I wanted to sell two cars for top dollar with as little hassle as possible, so I requested offers from CarMax, Carvana, and AutoNation, where I had purchased one of the vehicles. CarMax beat every other offer, and on one of the cars their quote was substantially higher than AutoNation's. It was an easy decision, especially since the Torrance location is only 1.8 miles from my house. Both vehicles were low mileage and in excellent condition. I uploaded all the requested information online and scheduled two appointments, one at 11:30 and the other at noon. When we arrived, I parked both cars and checked in. My wife had driven one of the vehicles over, and within minutes CarMax had arranged a complimentary Lyft to take her home. At 11:30, I was called to meet with a representative who handled the paperwork for both vehicles at the same time. She explained everything clearly, completed the paperwork efficiently, and handed me two checks for the exact amounts they had quoted online. No games, no last-minute negotiations, and no surprises. I was in and out in about 35 to 45 minutes. Before I left, CarMax even arranged a complimentary Lyft to get me home. The entire selling experience was outstanding. Every employee I interacted with at the Torrance location was friendly, professional, and efficient. Thank you, CarMax, for proving that a car transaction can actually be easy. No haggling, no hassle, just exactly what was promised. Five stars! read more

This review is about a specific CarMax employee, Michael Greenberg. I approached Michael and explained that I was looking for a vehicle. I also let him know that I am Deaf and that we could communicate by texting or using the Notes app on my phone. Unfortunately, he did not seem interested in helping me. We walked to another desk, and I typed my questions on my phone. Instead of looking at me while communicating, he kept looking elsewhere. I showed him my iPhone, and he simply opened a browser and told me there were no other cars available. He did not offer any alternatives, suggestions, or discuss other options that might fit my needs. When I asked additional questions, he continued looking away and avoided eye contact. His behavior made me feel like he did not want to help me. As a Deaf customer, this experience left me wondering whether I was being treated differently because of my disability. I felt unwelcome and disappointed. Because of this experience, I would not choose to work with Michael again. On the other hand, Phillip was outstanding. He was friendly, patient, and communicated very well with me. He made me feel respected and took the time to help answer my questions. I truly appreciate Phillip's excellent customer service and professionalism. read more

My experience at CarMax test-driving a '25 Kia Niro EV Wave was very easygoing. Their phone reps were incredibly helpful with my frequent calls and their assistance to seamlessly transfer the car from another location to one closer. Doing the paperwork online ahead of time made the actual dealership visit incredibly smooth. Reme H. went absolutely above and beyond! He was so accommodating, even bringing my pup some water.When the team found out I didn't have a ride home and planned to walk, they unexpectedly offered me a Lyft, which I gratefully accepted. Accommodating at its finest! I also had a Replace Your Ride letter, and the team thoroughly understood the program and walked me through clear expectations. I truly appreciate kindness and the stress free atmosphere. My pup and I felt very welcomed. read more

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It's been a month and this car still smell freaking putrid. I hope the person who thought it was a good idea to scent bomb newly sold vehicles always has a perpetual wedgie and both sides of your pillow are always warm. read more

I recently brought my car to CarMax in Torrance to get a trade-in appraisal. After taking my car for a test drive, the appraiser parked it, left it running, and left the AC blasting at maximum while unlocked/open in their parking garage the entire time I was browsing the lot. When I returned, a noticeable amount of my gas had been wasted. (Gas ain't cheap nowadays) When I raised my concerns, the response was completely dismissive--they mentioned they'd "tell the appraiser," but admitted they have no cameras inside the parking garage in case anything were to go missing from an unlocked vehicle. The lack of care for customer property and the total absence of security measures is very concerning. Save yourself the hassle and take your business elsewhere. read more

Selling a car at Carmax is probably recommended as the easy button but in the long run (not just me) after experiencing this I don't recommend selling your vehicle to them. I received not one but 4 toll violations and when I tried to call CarMax about the registration they notified due to California state regulations I need to submit my PinkSlip in to DMV when you have to submit and turn in the pinkslip upon sale of car to Carmax. It was a nightmare and not worth downselling my Lexus for the time constraint I felt it was going to take to sell to private party. You have to contact each toll company and submit sale receipt of Carmax and each agency has to take you off their database manually which takes about 3 months for them to register you are not the owner. Meanwhile you have outstanding tickets for running tolls you did not run. Happens to everyone In hearing read more

Went in to buy a car and it was the smoothest process ever. Shoutout to Kyle!!! He was super sweet, explained everything really well, and got us all set in no time at all. Honestly it was a lot more streamlined than I thought it would be. Appreciate everyone who helped me buy my new car, I love it already read more

Had been shopping for a car many months waiting for the right fit. Found it via CarMax and had it shipped to this store for $99 to test drive. Eric the salesman was communicative and made the entire buying process smooth, from setting up financing to putting together documentation and making the down payment. He was not pushy and easy to work with. Fast forward two weeks after buying when a factory defect caused a stress crack in the windshield (turns out this is common for this particular model year). Seeing as I was still under the 30-day limited warranty I took it to CarMax for inspection by Manny in the service department and they paid for the replacement. read more

Fast and efficient way to sell your car. Completed online appraisal form, which took like 10 minutes tops, then Carmax provides a tentative offer good for 7 days. The offer is generally pretty good compared to other sites and dealership offers. This will be my second time selling a car to Carmax and each time I've had a positive experience. read more

Went in for a service and they were super friendly and communicative about how long it was going to take.

No haggle, Tarek helped with us and was very friendly! Made sure we knew what to do every step of the way. The business staff and others were also friendly as well! read more

Searched the CarMax website for a few weeks to find the car matching the year, make, model, color and features our family wanted. It was in Arizona however. Had it transferred to CarMax Torrance for a nominal fee and a representative had walked us through the process for purchase and kept us up-to-date as to when the vehicle would reach their location. When the car arrived, it was inspected over a few days then prepared for pick up at a certain time. There was a slight issue with the paperwork where another representative had made a typo which caused a delay in pick-up. Had to wait for a few hours for the documentation to be redone. But when all the forms had been completed and approved, we were able to drive off. Despite the hiccup during the first attempt to accept the car, the professionalism shown by the staff was exemplary. Would definitely recommend others to do business at this location. read more

CarMax - '22 Tesla Model 3 LR - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Torrance, California

Brought a vehicle to Car Max to sell since we didn't want to deal with placing ads and meeting up for test drives. We received an offer which was valid for 7 days. Price they offered was fair and the process was seamless. They require the title and vehicle registration to complete the sale. If you have only 1 key they will adjust the price down. Luckily we had both so not sure what the adjustment would be. If 2 owners are on the title with an "or", then just 1 person needs to sign off. Car Max will handle all the DMV paperwork. Just remember to cancel your auto insurance for the vehicle. We walked out with a check after a short wait. Easy peasy. read more

CarMax - Window where you either pay or get paid - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Torrance, California

Phillip helped me into a car that I adore. The process was easy, and he should give himself more credit for how he works under pressure. He was thorough and knowledgeable, and very helpful. I really appreciate him and all his efforts! read more

CarMax Torrance makes selling your car SO easy and deserves a 5 star rating in my book mostly because I got the highest cash value for my 2015 Honda Civic while enjoying a very quick, easy, and professional sales process! Just make sure you have all of your paperwork - title, car reg, driver licenses - plus a cleaned up car and you'll be in and out in a jiffy with zero pressure to sell. (Though note that you have 7 days after the initial appraisal to make a decision on the current offer). To be completely transparent, I was hesitant to sell my car here at first because of the average Yelp reviews. However, after calling 4 other highly rated car buyers discovered on Yelp within the Los Angeles area (all the way up to Santa Monica and out to Bellflower), CarMax Torrance offered me a significantly higher rate than all of them which matched exactly what was offered via Edmunds. In fact, 1 buyer told me I should "take the money and run!" lol. I truly appreciated the vote in confidence coming from a competitor :). This being said, note that my review is based solely on my selling experiences, so I'm not sure how the experience would be here when buying. But if you're just selling - CarMax for the win! read more

I went there twice to get their estimate on my cars, it's as straight forward and easy as you'd expect from what they're known for. Most used car dealers ask their potential selling customers to get a Carmax estimate before they make offers, I see why now. Because CarMax gave low end offers. The first car they offered $40,000, I sold it two weeks later at $50,000 with three committed buyers, I took the one came with cashier's checks from the same bank I use, and rest in cash, willing to meet at my bank to verify and deposit them before I sign off the pink slip. The second car they offered $11,000, I sold it the next day at $17,500 with two committed buyers, I took the one came with cash in his wife's purse and willing to meet at my bank to use the bank's machine to count bills. I fully understand most people are unwilling to go through the process to sell their own cars, as some people think the lines at Costco gas station is too long for them to save $0.90~$1.00 a gallon. I get it. What I'm saying is, CarMax is the easiest way to sell your car, but you are paying dearly for the convenience. read more

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Ok so I was so impressed by the ease of this process and what a delightful experience. I had to make it a two day process and Rachel was working the service area both days and was so kind and lovely. Bri helped me with my paperwork and she was also so friendly and lovely to talk to. I really appreciate everyone working there that helped me. But on top of that I got a better deal on my car then the dealership wanted to give me and I will always sell my car with CarMax now! I'm definitely a loyal customer based on my entire experience here from the ease of the online quotes to the staff. 10/10 thank you! read more

I recently just purchased a new vehicle and I was helped by Danny Scott. He was super amazing very thorough very detailed throughout the whole process explained everything to me and made me extremely comfortable. His customer service skills were so amazing. It will have me recommending my family and friends to come here and see him! The process truly exceeded my expectations. He even took my pic for me!! read more

CarMax - New Car - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Torrance, California

We just had the absolute best experience at Carmax. We got a quote to sell our vehicle online. We were given a code. We had an appointment at 9 o'clock walked in with our code and walked out with our check before 9:30 with the exact amount that the quote was given online. Mark was our wonderful attendant who helped us. His service was amazing. I absolutely recommend Carmax if you are selling a vehicle no hassle. read more

If I could give it a zero, I would!!! We purchased a car back in March. When you buy a car from CarMax, you get 10 days to decide if you want to keep the car. We got the car on Friday and took it to our mechanic for an inspection first thing Saturday morning. As we were driving home from picking up our daughter, we noticed a burning smell. Now, CarMax promises a 125-point inspection of your vehicle. We had the car delivered from Victorville so it was supposed to have been inspected in Victorville and again when it arrived at Torrance. During the inspection, my mechanic called me into the bay to show me an issue. The car had a major oil leak in the crankshaft and one other part. The burning smell was the oil heating up under the car as we drove . The amount of oil on the crankshaft cover revealed that there was no way this car had been inspected or if they did inspect it, nothing was done about it which is worse. This issue would have been impossible to miss in any inspection. I, immediately, took the car straight to the CarMax service center but it was closed on the weekend. The leak was so problematic that our mechanic recommended not driving the car. So, the car sat in my driveway all day Saturday and Sunday. I called the service center first thing Monday morning and the first day they could get me in was Wednesday. So, the car sat in the driveway for another three days. Finally, I went in on Wednesday to take the car in. At that point, the car was not going to be ready until Friday. This would mean that I would not be able to drive the car 7 out of the 10 day try out, at minimum. BTW, the car was not ready on Friday. So, my wife and I simply asked for an extension of the 10 trial period. The issue was obviously not our fault because it was either missed or ignored during the inspection. This does not seem like an unreasonable ask. At first, we were told no problem. Then, they changed it to a 3 day trial. Eventually, they decided not to extend the 10-day trial at all. It was a horrible experience accompanied with flat out lies from CarMax. I would recommend avoiding them like the plague. Side note: There was a woman in the service center experiencing a problem with her car's transmission going out. She had only had the car for a few days. read more

Buying a car there was one thing I worked with Patrick and he was amazing. He wasn't there the day. I finally picked up my car as it came from another location so I had somebody else and that did not go as well. But Patrick did the main part. Two major things the first thing is the tires looked bad , I brought the card to my mechanic because I had that first trial period to bring it back if anything needed to be fixed and I told him I didn't like the tires that didn't look safe and he completely agreed. Carmax told me they were at the minimum safe range and they refused to give me new used tires so I had to buy four new tires a couple months later. Secondly, my other issue is that you cannot get in touch with the repairs department- you literally just have to walk in there. Then an oil change I thought was very cost-effective through them, but even with an appointment, it takes three or four hours so I've decided to go back to oil stop where they check everything. They specialize in changing oil and it may be more expensive but at least I'm in and out in a reasonable amount of time and I don't have to get an Uber from Carmax or sit there for four hours. The last time I got my oil change I mentioned that my trunk was getting stuck. It's electric and it was getting stuck close and stuck open so they said they checked and everything was fine but that night and the next day my car wouldn't start. The battery was not catching when I would try to start it. And finally two days later of this and not be able to start my car at one point I ended up having to call AAA and my battery was dead and I had to get a new battery. It looked like it was the original battery that was in the car. My car is a 2021. Initially, I made sure that all the connections were good because it just started after I had them change the oil and check the electric trunk.-I brought it to the garage so they could check all the connections cause it was acting like something was loose. So I don't really know what they did to check the trunk or if they check electronics or if they do anything with the battery but it just seem coincidental. But again moving forward, I won't bring it back there for an oil change and I would recommend that you make sure you get somebody who actually cares about you and answers your questions and like I said Patrick he's young, but he's so knowledgeable and he was so good. He just wanted to try to get me a car. He never pushed me and I didn't feel like I was working with a sleazy car salesman. read more

We were pleased with the nearly seamless experience of selling our 20-year old sedan to CarMax in Torrance DA. Website was smooth to navigate, gave an estimate, made appointment, smooth, appraiser agreed with web estimate, check in hand. Nice. read more

I purchased a vehicle from CarMax in Torrance in June 2024 and brought it back shortly after because the brakes felt unsafe and made loud, concerning noises. I told the service staff I didn't feel safe driving the car, but they dismissed me and claimed the noise was "normal" for recently replaced brakes. I was ignored, talked over, and completely disrespected. I took the car to a certified brake technician who told me the condition was extremely dangerous and I should not have been driving it at all. I ended up having to pay out of pocket to replace the brakes and rotors myself. CarMax not only sold me a defective car, but when I came back to report the issue, they failed to take any responsibility and ignored a clear safety concern. I felt taken advantage of, disrespected, and unsafe. I would never recommend buying a car from this location, and I'm currently pursuing legal action because of how poorly this situation was handled. Buyers beware. CarMax sold me a lemon and put my safety at risk. read more

Sold my high-mileage 2014 Prius to CarMax for exactly what was estimated online. The entire process--from start to finish--took 45 minutes. It was so, so smooth and stress-free. No pressure, no upsells, just straightforward service. Huge thanks to Briniya, who was an absolute pro--friendly, efficient, and a joy to work with. We'd gladly come back because of her! read more

I came to get an estimate on my car, service was very fast, friendly staff. I received a report within 40 mins. Felt no pressure to sell car. It was a great quote. read more

My appointment was at 9:30am but I got here at 9:07am the mechanic was in my face with Anthony. So from the beginning I was waiting for them to put the Coolant Valve in and now he say an another light came on. So now he has to drive down there and pick up the part which means another hour. I hate coming to car places they always tend to over charge the customer. Especially when we are women. For many years. Here it is in 2025 I should have brought my man here with me . I actually made the appointment early so I can leave before he took his lunch break. At 11:30-12:30pm Ug I hope that's all he has to do to the car. Being off of work I don't want to spend all day here. And it's my dad's Birthday. He is 75 today. . read more

CarMax - On my 2020 Audi Q 5 Plug in Hybrid. - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Torrance, California

Update they took the car in again. Car was gone for two months. They replaced the engine and a couple of other things to get it to run. Ran well for 2 weeks and now the check engine light is back and it is blinking. I don't want this car anymore. I'm tired of all the issues and inconveniences to my life due to this car. I've tried to speak to management regarding these issues to see how they can resolve this because I am not happy. Manager refuses to meet with you or even acknowledge you. I haven't even had the car for a year. I make all my payments on time even when the car is in the shop. This car has spent more time in the repair shop than it has with me. INSANE I WILL BE GOING TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AND DCA. I WILL ALSO BE SEEKING LEGAL HELP THROUGH AN ATTORNEY Videos and photos listed below read more

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it's funny this place wouldn't appraise my car cause I didn't have an import sticker on the engine now I'm not sure how ignorant well I am sure how ignorant they are because there's very few even American models that engines are built in the United States and this is a German vehicle so don't trust them now we see why they have so low low stars they're not trustworthy. They have no honor and everything they do is to try and bleed you drive money. read more

I saw a vehicle at the carmax website in Torrance on Saturday October 4. I filled out the pre qualification. All looked good. I reserved an appointment to go look at it the next afternoon as Saturday was too late since I would have been coming from Corona. At 7 pm I got a call that the vehicle was not available. Somebody else got it. I was disappointed. This would've been my second time coming to a carmax as the first turned out to be faulty so they did a buyback. Fast forward to Tuesday October 7. The car was reserved for me to look at. I looked at this on my account. I had made an appointment to go see another vehicle after I had put in the request to see this second vehicle from Palmdale to Ontario. Turned out they sold it and didn't tell me until I got to my appointment. Communication is horrible at all carmaxs. I highly recommend you take your money elsewhere. My time and money was wasted this time and the last 17 months dealing with a faulty vehicle from the Irvine carmax. I'm happy I went elsewhere and bought another beautiful vehicle. It was a pleasant and easy transaction. read more

I don't know about other people but I have had two cars from here now and I gotta say that additionally I bring my car here for servicing and it's always been great the warranty covers everything I trust them more than other dealerships read more

Great people and excellent customer services. They honest what deal they gave to me , not like other dealers read more

CarMax - Hard workers and very nice customer service - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Torrance, California

Micheal was great! Very kind and funny and very good at his job. I never leave reviews but he was very sweet to me and my mom when we were looking to buy a car. Give him a raise! read more

They leave you on hold forever and everyone tells you a different story about everything. One person tells you one thing and someone else tells you something else. They are so shady and a total rip off. Sell privately if you can. read more

I purchased a car from CarMax, and I was very happy with the experience. They brought in a car from one of their other dealerships at no cost to me. They put the car on hold for me. (Note: 3 other dealerships sold the car that I made appointments to see) I purchased the car at a fair price. It was a no presser sale. My sales rep was Jose Gonzalez, and he was very helpful. I got the car with a full tank of gas. They give you a 10-day full refund if you don't like the car. They give you a 90 day or 4000-mile service warranty, that you will not find at any other dealership. The finance department was very helpful with my credit union preapproved loan. They help me with the online loan process. I was in and out in about 2 hours. This includes me taking my car home and they gave me a free uber ride back to their dealership to get my newly purchased car. read more

I sold them my Tahoe , they made me the highest offer out of all the dealers in the South Bay, when I went in I was out of there in less then 30 minutes with my check. I was surprised how easy they made it. Mark helped me out and he was really good. read more

Shout out to the Service Tech Manny G.! He was very thorough in explaining to me exactly what my car needed, as well as very courteous at the counter & when he let me know that my vehicle was ready for pick up. Also, he kept me updated on the progress of my vehicle and went above & beyond in providing specific options to me for the service my vehicle required. Overall, this is probably the best CarMax experience that I have had. I will definitely be recommending this location to others in the future. read more

Went there yo help my niece buy a car. She has great credit and down payment. We walked around the lot for 45 min.She pick 6 SUVs that she wanted to sit in. We came down stairs and waited 12min for a person to say "which cars, Let's see if they are available?" Not one car was available? "Reserved" "Being shipped" "Just came in" We wasted an hour. Why are these cars not marked or better would be to put them somewhere not on display read more

Ripoff don't sell them your car. They will lowball you by at least $1500. Auto Nation gave me a great price.

Carmax gave us an estimate to buy a vehicle after we completed an online questionnaire and within minutes we had an offer that was good for 7 days. We made an appointment for them to review the vehicle. All went well and they actually increased their estimate, we accepted and the paperwork was all automated and a breeze. We walked out with a check. The staff were professional and polite. I highly recommend Carfax in Torrance, CA. read more

My family has repeatedly sold autos at Carmax and they really have the process fine tuned- it's amazing how easy it is to work with them. Twice, we have worked with Alma as the person who handles the paperwork, and she's SOOO easy to work with and talented. You should try to know the value of your car, the amount you want, and realize that you will receive a lower amount than if you were to sell it directly to an individual, but you are saving yourself the hassle factor. If you trade your auto in when you purchase another auto, the dealer will usually lowball you, so it is a good idea to have an offer from Carmax in your pocket if you want to try to trade your vehicle in. Or just deal with Carmax and give them the car rather than haggling with the dealer, which simplifies things. It's best to have them physically inspect the vehicle before you trust that your offer is good. If they find a condition that you don't know about or didn't reveal, the offer can change. Don't get mad if this happens, this is the reality of the auto selling world, nothing personal!! For instance, they have flagged frame damage where there was no known damage, or paint work where there was no paint work, but we don't always know what has happened to our vehicles even prior to them being sold as new to us. They see what they see and base their offer on their assessments, take it or leave it. Once you have a price from them, you can check them against competitors. There are a handful, try one or two so that you can validate that their offer is good. The majority of the time, their offer has been the best, however, there can be exceptions, so it is good to take a look at other options. The competitors may like the car more because they work with different types of buyers, and some value the condition of the auto more than the mileage, or vice versa, or are looking for certain vehicles. The process of turning in your car takes less than an hour. They even gave me a Lyft home. Talk about easy! Easy and pleasant. read more