Rafael Velez
Rafael Velez at Garavel Subaru

Rafael Velez

Certified Sales Consultant

Garavel Subaru

520 Main Ave
Norwalk, CT 06851

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5.0
56 Reviews

Hi, I'm Rafael Velez! I've been helping people find the right vehicles for nearly two years, and my goal is to completely change the way you view the car-buying process. My approach is entirely transparent and no-pressure—I believe my job isn't just to sell a car, but to genuinely listen to your needs so we can find the perfect fit for your lifestyle and budget. When I'm not at the dealership, my world revolves around my family and my community. I love spending time with my wife and daughter (especially showing my little girl my love for video games!) and serving as the youth leader at my church. I look forward to meeting you and making your next car purchase a great experience!

Dealership Experience

1 yr, 11 mos

Industry Experience

1 yr, 11 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

5.0

56 Reviews

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56 Reviews of Rafael Velez

June 06, 2026

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In the past sixty years, I have purchased between 15-20 vehicles and this was by far the most pleasant and easiest purchase I have made. This is largely due to the professionalism of the entire Garavel sta More

by strange
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Jun 08, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with Garavel Subaru. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad our team made the process smooth for you. Your feedback is valued.

May 30, 2026

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Rafael was a pleasure to work with! He was extremely helpful, responsive, and got me in the car I wanted with ease. More

by Chmatthews14
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Jun 01, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for your positive feedback. We appreciate you choosing Garavel Subaru and are glad our team could assist with your car purchase.

May 15, 2026

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Very good everyone involved was gracious and informative . The sales man Rafael was very good More

by Paulywalnut
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May 18, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for your positive feedback. We appreciate your kind words about our team at Garavel Subaru.

May 13, 2026

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We had an amazing experience at Garavel Subaru thanks to Rafael! From the moment we walked in, he made us feel comfortable, respected, and truly taken care of. He was knowledgeable, patient, honest, and nev More

by Victor
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Other Employees Tagged: Gary Baumann , Ryan Ramos

May 14, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with our team at Garavel Subaru. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad to hear the process was smooth and comfortable. Your feedback is valuable to us.

May 04, 2026

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Stephen was great. Very easy to work with! The whole team is fantastic to work with More

by cdmom3385
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May 13, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for recognizing our team's efforts. We appreciate your feedback about working with us at Garavel Subaru.

April 28, 2026

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Traded in my old car and purchased a newer model of Subaru Forester. The price matched with what was discussed the first time which I truly appreciate. I think the trade-in offer was fair compared to More

by chocolateocampo
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Other Employees Tagged: Gary Baumann, Teddy Mochlas

Apr 28, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with Garavel Subaru. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad the trade-in process and pricing met your expectations.

April 27, 2026

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We initially saw this Outback on CarFax, called the dealership and got all pertinent details. It was a hard-to-find trim package with low miles, leather, sunroof, and all the safety features we wanted More

by salvagestylenj
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Apr 28, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with Garavel Subaru. We're glad the Outback met your needs and that our team was helpful throughout the process. We appreciate your kind words about our service.

April 23, 2026

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Rafael at Garavel was a pleasure to work with. He was incredibly courteous with our many emails and questions and made us feel very comfortable with this big purchase. More

by kpk5023
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Other Employees Tagged: Gary Baumann

Apr 24, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your kind words about our team at Garavel Subaru. Your comfort with the process is important to us.

March 28, 2026

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Great dealership experience. Friendly staff, smooth process, honest pricing, and excellent customer service. Highly recommend for anyone looking to purchase a vehicle. More

by shaniqueboswell1234
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Mar 31, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for your positive feedback. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad you had a smooth experience with Garavel Subaru.

March 27, 2026

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Rafael is fantastic! His diligence brought my family across the finish line. We love our new Ascent. More

by Dr. Wesley
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Mar 31, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with our team at Garavel Subaru. We're glad to hear you're enjoying your new Ascent. We appreciate your feedback.

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