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
77 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, 3 mos

Industry Experience

2 yrs, 3 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

5.0

77 Reviews

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77 Reviews of Rafael Velez

October 18, 2026

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Amazing folks, amazing service, really made me feel special. Prompt turnaround on the car even with custom parts, followed up to ensure everything was okay. A+++ More

by mattlazphotos
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Oct 19, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for your positive feedback. We appreciate your recognition of our team's efforts and prompt service at Garavel Subaru.

October 07, 2026

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We worked with Rafael Velez and the Garavel dealership in the recent purchase of a new car. Rafael was attentive to our preferences and diligent in delivering our preferred car in a timely manner. He is More

by jlojr83111
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Oct 08, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our team at Garavel Subaru. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear about the attentive service you received.

September 30, 2026

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Byeong was very helpful and informative about all the questions I asked about the car. He helped make the process easier for me. Highly recommend. 👍 More

by Maria
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Oct 01, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for recommending Garavel Subaru. We appreciate your feedback about our team's assistance.

September 26, 2026

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Had a good experience at the dealership I would certainly buy from them again in future More

by Tony
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Sep 28, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for your positive feedback. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again at Garavel Subaru.

September 25, 2026

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I had a great experience at Garavel Subaru. The team is very welcoming. Rafael is kind, patient, transparent and very knowledgeable. He took the time to help me select a car that meet all my ex More

by Aria
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Sep 28, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our team at Garavel Subaru. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad to hear you found the support helpful in selecting a vehicle.

September 25, 2026

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Great experience from start to finish. Everyone at Garavel Subaru was friendly, helpful, and made the whole process easy. Would definitely recommend! More

by pito0587
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Sep 28, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Garavel Subaru. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad our team could assist you well.

September 25, 2026

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I had a great experience buying my car thanks to Byeong. They listened carefully to my budget and showed me options without making me feel rushed. More

by 8apple
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Sep 28, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our team at Garavel Subaru. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you felt supported throughout the process.

September 08, 2026

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Great service, friendly staff, really helped me out as this was my first car ever. More

by giovanaknupp10
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Sep 08, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad our team could assist with your first car purchase. We appreciate your feedback at Garavel Subaru.

September 08, 2026

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Buying a car can be a stressful experience, especially when it’s your first time, but thanks to Rafael, the entire process was smooth, straightforward, and easy to understand. He was incredibly helpful, p More

by ashleychavez675
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Sep 08, 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 for you.

August 30, 2026

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Normally, I don’t write reviews but I had to in this instance because of my fantastic experience at Garavel Subaru in Norwalk. You must ask for Rafael Velez. By far, he is the best salesman I have ever More

by DCR
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Aug 31, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your detailed experience with Garavel Subaru. We appreciate your recognition of our team's efforts and are glad the personalized service met your needs. Your feedback is valuable to us.

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