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!
Read moreDealership Experience
1 yr, 9 mos
Industry Experience
1 yr, 9 mos
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
49 Reviews
Write a Review49 Reviews of Rafael Velez
January 02, 2026
Steve was helpful reprinting my registration. The whole dealership is helpful and nice. Will recommend friends The whole dealership is helpful and nice. Will recommend friends More
Other Employees Tagged: Dave Novik, Chris Scarlett, Rudy Sookraj, Byeong Cheon, Stephen Shaughnessy, Michele Dall, Jack Hefferan, Amit Hassan , Joel Cruz
December 31, 2025
Gracias Joel pot todo recomiendo a garavel subaru. Le recomiendo garavel subaru. Estoy muy contento con. Mi carro. Le recomiendo garavel subaru. Estoy muy contento con. Mi carro. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gary Baumann, Dave Novik, Teddy Mochlas, Rudy Sookraj, Stephen Shaughnessy , Joel Cruz
December 30, 2025
My experience with Garavel Subaru was excellent and Rafael V. Was a patient well informed sales person I rate Rafael 5 stars and would recommend Garavel Subaru to everyone Rafael V. Was a patient well informed sales person I rate Rafael 5 stars and would recommend Garavel Subaru to everyone More
December 29, 2025
Rafael Velez is a fantastic salesperson to work with, who kept in good touch with us and was patient through our questions, as well as very informative and kind. kept in good touch with us and was patient through our questions, as well as very informative and kind. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joel Cruz
December 29, 2025
Rafael was great to work with. He cared about my wishes, concerns and questions about a new car. Everyone I worked with was nice and cooperative. There were no pushy sales tactics. He cared about my wishes, concerns and questions about a new car. Everyone I worked with was nice and cooperative. There were no pushy sales tactics. I would highly recommend Garavel in Norwalk, CT More
Other Employees Tagged: Teddy Mochlas , Jose Marin
December 28, 2025
Great experience buying a car with Garriel Subaru. Rafael Velez was terrific and made it trouble free.. thank you. Rafael Velez was terrific and made it trouble free.. thank you. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gary Baumann, Bob Chien , Tom Nerreau
December 23, 2025
Extremely patient and helped with choosing the best car. Rudy was able to teach me the features of the car too Rudy was able to teach me the features of the car too More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Wiatrzyk, Dave Novik, Chris Scarlett, Rudy Sookraj, Byeong Cheon, Stephen Shaughnessy, Michele Dall, Bob Chien
December 22, 2025
Everyone I came in contact with was very good, but I met everyone except Rafael for only a very short period of time and don't remember all their names. Rafael was excellent. everyone except Rafael for only a very short period of time and don't remember all their names. Rafael was excellent. More
December 08, 2025
I took my car in for service at Garavel Subaru and the team was incredible. Special shout out to my service advisor who kept me posted on the progress. The technician even wrote me a note thanking me for team was incredible. Special shout out to my service advisor who kept me posted on the progress. The technician even wrote me a note thanking me for my service. Thanks for an excellent experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jay Presley, Dave Novik, Chris Scarlett, Rudy Sookraj, Byeong Cheon, Stephen Shaughnessy, Kerri Pace, Chris Paradise, Amit Hassan
November 25, 2025
Trading in our 2019 Outback for a new one was made easy thanks to Rafael and the Garavel team. I would definitely recommend them if you are considering buying a new vehicle. thanks to Rafael and the Garavel team. I would definitely recommend them if you are considering buying a new vehicle. More

