CarMax
Albuquerque, NM
128 Reviews of CarMax
I chose CarMax expecting a straightforward, transparent buying experience, but unfortunately that was not my experience. The process to receive my vehicle took much longer than expected, and communicati buying experience, but unfortunately that was not my experience. The process to receive my vehicle took much longer than expected, and communication was inconsistent. There was no clear backup plan when my assigned representative was unavailable, which meant I had to proactively request assistance from another staff member just to keep the process moving. The most concerning part of my experience was during the financing discussion. The associate confidently told me my payment calculations were incorrect and stated he had just worked a similar deal with my bank, implying I didn’t understand the process. The tone came across as dismissive and condescending. A supervisor was brought in, and while I appreciated her involvement, I made it clear the issue wasn’t escalation—it was that the associate needed better understanding and communication. After contacting the bank directly, it was confirmed that my understanding was correct, and the information I had been given by the associate was inaccurate. Unfortunately, there was no acknowledgment or accountability for that mistake. I’ve purchased vehicles from other dealerships and, despite the typical challenges, have had more respectful and efficient experiences than this. I expected CarMax’s “no-hassle” approach to be smoother and more customer-focused, but the lack of communication, accountability, and professionalism made this process frustrating. More
This was the best car buying experience I've ever had! The staff were all incredibly helpful and efficient, as well as friendly. They all went above and beyond to make sure I had the easiest possible time The staff were all incredibly helpful and efficient, as well as friendly. They all went above and beyond to make sure I had the easiest possible time buying my vehicle! Love CarMax!!! More
Started my experience online by shopping the entire nation for a truck. When the right one was found, I had it shipped to the ABQ. dealership. This place had my truck up front waiting for me when I arr nation for a truck. When the right one was found, I had it shipped to the ABQ. dealership. This place had my truck up front waiting for me when I arrived. All in all, I was there for less than 90 minutes and the transaction was very smooth. I will shop this way for a car again. More
John Delleney was fantastic! He made the process smooth and seamless. John was knowledgeable, pleasant and kind. Thank you for the great service. He made the process smooth and seamless. John was knowledgeable, pleasant and kind. Thank you for the great service. More
They make buying a car easy. But having to drive with a expired temporary tag and still waiting for a license plate after a couple months is frustrating. Hopefully can get a solu But having to drive with a expired temporary tag and still waiting for a license plate after a couple months is frustrating. Hopefully can get a solution soon More
Every vehicle sale has a face. The face of the business in this case, is Faby. She's great and Carmax should never let her go. She's beautifully intelligent. A definite keeper. The face of the business in this case, is Faby. She's great and Carmax should never let her go. She's beautifully intelligent. A definite keeper. More
Samuel was very helpful. He guided us through the process and answered our questions and got the answers if he didn’t know them. He guided us through the process and answered our questions and got the answers if he didn’t know them. More

