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    2.7 (121 reviews)
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Angela M.

    Y'all. We were in the market for a used car and we had a bit of a challenge. My last car was a Subaru Impreza which I loved, but I leased it before my partner and I were serious and he's 6'5". The Impreza was uncomfortable for him as a passenger and impossible for him as a driver. We knew we needed something bigger. We stopped at the Nissan dealer nearby and tried a Rogue. I really liked it, but didn't like the dealer. We decided to stop by Carmax because we knew they'd have a wide selection of SUVs across brands for us to try to see what was comfortable for him. We walked in without an appointment and they assigned someone to us but said it would be a little bit. They told us all the cars have the keys in them (in a little metal box that's locked) and we could get in and out of as many as we wanted while we waited. We tried a few different ones before Will called to tell us he was ready for us. We talked him through our situation and test drove a Ford Escape Titanium. It was... ok. I had some reservations about how complicated the infotainment system was and I didn't like the windshield wipers (if you're buying you might as well like everything right?) We talked about Rogues after that but didn't test drive that day. We left with a little more info on how to navigate the website and Will's number. We told him we'd be back Friday or Saturday. I reached out on Friday and we got the first appointment on Saturday. I told him which Rogue I was interested in and he had it waiting for us to check out and test drive. I really liked it and thus began the easiest car buying experience of my life. No pressure. No hidden fees. Nothing. We walked in at 9am and I was driving home by 11am. It was fantastic. I really appreciated everyone there but especially Will for his patience and understanding. They even put a bow on it when you pick it up to drive home!

    Dan R.

    I've never bought a car at CarMax, and I've never sold a car to CarMax. I went there today to get an appraisal on my Toyota, and although the price offered was below my expectations, I was still pretty impressed by the whole experience. I made an appointment on-line and within a few minutes a guy called me, took some vehicle information, and asked if I knew CarMax sold cars too, he was definitely charging down that road pretty hard, until I told him I wasn't looking to buy a car from CarMax, I just wanted their valuation if I wanted to sell them my car. When we arrived at CarMax, we learned that he had passed us off to another sales rep. We wondered if he did that because we said we weren't interested in buying a car too. Who knows? Anyway, we were super impressed with the CarMax facility- its huge and bright and very pleasant. There's a customer lounge seating area, and complimentary coffee and water. It looks like one of the biggest car dealerships you've ever seen, with a big service counter, cars on the sales floor, and dozens of consultation cubicles. We met with a super pleasant young lady who sat with us at a cubicle, asked some questions on the car, took some info off my drivers license and asked for the keys. It took about 45 minutes to get the appraisal, its the number CarMax would pay me today for the car, a number that's good for one week. We got a printout that we'd need to bring back if we decide to accept their offer. I had done a Blue Book valuation before our trip to CarMax, and the low end of the Blue Book range was about $800 over the CarMax offer. But the CarMax offer was hassle free, no going through the misery of dealing with the general public or the pennies on the dollar rip-off you get from a trade-in at a dealership. If you value simplicity and low stress living, you'll probably be pretty happy selling your car here.

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    A massive thank you to the exceptional team at Bertera Subaru of Hartford for delivering first-rate…read morecustomer service throughout our entire car-buying journey. After a recent stressful car accident, we walked in needing guidance, and they were incredibly empathetic, patient, and ready to listen. They took the time to truly understand our situation and knew exactly how to help us move forward. When we had technical questions about the boxer engine layout, symmetrical all-wheel drive, the durable StarTex upholstery, or the phone charging system, they provided thorough, expert answers. What we appreciated most was their commitment to safety and education. They made absolutely sure we didn't drive our new 2026 Forester Sport off the lot until they had given us a complete, hands-on tutorial on how to navigate the touchscreen features, steering wheel controls, and mirror adjustments. If you are looking for top-tier safety, excellent Consumer Reports ratings, and pure driving comfort, Subaru is the ultimate choice. For the absolute best in managerial flexibility, staff expertise, fair pricing, and genuine customer care, it will always be Bertera in Hartford for us.

    Horrible Dealership- Avoid at all cost…read more I purchased my Subaru from Bertera and have had the vast majority of service performed there over the years. Unfortunately, when a serious issue arose, the dealership completely failed to stand behind the customer relationship. My Subaru's STARLINK radio unit failed, a well-documented issue that was the subject of a class action lawsuit and warranty extension. The radio had already been replaced once under warranty with the same unit. When it failed again, Bertera quoted $2,200 to replace it with the exact same component again. During the process I was told Subaru of America had never been involved with my vehicle, which turned out to be incorrect. Subaru's own records later showed three goodwill repairs totaling $1,752.73 connected to my vehicle. Instead of addressing the misinformation or helping resolve the situation, the dealership simply passed responsibility elsewhere and ultimately refused any assistance. I ended up repairing the radio myself through an independent electronics specialist for about one-third of the price. After years of loyalty as a customer, the takeaway was clear: once a problem falls outside their narrow policies, Bertera Subaru has no interest in helping. Very disappointing experience.

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    Let me start by saying I have bought 3 Volvos over the last 15 or so years from Gengras and always…read morehad my cars serviced by them. I will never return! Bought my last XC90 used from them, got 2 key fobs with the car. Within 6 months one of the fobs needed a new battery. Having changed my own fob batteries for the last 15 years, I opened it up and replaced the battery. A tiny (and I mean minuscule) piece of cheap plastic fell off that was tasked with holding the battery in a precise location inside the fob, rendering it useless! I used the second fob until it was time for service and then brought in the non-working one to them to look at. I was told it would be over $700 for a new one! The computer part of the fob was perfect-only a tiny piece of plastic to seat the battery was missing. Nope-need a whole new one! I spoke with the service manager, Peter, explaining what had happened, no deal. $700 for a new one. I explained that I have changed the fob batteries for years in my prior cars with no issue and was told that perhaps I should have called the service department to do it for me. I found that to be incredibly condescending. I asked them if they checked the fobs for issues prior to reselling a used car and was told that's not part of the pre-certified process. So no idea if the plastic was already cracked prior to my opening it. I suggested that they replace the fob for free, due to the issue and no guarantee the plastic wasn't cracked when I received it. After much back and forth, and a promise from Peter for a prompt return call, I had to call him back a week and a half AFTER he promised to call. Eventually Peter dropped the replacement fob cost to $375. I refused. I went to Mitchell Volvo and they were able to fix it no charge. After 15 years-Gengras has lost all of my business. I will buy my cars from Mitchell Volvo and I suggest others do the same.

    I leased a XC60. Once I got home, I noticed many interior issues with the design. The seat…read moreadjustment is limited. The computer screen is user distracting. Having to use the computer to control common tasks is dangerous. There's a real safety issue. The car manual on the computer is incomplete. There is no AM radio. Downloading an app is the fix. There are too many things to fix. The technology isn't convenient. The Volvo app is archaic. The dealership does not stand behind its love it or return it policy. The three day return policy was not honored. I called 18 hours after the purchase. I didn't get a return call. I reached out to the sales manager who would not honor the policy he states on the website. I was well within the return policy and he refused. I would strongly advise avoiding this dealership based on my experience. As for the dealership advancing a response to this review, please don't. The dealership's canned response cannot negate the reality of my experience.

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