I am pretty upset... I was shopping online at carmax.com when I filtered my search by "Sport cars". You can imagine my disappointment when the first result is a Mazda Miata. Absolutely unacceptable. Fix your criteria Carmax. read more

recently bought a Genesis GV70 from Carmax and realized they left one of the vehicle identification tags on the Nappa leather dashboard and it left a permanent imprint. I brought it to the service department's attention to resolve the issue and they ruined the leather using a buffer. The service department manager said "it's meets Caramax's standard" and refused to replace the dashboard they ruined. DON'T EVER BUY FROM CARMAX read more

Overall, good sales experience! However, I'm disappointed. Rarely are calls answered and not good with follow-up. After a week, I'm still waiting for a return call about my vehicle. read more

David Lee is the salesmen you want. Professional, courteous and patient. 3rd purchase from this CarMax. A++++

1- they sold me a lemon car with several mechanical and engine problems. i returned it for a different car within 10 days. 2- the second car came with visibly rusted brakes and rotors. i still bought the car and told them to fix it at no expense to me. They "fixed "it. 3- after repair i immediately noted brake grinding and rotor damage. I promptly tried to call in and get it fixed. over the course of a month, 22 unreturned calls, 3 voicemails, and 6 emails later, i finally got a service appt to fix it. 4-when explaining the issues i've been facing with carmax, jennifer the service advisor is very patronizing- as she makes "calm down" motions in front of me and does some weird antagonizing breathing exercises at me. additionally, she does nothing in a timely manner, whether it be return phone calls, answer emails, or get me a supervisor when repeatedly asked. my car has now been there for 6 days.... for a brake job. if you are looking for a car, you'd have better luck with the shady used cars salesmen in the corner of a run down town. do NOT trust this place. if you are going to run a high volume car "mall", have efficient employees, and ensure your products are at least reliable- especially when they have under 30k miles on them. read more

I paid a $650 transfer fee to have a vehicle shipped to this CarMax location based on a specific quoted out-the-door price. Throughout the process there were repeated communication and process failures. The "hold" on the vehicle disappeared twice while I was out of town, and I was not notified when the car arrived. I had to discover and correct the issue myself both times, and staff at other CarMax locations ultimately helped fix what this store could not or did not resolve. Despite those disruptions, I proceeded with the purchase and traveled an hour to the store at my own expense based on the original price. Only at the delivery desk was I told that CarMax Dulles had increased its dealer fee and the out-the-door price would now be $300 higher than the price I relied on when I paid the transfer fee. CarMax Dulles refused to honor the original price, and also refused to refund the transfer fee. Afterward, I spoke with CarMax Customer Relations. The first representative I spoke with expressed concern about how the situation had been handled, particularly the price change being disclosed only at the point of sale after I had already paid to transfer the vehicle. The company ultimately chose not to review the store's role in the events leading up to the incident, but it did refund the $650 transfer fee. I understand that pricing and fees can change, but presenting a higher price only at the final step of the transaction--especially after someone has paid a transfer fee, relied on a quoted amount, and incurred travel costs--is not fair or customer-focused. My experience here was extremely disappointing, especially compared to how other CarMax locations handled things when they stepped in to help. read more

NIGHTMARE--start to finish, online as well as in person a complete disaster. I originally planned to test drive after paying to ship the car closer, but when that didn't work with timing, I switched to buying it outright and having it delivered. So I specifically confirmed payment options ahead of time (ACH), which becomes important later. Because I had a temporary license (still valid, just waiting for the renewed copy in the mail), I was eventually told delivery wasn't possible and I'd need to come in. No worries--I kept my original test drive appointment and traveled an hour to get there. When I arrived, I was immediately pushed into signing paperwork and transferring money--no mention of a test drive. The salesperson kept disappearing, bringing back more documents each time. When I asked about the test drive and mentioned I'd like to look at jeeps too, the guy brushed it off saying "You have an express pickup, it's a beautiful car, you can return it in 10 days if you don't like it." I pushed again and was ultimately told no--it would be "inconvenient" as the car was being cleaned, he'd have to tell them to stop, and I wasn't scheduled for it (I checked online again, I was). I should've left here- but I'm an hour metro away and needed a car so I tell myself weird but whatever, there's a return policy. I initiated the ACH transfer--only to find out there's a limit below the car's price (directly contradicts what I was told on the phone). Guy says I can pay the remainder with debit, I said ok but all I have is Amex, he said that was fine so I finish the ACH--great, except I get to the payment office and swipe, only to find they don't accept Amex. At this point I'd already paid over half the cost for a car I hadn't even seen. He then suggests I walk 20 minutes to a target to withdraw $14,000 in cash, or withdraw $1,000 fourteen times because I said I have a $1,000 limit. After ~45 minutes of back-and-forth with managers, they "figured it out" and moved me to another desk with a different guy (other guy is never to be seen/heard from again, I guess he gave up on the commission). There, I discovered *all* the paperwork guy 1 filled out was wrong--address, state, everything. It got so bad guy 2 turns the monitor and I end up typing my own info into their system. Multiple managers kept dropping in with conflicting or incorrect documents (including telling me I got a huge tax break switching states, but it was paperwork for the wrong car. My information- different car). Finally, after triple checking the title will actually be in my correctly spelled name, we finalize everything: and he asks me how I'd like to pay. WHAT. We go through all the same options, I explain I've already done this, and he says I'll have to leave without the car and come back the next day with a check (he's very adamant I get the check to them ASAP). I asked about financing the remainder to be able to take the car and simply paying it all off the next day to avoid interest. He agrees and enters my info with no proof of employment, obviously it got denied, then told me financing "wasn't an option" because I'm a bartender. I'm not being overly sensitive that's verbatim. I insist he enter my actual income--it gets approved. Note every time you apply it drops your credit score. Four hours later, I finally paid and signed everything. I then saw the car for the first time. Guy 2 immediately sets the alarm off, I'm left alone in the garage while the he keeps running back for documents he forgot/ bringing them out for me to sign on the windshield, and after another ~30 minutes I'm told I'm good to leave. As I was driving off, the salesperson asked for a positive review and casually mentioned there's a tracker somewhere in the car that they couldn't find--"just toss it if you see it." I genuinely cannot imagine a worse experience- if you can believe it these are just the highlights. I would have paid significantly more elsewhere to avoid this, and I fully expect something in the paperwork to come back and bite me. For that reason alone: go literally anywhere else. read more

No negotiating pricing leaves them mostly on the higher side in pricing Good inventory, but the stores are huge , make sure you make a reservation ahead of showing up. read more

My wife and I took her 2008 Nissan Titan in for a trade on 8/24/24. They matched the online offer my wife had. We had previously looked up cars and knew which ones we wanted to test drive. The salesman was very polite and courteous. Both of us were able to drive all three vehicles. They were patient with us while we made our decision. They gave us space when we asked for it. We did a joint application for financing, it was very easy, straight forward. We were given several options, my wife picked the option she liked. The salesman did not pressure us at all. We were very pleased with the whole process. I do recommend making an appointment to get a car evaluated. We had an appointment but we were late, but nonetheless it all worked out. read more

Subsequent to purchasing a 2020 Nissan Sentra, a warning light was displayed. I called an 800 number for service and received a message on my cell phone number two weeks later. When I repeatedly attempted to contact the service representative at the number provided, I was unable to get through. In my opinion, you will, in all likelihood, have a good experience purchasing a vehicle through them, however, should subsequent maintenance be required, reliable mechanical services not associated with CarMax will be needed read more

First time buying a car with CarMax and it was a very straightforward and smooth process. I found a car I was interested in at the NJ location and paid the $100 to have it shipped to the VA location (very convenient and reasonable price).. Within a week the car had arrived, completely the quality inspection, and was ready for the test drive. I ultimately ended up purchasing the car a day later and once again a smooth and timely process. read more

When we first walked in we already waited a half an hour just to test drive one car. Then when we got back we found out out sales associate was leaving in 10 mins. So we decided to wait for another one 40 minutes later no one called or even came up to ask if we needed help. It just felt like we ended up being ignored. read more

I purchased a car from this location a few weeks ago. The purchasing process went smooth and I have no complaints there. However, my engine light turned on due to faulty gas tank sensors about a week after buying the car. I tried multiple times to call and get a hold of someone at the service center to schedule an appointment, but every time I called I was sent to voicemail. I left several messages and gave them ample time to get back to me before I had to give up and call the Potomac Mills location. Of course the Potomac Mills location picked up right away and was able to get me in a day later! Maybe save yourself the headache and don't go to this location! read more

I just recently purchased a vehicle here. This was my first Carmax purchase experience. I decided to go with them because I have family members who have had good experiences with them in the past. The organization was easy to work with, and I was able to get a vehicle shipped from another location within a short amount of time. My sales person was Shama and she was very experienced and helpful and patient. Before completing the purchase, I took the vehicle for a test drive. It looked and performed just like the description on the website and the application. And while we were completing the paperwork for the sale, they filled up the gas tank and re-washed the car because it got a little dirty on my test drive, lol. Highly recommended. read more

CarMax - Here I am with my 2021 Lincoln Corsair. - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Selling my car. Offered lower prices than several local dealers, where I ended up selling. Staff was helpful, but it's a long drive. It was useful in giving me a baseline to negotiate up from, but that's about it. read more

YOUNG BUYERS BEWARE!! I'll start by saying the one star is because my son said the woman who helped book his appointment was, "very professional and great". Unfortunately, it all went downhill from there. My 18 year old son showed up at 728pm for a 730pm appointment to text drive a vehicle he had shipped to the Dulles CarMax. He was told someone would be with me in less than 10 min, but he could go out to the lot and look at the truck as it was unlocked. He went out and the truck was locked so he looked at a few other trucks while waiting. One hour later he went back to the front and was told it was too late to test drive because they closed at 9pm. The next day, he went back as a walk-in and was told it would be 30 min. Once called, the rep said, "when are you ready to buy, you've test driven a lot of vehicles." He explained that a couple of months ago he was still trying to decide which truck he wanted and now he was ready to buy. He was told it was too busy and he wasn't allowed to test drive. I believe they took a look at his age and DISCRIMINATED against him thinking he didn't have the money and was wasting their time. Little did they know he had plenty of money and they've now lost our business. We have at least two more vehicles to purchase in the next four years and it WON'T be through CarMax! You will respond with some BS about being sorry and to call some number where I'll be on hold for 30 min to get no where. Typical! read more

CarMax - Here my son after purchasing his truck NOT from CarMax! Treat people equally! - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

4 years later: great reliable transportation. No major issues. A little pressure on buying the warranty that I could have lived without.

Had an excellent experience with Carmax service and their basic warranty. Purchased a car in late January - the fourth or fifth we've bought there over the years. About a month later, the car's driver assist system braked suddenly and set off a dashboard warning that the system was no longer available. After trying the easier remedies without luck, I made an appointment w Carmax service at the Dulles store. The service advisor who greeted me noted right away that I was covered under their 90-day, 4000 mile warranty. He repeated back to me the problem I described, then asked if I needed a loaner. He had me checked in and out the door in a loaner in less than ten minutes, with a promise of a call later that PM. Around 1:30 pm he called to say Carmax would have access to the needed sensor calibration equipment that PM or the next day and would fix the car then. Sure enough, the next PM, around two, they called to say car was ready. I went back the next morning, turned in the loaner, and got my car, again in under 10 minutes. I paid nothing. Great job Carmax!! read more

So glad I did not see the low score here before I went in to sell my car - I had a flawless experience! I upgraded earlier this week to a new-to-me EV, and as soon as I felt satisfied with that purchase, submitted appraisal requests for my 15 yo/low mileage car at 3 popular used car resellers. Carmax's offer was the highest of the 3 by a couple $100s (and double that of the lowest offer) so I booked an appointment there and crossed my fingers they would not knock more than those couple 100s off the price. As soon as I checked in I saw my keys whisked away by one of their techs, and within about 20 minutes I had confirmation my appraisal value was good to go. Another 45 minutes or so of on-and-off waiting & paperwork and I was out the door with check in hand, mobile deposited a couple hours later into my bank account. Could I have gotten a bit more $ with numerous hours more of work? Almost certainly. But I just wanted an easy - but fair - solution to get rid of my old car, and could not be more impressed at how seamless everything was. I will definitely keep Carmax at the top of my list next time. read more

Do NOT go here to sell your car! They absolutely low-ball you for the most minor issues like negligible hail damage. Do not trust the online offer because they will appraise your perfect condition car for thousands of dollars less! I searched up my same car with same condition and mileage on their carmax website, and low and behold - they were selling the same car for $6,000 more (as-is condition) than what they wanted to give me for my car. When I mentioned this, they argued with me that they have to make money too. Yeah sure, low-ball your customers so you can make thousands off of both the seller and potential buyer of the car. We will not be coming here ever again. read more

I bought my car last year. It was pretty simple, I test drove within their parking lot, went back the next day, gave them a check and picked up the car. The process was pretty simple since I was not financing the car. I did not trade in my car either. read more

First and foremost, I'm giving CarMax Sterling, Virginia, a one-star rating only because zero or negative stars aren't an option. I am incredibly dissatisfied with my first luxury car purchase from CarMax Sterling, Virginia. Since buying my Mercedes-Benz less than a year ago, I've faced constant issues, including simple malfunctions like the rear hatch not closing properly--something I pointed out the day I bought it. Despite six or seven service visits, none of the reported problems have been resolved. Each time I pick up the car, I have to show the service team that the issues persist, only for them to dismiss me once the problem temporarily resolves after several attempts. The sensors misfire, brakes engage without reason, and the doors struggle to unlock. The windshield wipers make a clunking noise as they hit the metal on the driver's side. Despite replacing them at my expense three times, the issue persists. While it may seem minor, driving through three states in heavy downpours with that constant noise significantly adds to the stress of the journey. To make things worse, I was given a loaner Mercedes from Tysons Corner that broke down with the same set of issues--further proving something is seriously wrong with these vehicles. I've now been without my car for weeks, forced to drive rentals or loaners, while still making a hefty payment on a car I no longer feel safe driving. Furthermore, I am an intelligent, well-educated woman fully capable of interpreting Virginia's lemon law. Without question, my car qualifies, having been in the shop three or more times within the first 18 months for the same unresolved issue. Yet, CarMax refuses to acknowledge this, leaving me either without a vehicle, driving a faulty loaner, or stuck with a rental I don't like and never intended to purchase. CarMax Sterling has been unresponsive, and it took legal threats and the promise of negative reviews just to get someone to return my calls. I've bought three other cars from CarMax Woodbridge with great experiences, but this has been a nightmare. A $65,000 car shouldn't spend more time in the shop than on the road. I would never recommend purchasing from CarMax Sterling. read more

Great experience selling an old used car here. CarMax's online offer was the highest of five I had gathered online. Once I arrived, they inspected my car and reduced the online offer price because the "check engine" light was on (it had turned on that very morning I was driving to CarMax to sell), but their price reduction seemed reasonable to me given the circumstances. Moreover, they said I could take another week to think it over, so I appreciated that they didn't try to pressure me into accepting the lower price on the spot. I ended up going with their offer anyway because it was still higher than any other I'd received. The sale process overall took about 1.5 hours from start to finish, but they kept me updated of the status throughout, so I didn't feel like they were ignoring me. I deposited my check the same day. The whole experience was efficient and transparent. read more

I would give zero, if I could. They wasted 3 weeks of my time. I had a car shipped, from another state. They sent me a personal link, to track the status. Their website and the page they sent me both state that you can take a 24 hour test drive. I was told, on the phone, that as long as I had good insurance and was not an 18 year old taking a $50k car, it should be no problem. I arranged for a ride to their location, 24 miles from my home. As soon as I arrived, things were fishy. I was early and told to find a seat to wait, yet someone immediately was available. The salesman took a very long time to talk to the manager and seemed to be smirking when he came back and told me to take everything out of my hand, so I would not throw anything at him. They both refused to allow me to take the car and said the website was wrong and they have nothing to do with it. I had already filled out the paperwork at my mechanic's shop and intended to pay for the car when I brought it back. I was told that they have a plate problem and don't have enough plates to go around to let me take the car. The salesman and manager both wanted me to buy the car, without having it be checked out, and rely on the 10 day warranty. I told them I would never buy a car I don't have checked out and I would not start a loan process, which makes a hit on my credit, and then be stuck with trying to get a refund from them. I walked out, without the car, and told them both exactly what I thought of what they were doing. It's shameful. I demanded and received a refund for the shipping. fee I paid. I had my 2 adult sons with me, as they provided the ride. Neither could believe the garbage both men were peddling. read more

CarMax - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

This is an update of a 5 star review I posted on 7/29/2024. I bought a vehicle from them on 7/29/2024. I still don't have the title! The title information they initially sent to DMV was wrong. Consequently, I received a title to a car that I didn't purchase! I've contacted them several times, but I'm not getting anywhere. Today I was told they haven't sent anything yet to DMV. Very frustrating! I still think they sell good vehicles at reasonable prices, but a lot of the staff leaves much to be desired. read more

Wish I can give zero stars. Carmax Sterling is quick to sell but when it comes to fixing couple issues takes them forever. So while at shop your "10 day exchange/return" is out the door. Should have known to "window" shop around first. Or at least check out other places. read more

I brought my car in perfect condition with no issues at all, but after their so called inspection, they suddenly claimed my engine was knocking, which made no sense because it was running just fine before; I didn't take their deal, and when I left, I immediately noticed the knocking sound myself, making it pretty clear that something shady happened while they had my car so if you're thinking of selling here, be careful because they might try to pull something on you too. read more

Carmax appraisal was swift and organized. My experience was a pleasant one. No hassle pretty straightforward. Make an Appointment online then show up and wait in your car. Appraisal offer will be ready in about 10-15 minutes depending on how busy they are. The offer is good for 7 days. No more haggling once the offer has been made. read more

CarMax - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Tracey De La Pena was great she sat and we talked the whole 3 hours Haha she just didn't leave me sitting there while my new car was getting ready to test drive. She kept checking status and it was a good experience. I have sold three cars there now and all was great experience. Happy with the prices and very impressed with Tracey. She is very knowledgeable. Thanks again!!! read more

CarMax is absolute trash! My Fiance and I went into the Dulles location to purchase what was listed and advertised as a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range priced at 43K. We opted to Finance through CarMax and purchased the vehicle on March 18th. Because we live about an hour away from the Dulles location and the vehicle was given to us with a 47% battery life, we decided to stop at a supercharger station on the way home. Much to our surprise, we found that the Tesla we purchased was not long range at all and had a max charge of 180 miles. The following day, we returned to the Dulles location and spoke with the manager Si. Our expectation was to receive a comparable long range model and it was our feeling that CarMax should honor the price we paid considering this was not at any fault of our own. Not only was the vehicle listed online as long range, it is also what appeared on the vehicles sticker (see images provided). During the process, it was evident that Si was aware that he and his staff were in a precarious situation and assured us that some people were going to be "dealt with." After what felt like hours of lip service and beating around the bush, we were essentially told by Si that the only compensation they could provide, is waiving the shipping and transfer fees of another Tesla model. This provided us with little to no solace as $250 was not worth the time or the cash deposit we put down on the vehicle. We were informed that we would be responsible for any cost difference incurred outside of the shipping and transfer fees. As previously stated, our financing was through CarMax so at this point we were stuck. We reached out to corporate several times but were unable to come to any solution. As such, we opted to move forward with another Tesla Model 3 Long Range priced at 50K located in California. We adjusted our financing accordingly and purchased the vehicle the morning of March 23rd. We were informed that delivery was scheduled on April 6th. Just a moment ago, we received word from the California location that another customer reserved the car that mind you, WE ALREADY PAID FOR! We were informed that should the customer opt to purchase tomorrow, we'll have to find another car. Additionally, we were told that the owner of the CarMax location reserved the right to deny our financing and had the ability to prioritize local sales. Even after agreeing to purchase another model at an additional 7K over what we originally budgeted for, we are STILL without a vehicle. We have reached our wits end with the absolute recklessness of CarMax and their higher ups. We will never conduct business with this company again. read more

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Purchased a Nissan Altima 2017 for my college-age daughter. The initial sales man saved me by showing me creative finance options with a newer car in my price range. One downside they don't allow you to take the car to your mechanic during the test run. (The mechanic can meet you at CarMax, alternatively.) I'd recommend stopping by as one of your first places when looking for a used car. Use there website search feature to get alerts on cars at other CarMax locations that can ship it to the Dulles store. read more

I went in to sell a Tesla. They told me I would be shocked to see how low their offer would be. I wasn't shocked, just now understand it's the worst place to sell a car. read more

This is what car buying and selling should be like. Take care of majority information online. You come in and look at the car you purchased make sure it meets exactly what you paid for. Then you spend an hour taking care of financials and then away you go with a new car. Selling your car is just as easy! I will never go to a legacy car dealership ever again. read more

I went to get an appraisal for my car after 1:45 minutes waiting just sitting looking around Looking for Paul the sales person .. I walk to the front desk to check how much longer i need wait. The women said OMG YOU HAVE been waiting for long time your appraisal it's been ready. read more

This was my 3rd purchase (2017 Chevy Camaro) from the Dulles location and 2nd with Sales Associate Alex R. No discounts or recognition for Military Veterans with their "no haggle" pricing, not even a complimentary oil change. You have to prepare to overpay for a Carmax vehicle. But Alex was helpful with the strong smoke odor within the seats and interior. Solid searching app for desired vehicle features. Lastly, I had the "Carmax" logo removed from the trunk exterior and license plate holders, as to not offer any free advertising. read more

I'm glad I didn't trust the ratings here . today I sold my car with the best offer I could get and great customer service. thanx sterling staff . read more

If I could give them a lower rating I would. Purchased a car from them in January and it has had numerous issues with the battery dying within the first week of purchase, temp gauge needing to be repaired, and now transmission issues. This is now the third time I am taking the vehicle into CarMax to have it repaired after they have claimed to have checked over the vehicle in its entirety. Every time I go in to get a loaner the process takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to both drop off and pick up vehicles. This process has been nothing but an absolute nightmare. As a young female single mother I feel completely taken advantage of. The only sort of customer service provided is an "I'm sorry" and asking ME to pay for an astronomical extended warranty. Biggest mistake of my life thus far has been purchasing a car from CarMax. read more

Great buying experience!!! I don't even know why I haven't bought anything from CARMAX before. Let's just say after this experience I will no longer buy from a dealership (I'm tired of their games and hidden fees). Hubby has always wanted his type R, and today we finally found one he really loved. We even traded in our newly purchased 2021 civic and got it appraised for $2000 more than we expected. They were really busy at this location, so we figured it would be a while before we were helped. Well they say, good things come to those who wait! lol. Our salesman, Joe was very professional, honest, and made the whole transaction smooth from start to finish. Thanks Joe! Hubby is one happy man! read more

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This is just for the appraisal process. I have come three times, each time for different cars. The process is efficient and my wait was short on each occasion. The offer price is decent and typically a tiny bit higher than car dealers and Kelley Blue Book. Cons- they really want you to sell and BUY a used car there. They can get a bit aggressive and pushy. Think the used car prices are comparable to car dealerships. read more

Decided I wanted to sell my car, so I came in with the online offer which was very, very reasonable compared to what local dealers wanted to give me. Scheduled an appointment for 4 pm, appraisal took 30 minutes, signed a few papers, and boom, out at 5 pm with a check in my hand. Such an easy and haggle free process here, I 100% recommend selling your car here. read more