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
49 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, 9 mos

Industry Experience

1 yr, 9 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

5.0

49 Reviews

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49 Reviews of Rafael Velez

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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Other Employees Tagged: Teddy Mochlas

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.

March 12, 2026

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My daughter, nephew and Aunt all bought their Subaru Crosstrek's at Garavel. My turn came and of course we went to Garavel and found an outback that was perfect for me. Rafael and his team were awesome More

by lori9247
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Other Employees Tagged: Gary Baumann

Mar 13, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for trusting Garaval Subaru with your family's purchases. We're glad our team helped make your experience enjoyable and smooth. Enjoy your new Outback!

March 03, 2026

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Our Garavel buying experience with Rafael was the most professional, low key and cordial auto dealer experience we've ever had. More

by mfink19
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Other Employees Tagged: Gary Baumann

Mar 04, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Garavel Subaru is glad to hear you had a professional and pleasant experience with our team. Thank you for choosing us.

February 23, 2026

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Rafael is the man! All my questions were carefully answered and the whole process was very smooth and accommodating. Overall I had an excellent experience with this dea More

by miguelly
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Feb 24, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Garavel Subaru. We're glad our team could assist you so effectively, and it's wonderful to know you're pleased with both your purchase and service.

February 08, 2026

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Top-shelf experience at Garavel Subaru! From the moment I walked in, I was met with a friendly and an attentive sales staff that were looking to help me find my dream car. Rafael was kind, More

by RVC
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Other Employees Tagged: Gary Baumann, Bob Chien , Rolando Gomez

Feb 10, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your thoughtful experience with us. Our team is always eager to help find the right solutions for our customers. We're pleased to hear you'll be with Garavel Subaru long-term.

February 05, 2026

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I had a great experience working with Rafael while leasing my car. After a previous car-buying experience that left me anxious, Rafael went above and beyond to make the process comfortable and as less More

by Iza
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Other Employees Tagged: Gary Baumann, Bob Chien

Feb 05, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Thank you for recommending Garavel Subaru. We're glad our team could make your leasing experience comfortable and attentive. If there's anything more we can assist with, feel free to reach out.

January 26, 2026

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Rafael . Was so professional during the entire process, He even check days after my purchase just to make sure I was happy with my purchase.. Thank you More

by Carlosbeltran4
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Jan 27, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

Garavel Subaru appreciates your feedback. Our team takes pride in going above and beyond for our customers.

January 03, 2026

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Excellent welcome and service. Rafael helped initially and then Jack took over. Gary also a great guy More

by Jim
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Jan 05, 2026

Garavel Subaru responded

We're pleased to hear about your excellent experience at Garavel Subaru. Our team looks forward to assisting you in the future.

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