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    3.5 (57 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Tim H.

    Very VERY pleased with my CarMax interaction. I shipped a car from Clackamas Oregon for $99, and didn't like the interior. Then I saw a vehicle in Renton that looked perfect, and I was able to ship it for free. After the test drive, I was sold on it! Bruce took great care of me, making sure I understood the process. I was waiting for an email, to give good reviews, but never got one, so I figured I'd share my experience here. Five stars for the Spokane Valley CarMax crew!

    RX onsite, the boyz @509TintCustoms matched up the glass [flawless effort]

    Yeah nah, no bow necessary but thanks anyway. Last place I thought I'd finish my RX350 search TBH. Over six months online, negotiating OTD pricing/transit fees/potential delivery timelines, being lied to or stunned by attempted STC charges [same feces different decade], paying for PPIs in La Habra, Rancho Mirage, the Bay Area, N Spokane and finally Lynnwood WA had one at near market pricing. CarMax shipped the 2014 over to the local Valley lot for free [typically a $500+ brokered transport]. Suppose the timing was right as Lynnwood was motivated/just dropped the price by $1k, yep it happens when they want to move inventory. Wasn't my 1st color choice but [growing on me] was a clean/safe AWD Toyota product and based on extensive research sufficient for my small business needs. CarMax allowed my PPI guy 5mi Jason [great kid] an open bay/lift to go through the vehicle. Passed Jason's inspection and continued forward although only one key/fob present which was a deal killer. Fob available had questionable functionality [low battery] which was resolved but backup fob was needed. With a bit of prodding Sales mgr Matt stepped up and said they'd cover the backup [in writing upon request]. Vehicle prepped for taking possession, drove it off lot when completed and immediately onto a job site. Within an hour noticed a chip in the windshield I, somehow, hadn't spotted before and ran it back to their lot. Service mgr Mike took a look, said it looked like a low-end attempted prior repair and arranged for a full replacement w/in 24hrs! Following day over to the boyz at 509TintCustoms to matchup the glass [flawless work]. A week or two went by and I received a call from a mobile locksmith about backup fob. Set up an appointment, locksmith showed up at my place and programmed a couple backup fobs at no charge. In closing, if you happen to cross paths with a mud covered granny rig roaming around be it city, rural prairie or BFE of our beautiful INW likely just the RX earnin' and helping yours truly keep the wolves at bay. Stay safe TLDR - I prefer negotiating but If this is an indicator of future transactions they will be my first stop, stellar effort/experience Spokane Valley CarMax -

    Bottom of car covered in transmission fluid

    If I could give zero stars I would. CarMax would not let me take the CRV to my own mechanic prior to actually purchasing the vehicle. So because they promised a "125+ point inspection" & the test drive went well, I purchased the vehicle. I immediately drove it from Spokane to my mechanic in Coeur d'Alene. The entire bottom of the car was COVERED in transmission fluid, all the way to the back bumper. The differential side seal was jammed in, looked like rushed lazy mechanic work on Carmax's side. There was also exposed wheel speed sensor wires that needed replaced. If I would have driven that car back to Montana with the amount of transmission fluid that was leaking, it would have seized the whole transmission. So dangerous, do not trust the "125+ point inspection". I then called CarMax to address the issue at 2pm on a Friday. They offered zero help as "everyone is done for the day but we can take it in Monday morning". I needed to get back to work in Montana Saturday evening. They had zero sympathy and not one single offer to help or recommendations on available mechanics, only "we can fit you in Monday". After calling over 20 mechanics I was able to get someone available to do the job. I paid out of pocket and am waiting to see if I will actually be compensated for these repairs, loss of wages, fees in transportation, emotional stress. I'm disappointed and flabbergasted at the lack of help provided by CarMax. Do not buy a vehicle from this CarMax unless you want to be lied to.

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    I have bought 3 cars from the Spokane Valley store. We have never had a problem with any cars. Great service and even better company.

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    Love how this place operates, worry free, no haggling, and waiting for the "I'll have to talk to my manager" BS.

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    Every time I have used the Honda service team here I have found them to be super friendly and…read moreinformative. Unlike a downtown dealer, I've never felt like they were trying to pull one over on me. Like most auto maintenance you can pay for convenience or DIY. They don't over pressure you either way, so I pick and choose what I have them do vs what I do myself. No scare tactics or anything like that ever used when I discuss with them what I will do vs what they will do. For instance, I personally hate doing oil changes myself, so will use them for that if I need other work done. Also had them install a OEM hitch because I have the lift gate kick sensor as well and had to be moved when the hitch was installed. I selected the OEM hitch because it looks much better than the aftermarket ones.

    I would avoid this lot by all means. Incompetent all around, typical used car salesman types:…read moreattentive when they want to sell you something, ghost once the sale has gone through. Hard sell on the warranty. There are major issues with internal comms. More than once I have contacted them about simple service related items. They tell me, "ok, come in any time." But then I show up and their service department is completely confused and I end up having to make an appointment and come back. The latest had to do with getting a front license plate bracket installed because they didn't install it when I bought it (I should have made them install it when I bought it). First time I emailed Nick who made a big show of "email me for anything." No answer. Then I call, they say 'come on in' and like an idiot I believe them. When I get there they turf me to AutoNation Acura next door, who are all confused because no one from Honda gave them any heads up about my coming over. Yesterday same thing happens. I made the mistake of believing the person I spoke to who said "come on in". Service ppl are again confused, say they don't have the bracket but can order one and tell me just show up to Acura and they'll install it. Tell me why I showed up to Acura today, they have 2013 and 2015 brackets but not 2014. Those Honda clowns either didn't order it or ordered the wrong one. Acura is ordering for me directly and ill show up tomorrow to have it installed. I trust them, but not Honda. I regret buying from autonation Honda. Worst experience ever.

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