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Complaint Review: Carmax - Dallas Texas

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  • Carmax Dallas, Texas U.S.A.

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Carmax Business Services L.L.C.
12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway
Richmond, VA 23238-1115
US

After failing to make the repairs required on my new purchase, I told them had I known that, I might not have bought the vehicle.
The manager named Doug informed me that I had 2 days to decide if i wanted to trade it or "unwind the deal" as he put it. I clarified that in 48 hours if I did not bring the truck back, I would own it. He said yes, and even explained it to another manager named Matt.
The next morning, i tried to find in Carmax's inventory a comparable trade. They didnt have it, so I found another vehicle from another dealer.

I called Matt and let him know I was bringing the truck back as agreed. He said "ok, it will only take about 15-20 to do the paperwork". 5 minutes later, I'm still driving to the location to return the truck and Doug calls and says that I cant return it.
So, I parked the truck in front and Doug met me on the show room floor and explained that unwinding the deal meant an exchange, not a return. Exchange for what? They dont have the truck I came in to buy.

At this point i had the original truck for about 4 days waiting for my appointment, then it was in for repair for another 5 days, so it was in even better condition than it was when I showed up on their lot. The time from sale to now is all their responsibility anyway. Why wouldnt they make good on their word? Because they dont want to.
I bought another truck from someone else only because they told me they would "unwind the deal" till Thursday the 1st of Nov. I returned it on Oct 31st.

So, I called the general manager Paul Washington. He basically backed up his guy and said that I was stuck with the truck regardless of what his sales manager said. So, I called corporate and spoke to Dan in their their complaint department. I told him the story and asked him "what do you think when you hear 'unwind the deal', and he said 'well, I would think they were going to let you return it'. Good point Dan, I did too.

So, Dan calls and speaks with Paul, then calls me back and say he is going to agree with the dealership. So what happened to you understanding of "unwind the deal" Dan? Well, you are past the 5 day period allowed to return the car. Yes, because of the dealerships mishaps. The admitted that originally and extended the return window by 2 days.

Because of them, I now have 2 trucks and 2 car notes. Don't believe one word they say.

Next is a picket line and channel 4 news. How much money would they lose making good on their promise? None.

How much will they lose from a picket line in peak sales time on a Saturday? Countless dollars. Seems like the smart business decision is to take the truck and resell it. Its not like I'm going to make a payment. It's sitting on their lot...out front...waiting to be repurchased...stupid.

Dallasdeal
roanoke, Texas
U.S.A.

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AUTHOR: T-rex - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Friday, August 22, 2008

I worked for one of the CarMax stores in Connecticut in the business office "finance department". I totally agree with the other person who responded to this report that there are parts missing to this story I also agree that if you are rude or nasty to the sales managers (or anyone in general, and not just at CarMax) they can be difficult to work with. If you keep your cool, stay respectful, then they will do their best to help you. I know there are lots of options in a situation where a customer is dis-satisfied with a vehicle, 1) you can return it (within the 5 days) 2) Keep it, and get some help with repairs/whatever it is you don't like 3) get it appraised and sell it back to them!

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Carmax refunded my money

AUTHOR: Chuck - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Monday, July 07, 2008

My wife and I purchased a Honda Accord from the Arlington Texas location in Dec 2007. The sticker price was $17988 and we didn't notice until about April 2008 that we had actually been charged $18988.

We took the sticker that showed the lower price and the financing paperwork that showed the actual price paid to the manager on duty late on a Friday evening.

Monday morning I got a call from the store manager stating they were looking into the problem and to give them a couple of days to figure out what they were going to do.

The next day the finance manager called me and said that corporate was going to mail me a check for $1,000.

The next week I got the check in the mail and cashed it at the bank.

We did take the Honda for a few minor repairs within the 30 day warranty and was very pleased with the service department. Job was completed accurately and quickly.

Will I buy another vehicle from Carmax? You betcha! In fact I am currently watching the webpage for a truck that fits my needs.

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what's the rest of the story?

AUTHOR: Rvl676 - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Thursday, January 10, 2008

It's sounds like there are parts of the story that are being untold. Carmax will usually work with the customer to fix just about any problem except with changing the price. As long as the customer is being respectful They will get an extension. It is a Five day return policy and if the vehicle has many problems within a short period of time they will usually allow an exchange. Again this is if the customer is respectful. What parts of the story are you leaving out?

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