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Do I need to buy out my lease before CarMax can buy it?
Not always. If your leasing company allows third-party buyouts, CarMax can work directly with them without you buying the car first. However, if third-party buyouts are restricted, you would need to exercise your purchase option first, obtain the title, and then sell the car to CarMax as a used vehicle. Check with your leasing company before visiting CarMax.
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All the hassles & time consumption in buying a new vehicle were nil, because Vantage Auto Group took care of everything & delivered the vehicle I wanted
All the hassles & time consumption in buying a new vehicle were nil, because Vantage Auto Group took care of everything & delivered the vehicle I wanted
Robert Murphy
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Incredible service! Quick, easy, and got exactly what I wanted at the right price
Incredible service! Quick, easy, and got exactly what I wanted at the right price
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Amanda Rodrigues
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Mark Viegas is an absolute lifesaver. I truly don’t have the words to express how grateful my husband and I are for such an incredible experience - and such a quick turnaround. After my daughters and I were in a very serious car accident early last week, I knew getting a new vehicle would be overwhelming and stressful.Enter Mark Viegas at Vantage Auto Group. From start to finish, he made the entire process unbelievably simple. We shared exactly what we were looking for, and within 48 hours a brand-new car was delivered straight to our driveway.The days of walking into dealerships and negotiating prices are long gone. I will never go back - and neither should you! If you’re in the market for a new car, I can’t recommend Mark enough - reach out to him. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Mark Viegas is an absolute lifesaver. I truly don’t have the words to express how grateful my husband and I are for such an incredible experience - and such a quick turnaround. After my daughters and I were in a very serious car accident early last week, I knew getting a new vehicle would be overwhelming and stressful.Enter Mark Viegas at Vantage Auto Group. From start to finish, he made the entire process unbelievably simple. We shared exactly what we were looking for, and within 48 hours a brand-new car was delivered straight to our driveway.The days of walking into dealerships and negotiating prices are long gone. I will never go back - and neither should you! If you’re in the market for a new car, I can’t recommend Mark enough - reach out to him. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Laura Collins
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Such a wonderful experience with Sean and his team at Vantage Auto Group. Imagine not having to sit at a dealership for several hours. That alone is worth the 5 star review. Add to that how knowledgeable Sean is, how he actually wants to get you the best deal, and how little stress you'll experience throughout the entire process, and 5 stars just aren't enough. I would recommend Vantage Auto Group to anyone!
Such a wonderful experience with Sean and his team at Vantage Auto Group. Imagine not having to sit at a dealership for several hours. That alone is worth the 5 star review. Add to that how knowledgeable Sean is, how he actually wants to get you the best deal, and how little stress you'll experience throughout the entire process, and 5 stars just aren't enough. I would recommend Vantage Auto Group to anyone!
Lisa
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process could not have been easier, everyone should get their car this way - save yourself time and money and the team is great!
process could not have been easier, everyone should get their car this way - save yourself time and money and the team is great!
Jamie Tanker
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I am a 79 year old man. So by this time I have had plenty of cars and dealings with car salesmen/brokers. Vantage Auto Group is far above the rest. Their responsiveness and aim to please the customer is incredibly rare. I would recommend them to anyone interested in buying or leasing a vehicle,
I am a 79 year old man. So by this time I have had plenty of cars and dealings with car salesmen/brokers. Vantage Auto Group is far above the rest. Their responsiveness and aim to please the customer is incredibly rare. I would recommend them to anyone interested in buying or leasing a vehicle,
Martin Blaustein
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Had a wonderful experience working with Vantage and Dave A. in particular. Dave came as a referral from a neighbor and he was very straightforward and helpful throughout the entire process. Once I decided to move forward with a lease, Dave was super efficient and we got everything done within a few days!
Had a wonderful experience working with Vantage and Dave A. in particular. Dave came as a referral from a neighbor and he was very straightforward and helpful throughout the entire process. Once I decided to move forward with a lease, Dave was super efficient and we got everything done within a few days!
Kevin Huang
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Wow! I just had my car delivered after maintenance and I couldn’t be happier. Not only did they give me a super reasonable price, the staff were phenomenal and extremely easy to work with. What a fantastic high-quality service! They even detailed my car! I can’t recommend Vantage highly enough! I will never work with anyone else. 10/10 service!
Wow! I just had my car delivered after maintenance and I couldn’t be happier. Not only did they give me a super reasonable price, the staff were phenomenal and extremely easy to work with. What a fantastic high-quality service! They even detailed my car! I can’t recommend Vantage highly enough! I will never work with anyone else. 10/10 service!
Meagan Greenberg