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
62 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

2 yrs

Industry Experience

2 yrs

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

5.0

62 Reviews

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62 Reviews of Rafael Velez

June 30, 2026

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Rafael did an amazing job finding exactly the right car for me that was on the lot, had everything prepped, communication was superb, efficient and no surprises ~ made the transaction so easy. He spent the More

by Leonardkosits
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June 29, 2026

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Had a great experience overall. Rafael was great to work with and had great communication throughout the whole process. More

by cstrong755
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June 26, 2026

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Needed some questions answered and everyone was very helpful at Garavel Subaru from service to sales. More

by Info
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June 17, 2026

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Great staff extremely helpful will definitely be back to buy a car from them. Way to go guys!!! More

by John444
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Jun 17, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

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

June 16, 2026

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The whole team at Garavel was great to work with. From sales to service, everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable. More

by Tony
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Jun 17, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for recognizing our team's efforts at Garavel Subaru. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to have been helpful throughout your experience.

June 16, 2026

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In and out with zero hassle! Byeong was transparent, efficient, and great to work with. If you want a smooth transaction, go see him! More

by Mike
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Jun 17, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you highlighting the smooth transaction experience at Garavel Subaru.

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.

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