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Carvana

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2.2

543 Customer Reviews

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Carvana’s all-online used-car purchasing process allows you to choose a car online, get financing and have the car delivered directly to your home.

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2.2 Stars out of 543 Reviews
5 Star:19% 4 Star:3% 3 Star:6% 2 Star:11% 1 Star:58%
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Posted on Oct 16, 2019

Never inspected the car

By Ryan D., North Carolina, Verified Reviewer

I was on the market for an SUV because of my first newborn. No 150-point inspection! Delayed car for 3 weeks because of repairs so canceled the order for a 2016 Acura first (broken rear window) then a KIA Sorento SXL 2016 (broken center console then powerlift gate). Also, be careful of car model and make because sometimes it is different in the window sticker.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Carvana

Oct 21, 2019

Ryan, thank you for providing feedback about your experience with Carvana. We apologize as this is not the experience we want any of our customers. All of our vehicles are used, which does mean there will be standard wear associated with normal vehicle usage. Our 150-point inspection is important, as we will address all necessary repairs in order to have the vehicle meet our high standards. We want to apologize for the delay in your deliveries as we wanted to ensure the vehicle met these standards but understand the inconvenience this delay caused you. Although you decided not to purchase a vehicle through Carvana, we hope that you were still able to find that perfect vehicle.

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 16, 2019

Wonderful company!

By Sandra B., Frankfort, KY, Verified Reviewer

I was intrigued by an online car dealership. I knew I wanted a certain make and model of a Rogue. I was patient until I found the exact match. Ordering was a breeze. The Carvana employees were super. My car arrived on time and I had a mechanic check it out during the 7-day trial window. The mechanic gave it an A! Can’t say enough about this company-all positive. Loved it so much I bought stock in the company! It had increased 40 percent since I purchased it! I wouldn’t miss out on this company!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 15, 2019

Horrible experience, they do no inspect the documents or vehicle!

By Jose R., Nebraska, Verified Reviewer

It has been a horrible experience. They first deleted all my contacts and asked to resign them. After that the truck was to be delivered and the delivery took way longer than usual, and finally to top it off when they sent the vehicle's title, they never bothered to check if the VIN number on the title matched the vehicle, which it didn't, and I had a horrible time at the sheriff's department trying to explain to them that I bought the car from Carvana and it was their mistake. After that, they promised an Enterprise rental would pick me up and they lied to me, kept me calling Enterprise and Carvana for over 4 hours and in the end nothing was solved. I don't recommend! Keep it local, these guys do not know what they are doing!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Carvana

Oct 25, 2019

Thank you so much for taking the opportunity to provide feedback on your purchase experience. We want to ensure that each of our customers have a great experience from beginning to end. Overall, your experience does not reflect the convenience and ease that we hope to provide for every customer, and for that we are truly sorry. We are happy to see that you have been in communication with our team to find an amicable solution in regard to the title. If you have any questions moving forward, please give us a call at (800) 333-4554.

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

What a waste of time. Go to CarMax, J.D. Byrider, etc...

By Joe D., Massachusetts, Verified Reviewer

Ordered a vehicle and was scheduled for delivery on September 13. They emailed the 12th and said there was a delay. After calling I was told the vehicle was damaged while loading (doubtful). They said they would need to repaint a bumper. When I asked if the price would be reduced because now it's been in an accident, they said no. Was then scheduled for September 27th. On September 26 I checked to see if I had any more "delay" emails. I did not, but when I checked the website my car's delivery date wad no longer September 27th, it was now October 10th. They didn't even notify me of this. When I called they said they will call back and never did. The next day I went to CarMax and bought a 2018 malibu with 19k miles for $16k and a better APR. These guys lie about delivery dates, they are not big enough nor do they have the resources to deliver on time.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Carvana

Oct 16, 2019

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Carvana aims to provide customers with the ideal car-buying experience. It looks like we fell short in your case and we sincerely apologize for that. Although unexpected delays can happen, we try our best to reach out and notify customers when these unexpected issues arise. Carvana conducts a 150 point inspection and wants to ensure each vehicle we deliver meets our high standards and would never want to give you a vehicle that is less than that. As Carvana continues to grow, we want to improve every aspect of the car buying process. We take your feedback very seriously and will notify the proper teams. Please contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns.

Helpful Review? 5 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

Shocked and IMPRESSED

By Diamante C., New Britain, CT, Verified Reviewer

Not only was the process easy and quick, my delivery was on time and we had no issues. Besides having to resubmit a few documents for verification purposes everything went smoothly. I purchased the vehicle and a week later had it at my doorstep. Very pleased.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

Worst customer care, worst business model

By Gnanakumar I., Ellicott City, MD, Verified Reviewer

What else worst could happen on a purchase. Booked a vehicle, sent the check through bank, bought insurance coverage, got confirmation of the order and scheduled a delivery/pickup, but when we went to get the vehicle they could not find the vehicle and they are saying someone else bought the same vehicle two days before. Customer care members simply saying we will help you to find the next car. Not everyone could be like Amazon when it comes to Online Purchase. I waited almost four days and took my entire family for the vehicle pickup and this is highly disappointing. What is more disappointing/irritating is the answers by the customer care people. No worries from their side. Simple and cool to say "sorry we will find the next car."

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Carvana

Oct 14, 2019

Thank you so much for the time taken to provide us with this review of your recent experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you and your family experienced by going to our vending machine just to find out your order was not in place.

Anytime an edit of an order is initiated by our customers, a reschedule and replacement of order is needed to keep the purchase in place. When the order was not replaced the vehicle became unlocked. We would love to help you locate another car in our inventory and provide you the experience we pride ourselves on offering! Please give our advocate team a call and we will be sure to find you and your family a good fit.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to turning this experience around.

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 9, 2019

Unresponsive

By Mary H., Virginia, Verified Reviewer

Bought GMC Denali 2016 with 60k miles. Drove 2 weeks - into shop for AC and transmission. Also found a cracked head. Insurance slow and difficult but approved after I authorized engine tear down and paid $400 for a fluid flush (didn't fix it). In shop 1 and 1/2 months now - can't get parts. Have tried for 3 weeks to get a call back from Carvana - Paton then Carlie and now this week Juan. All promised a call back with an answer to my return/upgrade request. Total blow off when all I want is a truck to drive - willing to pay for it?

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Carvana

Oct 11, 2019

Thank you for taking the time to share your Carvana experience with us. We apologize that you are experiencing issues with your GMC Denali. We are glad to see that you are been in contact with one of our Specialists who is working with you towards a resolution. Thank you again for your feedback as this will allow us the opportunity to continue to improve.

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 8, 2019

Disappointed

By Linda M., Pennsylvania, Verified Reviewer

Unfortunately, the car we received is not great.

1. Scratches on the doors ($250).

2. Battery died after 6 months ($150).

3. Air conditioner does not work properly ($300).

All of these things made for a very bad shopping experience. I have tried to contact Carvana but with no luck. I would like compensation for all the problems the car has already had. I would think these things would be covered under the warranty yet no one has gotten back to me.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Carvana

Oct 9, 2019

We are disappointed to hear that your vehicle arrived with cosmetic imperfections and you experienced issues with the battery and the air conditioning. Your post-sale experience has not been ideal and your feedback is very important to us so that we can continue to improve our processes. We are having trouble locating your account to ensure your concerns have been addressed. If you have not already, please reach out to us at (800) 333-4554 to review your concerns further.

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 6, 2019

Great process...vehicle, not so much.

By Shaun N., Memphis, TN, Verified Reviewer

Purchased a 2011 Jaguar XJL and was, for the most part, very pleased with the process (placing the order, the feedback, signage of paperwork, delivery, etc.). However, the 150-point inspection needs some serious work. Less than 300 miles (2 weeks) into driving the car, there was a huge puddle of coolant on my garage floor. I also noticed that one of the rear AC vents was not blowing. So I brought antifreeze and took the car to the dealership. Silver Rock did approve both repairs, which was a plus (no additional money out of my pocket - but did spend unnecessary time and fuel). The dealership also found that the engine belt was worn and that the cabin pollen filter was excessively dirty. I had the dealership replace them both at my personal expense ($409.35). All these issues should have been addressed during the 150-point inspection. In addition to these mechanical issues, there is overspray on my windshield and passenger side window. No idea why, since the Carfax says no accidents. There are also gray-colored arrows on the body of the car, maybe drawn on there to point out defects that needed attention. Two of the tire air pressure caps were missing (called Carvana about that and was told "they are relatively inexpensive, you can go by some and we will reimburse you". I didn't bother sending in the receipt, as I felt they should have sent some to me, instead of inconveniencing me. These issues should have been addressed during the detailing and washing of the vehicle, prior to delivery to me. I paid over the market value for this car, with the hopes Carvana had done exactly what they said they had done in the car's bio. I'm disappointed with the condition of the car and expected better.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Carvana

Oct 8, 2019

We would like to thank you for taking the time to reach out to us regarding your Carvana experience. All of our vehicles go through our 150-point inspection to ensure our top quality standards. We want to apologize if there were some details missed during the inspection as we know this can be frustrating. Your feedback is a crucial part of our companies’ process improvement so we will be sure to pass it along to the appropriate parties. After reviewing your account, it does look like you worked with our inside team to have your concerns addressed. Thank you again for your honesty and feel free to contact us with any other questions or concerns.

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 5, 2019

Carvana's customer service is really bad. I will not buy a car from Carvana.

By James J., Los Angeles, CA, Verified Reviewer

I purchased a 2018 Land Rover Velar. The car had many many nicks, dings, and scratches when it was delivered. These cosmetic imperfections were not showed nor indicated on their advertised website.

Also, the activity key (wrist band shape) that was supposed to come with the car (it was seen in the advertised photo) didn't come with it.

I explained these issues to the driver who delivered the car to me, and he promised me to contact the Carvana regarding them.

I got email from Carvana that offering only $100 for those sever cosmetic imperfections. I responded to cover more, but they refused.

Also, the message included the missing activity key, but I couldn't clearly understand what I need to do, so I replied for more detail. Since then, I didn't get any reply back from them even though I sent an email a few more times.

Finally, I called them today because 100 days of Carvana's warranty will expire soon, but they said that they cannot do anything about the activity key since 30 days were passed since the first email.

First of all, it is their fault not delivering the key with car, and also not responding to my reply email for detail. They are now accusing me of not acting in 30 days.

I will not buy any car from Carvana from now on. Their customer service is not satisfactory at all. They are avoiding their big and initial mistakes and laying the blame on the customer by a small mistake.

This will not happen if they deliver the car with everything it supposed to come with.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Carvana

Oct 7, 2019

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. You have been more than patient and we are genuinely sorry for all the challenges you have encountered since your delivery. Carvana aims to make the car buying process as easy and stress-free as possible. A 150 point inspection is conducted on every car to ensure it meets our high standards. The last thing we would ever want to do is deliver a vehicle that does not meet this standard. After reviewing your account, it does look like you have worked with our inside team to have these issues resolved and we have provided the proper next steps. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.

Helpful Review? 5 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 5, 2019

They'll take your money and run!

By Keely W., North Carolina, Verified Reviewer

We initially thought Carvana was a great experience...Little did we know that when we actually had a problem with the vehicle we bought, Carvana would not stand behind their product. We called on Friday when we were still under warranty and were told to take the vehicle in on Monday. Our travel over the weekend made our mileage go over and now CARVANA/SILVERROCK will not cover the $855 expense due to a faulty electrical system. VERY DISAPPOINTED!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Carvana

Oct 7, 2019

Thank you for taking the time to bring your concerns to our attention. Carvana has a focus on ensuring a smooth pre and post purchase process which is why we offer a complimentary 100 day/4189 mile limited warranty. We do see that you have in fact been in contact with our team in regards to this issue however do feel free to reach out should further concerns arise - we are open 7 days a week from 8am - 9pm EST.

Helpful Review? 7 People Have Voted
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