I have read some of the reviews... I must respectfully disagree with those rating this dealer as under 4 stars! I'm getting ready to buy my 4th vehicle from here (including my daughter's1st manual...which was reliable her whole college years - and my son's subaru which is still transporting his growing family around), and I have had ZERO unexpected issues. Joe's always upfront about it being USED, and the rigorous inspection (and/or repairs needed) he requires before letting it off his lot. If you are an "uneducated" buyer, perhaps you shouldn't be leaving 1 star reviews! I did my research on each vehicle I bought...and am 100 (not 98or99) percent satisfied with both my experience and product. Remember, you are buying a USED car. Do your due diligence! And if you want a good vehicle at a fair price, this is the place to visit. Kudos to Joe for having to deal with you 1-star people. My experience is 10 stars...but can only give 5. Do not be discouraged by nay-sayers. read more

It was a great experience working with Joe. My son needed a car for his freshman year, Joe understood the need to go back and forth to school, and the car we bought is both reliable and safe. Cant thank Joe enough. read more

Joe was professional and patient. My car came with 4 new tires, new brakes, new battery and a feeling of dependability. Give him a call and you will see for yourself. read more

My husband and I are thrilled with the new-to-us car that we found at Carolina Auto Connection. Joe was able to answer all of our many questions and knew a ton about the car. Any time you're buying a used car, you're buying it as-is, and Joe was forthcoming about everything going on with the car. We know exactly where we're heading if we ever need another vehicle, because working with Joe was an absolutely fantastic experience! read more

I don't like to leave bad reviews but feel this could save someone else the trouble I went through. Purchased a Lexus here that had a check engine light on- we were very skeptical about this but the owner made it clear he had his mechanics try to find the issue multiple times and if anything was wrong they would have found it and fixed it before listing for sale. Test drove the vehicle down the road and it drove fine, was extremely clean. We came back to purchase it the next week and someone had keyed the side of the vehicle. Red flag again, but I felt the owner was an honest guy. Purchased anyway because I had already gotten the money from the bank and committed assuming it was in the same condition (my fault) Three days in the car was overheating and a week later was misfiring. I called him back to tell him what it was doing and made sure again that there were never any symptoms along with the check engine light while he had it- which he again said no. Said the car never gave them any issues other than the check engine would come off and on but that was it and that they personally had drove the vehicle in the time they had it and never had issues. He did tell me if there was anything he could do to help to let him know. But my fault again- I bought the vehicle as is only. Car lasted only a few weeks before breaking down on the side of the road with a cracked head. The mechanics who looked at it said there is no way the seller and especially his mechanics couldn't have known because of the issues it had immediately after buying and found traces of some type of stop leak in the coolant system. Wish I would have seen all the other reviews before purchasing here. Joe himself was super kind, personable and charismatic, and I trusted him on that. But now I am without a vehicle unless I fork out over $5000 for repaired heads, radiator, thermostat, and heating coil. Pretty bummed as I planned to have this one last me for a while. Joe was always very nice each time we spoke, was very respectful, and seemed like someone who would shoot you straight, so I trusted him to be honest with me but it's apparent he just wanted the sale. If you purchase here be leery and have a mechanic on site with you to inspect before committing to a sale. read more

Carolina Auto Connection - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

Had to put another $4000 into this car two weeks after purchasing it on a bad break booster that the seller knew the car had and didn't tell me also the car came with a hybrid battery leaking acid read more

Carolina Auto Connection - All the warning lights that came on the dash when I got the car home from the dealer day of purchase. - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

Complete SNAKE. DO NOT buy a car here. Bought a Subaru did not last 500 miles. I called Joe and he hung up on me. See you in court JOE!! STAY AWAY!! read more

DONT BUY A CAR FROM THEM. If you want to end up spending almost as much as you did on the actual car then id say purchase from them. They owner is nice but the car is junk and I see based on other reviews, this is not their first time doing this to someone. Spend your money on a better car that won't have a million lights pop up an hour after owning it. read more

Buying my car at Carolina Auto Connection was an extremely pleasant experience. The car that i purchased was everything that it said it was online. Joe Cahan went above and beyond to insure that i was well informed and happy with my purchase. I would not hesitate to buy here again or to refer a friend. The entire process was a great experience. read more

This was my third time going to a dealer after dealing mostly with private sales. My experience with Joe was by far the best. Discussion was easy, straightforward, and I didn't feel pressured to leave the lot with a car. I did end up purchasing my most recent car from him and I'm very happy that I did. The price for the car was more than fair and I got a great deal for my trade-in. Overall, very pleased with my experience! read more

I called the dealership to enquire about a car. I was treated incredibly rudely by joe who answered the phone. Every question I had was answered with an exasperated tone like he was doing me a favor or something by giving me information. wanted to buy--will not do business with someone that disrespectful. This is the EXACT text of an email I received from him after I hoped to contact someone else through email. my email: hey joe-is this an automatic transmission vehicle? has it been in any accidents? And if we were to buy it next monday or next week, etc, would it be ready to drive next week? his response: "No, manual just like the ad says. accident free local car, again jsut like the ad says. it's been fully inspected and ready to go, also like the ad says. maybe you should try reading the ad?" Joe, I ran a vin check on that car-it has been in 2 accidents. i just wondered if you'd tell me about them. You'd get fired from McDonalds for that idiotic level of disrespect. LET ALONE LYING. I hope you lose business. Stay away from this man!!! would NEVER do business with someone this unprofessional! I wish there was a 0 star rating! This lot has an F rating with the BBB STAY AWAY! https://www.bbb.org/upstatesc/business-reviews/used-car-dealers/carolina-auto-connection-in-spartanburg-sc-90003558 read more

We recently purchased a Nissan pick up truck from Joe at Carolina auto connection. The experience was a very positive one due to Joe's honest friendliness and helpful attitude as well as the great attention he gave to having everything in perfect order on the truck. The truck wasn't ready to drive off the lot - had to get a new radio installed. Joe put in top grade equipment and had it washed and ready when promised. We definitely will be recommending Carolina Auto Connection and Joe to everyone. Thanks Joe! read more

Joe was very professional especially during this time of COVID ensuring our safety and making us feel comfortable during our buying experience. Anything he could to do better our experience he did! I highly recommend Carolina Auto Connection and love my new truck. Thanks joe! read more

Great experience! Drove 4.5 hours to purchase. Car was exactly as pictured and explained! Quick process and so happy with our purchase! Would recommend! We will purchase again from Joe. read more

Do not drive there to look at something on Craigslist without calling first. They will leave sold vehicle listings on Craigslist for several days for whatever reason. Then, they give you an attitude because you asked why. Avoid fighting one of the most congested areas in the county for what will likely be for nothing. call first !!!! read more

I just bought my second car from Joe at Carolina Auto Connection. I traded in the 2000 model I bought from him in 2013 and moved up in cars to a 2002! He was great to work with both times. I really like the cars I bought - they were older used cars, but nice and in my price range. The check engine light came on the night I drove my 2002 home - I was in a panic! First thing the next morning he returned my call, told me not to worry, give him a chance to check it out. Brought his mechanic to my work, they hooked the machine up to my car and it was the GAS CAP! He opened the gas cap, put it back on and the "Check Engine" light went off. They didn't even laugh at me. He even called me the next day. I am waiting for the paperwork/title stuff but don't expect any problems - it went smoothly last time, Go check out his cars, he has good cars, for good prices and is great to work with, Thanks Joe! read more

Good people, quality used cars. Would use again without hesitation. Probably the easiest and most fun I've had buying a car. Found the car on auto trader while I was in Atlanta, drive to the lot a few hours later and after a thorough once over of the vehicle I signed some paperwork and the deal was done. read more

Nothing like driving all the way over there to look at a truck after they said it was just finished being looked over and the battery is dead. He jumps it then 2 minutes later it runs out of gas. If that's how they check out a car I need to look elsewhere. Good luck if you buy something here! read more

Fantastic experience. They stand behind the vehicle they sell and will work with you to make sure everything is right. I have a car that looks great and runs good too...LOVE IT!! Joe and Tim make the transaction easy and I know that my next car will come from them too!! read more

We recently bought a minivan for our daughter from Joe at Carolina Auto Connection. This was the BEST experience we've ever had.....since buying a used car usually ranks up there with getting a root canal!! Haha. Joe is a professional who really ensures that the vehicles he sells meet a 61 point inspection, are fully operational and is serious about customer satisfaction. I highly recommend checking out his inventory. No price gouging. His rates are competitive with Kelly BB and Edmunds. read more

Run away from this place! These guys are dishonest crooks. Sold us a car with a repossessed title and did not disclose dispite having asked. We found out the car was repossessed two weeks later when we got the title in the mail. It didn't show up on a title check because they never transferred the title to their own name. They straight up lied about it, said they got the car from a dealer. read more

Me and my wife purchased a Volkswagen from these guys. It was low on all fluids one of the tires had a slow leak we discovered on the way home. The gear shifter will not engage into park all the time was "rigged" to do so for the moment. The sales guys talk a good game about customer service but when calling to ask if car title was in to be picked up, they will not return call. They get your money and then thats it. Not the best place in town to go. read more

I had a terrible experience buying from these guys - I DO NOT recommend them at all!! They didn't get me all of the necessary paperwork to register & title the vehicle within the 45 day deadline, which ended up costing me extra in dmv fees. I was told everything on the vehicle worked perfectly. It's only 2 months later and I'm having a lot of mechanical problems: the air conditioner is not working, I'm having constant problems with the power doors among other things. read more

I drove off the lot and had a maybe 15 minute test drive with the vehicle. I drove all the way from Lawrenceville Georgia roughly around 2 hours. I purchased this dealership. Please stay away from here. The guy is a high-pressure salesman with a attitude of a rattlesnake. He said I will be extremely happy with the vehicle that is not the case. I bought a 2007 Honda Odyssey which seems to be in great condition. When I got to Atlanta after driving it on the highway for 2 hours I noticed when I hit the brakes there was severe shaking. I had my mechanic to check it out he said you had warp rotors. Front and rear were replaced at the cost of $400. When I gas up not too far from the dealership I kept smelling burning oil. He stated it was from the oil change they performed on the vehicle. When I got back to Georgia I continued to smell the burning oil and later mechanic check it out and there was an issue with the oil solenoid. The part alone from the dealer is $650. Next I woke up this morning thinking that it was a battery issue I had AAA to come out to run Diagnostics. It turned out to be the alternator. The cheapest part I can go without remanufacturing was $485 for a alternator. Keep in mind I only had the van a few weeks. I called him to explain he got very defensive very angry yelling and screaming. I've already paid cash for the van $5300. I didn't get my title yet he keeps saying that he is going to send it I had to call him twice still no title. As far as safety the van is a great van strong engine and transmission. However my mechanic said that he was very disappointed about some of the problems that van we're having. He was concerned that I have children in the van could have broken down my family in jeopardy. The dealer thinks I'm making this up but I pictures to show it. When he was telling me the van he stated that this is a great van you will love this van easy sales pitch but when I presented the problems I had after a few weeks he said oh it's a used van. him I was pulled over twice by the police regarding this temporary tag in Georgia. I live in Gwinnett County we have one of the toughest police jurisdiction in the state. I work for Gwinnett County and I had to tell two officers I just purchased miss van. there wasn't any problem I still had to present my paperwork if I had the title like he promised I would have had my tags by now please Please please stay away from this dealership the owner or salesperson name is Joe. I will post this on all social media. read more

Joe at Carolina Auto Connection sold me a 2000 Jetta. Told me how great and dependable the car is and would be. I came to the lot with my 5 year old son, explaining that this would be my main form of transportation. Wanted to test drive the car, he agreed but insisted he ride with me, no problem. I asked if i could get someone else to check it out. He would not go for that. Said I could take it to his shop or one of the other places he deals with. Should have been a red flag. One the way home with the car pulled over and noticed the tires started to lose air. The next day backing out of my drive noticed that fluids were leaking. Took it to a trusted mechanic to have it checked. Found lots of small issues and a major leak from the flange connector. Said the engine had been cleaned up to cover this leak and it had been leaking for a while. So would i buy another car from Joe and the Guys at CAC. NO!!!!!!!!!!! When i approached them all they told me was We are Human and cant catch everything. Keep us in mind in the future. I will keep them in mind and NOT go back. Coming soon C.A.C customer facebook page: how we were taken. read more

I walked into their business office to inquire about a vehicle and the salesperson acted like he didn't know what I was talking about. I told him I had seen the vehicle on their website. He then rudely told me that vehicle was "coming soon" and that I needed to learn how to read. He then said if the vehicle doesn't have a price tag its not for sale. As I was leaving another salesperson was walking up to the office and asked what was going on. I told him that the other Guy was rude and apparently didn't what to show me the vehicle. Then the first salesperson came to the door obviously angry told me not to talk behind his back and learn how to read. I felt like if I didn't get in my car and leave that he was ready to fight. I was ready to support a local business but I will now go elsewhere. read more

I recently purchased a 2006 Scion XB at Carolina Auto Connection. The entire processes was so easy and the sales associates were very helpful. I lucked out finding a car there because not only was the service great, but the car was also very affordable. I dragged my mom all the way from Atlanta to look it over and test drive. It was exactly as promised so we bought it! Now that I have been driving my car for a while I have yet to see a problem with it. I didn't even know how to drive a stick shift when I bought it!! I am very satisfied with my Carolina Auto Connection experience and would recommend them to anyone. read more