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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Steve P.

    I would recommend CarMax to anyone and everyone. I've had two major car purchases since living in California and have NOT been disappointed. I really appreciate the no hassle or haggle when buying a car.

    Vanesa D.

    I went in, afraid of what I was going to experience walking into a dealership. I even took a friend just in case someone tried to pressure me into something that wasn't just right... Ivan, you made my experience hopeful and smooth. You reassured me you weren't here for the money but to help me get what made me feel me! Once I took the car home, he still checked in on me to make sure everything was going smoothly. Unfortunately, I did have to return the vehicle within the 10 day mark BUT within 5 hours, Ivan was able to find the same exact car, same price, same mileage and had it delivered to Duarte. He literally rolled the red carpet out for me and I couldn't be more happier. Thank you Duarte team, thank you Ivan.

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    Lawring W.

    Everything went smoothly. (5/3/2025) Got a quote online first for selling a car, and after they checked the car, they confirmed that they honor the quoted they gave. The whole process took about 1 hour which wasn't too bad. Had a good experience overall. Would recommend.

    Robin C.

    I had a great experience with Kristen and Omar. Even when things came up outside of their control held up the process, they were always checking in and making sure that I had a positive experience. They were thoughtfully highlighting vehicles that would be the best fit and not trying to go outside of the budget.

    Here we are with our new car and the beyond excellent sales agent, Salim!
    Dan G.

    My Fiancé and I had a wonderful no stress no pressure experience with Salim the sales agent. I can't say enough about how great Salim was! He helped us understand our best options with kindness, professionalism, patience and great attitude! Thank you so much Salim and Carmax Duarte! This was our first purchase there, but it will not be our last.

    2015 Toyota Prius

    Just wanted to say thank you very much to Roger for being the best salesman he was very helpful and straight forward i recommend asking for Roger if you plan on buying a car with carmax , CarMax made my experience very wonderful I don't feel bad about my purchase I'm happy with my vehicle I'll definitely consider buying another vehicle with carmax , I'm not the type to leave a review but Roger definitely earned it and everyone in the dealership is very helpful!

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    Ask the Community - CarMax

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    The process was easy as there is no haggling and the paperwork was quick (about 40 mins).

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    Forza Motors - The price that was listed on the vehicle.

    Forza Motors

    (47 reviews)

    TL DR, "Ivan" was extremely rude and a sleazy salesman that endangers his clients. Do not buy the…read morered Mazda Protege5 that is for sale (or rather any car that is for sale here) To my credibility, this is not the first Mazda Protoge5 that I have owned, I have done top to bottom maintenance on this kind of car and am not naive nor a novice to this vehicle. That being said, I will detail the pre-test drive issues I found with the car. For starters the glove box handle was broken. Just straight up missing. When I asked how do I open the glove box, "Ivan," said "here let me open it for you." He then proceeded to finger the broken glove box, prying at it to open, where he never got it open, and then just moved on. The roof rack trim is cracked, and on this kind of car this can result in water leaking into the cabin and causing mold to build up. Before the test drive I turned on the ac to test its functionality. The belt that drives the ac let out a loud squealing. I asked him "So whats up with that" and he remarked "its just because you just turned on the ac, it will go away." During my test drive I noticed that the seat belt light does not shut off despite all passengers wearing their seatbelts, I don't even begin to know why. Another problem I noticed is that the shifter linkage needs rebuilding, the shifter is "floppy" and does not return to neutral, you can literally throw it side to side and it will stay there. The two major problems with this car are ones that I consider dangers to the client. The clutch is almost gone in this car. The clutch is "all the way to the floor" meaning the diaphragm spring in said clutch is wearing out. I asked him when the clutch was replaced, he responded that he did not know, this means it is probably still the original 150k mile clutch. The most dangerous of them all is the brakes. I notice that when braking, all of the linkage and body of the car shakes, this means the rotors are warped or severely worn down. This is an EXTREME safety hazard. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR. When I asked him when the brakes were last replaced he claimed that his shop had replaced them. I asked "the pads and rotors, or just the pads" he said "both." Intentionally lying and risking the safety of the client. What bothered me extremely is that when I asked to test drive the vehicle "Ivan" said "look man, I am busy, the price of 5000 is firm if you aren't going to pay full price don't even bother wasting my time" (The audacity of this dude I swear). I drove an hour to purchase the vehicle, and after being extremely mislead, this "Ivan" was not even willing to negotiate. Overall, in my experience with this "Ivan" and the Active Auto Group was not only disrespectful, but downright criminal. Do not even consider buying a car from here. As similar to the other individuals leaving reviews, I was blocked shortly after leaving his lot. This is in an attempt to prevent negative reviews on his Marketplace account that would hurt his pr. I know this "Ivan" will probably respond with some cookie cutter pr rebuttal trying to devalue or dismiss my review. That is because he only cares about making a quick buck at the expense of the safety of his client. Do not be mislead, do not buy a car, do not waste your time, do not risk your life. Also suspicious that on Yelp the name of this location is "Forza" instead of the actual name of "Active Auto Group."

    Really happy with the whole experience. The car drives great, and the process was smooth and easy…read morefrom start to finish. Definitely satisfied overall.

    iDeal Auto Sales of Rosemead - GT4

    iDeal Auto Sales of Rosemead

    (17 reviews)

    Overall, I had a very positive experience purchasing my 2023 Hyundai Kona this past weekend. Was in…read morethe market for one, saw one I liked on Carfax for what I considered to be a super-competitive price, made an appointment to see it on Saturday. My salesman Albert was friendly, professional, and never made me feel rushed. He even took the time to drive me to my bank so I could pick up a cashier's check to pay for it in full, which I really appreciated. Once I returned, the finance department had everything ready, and the paperwork was completed efficiently. From the start of my appointment to driving off the lot was just under two hours, making the buying process much smoother than I expected. The reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is the pricing structure. The advertised price was very competitive, but the vehicle also included a protection package that I was told was mandatory. But even with that package, the final price was still lower than comparable 2023 Konas I found through Carvana and Carfax with similar mileage/accessories (sunroof, upgraded display, etc.), so I do feel that I received a very fair deal. I simply would have appreciated greater transparency about the final price from the beginning. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase and with the customer service I received from Albert and the finance team. If the pricing had been presented a little more transparently upfront, this would have easily been a five-star experience. If I'm ever again in the market for a used car, will definitely give them a shot in the future.

    Don't waste your time here! They advertise a certain price then try to add lojack, ceramic…read morecoatings, and other things to raise the price on you.

    Longo Toyota - 2026 TOYOTA CAMRY SE

    Longo Toyota

    (5.1k reviews)

    I highly recommend Longo Toyota! This is our 4th Toyota purchase from Longo Toyota, and the service…read morewe continue to receive is always more than expected. A special thank you to Shawn Castillo, Digital Sales Manager. Shawn stayed with us throughout the entire process and was always positive, professional, and helpful. We never felt rushed or pressured at any point. He made the whole experience easy and comfortable. Thank you, Shawn, and the entire Longo Toyota team! We'll definitely continue coming back.

    I want to give a shout out and a thank you to Robert Castillo in sales. I was recommended to him by…read moremy co-workers that have bought cars from him. I had reached out to Robert during the week and told him I would stop by on a Sunday. Before heading over to Longo, I decided to stop by a local dealer as i figured it was a closer drive.... As I was sitting trying to negotiate a deal, Robert messaged me asking if I was going to be stopping by at Longo. Thank god he reached out, after explaining my current deal and expressing my frustration with my local dealer he told me to come to Longo and that he and his manager would help me out. He kept his word and helped me get a better deal than my local dealer was offering me. I am so glad I reached out to Robert and got his help. This is actually my second time buying from longo. The first time was for a 4runner with a different salesman that I dont remember his name. This second time was even better with Robert.

    Plug-In Auto - Buckle up, my friends, because the road ahead is paved with adrenaline and luxury

    Plug-In Auto

    (923 reviews)

    I'm very happy with my Corvette and appreciate everyone at Plug-In Auto who helped make it happen…read more A special thank you to Jennifer, who was always friendly and worked with me throughout the process. I also want to recognize Mari and Shawn for taking the time to answer my many questions and providing guidance whenever I needed it. They were patient, responsive, and made sure I felt informed before making my decision. Can't forget the gentleman who washed/detailed my car nice and clean before I took it home. I appreciate their efforts and am excited to be driving my dream car. Thank you all for helping make it happen!

    UPDATE TO MY ORIGINAL REVIEW:…read more Unfortunately, my opinion of this dealership has completely changed since purchasing a Tesla from them. When we purchased the car, everyone was friendly, professional, helpful, and very eager to make the sale. We left feeling like we had been treated well and were happy with our experience. That changed completely when the person we purchased the car for fell three weeks behind on her payment. The car was repossessed, and when I contacted the dealership to try to resolve the situation and make the payment, we were told we would need to pay approximately $3,500 to redo the loan. The attitude and treatment we received at that point were completely different from when they were trying to sell us the car. The conversation was rude, condescending, and extremely disappointing. I told Sergio, the person I was referred to, that if the lenders they work with are this aggressive about repossession, I believe customers should be made very aware of that when purchasing a vehicle. His response was that it was not their responsibility to tell customers that. When I said I thought it would simply be good business practice, he responded, "No, it's not." That response told me a lot. When my husband went to return the car, he also overheard Tony on the phone discussing the repossession of another customer's vehicle. Obviously, I cannot speak to that customer's circumstances, but after our experience, it certainly made us question how often this happens with vehicles sold through this dealership and the lenders they choose to work with. I understand that the owner of the car was late on the payment. I am not disputing that, and I am not saying there should be no consequences for being late. My issue is with how quickly this escalated, the amount of money we were told we would have to pay to redo the loan, the lack of concern about making customers aware of the lender's practices, and most of all, the dramatic difference in how we were treated once they were no longer trying to sell us a car. They were wonderful when they wanted our business. Our experience when there was a problem was the complete opposite. Based on what happened to us, I would strongly encourage anyone considering purchasing a vehicle here to ask very specific questions about the lender, late-payment policies, repossession procedures, reinstatement fees, and exactly what happens if a payment is late before signing anything. I wish we had.

    CarMax - usedcardealers - Updated September 2026

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