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Which is better to sell my car to: CarMax, Carvana, or a local dealer?
Each option has different trade-offs. CarMax offers in-person appraisals with same-day payment and a 7-day price hold, which gives you time to shop the offer around. Carvana provides instant online offers and free pickup, but offers are sometimes lower than in-person competitors and can change at inspection. Local dealers often have more flexibility to negotiate and may offer above-market prices on vehicles they specifically need for their inventory. The best approach is to get quotes from all three (plus NADA and KBB as reference points) and let the competition work in your favor. Taking 30-60 minutes to collect multiple quotes frequently yields $500-$2,000 more for the same vehicle.
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It was a “fun” way to make a car purchase. Mark V. and the whole team were responsive, informative, and very friendly! Can’t wait to purchase the next one!! (😬🤪) Thank you!! Ulla & Bill
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The experience with Vantage Auto Group was everything I had hoped for and more. Elka was very responsive, knowledgeable regarding all of my questions and she helped guide me into the car that I wanted. She was a pleasure to work with. I was able to get out a previous lease early & reduce my monthly payment for a car I preferred to be driving. The drop off process to my house was seamless & Niko who dropped off the car was professional, courteous & also answered all the questions I had. I would recommend them to all my friends & family.
The experience with Vantage Auto Group was everything I had hoped for and more. Elka was very responsive, knowledgeable regarding all of my questions and she helped guide me into the car that I wanted. She was a pleasure to work with. I was able to get out a previous lease early & reduce my monthly payment for a car I preferred to be driving. The drop off process to my house was seamless & Niko who dropped off the car was professional, courteous & also answered all the questions I had. I would recommend them to all my friends & family.
David Degenhardt
Sean was amazing to work with! Getting a new car was so quick and easy. I never thought it would be so painless. I am thrilled with my new car and it's all thanks to Sean!
Sean was amazing to work with! Getting a new car was so quick and easy. I never thought it would be so painless. I am thrilled with my new car and it's all thanks to Sean!
Sara Lombardo
Very nice company. They helped me find the vehicle I wanted and helped sell my old car as well. Everyone in the company is great and very helpful explaining all the steps involved. Would highly recommend using them.
Very nice company. They helped me find the vehicle I wanted and helped sell my old car as well. Everyone in the company is great and very helpful explaining all the steps involved. Would highly recommend using them.
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Sean was just fantastic to work with! We secured our new Volvo lease through him, and he was attentive and friendly every step of the way. He made the experience great and answered any questions we had in a timely manner.
Sean was just fantastic to work with! We secured our new Volvo lease through him, and he was attentive and friendly every step of the way. He made the experience great and answered any questions we had in a timely manner.
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