a call at (800) 333-4554.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
I purchased a car from Carvana four weeks ago, it is a 2020 Lexus NX 300. It had a bit under 10k miles. The vehicle has some minor cosmetic imperfections such as small chips in the front bumper, a 2 inch light scratch, and sap stains. I was told by the business that the sap stains would specifically be covered and I was told by their warranty company Silver Rock that they are not covered. They sent a text just after purchase advising that they will reach out within 24-48 hours with a resolution. No one reached out. I was also on the phone for well over 6 hours prior to purchase and have been on the phone primarily trying to find a resolution for over 10 hours post sale. This is not the perfect car buying experience it’s by far the worst and it is reminiscent of Drivetime's processes and false advertisement.
They haven't even rethreaded my license plate as their inspection center (shared with drivetime) couldn’t even put in the right screws to my license plate causing a civil ticket. Their driver who dropped the vehicle off said to wait seven days and the. Report any issues to the vehicle and they will take care of you. Seven days is how long you have to send the car back. Had I known it was going to be an uphill battle for them to take responsibility of their mistakes then I wouldn’t have purchased a vehicle from them.
Out of the six cars that I have purchased over the past 10 years this was by far the worst and most time consuming experience I have ever had. The way they treat their customers like second class citizens not returning calls in a timely manner from management, trying to place blame on consumers, and not having the right processes in place to help customers find a stealthy resolution. My opinion of carvana is very negative which is the same of their sister company in which they share far too much in common and I will never do business with this company again and do not recommend them to my family, friends, or worst enemy.
After reviewing your account, we do see you are working with leadership and our dedicated advocates to resolve your concern. We are thankful you took the time to share your personal experience. If you still have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at (800) 333 4554.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
I will never buy another car except through Carvana. This was the most stress free way to buy a car. Customer communications are perfect. The process was as easy as ordering something from Amazon. The delivery was set to be at 4pm and the delivery vehicle rounded the corner at 3:55. The Cars are exceptionally clean and details about the vehicle are very detailed. Pricing is very competitive and the best part was no salesmen pressuring and adding all kinds of additional hidden cost to the sale. DON'T EVER BUY A CAR ANOTHER WAY! CARVANA ROCKS!!
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
We "purchased" a car to have the delivery delayed twice. Carvana explained that the first delivery was delayed due to the driver-side mirror being damaged. We gave grace to Carvana and rescheduled the delivery, the delivery date was set and we even received confirmation at 10:00 am the day before that delivery was scheduled....only to receive a message after 5:00 that evening that delivery was yet again DELAYED. Reasonably enough we called to inquire about details of the delay only to be met by the customer service of "Meredith" that ended in her raising her voice and explaining from her perspective she had done everything she could possibly do to help and if we wanted to receive any further assistance on the matter it would take another 24 hours before a supervisor would contact us.
I explained that, "It seems that you are not interested in keeping our business" and noted that she was not the person to help resolve the matter, I requested for her to escalate the matter to a supervisor and was met with her absolute unwillingness. Long story short we are not purchasing a car from Carvana. Carvana is not a viable option to purchase a car if you have any expectations of reasonable customer service, the timeline for delivery, and transparent communication.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed, it certainly hinders that experience. This is never our intent as we know how greatly our customers rely on their vehicles to arrive on time for their means of transportation and lifestyle. We are very sorry to have inconvenienced you. We appreciate your feedback regarding the customer service you received. Teaching our advocates how to communicate with empathy, passion, and understanding is essential to who Carvana is, and we are sorry that your experience was anything less than that. Our calls are 100% recorded for quality assurance, and we are always looking for ways to improve. Your feedback will help us do just that. Thank you for the insight you have provided to us. We are sorry that we were unable to continue with the purchase. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to utilize our 24/7 chat service, and we would be happy to assist.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
On day 7 of having this car the engine overheated. When I took it to a car shop they said that not only did my car not have enough coolant in it, but Carvana didn’t even put the correct type of coolant in the car. Now I have to wait a week until my appointment to get the wrong stuff flushed out and pour in the right stuff. This is my only car and I’m very worried that the engine will overheat again before I get to the appointment.
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. 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. 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 Sept. 21, 2021
Great delivery guy. He was on time and explained how the process works. Very pleased with the overall experience. The car buying process was also easy because I didn't have to speak to anyone and could reserve a car for 2 days to get my finances in order for purchase. Only drawback is I think the financing part was a bit confusing as the term kept changing and the system didn't provide any notes on why. Also had issues uploading my driver's license but a chat person helped me do that.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
My first experience in 2019 was exceptional. I even recommended Carvana to many of my friends and family and could not say enough good things about the process and the company. I couldn’t wait to get my new car and use them again. NEVER AGAIN. Paperwork was filled out incorrectly so my insurance company had to go back and forth with them to get it fixed. The day of my delivery (which I took off from work) they called 2 hours prior to say they would not be delivering. We rescheduled the delivery for the following week. They called me that morning to tell me they had no delivery trucks and I could come pick up the car or reschedule. I chose to pick it up just to end this nightmare. Except it wasn’t over.
In my state you have only 7 days to register your new vehicle otherwise your insurance lapses and it is illegal to drive your car. It’s been 9 days and now I can’t even drive my new car because they never registered it like they were supposed to. My recommendation is, even though going to a dealership is a headache, it’s a headache that only lasts one day in comparison to this headache that’s going on a month and a half at this point. JUST. NOT. WORTH. IT. The company has obviously gone DOWNHILL.
We very much appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your recent registration experience with us. Although we always desire the completion of the registration to be fast and smooth, sometimes things happen beyond the scope of our control that prevents this. In researching your account, we see your case is being handled by one of our registration specialists as the state completes it and sends it out to you. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (800) 333-4554 or utilize our chat feature that’s available 24/7.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
Simple and effective process for the most part. Everyone was pleasant and professional. Scheduling aspects need improved. Not flexible enough once original appointment is set. Numerous emails, phone calls and other means of communication used. Other appointments were weeks away with no way to adjust current appointment by 30 minutes. Even when showing up on time appointments get pushed back. The company can change the appointments around by just saying come back in an hour or so but customers could lose their appointment if trying to reschedule.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
From the beginning of my car search to the delivery of my car, Carvana employees were great. They were always available to answer any of my questions either online or over the phone. The delivery driver (Ace) took his time to go through the car and explain the 7 day return process if I was not happy with the car. I would definitely recommend them!
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
The buying experience was great and the delivery driver Joy done an excellent job explaining everything. The truck is awesome. Would highly recommend everything. Again the delivery driver Joy was great.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
The advocates were mostly very helpful but it took 3 weeks to complete the transaction and I never really knew if the car was actually going to show up. It didn’t for the first scheduled appointment. They wouldn’t work with my lender to release the lien upon issuance of a check, I had to advocate for myself the entire process and spent hours on the phone trying to resolve issues because there’s a different advocate on every phone call. They’re all working from home and a few just hung up on me. Mind you, I don’t lose my temper or yell. I’m a very patient person. I really wanted this vehicle. If you’re willing to stick within their parameters and use their lending service at 7.4% with an 817 credit score and you buy their extended warranty your transaction may go more smoothly! As much as I hate going to a dealership I probably will not do this again. There has to be an easier way!
Here at Carvana, creating a great car selling process is our top priority and that includes helping our customers through every step of the way. We apologize if you felt that you were the go-to communicator in your conversations. With that being said, we do want to sincerely apologize if we dropped the ball. We want to learn from the areas that we fall short, and can assure you we take this feedback very seriously. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at (800) 333-4554 if you have any further questions or concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
I was in the process of a purchase with Carvana in May. I was approved to finance and confirmed the vehicle delivery date. One day prior to the arrival of the car I received a phone call telling me that the vehicle will be delayed for 2 weeks due to repairs. Fine, I waited for delivery on the second date they provided and again, one day prior to getting the car, there was another 2 week delay. Me being so patient I decided to wait again praying that I did not get that dreaded phone call, well, wishful thinking, another delay. At that point I decided that it would be wise to simply cancel. Each time Carvana rescheduled delivery, I had to contact my insurance company to add a date, then remove the date, and add the new date three times. This was the most frustrating car purchase that I have ever experienced. I did not buy the car on Carvana and decided to keep the car that I currently have.
We know that your time is valuable, so we truly appreciate you taking time out of your day to provide us with feedback. Carvana strives for every customer to have an easy and streamlined experience, though it seems we have fallen short, and for this we are sorry. We always work as diligently as possible to ensure that vehicles are transported and delivered on time, so it is disheartening to hear that you encountered delays in your purchase. As Carvana continues to grow, we want to improve every aspect of our business, including our delivery process.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2021
Fast and easy. What a joke. Took 7 day, 40 calls back and forth, sent endless amounts of papers, sent in hours of talking to several people that acted like they didn't know whether they were coming or going. Then on the 7 day said they couldn't finance me and I just bought a new truck from Dodge truck from Dodge. Would not suggest anyone to buy from these unprofessional people.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the customer service you received. Teaching our advocates how to communicate with expertise, knowledge, and commitment is essential to who Carvana is, and we are sorry that your experience was anything less than that. Our calls are 100% recorded for quality assurance, and we are always looking for ways to improve. Your feedback will help us do just that. Thank you for the insight you have provided to us.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2021
The people who work for this company are WONDERFUL! I’m not a “techie” but they were able to, with great patience, stay with me as long as needed to help me upload documents, photos and get them the information they needed. On delivery, the communication from the driver was perfect! She called about an hour out and she was just as wonderful work with as all of them. She knew answers to all questions about her business with us, the car she delivered helped me set up my iPhone with Bluetooth. She went over all the buttons and how-to’s from lights to spare tire and gave us plenty of opportunity to ask anything throughout the delivery. She was always smiling and cheerful and shared in our excitement of our new car.
We’d go with them again. The only time we had to deal with the lingering presence of a salesman was when we went to dealerships to actually see what we were considering from the great selection we could choose from online at Carvana. All in all buying this car was a comfortable, friendly and fun experience. If you’re looking for a good used car, Carvana is the only way to go!
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2021
The entire process was streamlined, efficient, and enjoyable! They kept me updated through everything and made everything easy to understand. I will definitely use them again when looking for a car in the future.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2021
I purchase a car that the check engine light came on on day 9. After 3 weeks in repair shop - SilverRock denied claim - Carvana not giving or offering any resolutions and everyday I’m dismissed stating they are trying to find resolution- but meanwhile I’ve been without a car for over 3 weeks! Unacceptable - I’ve been patient/kind and understanding only to be dismissed… and given the runaround…. I hope they make this right
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. 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. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (800) 333-4554.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2021
I had been looking at the SUV that I purchased at the dealership. I was offered a low amount for my trade, and wasn’t given a good price. With Carvana, I received top dollar for my trade, and didn’t have anyone hassling me to make a deal. My only complaint is that the car was dirty on the inside, and I had to pay for it to get professionally detailed. Other than that, it was a great experience.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2021
No "hidden" charges... ever?! How about a $600 shipping charge. There seems to be no way to find cars that can be picked up locally to avoid this more than double shipping cost. I ship my Z cars to Z car garage (Arizona to San Jose) for $300 frequently. Furthermore, I want local pick up only. License and Title fees of $1300 for an 8 year old car in Arizona!! Sounds like an interest free loan to me. Not that any of this really matters, all the vehicles in my search were already being purchased!! I guess they found a way to automate the used car salesman pressure. What a waste of time.
Thank you so much for reaching out regarding your recent experience with Carvana. We want to ensure that every customer has an exceptional car buying process and a big part of that is the transparency we believe in. We list all costs for each vehicle online to prevent any misunderstandings. We appreciate the feedback and will use it to grow as a company.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2021
This is the second vehicle that I’ve purchased from Carvana. From the ease of using their app, to the excellent customer service - shout out to Amanda **, to delivering the exact product to your door, this company has set the bar. Great Job, everyone!
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2021
I decided to go with Carvana instead of Carmax and another dealership I was approved for because Carvana offered me a better price. This company has been playing with the shipping of my car. They keep saying it’s weather related. I keep getting told different lies every time I call. They have delayed my order five times almost a month and no car. I had to cancel the insurance on the car because I refuse to keep paying it on a car I don’t have. I now have a hard inquiry on my credit from them so I am reluctant to try and go to another dealership. I will have to try and dispute the inquiry I know that will be a hard task because this company sucks. I wish I would’ve read the reviews before dealing with these people. I’m telling everyone I know not to buy from these clowns!
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed, it certainly hinders that experience. This is never our intent as we know how greatly our customers rely on their vehicles to arrive on time for their means of transportation and lifestyle. We are very sorry to have inconvenienced you. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (800) 333-4554.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2021
The process of browsing the website is easy enough. However the vehicle delivered (2016 Jeep Patriot) arrived with squealing brake pads, the change oil light flashing, and a transmission that was about to fail. They did be sure to spray plenty of Fabreeze in it, and they did put new tires on it. However, new tires hardly make up for a failing transmission. This was one of their 'Carvana Certified' vehicles - so I am not sure what exactly they are checking. I'm going to try one other vehicle but it's likely I'll buy elsewhere.
UPDATE: Got a second vehicle from Carvana, 2012 Nissan Rogue - I've had it for 5 weeks and just discovered after a trip to California that the transmission is shot. Only on the long low grade hill did the car show signs of the issue. Won't have a working vehicle for at least a month. Buying a car should be fun, not stressful. I will never use Carvana again.
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. 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 see you are working with our 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. 16, 2021
This is my 2nd car purchase through Carvana and the process is still a very stress free process. I love that there is a hassle free car purchase experience. I almost went through a competitor but the experience does not compare. This was my 1st delivery to my home and I was so excited to see the truck pull up with my beautiful car. The delivery driver was very thorough and even noticed a small damage that wasn't on the purchase and immediately filed a claim for me. I will continue to use Carvana for future purchases. Thank you again for everything.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2021
I was skeptical of buying a car without test driving but I would do it again and again. This is hands down the best experience I've had in purchasing a car. Not one hiccup and highly recommended. Thanks Carvana for delivering the car I purchased and getting exactly what I wanted for my trade in.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2021
I have had my 2017 Nissan Leaf for one month. In this month's time this vehicle has been out of service for 18 days, and counting. Simple math spells this vehicle has been out of service more than it has been used. It has been fixed and failed multiple times and yet Carvana's inflexible policy is requiring that I keep the vehicle as long as the issue can continue to be fixed. With policies that altogether contradict state Lemon Laws, it's no wonder they push my phone calls to advocates and won't have management discuss the matter with me. IF you buy, hope that your vehicle fails within the 7 day grace period. Otherwise, you'll end up with tens of thousands of dollars locked into a broken vehicle. Beware.
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. 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 see you are working with our warranty provider SilverRock and our leadership team to address your concerns. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (800) 333-4554.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2021
I had been window shopping through many other sites before trying Carvana. They were better in selection and finance options (mainly interest rates). The process was painless and efficient! Thanks!!!!
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2021
Went to pick up my car. As I approached my new vehicle I noticed how dirty the car was. There was dirty around the wheels and under the hood with water marks all over the car. Would like for Carvana to at least wash their cars before handing it over to the customer.
Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent Carvana purchase. It is unacceptable to hear that your vehicle did not arrive within the standards Carvana has set. Purchasing a vehicle should be a fantastic experience, and we are sorry to have let you down. Please know we take your sentiments seriously, and we will be holding the proper teams accountable for this mistake. 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 Sept. 15, 2021
First time buying a car online and I will never go back! Despite my misgivings about buying something sight-unseen, the experience was super easy, communication was excellent throughout the process, and the car is great. They even pointed out and are fixing a couple minor flaws that I wouldn't have noticed, which has never happened to me before with buying a car from a dealership. I am beyond happy with my purchase, my experience with them, and would recommend Carvana to anyone. I will note that I was buying a car to replace one that had been damaged, and bought the same model that I had previously been driving. Not sure how I would feel about buying and test driving something totally new and having to return it for any reason, but if you're purchasing something you have experience with, the process was absolutely flawless.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2021
Second time using Carvana. First time was exceptional. This time my delivery was botched twice. No managerial callback. Couldn’t provide answers when they asked for calls. Hoping it was a one-time thing.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed, it certainly hinders that experience. This is never our intent as we know how greatly our customers rely on their vehicles to arrive on time for their means of transportation and lifestyle. We are very sorry to have inconvenienced you. Although you experienced bumps along the way, we appreciate the patience you had with us, and we hope you’re loving your new ride.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2021
Literally the easiest thing I've ever done in my life. I was literally a week and a half out of bankruptcy discharge. I needed a new set of wheels. I applied and was approved for zero down for a 2020 with less than 9k miles. From the beginning to the end it was as simple as picking out a ride, providing the necessary information to them and sitting back waiting for delivery. It had a few imperfections that weren't reported, really just small scratches but they're fixing them at no cost to me. Amazing company and amazing experience...
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2021
I originally did my preapproval on August 14 2021. I got terms that were agreeable. Terms are guaranteed for 45 days. I made the mistake of putting in another preapproval for another vehicle and my terms from 800 down to 50% of vehicle price for most of the vehicles I was interested in.. Keep in mind that none of my information changed, however the terms did. My original terms were not honored. They claimed because there was another preapproval that the original terms couldn’t be honored even though it was in the original 45 day window with the same information. Two weeks of trying get this resolved was frustrating. Every time I called, they said it was being escalated and that someone would contact me regarding this issue. I had to contact them after every 48 hour window that said someone would contact me. Unacceptable!
Creating a great car buying process is our top priority and that includes helping our customers find the best financial terms that meet their lifestyle. Every customer's terms are based on a variety of factors including, vehicle price, annual income, credit history as well as other non-credit related data sources. We understand the importance of flexibility and the ability to shop around for the offers. At Carvana, you have the ability to utilize third party financing, purchase with cash, or choose Carvana’s financing terms. We recognize that everyone’s situation is different and apologize if our verification process lacked timeliness and communication. Our goal is to use our customers’ 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 Sept. 15, 2021
Customer service is like none other, savings of thousands without hassle, super efficient and the way car buying should be instead of being 8 hrs in a dealer never again, Carvana has a customer for life and I am already telling everyone I know.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2021
I will never buy from a dealership, again. Carvana has perfected the car buying experience. I literally have nothing I would suggest doing better. Seriously, they offered me double my pay off for a car I traded in which allowed me to have a down payment which allowed me to get a 2020 ford Ecosport in excellent condition and low mileage. I can't say enough good about my first experience with carvana. If you're looking for a car purchase, stop looking... You've found the best with carvana.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2021
I was skeptical of purchasing a car online. I read several negative reviews but gave it a try anyway. This was the best experience. Super simple, easy and smooth. I love my new car! Highly recommended.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2021
My experience with Carvana was very positive. I enjoyed the process. It was efficient and quick even during Labor day weekend. Mark whom delivered my vehicle was very kind and informative. I have been raving to everyone about Carvana.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2021
Carvana makes car buying easy. I completed the process in less than an hour. The issue is they don't really do a 150 point inspection. Had a malfunction indication as soon as we got home. Contacted Carvana and had their warranty company silver rock send a mechanic. Mechanic was using Youtube to try and diagnose issue. Needless to say we had to take car to dealer to get fixed. Had car less than a week and was required to pay $50 deductible on a car we have yet to really drive. Understand the 7 day return but my wife loves the car and want to keep it so here we are. Just ensure that you look over car completely and thoroughly as it seems that the inspection isn't as in depth as they make it seem. Car didn't have coolant in the reservoir either. All in all not a bad experience but can be better if they focus on really inspecting vehicles as they claim.
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. 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. 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 Sept. 13, 2021
Nothing about buying from Carvana is easy! I was so frustrated, I was almost in tears many times. I did make the mistake of accidentally setting up two accounts with different emails for my trade in appraisal, and car search and purchase. That doesn’t seem too hard to fix, but they couldn’t do it. To try and straighten this out so my trade in appraisal would apply to my purchase, I tried the chat feature and got nowhere. I called numerous times, and was transferred all over the place. I talked to a rep that had his music playing so loud, I couldn’t hear him. I asked to turn it down, and he said something must be wrong with his headphones!
I finally asked for a supervisor who told me I’d just have to wait until the car I put a deposit on was available, and resubmit the appraisal. The day my car was available, I had trouble with the website. I tried the chat function, and was told it would be 48 hours to get the appraisal even though I had the appraisal amount by Carvana in another account! I called and talked to a rep Trina who directed me where to go on the website, and she’d wait. When I followed her instructions, I got “Sorry troubles with the website. Try later.” I went back to Trina, and she was gone.
After an hour and a half of just trying to put in my trade in information, I gave up out of pure aggravation. Later, I finally was able to get my trade in appraisal, and it was $200 less than the quote they gave me less than a week before. I bought the car, and they only brought ONE key. I was told I should have the other key in 7-10 days. It has been 10 days, and I don’t have the key. The ownership hasn’t been transferred, so I can’t change anything controls in the car. I hate to just mention the representative Trina, because literally 90% of the representatives I talked to didn’t know what to do and transferred me to someone else. I just didn’t get their names. Overall, my experience with Carvana was a nightmare.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the customer service you received. Teaching our advocates how to communicate with expertise, knowledge, and commitment is essential to who Carvana is, and we are sorry that your experience was anything less than that. Our calls are 100% recorded for quality assurance, and we are always looking for ways to improve. Your feedback will help us do just that. Thank you for the insight you have provided to us, and we hope this does not tarnish the enjoyment of your new ride.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2021
The selection of cars was great, the buying process was super easy and straightforward. Once I got my car I discovered the rims, decals, and cross bars were all spray painted black and the car was not indeed a "black out package". Carvana stated If I was unhappy I could return the car and buy a new one (though I would have to PAY THE SHIPPING COSTS for both trips) even though they never stated the car was SPRAY PAINTED. Pretty unhappy with the details they left out and not backing the high standards they say they have.
Thank you for taking the time to reach out regarding your recent Carvana experience. It is disheartening to hear that your vehicle was listed incorrectly on our website, as our intent is never to mislead you. In order to be as transparent as possible, we list the original window sticker and provide a 360-degree tour of the vehicle. Carvana offers a 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee with every vehicle purchase because we would never want a customer to keep a vehicle they do not love. We are very sorry for letting you down and appreciate any and all feedback. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to utilize our 24/7 chat service, and we would be happy to assist.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2021
My online process of buying a car was smooth and agents were very helpful. They picked up my trade in and dropped my car on expected date. I was updated every step of the way until transaction was complete.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2021
The whole experience was great. The guy who dropped off the car was exceptional. will buy my next car here. I suggest people use Carvana for buying their car! Easy to use good customer service. Great car!
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2021
I purchased my car through Carvana. The finance was easy. No hassle with car salesmen. They emailed me with vehicles they thought I would like without overloading me with a bunch of them. I enjoyed my experience with them. I would recommend them to anyone.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2021
My experience so far has been great, customer service is outstanding and I will be giving all my business and others to this company. A few aspects are speedy, great service and very curious for other people's mistake....
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2021
This experience for me has shown why I will NEVER buy a car online and especially from Carvana. The delivery was delayed and never even got a phone call to tell me this. I only found out after I called to confirm. The car was delivered on July 20th and I still do not have my registration and the Credit Union is is threatening to move to the Default rate. Talking to these people is like talking to robots. You get a generic response that the "registration team" is working on it. I call **! I paid Taxes and Title fees and this is still not done. I will be retaining an Attorney because in simple terms-Carvana got their money and they can care less about the aftersale. It clearly shows with my experience and others. Go to a dealership and do not buy ANYTHING from these idiots.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed, it certainly hinders that experience. This is never our intent as we know how greatly our customers rely on their vehicles to arrive on time for their means of transportation and lifestyle. We are very sorry to have inconvenienced you. Regarding your title issues, we would like to review your account with you. If you’d like to discuss this further, please give us a call at (800) 333-4554.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2021
From start to finish, the process was easy to complete. Questions were answered quickly. Vehicle was exactly as pictured. Very smooth to purchase. I would recommend this to anyone looking to purchase a vehicle.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2021
Everything went smoothly for the most part with my Carvana purchase. The customer service was high-quality and the ordering process was easy to navigate. The delivery was an hour late, which was not ideal. Also, I didn’t understand why the delivery person could not install my temporary license plate on my vehicle when they dropped it off. Finally, I wish Carvana made the key repairs to my used vehicle before delivering especially because they were free due to open recalls.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2021
The vending machine was a fun experience. The car buying process was smooth and customer service was helpful immediately with no ridiculous wait time. I took my family and it was a fun way to have a car buying experience.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2021
Carvana's financing rates are pretty high if you have good credit. We started with a credit union but they weren't helpful when validating 3rd party financing but US Bank had it done within a day. We got a good price on the car but there was a lot of rust on the breaks. Luckily this was covered by the initial warranty so we didn't have to pay ~$800 in repairs. The exterior of the vehicle could have been detailed better but I'm pretty picky. Otherwise pleasant experience, just be prepared for 3-4 days of verification if you're using 3rd party financing. If Carvana had more competitive rates I would have just used them but there was a ~2% APR difference.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2021
The process is simple. The cars available are varied in mileage and years and in very good condition. The listings are very complete with plenty of detail. I read that Carvana is a bit higher priced and noticed the KBB for our car was approx $1000 less. With used cars it's difficult to gauge. The reps are very polite and helpful. The only negative experience was not being able to transfer my tags. In Florida that's a $300 additional cost. They should fix that. We love the new (to us) car.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2021
Carvana spends a lot of money on advertising and touts their 7-day money back guarantee. Searching for a vehicle is easy enough. After that, everything goes downhill. We found a car that was located in Florida. We decided to purchase it because it was an AWD car and we live in Boise, Idaho. Carvana noted the car wasn’t quite ready. They require a deposit to “reserve” a vehicle. It took over a week for the car to be ready (it was supposedly being detailed inside). Once the car was ready, we had 2 days to complete the purchase. We arranged for an all cash deal. We had to provide proof of funds via a third party connection to our bank. Everything was set. Or so we thought.
A series of phone calls from Carvana (they use work from home agents) began. "Have you completed the proof of funds requirement?" "Oh, yes, I see you have." Next call, "When will you be picking up the vehicle? Oh, you paid for delivery? Oh, I see that now." Next call, "You’re outside of our delivery area. You can pick up the car in Salt Lake City (6 hours away), or use a 3rd party transport to deliver it to your home." Next call, "Since you’re using a 3rd party transport, we require full payment in advance." Two days later, Carvana took the funds via electronic transfer. Next call, "Your car should arrive in 10-15 business days." Next call, "Your car will be delivered on a Sunday between 8am and 5pm." Next call, "Your car is arriving earlier than we told you by 5 days. In fact, it will be there in 4 hours (as if no one has to be at work or somewhere else)." Next call, "We’re about an hour out."
The car finally arrived fully 3 weeks after funds were taken. It arrived filthy, dirty, bug splattered from the cross country trip. Upon inspecting the inside, trash from the previous owner was found. The interior had never been detailed. The engine compartment has not been detailed. The wheels had a lug nut lock on them. No lug nut key was left with the car. A half hour after the transport truck left, it was discovered the vehicle was NOT AWD as listed by Carvana. So began a series of phone calls to Carvana to return the car. No less than 6 people were contacted the first day. All said something different. Finally, one said take a picture of the odometer and send it in to start the return process. Oh, and to ensure a full speedy refund, pay the $599 shipping fee AGAIN.
3 days later, the same transport driver picked up the car. Then began weeks of waiting and multiple phone calls to Carvana to get our money back. Again, every agent works from home. You never get to talk to anyone at “headquarters” wherever that is. Each agent asks the same questions, but are powerless to resolve issues. One agent said we didn’t get a refund because Carvana doesn’t take the funds until the 7-day guarantee passes. Finally, we used the “our attorney will be making the next call” and that seemed to get them moving. The final word was 3-5 business days for a refund (it had already been 15 days since the car was picked up, and in fact, Carvana had put it up for sale again a week earlier). Funds were redeposited in my bank a few hours after the final phone call to them. Last words: the absolute worst car buying experience ever. The worst customer service ever. Never again. Never again.
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback, as we know your time is valuable. Carvana works diligently as possible to ensure vehicles are transported and delivered on time. We apologize for the miscommunication about your delivery as we want each of our customers to have a memorable experience. It is unacceptable to hear that your vehicle did not arrive in the standards Carvana has set and we are sorry to have let you down. Please know we take your sentiments seriously, and we will be holding the proper teams accountable for this mistake. Regarding your refund, our protocol is that all funds are withdrawn at the time of delivery and can take up to seven business days to clear. We sincerely apologize for your experience and appreciate your feedback. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at (800) 333-4554.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2021
I found the car I wanted at a good price. Had Carvana finance the sale which was all done online with no hassle. Uploaded the information needed and all paperwork was completed in a couple of days. I received my car on the date and time that was selected. I have had the car for seven days and plan to keep it. I would refer this way of buying a car to everyone.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2021
Did a great job, on time delivery, courteous, and even put a bow on it!!! Will definitely be using Carvana again! Jordan was excellent. Answered all my questions and even help set up my Bluetooth. Really knowledgeable on the car I bought and made me feel good about my choice in vehicle.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2021
Absolutely Flawless experience! The Carvana process was amazing. I'm going to break it all down because it was that good! Sorry for the length! First the shopping and ordering experience: The whole process was done online from my phone sitting on my couch. I got pre-qualified in about two minutes by entering very basic info. Things to note, your pre-qualification does not affect your credit The pre-qualification stays the same for forty five days and includes your minimal down payment and monthly payment. Each car shows you what your down payment and monthly payment is. It's very convenient. I will tell you this, what the down payment says it is, is truly what it is no hidden costs. Now your monthly payment will also be the same unless you add options like warranties and gap coverage.
I had an idea of the car I wanted so I browsed through their inventory online fairly quickly. I suggest using the filters to enter the maximum amount of miles you want the car to have. Enter the make of car you like or just the vehicle type like truck, suv, car, etc.. This will help narrow it down and save you time, because they have a huge amount of cars! Once I found the car I wanted I filled out the remaining info for approval. I had my approval within five minutes. Things to note, I personally don't have good credit. They take more into account than just your score. Even with not having good credit my minimal down payment and monthly payment was reasonable and in my budget. I was given the option to have the car delivered or I pick it up from the vending machine. The nearest vending machine was three hours away in Oklahoma city. I knew I wanted the car and I wanted to see this vending machine. So I chose to pick it up.
Oklahoma City Vending Machine Agent: My carvana agent at the Oklahoma City Vending Machine was Kyra! She was very friendly, and thorough. She contacted me about thirty minutes ahead of my appointment to check in on me and to remind me to have my license and insurance. Side note, I knew I was going to buy this car, unless it was something very obviously wrong with it. So I rented a car on a one way rental from Avis which I chose because it was on the same street. Now I just drove three hours to get here. I informed Kyra that I was dropping off a rental. She immediately sent an Uber to pick me up! Already paid for and ready to go for me! It was awesome. So I definitely recommend and hope you get her as your agent. A thoughtful friendly person at a car dealership makes the experience ten times better! She was that person!
Oklahoma City Vending Machine: This place is tall and very cool looking! We walked up and a carvana gentlemen held the door open for us. Kyra was standing there and greeted us. No one else was there, it was very personal. The place was very clean. That was the first thing I noticed. Everything was white and spotless, the building was all glass so it was a very open feeling. My folder was ready at the table. There was an area for my son to sit at while I went over paperwork with Kyra. Signing the papers was so fast, like I said I did it all online, so I literally signed four papers in person.
After signing Kyra gave me a huge coin and told me where to insert it to activate the vending machine. Things to note, it really is a vending machine! It's really cool. If you have kids, I definitely suggest bringing them! They will love it! I handed the coin to my son and had him insert it. The vending machine activated. I won't tell you what it does or how it works, but I will tell you it was worth the three hour drive even with a seven year old asking how much longer constantly. The smile and excitement on my son's face watching this was priceless. Once it was in front of us, Kyra told us to take it for a spin and she will see us in a little while. We drove it around and inspected it. I asked my son if he liked it, he said "I love it, can we keep it?" I told him, "Absolutely." We drove back and told Kyra we wanted it. She smiled and said. "Ok great, you are good to go!" That was it! Away we went!
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2021
The Carvana purchase process is highly reliant on the internet and (I suspect) use of artificial intelligence. I am appreciative of the fact that this permitted me to find a used vehicle very close to exactly what I was looking for, and for a not unreasonable price. The other side of this coin is that human interaction is a bit hard to establish and sometimes unsatisfying. I Pre-Ordered and then received no further news of where exactly the vehicle was in the process. Suddenly, I received and e-mail and it was indicated action needed to be taken within a rather short period of time. If I had not been conversant with how things work on the Net this would have been intimidating. Eventually, everything was e-signed and I was told the vehicle was ready to pick up. Not quite.
Another e-mail was sent to me the morning of the scheduled pickup and I did not become aware of it until I was so informed at the Delivery Center. Not a big problem, but an unnecessary surprise. The vehicle was as represented but its cleanup before delivery clearly hasty (e.g.: vinyl dressing overspray on the front interior windshield, and center console box full of spilled contents from the prior owner). Other than Carfax, I have no indication of when the oil, engine air filter, etc. were last serviced.
Sooo... my overall opinion is that Carvana is a glorified/computerized used car finding service. Nothing wrong with that, I suppose. I DO like the vehicle and know a lot concerning the particular vehicle brand concerned, so I have confidence in the purchase. Carvana, however, will only receive a five star rating from this consumer when it takes to heart that it is dealing with humans and makes a greater effort at paying attention to detail in its execution. Then it, truly, will live up to its promise of being a "new and better" way to purchase a used vehicle.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2021
This has been the best car buying experience I’ve ever had. After days of going to dealerships and dealing with the hassle of the workers at those places this was very refreshing and I wish I would have looked into Carvana sooner. Will definitely purchase with them again.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2021
Was very pleasant. Looked at several cars online. Found the one I liked. All cars have detailed photos of exterior and interior. Also if there are any defects like scratches or chips they are pointed out. When I found the vehicle I wanted I chose it and signed all documents online and it was delivered to my front door. Very simple process. Will definitely use Carvana again for my next car purchase.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2021
My experience has been mixed. Took longer than advertised. Advertised items, missing. Employee helpfulness was hit and miss. Major mechanical issues. But the warranty is excellent, financing was easy, and the trade-in was easy. I am deeply disappointed with the company's executive management and their response to my complaint to the BBB. Overall I have a hard time saying you should do this, but I wouldn't say you should not do this. I would say: Buyer Beware! When you speak with a representative of the company, take copious notes (date, time, name of rep, along with subject matter). Understand that Carvana does not support their representatives when they tell you something incorrect. Know too, there are major pitfalls to buying something without having seen it first. The pictures on the website provide an unclear picture of the actual condition.
In the end, I am satisfied with my VEHICLE as it is being fixed due to the really good warranty. (Around $4000 in repairs and counting.) That said...I have been without a car for almost the entire 7-day, "return it if you don't like it", window. But on the plus side, when I finally have the vehicle, it will be in good working order with little concern moving forward. If you get a winner of a vehicle and are not ruffled by delayed delivery (mine was around 30 days delayed), a dirty interior, missing items and shady business practices: go for it! If you need your hand held, don't want to do any of the work (like cleaning), and like to get what you're told you are getting: go to a dealership.
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. Overall, your experience does not reflect the streamlined process we hope to provide every customer, and for that, we sincerely apologize. Although you experienced bumps along the way, we appreciate the patience you had with us. Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us at (800) 333-4554 or via our 24-hour chat service.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2021
I have to say I was very skeptical about Carvana, but decided to give them a shot on my vehicle purchase. I always dreaded the process at traditional car lots. Now I can officially say I am a convert. Their customer service was some of the best I have ever experienced, never was I pushed to make a certain purchase. They were keen on ensuring I was happy with the my choice. I even took advantage of their 7 day guarantee and exchanged my first choice of vehicle for a second. They were quick to get things switched out and get the vehicle out to me. They always made sure I was aware of what was going on and how things would go every step of the way. I was even surprised to find out they were handling my first registration of the vehicle! As long as Carvana keeps this up and still exists, I will be buying my future vehicles from them, never going to step foot on another car lot again!
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2021
This was easily the worst car buying experience I have ever had and I have done the traditional dealership purchase as well as bought from private parties off of sites like Craigslist. I placed the order on July 15th and did not receive the car until August 23rd over a month later. The first delay on the initial delivery was due to a "logistical issue". No information was given but I was assured the vehicle was okay. Another week goes by and again my delivery is pushed back, but now it is because all of a sudden there is an issue with the car and it needs to go to a dealership to get fixed. This means the car was not actually okay or nobody had even looked at it for weeks until after I placed the order.
The next few weeks were like pulling teeth to get any information or update. I would call in to try and get an update and get a different person at the call center each time who would promise to contact the hub managing the car and call me back with an update that same day. After waiting days the the update would never come and I would have to call back again to once again be promised to get an update that would never come. It was not until I threatened to cancel the sale that I was given direct contact to the hub where I came to find the car has been sitting on the dealership lot for weeks and had not even been looked at yet. All this time I did not have a car because my previous vehicle was totaled in a crash. The entire point of using Carvana was that I did not have an easy means to travel to other locations to get a new car and this completely defeated the purpose of that.
When the car finally arrived the lack of communication did not stop there. I was told the registration process was supposed to begin after my 7 day trial period was up and to check the dashboard on the website for progress. I gave them a week until after my trial was up (so 2 weeks with the car total) and still did not see that progress had begun on registration. The site had notes that there may be DMV delays due to covid and my temporary 30 day registration was already halfway used so I was anxious to get my real one processed. So once again, I had to contact them and a few days later it was complete.
I will say that I was offered small financial compensation for my frustration but nothing has been sent to me weeks later (I was told it would come in the mail as opposed to a price reduction on the car). So I assume that once again I will have to be the one following up on this. Overall Carvana is a neat concept but with terrible execution and customer service. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed, it certainly hinders that experience. This is never our intent as we know how greatly our customers rely on their vehicles to arrive on time for their means of transportation and lifestyle. We are very sorry to have inconvenienced you. We appreciate your feedback regarding the customer service you received. Teaching our advocates how to communicate with expertise, knowledge, and commitment is essential to who Carvana is, and we are sorry that your experience was anything less than that. Our calls are 100% recorded for quality assurance, and we are always looking for ways to improve. Your feedback will help us do just that. 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.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2021
Detailing on the vehicle was awful. Dirty inside, wax embedded in trim, overspray of some sort of cleaner on all the interior glass. Looks like a 12 year old "cleaned" it. Missing key can't be replaced. Dashboard wouldn't allow me to open a ticket for anything. More damage to the car than what was disclosed. Pretty disappointed with the experience.
Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent Carvana purchase. It is unacceptable to hear that your vehicle did not arrive within the standards Carvana has set. Purchasing a vehicle should be a fantastic experience, and we are sorry to have let you down. Please know we take your sentiments seriously, and we will be holding the proper teams accountable for this mistake. 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. Please note you can follow the progress of your registration by logging into your Post Sale Dashboard for updates. Kind regards, your Carvana Team.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2021
I purchased a vehicle and 3 days before the delivery date the vehicle was delayed 8 days. I tried using the app to trade in my old car and could never get the app to link it to my purchase. Had to call to get that completed. Since finally receiving my car a week later I was told I needed a VIN verification form completed in order for them to complete my registration is now needed. Kinda feels as if I am doing Carvana’s job. Honestly with all the stress of getting financing secured and when the vehicle gets delivered and now getting paperwork completed for registration I would not purchase with Carvana.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed, it certainly hinders that experience. This is never our intent as we know how greatly our customers rely on their vehicles to arrive on time for their means of transportation and lifestyle. We are very sorry to have inconvenienced you. Although you experienced bumps along the way, we appreciate the patience you had with us, and we hope you’re loving your new ride.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2021
Car didn’t arrive until over a month after I paid for it. Delivery was delayed two separate times for a total of 9 days, both times less than 24hrs before the agreed-upon time. Had to cancel my trip twice. Once it got here, the car had multiple undisclosed issues that now need to be repaired (under 90d warranty), including significant paint damage and accessories that are for a totally different model. The support agents are quite chatty, but can basically only copy-paste scripted excuses about how they’re “actively working” on the issues (as if I should be honored they’re not just “passively working” on it) but then claim there’s nothing they can do to follow through on their original commitment. Oh and I had to go to a physical bank branch to wire the funds, so buying a car “online” is just false advertising. Other than that, the car seems fine. I didn’t think anything could be worse than visiting a used car lot, but Carvana proved me wrong.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed, it certainly hinders that experience. This is never our intent as we know how greatly our customers rely on their vehicles to arrive on time for their means of transportation and lifestyle. 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. After reviewing your account, we do see you are working with our dedicated team of advocates to resolve your concerns. 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 Sept. 10, 2021
Horrible selling experience. I saw commercials about how easy it was to use Carvana, so I decided to check it out. I go thru the entire process and give up personal info only to find out they don’t do business in Hawaii. Which I sort of expected but there were so many points in the process where they asked for my and address and at no point did the say anything. So, let me walk you thru the process of selling with Carvana.
On their site they ask for license plate and state or VIN#. Since they don’t do business in Hawaii, they should place a disclaimer here. Nip it in the bud and tell people up front if you can or cannot do business! The next steps require you to enter information about the car, mileage, color etc. It also asks for your zip code, which I did and Carvana gave me an offer. If you like the offer, then you proceed to send them a copy of your driver’s license and car title so they can verify ownership. Both have my address on it, but I guess they still didn’t catch that they don’t do business in Hawaii.
I sent my info to Carvana and their site says it should take up to 48 hours to verify. In my case I waited a week for them to verify, I didn’t want to rush them, and I was in no huge rush to sell. During this time, I did receive a missed call from their rep “checking in” on the selling process. If she has my number, I’m assuming she’s looking at my profile and did not say anything about my location.
After waiting the week, I decided to reach out to Carvana and see if I was missing anything that would prevent us from continuing. To confirm my request, they asked for me to enter my email and zip code, again. Someone reached out to me the next day via text but did not say anything about my location. Later that day I received a message that my offer was approved, and I would proceed to the next steps. Since they approved my offer, and it took them a week to do their due diligence I assumed everything was a go. There did not seem like there was an issue anywhere.
The next step required me to choose my payment, I opted for direct deposit, so I gave them my bank information and I even had to verify my social number, which I’m assuming they got from when they contacted Hawaii’s DMV. After providing that information I had to schedule an appointment for someone to pick up. This is when things went south.
There were no appointments available in my area, so I had to call for assistance. I called and their rep and could not care less about being there. I advised him I was instructed to call for an appointment and his response was “You are supposed to do it on your online account but let me look and see.” Honestly if I could, I would! He asked me to verify email and zip code, I provided him that and he did not even address my issue. He advised me I had to call a number to schedule an appointment, he provided me the SAME number I had dialed.
He was an unhelpful and rude, so I thanked him, hung up and called back hoping for another agent. The next agent, Harmony was the only saving grace for Carvana. I explained to her I needed to schedule an appointment to sell my car, she took my email and zip code. She placed me on hold and when she returned, she THANKED me for waiting, she said she checked with her supervisor and confirmed that Carvana does not do business in Hawaii. Seriously? All that wasted effort and for what? I don’t blame Harmony, she was sweet, courteous and is smart enough to just tell me the truth instead of making me jump thru hoops for no reason.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the customer service you received. Teaching our advocates how to communicate with empathy, expertise, knowledge, and understanding is essential to who Carvana is, and we are sorry that your experience was anything less than that. Our calls are 100% recorded for quality assurance, and we are always looking for ways to improve. Your feedback will help us do just that. We do apologize for the lack of notification of not being able to do business in Hawaii. We are grateful for your feedback and will ensure it is passed along to the proper teams. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to us at (800) 333-4554 or through our online chat feature.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2021
56 days since starting the process to buy a car from Carvana. Have dealt w/ 12 customer service reps, Hours (literally) of elevator music (in one case 1:47 mins wait), three times I was promised a call back... Nothing. Original car I wanted was told to me by the website (my "Dashboard") I had successfully purchased the car. Waited 9 days (after Carvana took $10,000 out of my bank account) for confirmation on delivery... Nothing. Called (more elevator music) only to find out the car had been sold 2 wks before to another buyer. Found another car, started process again (maybe I am stupid), purchased the car successfully. Did not trust delivery so I flew to Phoenix for pick up and by the way, LOVE the car! This is the only happy part of the story!!
Carvana gave me a $100 gas card for Circle K (w/ apology) and that card only works at Circle K, where I live - no Circle K, nearest is 100 miles away to a place I rarely go. Customer service says they will try to reimburse travel expenses, nothing yet... 3 wks so farrrr. Wait, it gets worse. Carvana registration dept. screwed up, says I have not provided info needed for Utah paperwork, I have FedEx overnighted (on my dime) CORRECT INFO, I even have the name of person at Carvana registration who signed for it!
Just got my 7th email saying I could get a ticket for lapsed plates, even legal action by Carvana against me. I AM NOT MAKING THIS ** UP!!!! Stephen King would be proud of this story. 56 days.... What is next Carvana? I hope a real human being reads this and shares it with someone who actually cares and can do something about this. By the way, the car is a $42,000 BMW... Go figure.
We very much appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your recent registration experience with us. Although we always desire the completion of the registration to be fast and smooth, sometimes things happen beyond the scope of our control that prevents this. In researching your account, we see your case is being handled by one of our registration specialists as we work on completing your registration. It is disheartened to hear about the delay regarding your registration. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and patience as we work diligently in completing your registration. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (800) 333-4554 or utilize our chat feature that’s available 24/7.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2021
Shop somewhere else!!! Where do I begin… First off the shopping experience was great, pick your car, have it delivered! That’s where the good stops!!! After Carvana has your money the customer service is terrible!!! Going on 2 months and I still don’t have plates for our Car. After the delivery of our car the delivery driver said that’s it. Everything is good and they would not need any other documents. I thought, "Wow that’s awesome. This is the easiest car purchase we have made (and we buy a new car every other year)." Boy was I wrong!!!
After the 7 day trial period we started to receive nasty email saying that the documents were wrong and that we had to redo them! Ok easy right? Not so much. After having to get the documents signed and notarized received another email and text saying that they were signed in the wrong spots when we signed them in the spots that they had marked. So back to the the notary we go! Sent again by FedEx. All good right? Nope not even close. Now we have to go get a VIN inspection at the MVD that was never mentioned in any of the other emails or by the delivery driver. Ok I get that done and they have a place to upload docs on their website. I select the vin inspection to upload the picture from my phone that I took. Thought ok this has to be it (I even called to make sure it was received and I was assured that they had all required paperwork).
The very next day I get another email saying that they can not Processing my documents because they have to have a hard copy. They why do you have the option on your website???? Just sent the paper via Fed ex so this is the fourth time I have had to send documents to this worthless company! After talking to probably every employee that works for Carvana finally came across a young lady that cares, she was awesome and she either need to be promoted or needs to work for another company because Carvana does not deserve her. I have nothing good to say about this company!!!! Take your business elsewhere and I can assure you that if this would have happened in the 7 day window we would not have this car!!!!
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 Sept. 9, 2021
Updated on 09/25/2021: If I can give this a zero I would. After providing a negative review of my BMW X5 purchase (as noted below) and the poor customer service experience, one would think that the company would just make it right or continue to improve. Unfortunately it has resorted to retaliation in order to make a different point...If you leave negative reviews and refuse to do business with us, we will make it more difficult for you.
My already purchased vehicle, bought through Carvana's credit/financing, was returned within the 7 day window. I was already approved for credit and the purchase/financing was already complete. 3 weeks later I receive a "denial of credit" for my original application - after I returned the vehicle!! With a credit score of over 750....So either they're incompetent at managing their affairs or they're retaliatory...Either one should warn potential buyers to stay away from Carvana. They have not returned my calls or answered my questions in the chat window.
Original Review: I purchased a 2013 BMW X5 based upon price, condition and description. I bought with confidence based on inspection results. Delivered on time. Body was in great shape except for minor scratches and chips. Returned it 2 days later - no questions asked. The reason I returned: Interior was filthy with smoke stains and cigar smell (no mention that the car was indeed a smoker's car) that requires filter changes and serious vent cleaning. I could have lived with that after a great detailing but that's where it began.
After driving the car for a few miles, the wheel started to shimmy at above 50 mph, engine vibrating loudly. It either needed a wheel alignment or had other structural damage (the CARFAX was clean and if anyone drove the car before selling they would know there was an issue with the steering wheel). There was no mention on the listing. Then I happened to notice that the tires were new (which is great), but of the wrong size for the rear (which have larger tires on the X5). This was not noted in the listing either.
I also noticed that the BMW emblem on the steering wheel was crushed...which after all the other issues had me thinking (although cannot be proved) that this was due to an airbag deployment, a reinstallation or maybe the previous owner was not only a slob, but an aggressive one. Poor inspection process, no attention to detail, but the staff were friendly, helpful and delivery process was great...but I wasn't too thrilled to see the car for resale literally within two days of my return. I doubt those items were addressed and someone else may be a sucker for this car.
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. 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. We wish we could have resolved this issue with you and made sure you ended up in a car that you felt safe and happy with, but we are glad that you utilized your 7 Day Money Back Guarantee to return the vehicle.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2021
The worst customer service I have ever had. I really wish the President or CEO would reach out to me. 07/14 Contract ** Bryant ** Decided to purchase a 2021 Canyon Crew Cab Truck. 0723 the truck was to be delivered. We were notified with pictures that the truck was damaged in transport. The hood needed a new replacement. 08/06 responded that the truck would be delivered on 08/07. 08/06 We insured the truck under our carrier. 08/07 The truck was delivered with damages that was recognized by the drivers for Carvana, along with additional scratches in the front, side, top and the hood was not new. It had holes in it. We took pictures and sent to Ms. Tyisha ** via email.
08/07 Tyechia informed me to take it to an authorized dealer of Silver Rock to have the damages fixed. 08/09 the truck was taken to North Texas Collision in Arlington Texas. 08/13 - 08/15 North Collision called us and Carvana daily stating Silver Rock has not approved for the truck to be worked on. 08/20 We had to go and pick the truck up again. North Texas Collision would not fix due to Silver Rock denying the claim. 08/23 Jasmine from Executive Experience told me to rely on her. She would help me through all the steps. Truck was put back in the shop for repairs. 08/27 North Texas Collision had us to pick up the truck because Silver Rock denied the exception to fix. 08/30 Jasmine requested and stated all was taken care of. She would make sure Silver Rock approved. We put the truck back into North Texas Collision.
09/03 Got a call to pick the truck up again, the exception from Silver Rock was not approved. I was standing at the location when the administrator call to prove the truck was not approved. 09/07 Put Back in shop. 09/09 We were informed to pick up the truck final last time. They do not want to deal with Carvana and Silver Rock, again was not approved to be fixed. 09/09 I called Jasmine, not helpful. She hung up on me when I asked her to call someone to get the truck and take to another facility to have it fixed. This was at 9:45 am it is 1:26 pm. 09/09 Put on hold twice 1 hour 26 minutes. Was told by Chavema that I would have to wait 24-48 hours to get a call back from a Supervisor. 09/09 Called again to speak to a Supervisor. No Help. Was told just go get the truck.
Bad customer Service. They do not care about people. We have no transportation, we made a truck note on 09/09/2021 along with insurance payment on 09/01 for the Truck. We have no transportation and very frustrated. I want to speak with the CEO. I am a Sr HR Manager with a major retail company, I cannot believe the service. My company would never treat their customer in this manner. We have missed out on work, business revenue and our time due to not having the truck. Please MR. CEO/President call me at **. I am in Dallas Texas area. 09/09 Jacqueline decided she takes ownership.1:45 pm still not one phone call of escalation.
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. 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 warranty provider SilverRock to address your concerns as well as working with members of our leadership team as we have sent over exceptions to SilverRock for these repairs. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (800) 333-4554.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2021
I want to start out by saying that I love the car and am very happy with the purchase and the price for my trade in. With that said I think Carvana needs to work on organization of the paperwork details and prepping the car for delivery. I felt as though I was filling out a lot of paperwork and when I thought I was finished there was something else to fill out.
I signed (docusign) the contract 3 times before it was finally accepted. When the car was to be delivered I was, of course, excited to get it, but I received an email stating that it was postponed. In reality, it was OK and I received a call that it was coming. When it finally came the car had 4 stickers on it from California for the HOV lane. Carvana would pay to have them removed, but that meant a trip to a body shop. Fortunately, I was able to heat them with a blow dryer and remove the sticker and then with Goo Gone I was able to remove the glue behind the stickers.
No damage to the car but a good amount of time spent on that. More importantly, is the fact that the SD card which controls the Navigation, voice command, radio presets, and other related items was missing. Again, Carvana through their warranty insurance company Silverrock paid for the card and the installation. This caused a trip to my nearest Nissan Dealer (30 miles away) to have all this done. Now everything works perfectly. It does bother me that these two items were not checked for and taken care of before delivery. How can the car pass the 150 point inspection with these items as they were?
Carvana was very apologetic and did try to take care of these things quickly but I feel they should not have been a problem to begin with. I hope Carvana gets these issues worked out as they do have a great inventory of vehicles. I could not find a LEAF anywhere near my home and Carvana had just what I wanted. After all that I would use Carvana again to find a car that is not locally available.
Thank you for providing details of your recent Carvana purchase experience. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the majority of your Carvana experience, However, we are very disappointed to hear about the issues you experienced with the contracts as well as the delivery being delayed. The condition your vehicle arrived in was not up to Carvana standards either. The stickers on the bumper should of been removed prior to delivery when we were detailing your vehicle. 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. After reviewing your account, we do see you are working with our 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. 9, 2021
After visiting a dealership and not getting a good price, we ordered our car on Carvana. They had a great selection. I added my trade-in and they automatically calculated the new car price. Seamless process, great service. Delivered right on time, as promised. I plan to never go to a dealership again!
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2021
Overall great experience, extremely easy and simple to order our car online. Few small issues I didn’t love: Delivery was late due to “charging” the car but when it arrived it wasn’t charged, there was an open recall they didn’t fix, driver side floor mat has a hole in it which was not disclosed, car was not cleaned well (there were still some scuffs I could wipe off with my hand on the inside and it was covered with water spots).
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2021
Was a little bleary at first with the on line thing but they have it down!! Very smooth process and all the people are very personable!!! Excellent job!!!! I would recommend Carvana to anyone even the computer impaired!
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2021
I purchased a car from Carvana on 8/30/21 with a delivery date of 9/3/21. I signed the contract and submitted all the required paper work. I also called my insurance and added the vehicle to my plan. I received a text, not a call or email, on 9/2/21 saying my appointment has been rescheduled to 9/5/21 no reason given. I then had to call my insurance and remove the car and I missed a day of work because I asked for the day of delivery off. So once again I signed the contract and added the car to my insurance the day before my new appointment. I asked my boss if I can leave early on 9/5/21 because I had an appointment and I was home on time. 30 minutes after my appointment I hadn’t heard anything from Carvana, no big deal it’s not that late. After an hour and a half of no news after my appointment time I decided to call them. The representative was super nice and calmed my nerves so kudos to him.
It took him quite a bit of time to even locate where my car was and turns out it wasn’t even in my city. Also they had rescheduled my appointment once again only this time with no notice. New appointment 9/10/21. Once again I had missed work and had to call my insurance again to have the car removed again! Today 9/8/21 I get a text saying that my appointment has been rescheduled for the fourth time from 9/10/21 to 9/9/21 so I called them and canceled my purchase. Do not recommend this company to anyone. The only plus out of this is the representative that helped me cancel my order, Adam, was really understanding and apologetic but this whole experience was a nightmare. Beware! Ps: I’m not using my legal name to post this review just in case they try and say they have no record of my purchase. That’s the reason lol.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed, it certainly hinders that experience. This is never our intent as we know how greatly our customers rely on their vehicles to arrive on time for their means of transportation and lifestyle. We are very sorry to have let you down. Although you experienced bumps along the way, we appreciate the patience you had with us, and we hope you’re loving your new ride. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (800) 333-4554.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2021
My experience was great and pretty easy. The only thing I did not like is the vehicle I purchased did not have an oil change before purchase or even trial. I’ve never bought a car like that and suggest they make sure those details are included.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2021
When I say I will never go to a dealership again… I mean it! Carvana was the most pleasant car buying experience I have ever had. The consultant I ended up speaking with about what to expect was kind and caring. I’m an Insurance Advisor and appreciate interactions like this. Everything was simple and painless. Highly, highly recommend Carvana!
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2021
On the day of my delivery - I got a call from the driver and told that he needed to stop and get a VIN verification done before he could deliver the car. Not a big deal - so I thought. Now - almost a month after delivery - I'm told that I have to go and get a VIN verification before the car can be registered!!? When I called customer service - the excuse I was given was that the shop doing the Verification entered the wrong number. That makes no sense to me - that's their only job. I don't believe that's what really happened - but at the end of the day it doesn't matter - because now I have to go and pay to fix their mistake. I understand I'm only one person and my opinion means very little - but CARVANA messed up and the only solution they have to offer is for me to fix it for them. - Don't know why I paid them for registering the car if they weren't able to get it done.
We greatly appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your recent experience with us. Although we always desire the completion of the registration to be fast and smooth, sometimes things happen beyond the scope of our control that delaysthis process. In researching your account, we see your case is being handled by one of our registration specialists to get everything sorted out. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (800) 333-4554 or utilize our chat feature that’s available 24/7.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2021
Quick transaction, early delivery, great price, and awesome car. This is the future of car buying in my opinion. No high pressure sales guys, not pressured up sell, seven day test drive, awesome prices. Love it!
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2021
The customer service on the telephone was very good. The delivery driver was also well trained and courteous. My car had two problems, 1) an oil leak; 2) undisclosed large dents in the front bumper were not shown as “hotspots” on their website. I corrected the oil leak by installing the correct factory oil filter. The filter that Carvana had installed was 10mm undersized on its gasket diameter. The dents are unsightly. I may not have bought the car had those been shown on the hot spots section of the car photos.
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. We hope you enjoy many years of adventures with your new ride!
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2021
The people at Carvana were awesome from the first call to the the final delivery. They kept me informed and made the experience a pleasure. Not like going to a dealer. It was awesome and it will probably be the way I buy from now on.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2021
Application process was a snap. Picking the car up was a snap. Not once did I speak to a lying salesperson pretending to be my best friend. This is the ultimate online shopping experience and when I trade it in I will trade it in here. Also, they gave me a good deal on my trade in.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2021
Very Satisfied with my experience. I was extremely hesitant to buy a vehicle, sight unseen, but Carvana did an outstanding job at providing as much information as possible. Questions were answered and the delivery driver, Brian, was as good as they come in passing on information and assisting with minor details. The initial "no questions asked" return policy is awesome. Further yet, the 10 day, 4,100 mile extended warranty is a great plus for anything that may pop up (as can be expected on a used vehicle). So far, I am extremely pleased with the process and very satisfied with the vehicle.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2021
I had an excellent experience buying from Carvana! I picked the vehicle that I wanted and finished the whole process in 20 minutes. When my car was delivered it was exactly as seen in the pictures and ran like a top! I’ve had it one week now and have had zero issues. Already planning another purchase from them soon. I don’t think I will ever go to a car lot again.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2021
The whole process was very smooth from start to finish. The young man that delivered the car and took my other one was very nice and professional. My 2020 Equinox looks even more prettier in person than it did in the pictures and I love it.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2021
Carvana is on top of it. Car was as described. Extremely clean and in great condition. Only negative was delivery. Two times I had scheduled but they cancelled that am. I realize COVID is a huge issue but it works both ways. I had rescheduled my work and travel to be there to get car. They did get it to me on the third try.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2021
I have had a bad experience purchasing a car from a local shop. We bought the lemon. That was 6 years ago and we haven’t attempted since. Carvana was an INCREDIBLE experience. There’s no haggling, there’s no one trying to degrade our worth or get the most out of us. I serve tables and provide for my family of six off of that income. I report all of my tips and pay taxes on everything and generally take care of our business. That said, Covid has made an interesting year for all of us.
Carvana qualified us for a cheaper vehicle than we could afford because the info the computer system used was based off my bank account, not my pay stub. Kashawna, an incredible customer service representative, spent over an hour on the phone with me explaining the system and helping me upload the correct information. She made me feel so comfortable, like I was buying a car from my friend and not a salesman. We will DEFINITELY be buying all our cars through carvana going forward. She was the major selling point for us. Thank you Kashawna!
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2021
If you’re looking to purchase a car, Carvana should first on your list. With thousands of automobiles to choose from to the fantastic customer support and great prices (trade in and purchases) you won’t go wrong. You can follow the entire process from purchase to delivery including Seven day return policy and warranty services. Delivery of vehicles is smooth and professional and you even have an hour or two to drive and preview car on the spot so if you don't like it no harm, it goes back! This type of car service eliminates the annoying salesmen, negotiating and getting ripped off by dealer fees, Electronic filing fees and even nitrogen in tire costs! Hopefully, Carvana will expand and "drive" out many overpriced dealerships. Bravo Carvana!
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2021
Found a great vehicle on the site and was able to purchase it. Very helpful staff when trying to purchase for cash available by phone. Lots of follow up and mails and texts to confirm. Sabastian, the chat robot, was not very helpful and I found the folks on the chat don’t have accurate information. Overall great experience.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2021
Allow me to list the ways. This experience was terrible. (1) The car they sold me was missing several of the features listed on the website; (2) they charged me twice for the same car and I am still fighting to get one of the charges returned (!!!!!); (3) customer service takes forever and is barely responsive and (4) they said they are going to miss registering my car with my state in time due to COVID (why?) so I’m driving around with and expired temporary license plate.
Thank you for taking the time to reach out regarding your recent Carvana experience. It is disheartening to hear that your vehicle was listed incorrectly on our website, as our intent is never to mislead you. In order to be as transparent as possible, we list the original window sticker and provide a 360-degree tour of the vehicle. Carvana offers a 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee with every vehicle purchase because we would never want a customer to keep a vehicle they do not love. After reviewing your account, we are happy to see that you are working with our post-sale specialists to get your issues resolved, we can see that your refund was just issued, and you will be able to see that reflected on your end soon. If you have any further questions or concerns please reach out to us at (800) 333-4554.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2021
Car arrived 8/28 with damage bumper. Reported it within minutes via phone and email. No one got back with me within 48 hours so I had to report it again. Only had 7 days to review the car. Finally on the 3 day someone got in touch with me via email/text. It took 2 more days before the repair people called me, and it wasn't until the 7th day before I knew that they would repair the bumper. I love the car and wanted to keep it. I was paying cash, and the money had already been taken out of my account before I got the confirmation that the car would be fixed. I am glad things worked out. The car still isn't fixed, but at least I have a text confirming that it will be.
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. 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 see you are working with our 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. 4, 2021
The actual process of getting the car approved and set up for delivery was easy. However I picked a convenient time for delivery for me. They showed up 1.5 late. The car has a few marks that weren’t noted. The tint on the front windshield is peeling off. On the driver side windshield the tint has a crack in it. There is stains on my floor mats. The door panels has scratches on it. Just some things that weren’t noted on the car description. I was just really upset because I had to miss work that day because the car got delivered very late than the original time.
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. We hope you enjoy many years of adventures with your new ride!
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2021
Super easy process from start to finish. They have customer support. It seemed like 24/7 guiding me through the whole purchase. Very very helpful. Vehicle selection is second to none. Apr and deal is about the same anywhere else. I just like how Carvana does business. They are straight up about everything. Also the pre approval process is super easy. If you need a vehicle or want to upgrade check them out.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2021
I was happy with the car I purchased from Carvana until I got stranded. I had the car for 6 days. On day 5 I drove to California no problems. On day 6 I was returning home to Las Vegas and the car broke down on the 15frwy in Barstow California. I was pissed not because I just bout it but because I had no help from Carvana. I was told well you can't return or exchange because you are at day 7. If I was to exchange I had to pay for the mileage. I called SilverRock worst thing. They called for me a tow but not home to a shop only so I could see what's wrong then told me whatever was wrong I had to pay for it. So I asked how much to tow my car to my house in Las Vegas. I was told 1900 dollars like you kidding me right. So I said forget it. I called AAA and they charged 620. So I paid that and waiting for my reimbursement. Carvana was no help at all.
At this moment I've been out of a car since August 26. No car no rental no nothing but do they care not at all. At this moment my car is at Hyundai dealership because I have to replace the engine. How can you sell someone a car that doesn't work and yet expect them to pay their car note. I asked to be compensated for my inconvenience and was denied. Maybe I'm wrong but I went from extremely happy to irritated and being inconvenience. I have been using the bus and Ubers as my transportation with my children. You have to fix this. I would love to be a satisfied customer but right now I'm far from being satisfied.
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. 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 see you are working with our 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. 3, 2021
The level of service from everyone has been AMAZING!!! We have never been treated as we have with other dealerships. The whole process was easy and efficient from start to finish. Process at the dealership was 20 minutes, sign paperwork, see car coming down the vending machine, inspected and go. Carvana wants to ensure you’re happy with your purchase and they follow up by calls, texts and emails. Of course they can’t meet everyone’s expectations however, they’ve met ours and more. They treat you like it says in Matthew 7:12 (CSB) 12, "Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2021
Carvana is definitely the best new way to buy a vehicle. They have tons of vehicles to choose from and they give you all the details about each vehicle. You can easily see if there’s anything wrong with the vehicle because carvana doesn’t hide it! They even post pics of it! The whole process was super easy and simple. I felt confident the whole way through. Once your vehicle is either picked up or delivered, you get a whole week to test drive it and then decide to either keep it or return it for a full refund! How amazing is that? In my first week I took the vehicle to the shop just to get things checked and everything looked great just like promised! I will definitely recommend carvana to my family and friends!
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2021
Starting with the site it was very easy to navigate. Car selections was great and you have options for financing. In fact they also have trade in option also. In the end delivery was flawlessly and you have seven days to decide on the car. They do everything for you to include registration and assistance in getting insurance. All my questions are being answered and addressed as needed. I will do it again and highly recommended for everyone if you want a headache-less experience.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2021
I have been searching the Carvana website and didn't understand the high "tax, title, and registration" charge that kept appearing in the price of all the cars I was interested in. After 3 days of "online chatting" and phone calls, a nice lady finally was able to explain the almost $1,000 more in fees as "ancillary fees". This is for cleaning the car, paint protection, new windshield wipers, etc. she said. This is absolutely amazing since they claim to have NO hidden fees. Buyer beware of hidden fees and trying to get a true answer out of Carvana. Thankfully, one lady was able to respond with the truth.
Thank you for taking the time to reach out regarding your recent Carvana experience. It is disheartening to hear that your vehicle was listed incorrectly on our website as our intent is to never mislead you. In order to be as transparent as possible, We list all fees upfront and on the details page as you are placing the order so you know exactly what you are paying for. It is never our intention to mislead you in any way. Carvana believes the best way to grow is by listening to our customers so we appreciate your feedback. We want to learn from the areas that we fall short, and can assure you we take this feedback very seriously. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at (800) 333-4554 if you have any further questions or concerns.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2021
After reviewing hundreds of cars on their website I took the plunge and purchased a 2017 Toyota Highlander XLE. The car was nearly perfect in all the photos, with only one little ding and a spot where there were hairline scratches. We did all the online paperwork and waited for delivery. An agent finally called and said they were having trouble getting the car to our location in Maine and asked if I would be willing to drive to New Hampshire to pick it up. We made arrangements for the pickup two weeks from that call. That was the soonest they could do it. So yesterday, I took a day off from work so that my wife and I could drive almost four hours to a Home Depot parking lot in New Hampshire to get the car.
When the Carvana flat bed pulls in the driver gets out and was very pleasant. He take the vehicle off the flat bed and we walk around the car. There are literally dozens of dings and scratches on this car. Not little parking lot dings, full on scrapes and scratches. The driver looked it over with me then looked at the photos and agreed that this was not how it was supposed to be and stated the damages must have been by a third party during shipping. So at this point we started looking at the inside of the car. Never have I looked at a used car for sale that wasn't detailed. The car had splatter on the seats from kids spilling some type of liquid, hair all over the carpets, potato chips under the seat, dirt everywhere.
Now I am perfectly capable of cleaning a car and this was not a deal breaker, but you shouldn't be paying 33k for a car that you have to take home and clean. So after all the observations I called and spoke to a representative. She was very nice and apologetic. After waiting on hold while she spoke to a manager, she came back and stated that they could give me a coupon for $100 towards a detailing and that the exterior damage could be repaired by the body shop of my choosing after I submit claims to their third party warranty company and after the claims are approved.
I am not going to pay full asking price and HOPE that their third party company will go good for the damage. There was no offer to make it right, no offer to help me get a different Highlander, nothing other than an I'm sorry. They could have said something like hey we royally screwed up and we are going to give you $500 voucher toward a different vehicle or something, but nope. I wasted an entire vacation day, eight hours of driving, money for food and gas, and three weeks waiting for this car only to get an "I'm sorry".
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. It is unacceptable to hear that your vehicle did not arrive within the standards Carvana has set. Purchasing a vehicle should be a fantastic experience, and we are sorry to have let you down. Please know we take your sentiments seriously, and we will be holding the proper teams accountable for this mistake. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the customer service you received. Teaching our advocates how to communicate with empathy, passion, and understanding is essential to who Carvana is, and we are sorry that your experience was anything less than that. Our calls are 100% recorded for quality assurance, and we are always looking for ways to improve. Your feedback will help us do just that. Thank you for the insight you have provided to us. If you have any further questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (800) 333-4554.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2021
Purchasing a vehicle for my daughter electronically was not bad and delivery went smoothly; however, working with Carvana's maintenance subsidiary (Silver Rock) to get covered repairs done was very difficult. It was multiple calls and time lost from work. The Registration process has been equally frustrating. We are now on our second set of Temporary tags with Carvana. After several weeks of confirming they had everything to register the vehicle, they are requesting the same paperwork to be filled out again and resubmitted via electronically uploaded and another document mailed. This was only after multiple calls, long wait times, no return call, lost time from work, and much aggravation. Additionally, they wanted my daughter to sign a blank odometer reading, which we refused to do, especially given this vehicle should/is still under warranty.
My daughter is a college student, and lives a couple hours away. Every time a form needs to be Re-signed, re-submitted is time off work to make that happen. Car was purchased in July, fingers crossed we can get permanent plates for it by Christmas. Without a doubt, from multiple past experiences, doing this paperwork face to face, at a dealership, would have gone much smoother than what we are currently experiencing. Unlike what we previously thought, buying a car online has definitely not been a time-saver by any stretch of the imagination.
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 during the registration process. 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 Sept. 1, 2021
We heard so much about how great Carvana was, and after our dreadful experiences at car dealerships (which I loathe), I was eager to check them out. So I will say upfront, Carvana's business model looks terrific. But the experience we had throughout this ordeal has been horrible. And to be honest, it wasn't our personal experience with the reps on the phones per se, it comes down to stupid small piddly ** like very poor communication between departments, to website annotation errors which caused us to get the wrong car, to getting text messages saying we're good to go but then getting emails saying we weren't.
I lost count of the number of times we were asked to give proof of residency only to have one rep after another say we don't need to. Or getting a stick shift car when we purchased an automatic, according to the car's listing on their website. Come to find out, that was a typo so we had to schedule a swap which became a whole 'nother hell for us. This time, during the swap process, we are told by one rep that we are good to go. Then get text messages saying we are good to go. Only to have an email pop up ONE DAY before delivery saying we missed an underwriting deadline which involved verifying the funds in our bank account and now they have removed our car from that particular delivery date until this matter is cleared up. Why didn't they tell us this back many days ago?
So a whole 'nother round of phone calls sitting on hold for 20+ minutes to speak to a rep who can't understand why this happening. She puts me on hold for a few minutes only to try to come back to the call and disconnects us. Sigh... so I wait a few minutes to see if she is going to call me back. She does not. So I sit on hold another 15 minutes or so to get even a different rep on the phone saying she will take care of this, and that she needs to call the hub where my car is sitting to verify they can still deliver on the proposed original date.
I mention about the call disconnection and she promises she will call me back if we do get disconnected. She comes back on the phone saying everything is good and that we are still getting the car on the original date. Then the topic moves towards the bank verification. I tell her let's get this taken care of. She agrees. Then she says something like, "Oh I think I can just override that." WHATTTT???? You mean this all could've been avoided altogether? Yep. It could've. Because we already had the stick shift car in our driveway, already purchased so they already had our bank information.
So, I write this long review to say this.... most of this stupid menial craziness could've been avoided. But because it wasn't, I have lost all interest in using Carvana ever again. This was my first experience, and as you know... everyone remembers their first experience. First impressions are everything. And Carvana, as good as their business model may be, doesn't seem to have all their systems in place to prevent experiences like the ones we had in such a short period of time.
We aspire to have a streamlined and easy car-buying process, and we apologize if you felt your experience was unorganized or frustrating in any way. It is disheartening to hear that your vehicle was listed incorrectly on our website as our intent is to never mislead you. We recognize that everyone’s situation is different and apologize if our verification process lacked timeliness and communication. Our goal is to use our customers’ feedback to continue to improve our processes. Your review will help us do just that. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 800-333-4554
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2021
I ordered a car from Carvana. The process was simple and the delivery was friendly and easy. I was thrilled with the car and the process until I wasn't. I signed all paperwork and received a temporary tag which I was able to print right on my own printer. Then I waited for the registration. A FedEx had previously been delivered. I signed, notorized and returned all the paperwork. After six months Carvana said they needed to change the contract. They wanted me to sign a new contract but it was backdated to the original date and had errors. You cannot speak to the registration team. You cannot speak to anyone who can actually help you. We are coming up on a year and no registration yet. Each representative says they are on the "executive team" and will get it fixed but nothing happens. Exhausted.
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 during the registration process. 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 Sept. 1, 2021
The customer service is horrible and it was difficult and frustrating get help. The online payment system did not work and was forced to mail a cashier's check. Overall, HATED MY EXPERIENCE with them.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the customer service you received. Teaching our advocates how to communicate with empathy, passion, and understanding 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 and we hope this does not tarnish the enjoyment of your new ride.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021
I purchased a Subaru Forester from Carvana In July 2021. I was able to afford it by trading in my lovely and reliable (but small) 2015 Hyundai Accent. On the 6th day (they have the famous 7 day return policy), I reported an issue with the back bumper step cover coming off, which was preventing the back hatch (trunk) to open. I thought it was a one-off, simple cosmetic fix, but boy was I wrong. After weeks of phone calls to both Carvana and Silverrock (their warranty provider), and waiting between, I received no phone calls or information that there was even a work order placed. After another 5 hour marathon of calling, I was able to get an approval. The work order had been placed and I just had to go to the authorized repair center, which was my friendly neighborhood Subaru dealership.
After they had removed the broken part, they noticed the part had been essentially 'glued' to the bumper, which itself was not Subaru stock. After a more comprehensive inspection, the professionals at the dealership concluded that the vehicle had some substantial shoddy cosmetic work performed on the ENTIRE vehicle. Once they pointed it out to me, I could start to see all of the 'solvent pops' and 'fisheye' blemishes covering the exterior paint job. There were several sections of oversprayed paint visible on the non-factory fender that had been replaced. There was even some leftover masking tape on the roof rack of the car- no joke.
I immediately reached out to Carvana and this began another round of marathon phone calls, transfers, holds, and no answers. One day, the driver's side car door interior started to peel off whenever I opened the door. That was it. I had reached my breaking point. I immediately went to a reputable dealer here in town and got myself into another (SAFE) car. While I was there, they performed an appraisal of the Subaru Forester from Carvana, which I was using as a down payment. The new dealership informed me in an unreported FLOOD, and it was very obvious to anyone who looks at cars all day. There was rust in the engine cabin. There was nothing on Carfax because the previous owner didn't report it. The entire car had water damage that was covered up by shoddy work performed off-the-record.
Carvana willingly sold me an unsafe, and irreparably damaged vehicle that could not and would not pass safety standards set by Subaru. As a new first-time mother, I specifically purchased a Subaru for their safety standards. If we would have been in an accident, it's likely the cheap parts would not have held up. The worst part is even after MANY hours, transfers, disconnects, hang-ups, they still REFUSE to make it right and offer me any kind of repair or swap. I even just asked for my car back the first month I had the car, and they refused to even entertain that idea. I am out several thousand dollars and my dignity. Carvana took advantage of a working mother and refuses to make it better. I am ashamed to have done business with them. They sold me a $21,000.00 LEMON.
Please consider this if you want to do business with them. They will do everything to easily get you into a vehicle and then basically clean their hands from any responsibility thereafter. You will never have an easy time reaching someone, and you will have to repeat any issues or concerns dozens of times, and they don't seem to track the content or reason for calling. Please save yourself the trouble and go somewhere you can speak to someone.
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. After reviewing your account, we do see you are working with our 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 Aug. 31, 2021
I’ve sold 2 cars to Carvana and bought one. The process and turn time has been great. They also provided extras with the car as well which I appreciate. The reps have also been great in person. Thanks for making this better than Vroom.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021
The car buying experience was fine. The customer service is abysmal. The truck was purchased in July - it's September and I still do not have the vehicle registration. I have called several times and they claim they didn't get the paperwork needed to process the registration. I have the tracking number that proves they received it. They had an online notary contact me to notarize a doc, and they claimed they didn't receive that from the notary even though I was cc'd on the document that the notary sent to Carvana. I also uploaded copies of all of these docs to my customer dashboard. The temporary tag has expired twice and the first was replaced by mail. **Their solution to replace the 2nd temporary tag is to send another by email that I have to print and put on my vehicle.**
When I said I don't have the paper size or printer to accommodate printing a license plate, I was told to go to FedEx (and pay) to have them do it. They *refuse* to send another temporary plate because "they're working from home and it's not possible at this time." So either I pay to have the temporary tag replaced, or I risk getting pulled over because the one I have is expired. There's no excuse for a dealer to refuse to provide a temporary tag when they are the reason my tag hasn't been transferred. Every person who answers the phone has a different answer and doesn't "see the notes" from the previous conversation so there's no sensible way to communicate with them. We have been lied to on several occasions, and the integrity and competence of the people who work for Carvana is questionable. It's too bad that Carvana's customer service will prevent us from buying another vehicle from them and we will not recommend them to others.
Thank you for taking the time to give insight into your ongoing experience. At Carvana, we pride ourselves on providing a seamless and hassle-free purchase process from start to finish. While we are glad to hear you enjoyed the initial process, it is disheartened to hear about the delay regarding your registration. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and patience as we work diligently in completing your registration. In researching your account, we see your case is being handled by one of our registration specialists as we work on getting your registration completed. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (800) 333-4554 or utilize our chat feature that’s available 24/7.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021
Wonderful way to purchase a car. No dealer havoc to put up with or changing price with add ons. Easy process on their website, courteous employees and fantastic communication during the purchase process.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021
They do not offer Kbb for your trade, they gave me approximately 1000$ less than the bottom of the trade in range on KBB. If you have a problem with any part of the process they just blame “the system“. When asked why they appraised my trade the way they did I was told, “We have no control. The numbers are entered into ’the system‘ and the system generates it.”
If you need to talk to a supervisor they will not put you through to one. They will have the supervisor call you back in “12-48 hours.“ They still charge nonsense fees. They just give them different names. The delivery driver was almost an hour late, and was not a notary. If you get a driver that is not a notary then it will be on you to take the power of attorney paper (that they require you to sign so they can register the car) to someplace to get notarized which unless you know someone or your bank does it you will have to pay for. Not to mention the gas you use to go to the place. 0 out of 10. Just another car dealer.
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with us. We are always looking for ways to improve. We are sorry to hear your trade in experience did not reflect the stress-free process we hope for. Our vehicle appraisals are based on the following: Kelly Blue Book current fair market value, vehicle features, current mileage, and the VIN inspection. Each of those factors help to determine a fair value for your vehicle. Additionally, we want to ensure that our customers are happy with the offer we provide, so it is disappointing to hear that you were not satisfied. Carvana wants to apologize if you feel you did not receive a fair offer. We are always looking for ways to improve our appraisal process to improve our overall customer experience. If you continue to have any questions or concerns on this matter, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at (800)-333-4554 or chat in at any time.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021
Carvana did not reveal all the issues. My vehicle arrived without floor mats, which despite assurance from Carvana - I had to resolve myself. It also had interior cosmetic and mechanical issues. Poor.
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, and without floor mats. 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. We hope you enjoy many years of adventures with your new ride!
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2021
I used Carvana to streamline my search through many, many available vehicles and avoid travel to various dealers while my own transportation abilities were limited. In this regard, it was helpful and provided me with an opportunity to review a wide selection of cars at my own pace. However, due to FedEx losing my title application, Carvana had to obtain a duplicate title from the dealer, and my car's delivery was delayed twice, for a total of 13 days. I was never sure until the day before the delivery when or if I would actually receive the car I had ordered. I used the customer phone service several times, and they were helpful in general, but did not always have definite reassurance when my car would be able to be delivered. I ended up having to transfer my auto insurance back and forth between the new car and my current vehicle several times.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed, it certainly hinders that experience. This is never our intent as we know how greatly our customers rely on their vehicles to arrive on time for their means of transportation and lifestyle. We are very sorry to have inconvenienced you. Although you experienced bumps along the way, we appreciate the patience you had with us, and we hope you’re loving your new ride.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2021
I must say my first experience with an online car purchasing was not a very good one. Very little in this process went smooth.
1. Our scheduled delivery date was moved out at the last minute. I had taken the day off of work to make sure I was home for the delivery. The night before I got a text stating that I should have all my documentation ready for my vehicle delivery the next day. The following morning I got an text saying, "Sorry your vehicle is still 6 days away." Then on the rescheduled date they did not deliver the vehicle until 7:30 PM. Three hours late. For our troubles the delivery person gave us a couple of board games "Sorry" and "Trouble" Like this makes up for all the hassle. I have an idea refund my delivery charge since you, not me, could not make the agreed upon date.
2. Overall the vehicle is satisfactory. While the tires on the vehicle meet Carvana's tread requirements (barely) they obviously overlook dry rot as criteria for replacement. Two of the four tires have dry rot cracks in between what little tread they have.
3. This vehicle was delivered with 8000 miles on the current oil change in the vehicle. I mean you would think a fresh filter and 5.5 quarts of oil would be included in all vehicle inspections/checkpoints at a bare minimum. I changed the oil the day after it was delivered and it was well past its prime.
4. The vehicle had several large caked on dead bugs on the rear tailgate from where it was transported backwards on one of those larger 6 vehicle semi-trailers. Apparently a decent car wash is not part of the checklist either. We honestly thought it was unidentified damage when they delivered it until rubbed a wet towel using your fingernail to dig at it to see if it came off.
5. The vehicle was delivered with a 1/2 tank of gas. I know gas is not cheap right now but I have purchased quite a few vehicles in my life and this is the first time that the vehicle did not come with a full tank of gas.
Summary - I will not be recommending buying a car from Carvana to any of my friends or family as this was not an enjoyable process. Especially since the lack of an oil change and poor tire condition has me genuinely worried about how long this vehicle will actually last me and my family.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed, it certainly hinders that experience. This is never our intent as we know how greatly our customers rely on their vehicles to arrive on time for their means of transportation and lifestyle. We are very sorry to have inconvenienced you. 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 is unacceptable to hear that your vehicle did not arrive within the standards Carvana has set. Purchasing a vehicle should be a fantastic experience, and we are sorry to have let you down. Please know we take your sentiments seriously, and we will be holding the proper teams accountable for this mistake. Thank you for the insight you have provided to us, and If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to utilize our 24/7 chat service, and we would be happy to assist.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2021
There are things I buy online, and others I'm "eh" about it. I did want to buy a car, and I did want to buy a car from Carvana. But, as all things I'm with, I hesitated and opted out to visit a dealer... To be honest, that's just another headache to deal with that I didn't want to deal with (reduntant, but real). I heard of my mom's neighbour. He had bought a car from Carvana. It pulled up early in the morning. And it took them not a lot of time to finish up. The same was for me. Mr W. (As I call him without him knowing lol) delivered the car and was very nice about it. Imma say, he was humble and very, very helpful. These guys care so much, that I had made an error with some of the documents and let me tell you, they were very helpful with that, a lot. The carvana team made a ticket for me and they were just amazing about fixing the problem I made. The Carvana process is delightful, simple and honest. I would recommend buying a car from Carvana.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2021
Carvana is a quick to get you in a car but if it runs through mechanical issues right away they are not experienced to correct the situation. I spent countless hours on the phone trying to get a swap for something. Luckily I purchased extra warranty for a bad day. I never expected so quick the engine to fail. An expensive fix. The third party warranty refers me back to Carvana and request a replacement. Unlike a brick and mortar store where I can freely express my frustration Carvana customer service is a 30 min hold usually and pray you do not get disconnected because you got to do the process all over again and have to explain your situation to another associate. Most were understanding but they have no authority to fix anything. It’s not all them. I escalated my issues. I filed a W.M.U. Their code for we messed up and I have yet to hear from anyone.
If you're in desperate need for a car they are great but I ran into a huge wall of problem after problem. Long story short in my 1st month I drove about 1 week. Took over 2 weeks to swap into something else that I’m not so thrilled about. On delivery time I was expecting my drop at 10am. Didn’t receive it until 9pm. They brought the wrong car. This is the HUB's fault and how they run that location it’s a mess.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable as Carvana is always looking to improve the customer experience. We know how excited our customers are to purchase a new vehicle, but when that vehicle is delayed or malfunctioning, it certainly hinders that experience. This is never our intent as we know how greatly our customers rely on their vehicles for their means of transportation and lifestyle. Being available for our customers is incredibly important to us, and we are continuing to focus our efforts on improving our wait times. We are very sorry to have inconvenienced you. Teaching our advocates how to communicate with expertise, knowledge, and commitment is essential to who Carvana is, and we are sorry that your experience was anything less than that. Please know we take your sentiments seriously, and we will be holding the proper teams accountable for this mistake.

Reviewed Aug. 30, 2021
I read more bad to worse reviews than good to great reviews on Carvana but decided to purchase a vehicle anyway. I'm disabled and Carvana made this one of the easiest purchasing experiences ever. All online, I searched thru inventory and found "My vehicle", applied for financing and was approved, got the payment I could afford, scheduled delivery of my "new to me" vehicle, and started driving. From the comfort of my home, I have a great reliable, gas saving, cute and sassy hybrid vehicle delivered right to my front door! My experience with Carvana has been flawless. Even the delivery girl was sweet, very personable while professional.
I read every word of my contract and found nothing that caused concern, even the little fine print. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, nothing... I feel very blessed and thankful to Carvana for approving my purchase when other cheaper, guaranteed approval companies fell thru and would not/did not approve me because my credit score wasn't perfect. Thank you Carvana...so for another bad review...you won't find it here!!!! I wholeheartedly recommend Carvana to anyone who has tried other companies and either got turned down or couldn't get the terms and pricing they could afford. I will use Carvana again...guaranteed!!!!
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2021
Every situation is unique and I am sure there are plenty of good experiences with Carvana, but mine was less than ideal. After deciding to trade my car in with them, I had to call Carvana to ensure that something was entered correctly on my order. I spoke with an agent who helped get everything solved. Next thing I know, this agent is texting me from his personal device to ask me if I wanted to be friends with him on social media and he proceeded to flirt with me. I was shocked.
My personal information was supposed to be secure, but it was taken by this employee and used inappropriately. I went to management with screenshots and my concerns, asking them for help to ensure me that my personal data was secure and not at risk. Management was very rude and did not offer much in the form of assurance. The ordeal was dragged out for several days. Not once did Carvana offer to make the situation right by offering even the slightest reduction in the price of the car, or something to make up for the trouble. At this point, going to a dealership would have been easier.
To add insult to injury, when I picked up the new car, it had body damage that was not noted on the listing and they also put temporary plates on that were set to expire in 2 days. Not sure if I am keeping the car or not. Don’t feel great about doing business with a company who has this kind of customer service attitude. They did offer to fix the body damage, so that is something. I will let you draw your own conclusions. Sounds like some people have flawless experiences with this company and others have terrible ones. Does not seem to be a whole lot of in between…
We are very sorry that your customer service experience was unsatisfactory in any way but especially for your situation. We want to assure you that this has been reviewed by management and all necessary steps have been taken to hold the parties accountable for your experience and to ensure it does not happen again. We take the professionalism of our advocates very seriously and want to make sure you are comfortable every step of the way. Please feel free to reach out to us about this if you have any other questions at (800) 333-4554. If you have any other questions about cosmetic concerns, you can contact our trusted partner, Silver Rock, at (866) 628-3905.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2021
I purchased a vehicle and schedule for delivery at the Castleton IN car center as a surprise for my son who is fascinated by the vending machine. We arrived at the designated time and was informed that my appointment had be changed to the following day. Seeing my son's disappointment Jennifer ** (my delivery agent) offered to check the vehicle location. She did and under her own impetus she spoke with a truck driver preparing to go home and he agreed to go to Greenfield IN and pick the vehicle up and get it there within the hour. We went and had dinner and in an hour the vehicle was there.
Jennifer and the driver worked for 15 minutes to shine the car up since it had not been detailed, then they walked the vehicle with me to check any damages not noted on the listing, finding three. Jennifer filed the paperwork to correct the discrepancies, which have all been approved and or corrected. Not only that Jennifer took the lead in making certain I received my Veteran plates.
We get so critical of the least little thing when it comes to our buying expectations and I can’t speak to the commitment at every Carvana location, but Indianapolis can be proud of the staff at our Carvana. Additional information, if Silverrock authorizes brake repair on your vehicle only see David (the manager) at Monro on 96th street. And do not go to Maaco on Near Southside! Thank you Jennifer, all her coworkers and Carvana.
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